BFFs (Brunch Friends Forever): The team at Nixta Taqueria is hosting Friendlys ‘N Friends Middle Eastern Brunch on Aug. 3, paying homage to co-owner Sara Mardanbigi’s Persian roots and her father’s cafe in the Ozarks. It has all the makings of a Persian “mehmooni” with food, music, and friends. It’s but one of the Resy Events taking place in town this month. Check out more here.
Farewell Summer: Even though the temperatures in Austin will stay summer-like through October, peak-season foods deserve to be celebrated. Get tickets for the Depths of Summer Dinner at Dai Due on Aug. 11. For $115, you’ll get five courses featuring the best Austin has to offer right now, including eggplant, melons, chiles, and more.
Love Galore: In their ongoing Omakase Vinyl series, Equipment Roomis planning album-listening sessions for audiences who appreciate shoegazing British Rock with My Bloody Valentine’s “Loveless” on Aug. 10. Meanwhile, those who worship a powerful female pop star might prefer an evening with SZA’s “Ctrl” on Aug. 24.
Aw, Shucks: Before they set up a permanent shop on the East Side, Austin’s favorite mobile oyster purveyor, Austin Oyster Co., is hosting pop-ups around town. Stop by Rockman on Aug. 2 and Strangelove on Aug. 16 for East Coast oysters, special menu items, and drinks.
New to the Hit List (August 2025) Knuckle Sandwich at Far Out Lounge, Lenoir, Papercut, Superdaily.
