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HAIR OF THE DOG NEW YEARS DAY CELEBRATION | January 1, 12pm | Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery | FREE ($20 buffet tickets advance purchase) | Info
Celebrate New Years Day with live music, delicious food, and great vibes. You can get to those resolutions tomorrow.

TEXAS LONGHORNS VS ARIZONA SUN DEVILS | January 1, 1pm | Oz Tap House | FREE | Info
Cheer on the Texas Longhorns as they take on Arizona State in this year’s Peach Bowl!

SILENT BOOK CLUB | January 1, 5-7pm | Hops & Thyme | FREE | Info
Finally, a book club for introverts. No forced discussion, no judgment if you’re reading the same book you started last year.

KIM ORTIZ PORTRAIT STUDIO 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY | January 4, 12-4pm | Hill Country Galleria | FREE | Info
Celebrate 11 amazing years in business with door prizes, snacks, special deals, and a complimentary photo booth.

PEDERNALES FARMERS MARKET | January 5, 10am-2pm | Behind Pizza Sorellina | FREE | Info
Experience fresh local produce, prepared foods, unique goods, and incredible live music. (Check out our thoughts here)

LEGO CLUB | January 2, 10:30-11:30am | Lake Travis Community Library | FREE | Info
Kids ages 5+ are welcome to drop in for a creative play session.

HOT CHOCOLATE WITH SOUTHERN SNOW | January 3, 2-3pm | Lake Travis Community Library | FREE | Info
Because nothing says winter like free hot chocolate from a local food truck.

BOW WOW READING | January 4, 10:30-11:30am & January 6, 4:30-5:30pm | Lake Travis Community Library | FREE | Register
Kids practice reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in partnership with Divine Canines. Adorable and educational.

BEE CAVE ON ICE | Now-January 5th | Hill Country Galleria | $15 Mon, Wed-Sun; $10 Tues | Reservations
Last chance to lace up those skates and channel your inner Olympian before the rink disappears.

COME & GO CRAFTS | January 7, 10:30-11:30am | Lake Travis Community Library | FREE | Info
Kids can unleash their inner artist by creating colorful refrigerator magnets with Perler beads.

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SAIGON CAFE

If you’re in Hudson Bend and craving something flavorful and cozy, Saigon Cafe is a hidden gem that’s sure to impress. This down-to-earth spot may not be where you’d expect to find some of the best Vietnamese food in town, but it consistently delivers.

The pho is standout - loaded with noodles, generous portions of meat, and broth that’s rich and aromatic. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on their special eggrolls. They aren’t your ordinary eggrolls - these crispy delights are packed with flavor and authentic to Vietnamese cuisine. Wrap them in the fresh lettuce and garnishes provided for the full experience.

With its friendly and unpretentious vibe, Saigon Cafe is perfect for Vietnamese food fans and newcomers alike. Authentic, hearty dishes served with a smile make it worth the trip. Bonus - they also have Thai dishes on the menu!

📍 Saigon Cafe, 5000 Hudson Bend, Suite B, Austin, TX 78734
⏰ Sun-Thursday 11am-9pm, Sat & Sun 11am-9:30pm, closed Tuesdays

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📌 Loyal to Lakeway program supports local businesses with a sales tax boost.

📌 Lakeway’s new fire station on Flint Rock Road is officially underway.

📌 NOW OPEN! Air & Plumbing Today brings expert A/C, heating, and plumbing services to Lakeway.

📌 COMING SOON! Austin DEEP massage clinic is expanding with a third location in west Austin.

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🎶 THURSDAY, JANUARY 2
TOM GILLAM & TG EXPRESS | Poodie’s Roadhouse | 8pm

🎶 FRIDAY, JANUARY 3
MICHAEL INGALLS | Poodie’s Roadhouse | 8pm

🎶 SATURDAY, JANUARY 4
LET FLO GO | Infamous Brewing Company | 7-9pm
ELEY BUCK DAVIS BAND | Poodie’s Roadhouse | 8pm
BARNYARD STOMPERS | Poodie’s Roadhouse | 10:30pm

🎶 SUNDAY, JANUARY 5
RUTHIE CRAFT | Hops & Thyme | 12-2pm
SKEETER VAN METER | Infamous Brewing Company | 2-5pm
THE PEARL SNAPS | Poodie’s Roadhouse | 4pm
MUCHACHO SANCHEZ | Poodie’s Roadhouse | 7:30pm

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SOPHIA LOREN

🐕️ Chocolate Lab Mix
🐶 Female
🎂 5 years
⚖️ 46 lbs

Sophia Loren is sweet, laid-back, and ready for her forever home. She’s crate trained, housebroken, and great on a leash. Adopt her in Texas or the Northeast!