Happy January! It’s the month of resolutions, cold weather, celebrations, and more. Here’s what to know about the month:
🎶 Free Week Runs Jan. 3-4.
The Red River Cultural District’s Free Week runs Jan. 3-4 downtown. Head out to the district, which includes spots like Cheer Up Charlie’s, Empire Control Room & Garage, Swan Dive, and Mohawk, among others, to see free live music.
📅 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Is Jan. 20.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day kicks off with a march starting on the south steps of the Texas Capitol building at 9:30 a.m. The march goes down East 11th Street, ending at Huston-Tillotson University for a festival, with food, vendors, and live music.
🥶 January Is When Austin Gets Really Cold.
It’s finally going to start feeling like real winter around here – January is typically one of the coldest months in Austin. Last year, temperatures as low as 16 degrees were recorded, according to the National Weather Service. Get your emergency kits prepared in case of power outages.
🍻 Need a Resolution? Try Dry January.
Whether you’re into making resolutions or not, you’ll be hearing about Dry January this month. The trend is when people abstain from alcohol during the first month of the year. Austin bars have plenty of mocktail options to try, and is also home to the country’s first nonalcoholic bar!
🍜 It’s National Soup Month.
As if we needed a reason to eat soup! January is National Soup Month. It’s the perfect time to stand in line at Ramen Tatsu-Ya for a warm bowl of their sho-yu ramen or to stop in at Julie’s Noodles in North Austin for a bowl of chicken rice noodle soup. We’ll be making a reservation at Soupleaf Hot Pot if you need us!
🇺🇲 Inauguration Day Is Jan. 20.
Keep an eye out for watch parties, protests, and other events related to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20.
