Austin, TX
Austin’s Café con Ron, a daytime Latin music celebration, expands to other Texas cities
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The morning sun, a mere whisper of the neon lights to come, painted long shadows across the patio at Cosmic Saltillo. This is the unlikely birthplace of Café con Ron, a daytime party blending Latin music with a relaxed, social atmosphere.
“It’s a random story, really,” DJ Sussie Ramirez says, “I was talking to a friend, missing my dog while I was out playing gigs, and he said, ‘Why not do something in the morning instead?’” Canine longing, a thirst for daylight revelry, and perhaps, a sly excuse for day drinking drove the idea.
‘The intention is to include everyone’
‘Darties,’ short for day parties, have become the rage. A good alternative for those seeking to avoid late nights and hangovers. A simple concept, yet for a generation that loves nightlife, a bold defiance of the usual rhythm.
Café con Ron isn’t just a darty; it is a reclamation of daylight. And in a city like Austin, where the lines between day and night often blur, this daytime celebration offers a refreshing change of pace. The city’s youthful party scene proves a fertile ground for the event. Guests can expect music that compels movement, even a subtle head bob.
“Anything to dance to, anything to sing along with,” Ramirez says, “Reggaeton, dembow, regional Mexicano, bachata, merengue — everything.” A sonic tapestry, transcending borders. Despite its Spanish name, the event aims to unite all partiers.
“It’s a Latin party, yes,” Ramirez says, “but the intention is to include everyone, to unite all the different Latinx groups in Texas. We want to erase borders, have a good time. There’s too much happening in the world to be divided.”
Is this related to Bad Bunny’s ‘Café con Ron’?
The name, a nod to Bad Bunny’s hit, was both an homage and a declaration. Café con Ron, like the song, represents a return to roots, a rediscovery of self. This theme resonated with the diverse crowd at Cosmic Saltillo in its March event, a mix of friends and strangers drawn by the promise of dance and café drinks.
Among them were familiar faces, a testament to Ramirez’s growing influence on Austin’s nightlife. Attendees who frequented her raucous Perreo Club nights or her Saturday night takeovers at the Hotel Vegas patio would recognize the same inclusive spirit that defines her other ventures. It’s a community built on rhythm and connection, now bathed in the glow of daylight.
“Anyone who likes to have a good time,” Ramirez declared, “No haters. Even my ex is welcome.”
Side note: Bad Bunny reposted a TikTok video showing the sold-out event at Pershing last month. So we could say Benito approves.
From Austin’s cafes to a Texas takeover
The response, Ramirez says, has been overwhelming. From a packed first event at Pershing to sold-out subsequent parties at Cosmic Saltillo, the demand was clear. “Everything’s sold out,” she says.
Austin, however, is just the beginning. Ramirez is bringing Café con Ron to cities across Texas — Houston, Dallas, McAllen, and beyond. And save the date: the next event in Austin is on March 30 at Pershing Hall (2415B E 5th St. Unit B). You can RSVP here. Follow @perreo.club on Instagram to stay up to date on their events.
The daylight rebellion, it seems, is just getting started.
Juneteenth celebrations are happening across the city this weekend. The events will mark the 161st anniversary of the day Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay to announce that more than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were free. The announcement on June 19, 1865, came more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. June 19 — known as Juneteenth — became a federal holiday in 2021.
From historical bike rides to Austin’s annual parade, here are seven events taking place in Austin.
Annual Juneteenth FunRun, June 19
The city of Austin’s African American Cultural and Heritage Facility will host a fun run starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday at East Martin Luther King Jr. Street and Leona Street, and concluding at Hargrave Street near the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. Participants will have one hour to complete the course. The route is the same as the parade through the African American Historical Cultural District that will start later that morning. Runners and walkers of all ages and levels can participate.
Central Texas Juneteenth Parade & Festival, June 19
The annual Juneteenth parade will take place Friday and begin at 10 a.m. at East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Leona Street and will travel down to Chicon Street before turning on Rosewood Avenue. The parade will feature floats, live music and performers.
