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The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Brings the Laughs All Over Austin

August 23, 2016 by

There's no better way to celebrate the impending arrival of autumn than a week-long lineup of the world's best comedians. That's precisely what you'll find at the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, an annual tradition in Austin. For the fifteenth year in a row, this festival takes over Austin in the week leading up to Labor Day weekend, featuring performances by some of the funniest people from around the nation and the globe.

From sketch shows to improv to standup, the many forms that comedy takes during the Out of Bounds fest means that there's something for everyone. You can buy a pass to a single show that intrigues you, or snag a festival pass if you want to see every performance on the schedule (or at least a good handful). The pass grants you access to headliners too, including some local comedians and those with experience performing in big comedy markets like Chicago and L.A., including John Belushi's nephew, Rob Belushi.

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival
When: August 30 – September 5
Where: Various locations, Austin, TX
Cost: $45+
www.outofboundscomedy.com

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Enjoy a Carafe of Your Favorite Tea at Zhi Tea

August 15, 2016 by

If you have a love for tea, you shouldn’t have trouble finding yourself among tea-loving-peers at Zhi Tea, a tea-centric cafe located not far from Lamar Union. Zhi Tea has an incredibly warm and cozy atmosphere, welcoming guests to have a cup and stay a while. If you have some work to get done, the environment is quiet and conducive to productivity, with its soothing deep red walls and friendly wait staff.

Guests can secure entire carafes of different flavored teas to enjoy while they hang out or take home tea to make at their leisure. You can also order sandwiches and other light bites to pair with your favorite tea if you work up an appetite. If you’re not in the Austin area, you can even order teas from Zhi Tea online, so be sure to check out this unique tea house.

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Sustainable Food Center Farmers’ Markets Run Four Convenient Local Markets Near You

August 1, 2016 by

You can shop fruit, veggies, meat, cheese, flowers, and more from Central Texas farmers and food producers at the Sustainable Food Center’s (SFC) farmers' markets. SFC runs four of the area’s most popular markets: SFC Farmers' Market Downtown, SFC Farmers' Market at Sunset Valley, SFC Community Farm Stand East, and SFC Farmers' Market at the Triangle. Each of the four markets occur on different days of the week. More information on specific dates times and locations is available online, so be sure to check out the website.

Each week, the markets welcome local vendors selling a variety of goods, including honey, meat, produce, fish, cheese, and ready-to-eat food. A number of the markets even offer activities and crafts. Live music often can be heard at the markets too. None of the farmers’ markets are far from Lamar Union, and their different schedules make it easy to shop local this summer.

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Broken Spoke: One of Texas’s Last Dance Halls

July 22, 2016 by

Billed as the "last of the true Texas dance halls," the Broken Spoke is almost always hosting dance lessons, a live band, or both. Located on South Lamar in Austin, this old school dance hall offers two-step and swing dancing lessons Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Just show up a little ahead of class to sign up.

If you're already a solid dancer, just stop by any time the dance hall is open to show off your stuff. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. There's a live band every night from 6 to 8 p.m., so you shouldn't have any trouble picking up a beat. Of course, you can also skip the dancing and sit down for a meal. Broken Spoke's menu incorporates a full list of Texan fare and Mexican cuisine, ranging from the "famous" chicken-fried steak to quesadillas and fajitas.

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Jim Jim’s Water Ice: Real Fruit in Every Frosty Treat

July 15, 2016 by

Every spring, Jim Jim's Water Ice opens its order windows to start serving up the sweet, fruity summer treats that have made it locally famous. The water ice here is crafted with real fruit, and perhaps that's why there are three other locations in addition to the outpost on 6th Street, not far from Lamar Union.

This is the original store, which opened in 1994, and it offers more than 30 freshly crafted flavors of water ice every single day. Some of the summery options you may see on the menu include sour watermelon, strawberry-kiwi, sugar-free strawberry, and even birthday cake, chocolate, and coconut. So no matter what type of sweet flavors you prefer, you'll be able to find them at Jim Jim's Water Ice.

