South Central Austin Edition | January 2026

Events

Transportation

BY DACIA GARCIA

BY HALEY MCLEOD

ATX Open The event will feature a singles draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 teams. • Feb. 21-March 1 • $10 and up • Westwood Country Club, 3808 W. 35th St., Austin • www.atxopen.com 100 Year Black History Month Community Cookout Austin Public Library will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a cookout. • Feb. 22, noon-3 p.m. • Free • 1161 Angelina St., Austin • https://library.austintexas.gov

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Marathon Finish Line Experience Austin Marathon runners can receive recovery tools and on-site wellness support. • Feb. 15, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. • $75-$400 • The Fox Den, 920 Congress Ave., Austin • www.swiftfitevents.com Spurs I-35 Series The basketball team will face off against the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings as part of its I-35 series. • Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21, 7 p.m. • $84 and up • Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.moodycenteratx.com

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NASCAR at COTA The NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will compete on the 17-turn, 2.4-mile National Course. The event will also feature a fan zone with entertainment acts, NASCAR driver appearances and activities. • Feb. 27-March 1 • $16 and up • Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle • www.circuitoftheamericas.com

1 Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Project: Redesign Congress Avenue to be more pedestrian friendly. The first phase focuses on Cesar Chavez Street to Seventh Street. Update: Construction expected to begin early 2026. • Timeline: Phase 1: 2026–2027; Full project: 2026–2030 • Cost: Phase 1: $13 million; Full project: $29 million • Funding source: 2020 Mobility Bonds

2 I-35 Capital Express Central project Project: The multibillion I-35 overhaul. Update: Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed. Northbound I-35 Cesar Chavez entrance ramp closed. East side Levander Loop pedestrian trail closed. Southbound I-35 frontage road at River Street closed. • Timeline: 2025-2029 • Cost: $4.5 billion • Funding source: TxDOT and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

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Black History Month Concert Vocal artist Jazzie Renea Baker will perform. • Feb. 21, 2-2:45 p.m. • Free

Sips & Sounds Music Festival The festival will feature 16 artists including Christina Aguilera, Calvin Harris and Foster the People. • March 13-14 • $65 and up (general admission, GA+ and specific day passes vary) • Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.sipssoundsfest.com

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BRODIE LANE 4970 W Hwy 290 (512) 366-8260

NORTH LAMAR 914 North Lamar (512) 214-6665

35TH STREET 1500 West 35th St (512) 277-2518

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