A Very Juneteenth Comedy Jam, June 19
The Velveeta Room, Austin’s longest-running comedy club, will have shows highlighting Black voices Friday night at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The 18+ event will feature comedians like Freddy Do Less and Roderick McDaniel. Tickets for both shows are around $23.
Sistas Walk And Talk: Juneteenth Edition, June 20
Texas Sistas Society will host a 3-mile walk and talk Saturday at 515 S. Pleasant Valley Road starting at 7:45 a.m. Texas Sistas Society is an Austin-based community created for Black women and women of color. Attendees are encouraged to wear Juneteenth colors: red, yellow, green or black, and to RSVP ahead of time.
The Carver Kickback: Juneteenth Edition, June 20
The George Washington Carver Museum in Austin is dedicated to creating a “space where the global contributions of all Black people are celebrated.” The museum is hosting a free celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with barbecue plates, live music, vendors and activities for all ages.
Black Auteur Film Festival, June 20
The Black Auteur Film Festival, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Black filmmakers in Texas, is hosting its third annual film festival to showcase short films directed by Black Texans at AFS Cinema on Saturday. One filmmaker will win the $1,000 “Best of Fest” award, and attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win Austin Film Society memberships and movie tickets. The festival runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $14.
Juneteenth Social Ride, June 21
Black History Bike Ride, an Austin nonprofit teaching people about the city’s Black history through cycling, is hosting its seventh annual Juneteenth ride starting at the Haskell House on Saturday at 10 a.m. Austin-based historian Harrison Eppright will serve as the ride’s guide. Registration is required for all attendees. The event is free, but donations are encouraged.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Data analyst Corey Yeung created the ATX Running Guide to help runners find community across Central Texas. What started as a personal project has become one of Austin’s most comprehensive running resources.
Looking for a Run Club? There’s a Map for That
When Corey Yeung moved to Austin three years ago, he had a simple question:
“How many run clubs are actually out there?” The answer wasn’t easy to find. While several websites listed local groups, Yeung felt none offered a complete picture. So, he decided to build one himself. What started as a spreadsheet evolved into ATX Running Guide, a website and social media platform that helps runners discover clubs throughout the Austin area.
“The list would be more useful if it were a map and search tool,” Yeung said. “The Instagram page was simply a way to communicate those free resources to the community.”
Today, the guide covers running groups from San Marcos to Hutto and serves as a one-stop resource for runners looking to connect. In this episode of KXAN’S Plus Simple Health, Corey Yeung walks us through everything you need to know about the 200-plus running clubs in Austin.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Volts are off to a rough start in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, but maybe a little home cooking can help them get right.
After playing their first five games on the road, the Volts open play at Dell Diamond in Round Rock at 6 p.m. Thursday against the Utah Talons, kicking off an 8-game homestand.
It’s the first season the Volts will call Dell Diamond home. In the league’s inaugural season last year, the original four teams competed with a touring schedule that included a stop at Dell Diamond. This is the first year that the AUSL, now a 6-team league, will play in home markets.
They have a roster peppered with local stars, including 2-time NCAA national champion middle infielder Leighann Goode from the Texas Longhorns. Aliyah Binford, a New Braunfels native, played collegiately for Ole Miss and former Texas State pitcher Jessica Mullins made an appearance in the Volts’ previous series against the Carolina Blaze.
Goode said there’s been a bit of a learning curve, but she credits her teammates for helping her adjust to the league.
“This group has brought me in and taught me stuff, taken me under their wings,” she said. “They’ve done an awesome job.”
Legendary Texas pitcher Cat Osterman is the team’s general manager, and the head coach is Texas State’s Ricci Woodard.
“We’re ready to rock and roll at home,” Woodard said. “I’m anxious to see what happens now that we get to play in our own place.”
Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 draft, joined the team last weekend after a brief contract holdout.
The Volts are 1-4 this season, picking up their lone win over the Oklahoma City Spark on June 10. They’ll face the Talons in a 3-game series, the Chicago Bandits for a pair June 23-24, and finish the homestand with a 3-game set against the expansion Portland Cascade on June 26-28.
Ryan Sanders Baseball, the organization that owns and operates the Round Rock Express, is an operating partner with the Volts and an investor with the AUSL.
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