Broadway Hits and Bookstore Grand Openings in Austin Today

Community Spotlight: Tomo Mags Grand Opening

Start your Thursday with a celebration of Austin’s literary and arts scene. Tomo Mags, the independent magazine and art book specialist, is hosting the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location at 411 Brazos Street. Starting at 10:00 AM, the event features a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Downtown Austin Alliance. Visitors can explore a curated selection of global fashion, design, and photography journals while enjoying refreshments from the onsite partner, Cielito Lindo coffee shop. It is a perfect opportunity to support a local business that began as a mobile bus and has now found a permanent home in the heart of the city.

Theater and Stage Highlights

The curtains are rising across the city for a diverse night of performance. At the Bass Concert Hall, the Broadway in Austin production of Six continues its run. This high-octane musical remixes the history of Henry VIII’s wives into a 21st-century girl-power celebration. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 PM. Meanwhile, the ZACH Theatre is presenting its gripping adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. This production brings the classic whodunnit to life with elaborate set designs and a tense, immersive atmosphere that is ideal for mystery enthusiasts.

Comedy and Live Talk

Austin’s comedy venues are packed with high-profile talent this evening. At ACL Live at the Moody Theater, comedian Bert Kreischer brings his energetic "Permission to Party" tour to the stage at 7:00 PM. For those seeking a blend of humor and culinary storytelling, Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil fame will be appearing at the Paramount Theatre at 7:30 PM for a night of conversation and laughter. Additionally, Chris Porter will be performing a stand-up set at the Red Room at Cap City Comedy Club starting at 8:00 PM.

Art Openings and Cinema

The local art scene welcomes a new exhibition tonight at Unchained.Art Contemporary Gallery on East Cesar Chavez. The opening reception for "Tom Hoitsma: Sculptural Thinking in Paint" runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, offering a first look at Hoitsma's latest abstract paintings and sculptures. For film lovers, the AFS Cinema is hosting a diverse Thursday lineup, including a 4:45 PM screening of Father Mother Sister Brother and a 7:30 PM showing of the cult classic Blue Velvet.

Evening Live Music

• Spafford: The jam-band favorites kick off the first night of their run at Antone’s Nightclub at 7:00 PM.
• Madison Cunningham: Catch the acclaimed singer-songwriter at The 04 Center at 8:00 PM.
• Patrice Pike: A local staple, Pike performs her weekly residency at the Saxon Pub starting at 8:00 PM.