East Austin Edition | May 2026

BY BEN THOMPSON

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9 Sugarwolf Bakery Austin’s newest bakery held its grand opening in downtown on May 5, serving coee, cocktails, pastries and lunch. Sugarwolf sells scratch-made baked goods, made daily. The new restaurant uses organic our and grass-fed butter, and makes products without seed oils. • Opened May 5 • 401 W. 4th St., Ste. 120, Austin • www.sugarwolfbakery.com

12 Bohème The new lodging space is expected to pay homage to Austin’s soul and heritage, as stated in a news release. With 20 unique rooms, guests will have the opportunity to have an individualized experience combined with the city’s culture and history.

14 Creative Action The educational art program for children will move its headquarters to Mueller, opening a new “community arts collaborative building,” according to a news release. Construction is slated to begin in May 2026, with Creative Action to occupy the space in fall 2027.

• Opening summer 2026 • 400 Comal St., Austin • www.stayatboheme.com

• Relocating fall 2027 • 4611 Tilley St., Austin • www.creativeaction.org

10 Alteño Johnny and Kasie Curiel of Fonda Fina Hospitality are slated to partner with 1 Hotel Austin to open a new Mexican restaurant this summer.

15 Paramount Theatre Paramount Theatre will temporarily close, beginning mid-June, for its rst major renovation in over half a century, according to a news release. The restoration is

• 612 E. Sixth St., Austin • www.esix.studio

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expected to take 8-9 months. • 713 N. Congress Ave., Austin • www.austintheatre.org

• Opening summer 2026 • 96 Red River St., Austin • www.altenorestaurant.com

13 Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho Activity Center

The center is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The activity center oers recreational activities for people of all abilities. • 35 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St., Austin • www.austintexas.gov/parks

11 estudiosix The art residency and cultural workspace opened its rst call for artists this spring. The peer-led studio is partnering with Old 6th, Stream Realty’s revitalization of East Sixth Street, on artist residencies and other programming in the district. • Opening fall 2026

PODER The social justice nonprot , or PODER, celebrated 35 years of community organizing in May.

• Established May 1, 1991 • www.poderaustin.org

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