It’s the season of love here in the 2nd Street District and Cupid has been quite busy in preparation for Valentine’s Day. When you want to show that special someone how much you care, a little effort goes a long way. Reading our guide for Valentine’s Day will help to make your plans a success.

New Year’s resolutions come in all different kinds of flavors: drinking less alcohol, spending more time with your family and friends, or working toward that dream job you’ve always wanted. 2nd Street District is here to support you on your journey – here’s our list of all the top fitness, wellness, and self-care bargains to take advantage of for the New Year.

Perhaps it was the appeal of the catchphrase “Keep Austin Weird.” Or maybe it was the many locally sourced menus from the city’s robust food scene. Whatever it was that made RedFarm’s chef Joe Ng and his longtime partner Zach Chodorow decide to open the newest location of their acclaimed Chinese restaurant in the 2nd Street District, the duo has never looked back since their grand opening on November 8th.

Happy Holidays, 2nd Streeters! That magical, wintery time of year is finally upon us, just in case the sparkling street lights and holiday decor hadn’t tipped you off. For our December guide, we’re helping you cross off every family and friend from your holiday gift list.

Black Friday, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving – there are plenty of reasons to be thankful this November in the 2nd Street District. The days may be getting shorter, but the good news is that there’s no end to the fall festivities in downtown Austin.

We may be well past summer. But regardless of the season, nothing's stopping Bill’s Oyster from becoming the premiere destination for seafood in the 2nd Street District. Raw oysters in Autumn? Yes, you heard us right. If it was a bold man that first ate an oyster –as Jonathan Swift is purported to have said – then Bill’s Oyster is the epitome of laid-back boldness.

RedFarm, the award-winning New York City restaurant known for its contemporary Chinese cuisine and supercharged dim sum, is set to open in downtown Austin’s 2nd Street District on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Keeping it weird has always been Austin’s claim to fame. Things are bound to get even weirder this October with the 2nd Street District’s selection of sweet deals and spooky events. Get in the Halloween spirit by enjoying the most delectable treats downtown Austin has to offer.

Austin and the 2nd Street District are gearing up for an electrifying musical spectacle as the Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival returns October 6-8 and 13-15, 2023 at Zilker Park. This year's lineup is nothing short of star-studded, as many exciting bands and acts take center stage. The party doesn't stop at the festival gates – ACL Live, the 2nd Street District’s iconic music venue, is set to host equally extraordinary shows that weekend!