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Don’t Miss This Summer’s “Jaws on the Water” Event

July 1, 2016 by

Going to the movies is a time-honored tradition, and it’s always nice to make the experience a bit more special. If you live in the Austin area, check out Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to do just that. The movie theater is located just around the corner from Lamar Union Apartments and has options for dining and drinking while enjoying your movie. A full menu is available both at your seat in front of the big screen as well as at The Highball Restaurant right next door.

Throughout the course of June and July, Alamo Drafthouse presents its “Jaws on the Water” event. Guests can watch the 1975 thriller on a big outdoor screen while floating on an inner tube in an open body of water. Attendees can take part in the pre-movie beach party and enjoy food and drinks while they watch the film. If you’re opting for more of a classic theater experience, you can reserve tickets and seats for the theater on the Alamo Drafthouse's website.

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Kalologie 360 Spa: Powerful Beauty Products Sans the Harmful Additives

June 27, 2016 by

There's a reason that you can buy Kalologie products online. Their popularity extends far beyond the clientele who actually visit a Kalologie location, like the Kalologie 360 Spa in Austin. That's because these powerful beauty products enlist the help of medical-grade ingredients to care for your skin, but they leave out the harsh chemicals and irritants that you might find in lower end products.

Head to the Austin Kalologie 360 if you want to experience the benefits of these products for yourself. You can start with the Signature Kalologie Facial, which is distinguished by its exfoliating pomegranate enzyme mask. The mask helps to get rid of dead skin and, as a result, ease fine lines. If you're suffering from acne or other blemishes, opt for the Clarifying Facial instead. It helps heal your skin by pulling bacteria and grime from pores, leaving them free to breathe. Kalologie 360 also offers a variety of massages, from Swedish to deep tissue, so you should be able to find a suitable source of doting at the spa.

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The Austin Toy Museum Is an Interactive Showcase of Toys from the Past 100 Years

June 20, 2016 by

A few months ago, the Austin Toy Museum opened in East Austin, showcasing collector’s items and vintage toys. Most of the items on view at the museum are from the 1980s, but a number of the featured toys date all the way back to the early 1900s. The museum prides itself on being a very interactive and hands-on museum—the space even has arcade games that visitors can play. Stop by to play vintage Ms. Pac-man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, and more.

Admission to the museum is extremely affordable; tickets purchased online are only $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and military, and $3 for children. Anyone who is looking to get rid of old toys can make a donation to the Austin Toy Museum—the museum is always looking for donations to help make it one of the biggest toy museums in the country. The museum is an easy spot to visit for residents of Lamar Union since it’s just over two miles away.

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Resolute Fitness: Where Spin Class and Yoga Collide

June 14, 2016 by

If you've ever taken a spin class, you know that the grueling cardio can leave your body feeling tense and overworked—that is, unless you stretch properly afterward. That's why Resolute Fitness incorporates yoga into its Combo classes, making stretching more than just an afterthought.

These classes begin with a precise 28 minutes of spinning, incorporating sprints, uphill climbs, and everything in between. After the intense interval training, you move from the spin studio into the yoga studio, where you not only stretch out the stress of cycling, but also build more strength while you flow through yoga poses. Of course, if you're not much of a yogi—or maybe you aren't much of a cyclist—you can opt for a class that covers just one form of exercise. Resolute Fitness also offers straight Power Flow yoga classes and 45-minute cycling sessions. Sprinkled throughout the week, you'll also find special classes such as yoga with weights or Cycle CORE.

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Find Unique Jewelry at Outrageous Gallery

June 7, 2016 by

If you’re feeling like unique and authentic accessories and carefully curated art pieces are hard to come by these days, check out Outrageous Gallery in North Austin. The store is located not far from Lamar Union Apartments and sells both original artwork and top-of-the-line jewelry.

Outrageous Gallery is part of Austin’s Domain shopping center, and many shoppers claim its worth the trip and crowds to access the collection. Inside, the space is open and light, with artwork lining the walls and prominent jewelry cases spread throughout the gallery. Aside from just traditional artwork and pieces of jewelry, the store has a lot of other items for sale, like marbles, household items, kaleidoscopes, and home decor. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Outrageous Gallery
11401 Century Oaks Terrace
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 614-2470
www.outrageousgallery.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/outrageous-gallery-austin

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