Ballet Austin II breaks their two-year live audience hiatus this weekend with Maria and the Mouse Deer, the first in a new series called Fables of the World that aims to connect young audiences to a variety of cultures through their fairy tales and legends.

When it comes to dining, there’s truly no shortage of delicious food to eat in Austin. It’s a city filled with amazing restaurants, awesome bars and some of the best cuisines Texas has to offer. And while the best restaurants in Austin are sprawled out across the city, a fair amount of them can be found in the 2nd Street District.

There are few things so traditional, yet so current and enduring as The Nutcracker, performed annually by whatever the dominant arts organization is in a particular city. Here, it’s Ballet Austin.

Austin, tx — In 1962, Ballet Austin became the first ballet company in Texas to produce The Nutcracker 60 years later Ballet Austin continues to build magical memories with generations of families sharing this enduring holiday production.

Alexa Capareda is the rehearsal director for Ballet Austin TWO, and was also the first choreographer that came to mind when Ballet Austin’s associate artistic director, Michelle Martin, was starting to plan the new series Fables of the World.

If you’re longing for sushi in Downtown, this list of sensational sushi spots is just for you. We reviewed the top food blogs and leading publications to find you the best sushi in Downtown. Treat yourself to an omakase experience or grab a takeout of nigiri from these featured restaurants.

There are plenty of restaurants to dine at in Austin, but for a special occasion, company meeting, or private dining experience, not just any place will do. I’ve rounded up the top restaurants with the perfect trifecta of good food, decor, and service with the best private dining rooms in Austin.

Trace was named a 2020 OpenTable Diner’s Choice winner. The restaurant is modern and serves farm-to-table regional cuisine. It has an intimate, modern, and elegant atmosphere, often with live musicians on the patio.

The Houston-based Austin sandwich shop added weekend brunch to its lineup in September.