Name: Food for Thought 2026: Recipes for the Future
Start: 2026-10-29T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live)

Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live)

Food for Thought, Communities In Schools of Central Texas' signature fundraiser and Austin's premier tasting event, returns for its 30th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. This unforgettable evening brings together acclaimed local restaurants, live music and community champions to celebrate three decades of impact while raising critical funds to help students access mental health care, school supplies, academic support, and college and career guidance. With this year's theme, "Recipes for the Future," the event is both a celebration and a call to action to ensure every Central Texas student has the support they need to succeed. 
Participating Restaurants: 
Brodie's Worldwide
Casa Fina
Eberly
Ember Kitchen
Il Brutto
La Popular
Mama Betty's Tex Mex y Cantina
Moonshine Patio Bar &amp; Grill
Parkside
Serenade
sway thai
Swift’s Attic
The Guest House
Tumble 22
VERDAD True Modern Mexican
Verbena
Wu Chow

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Food for Thought 2026: Recipes for the Future

Food for Thought, Communities In Schools of Central Texas' signature fundraiser and Austin's premier tasting event, returns for...

An art exhibition transforming into a techno rave.
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At 10PM, the room transforms. The energy shifts from observation into movement, sound, and collective release as the exhibition evolves into a techno rave featuring live DJ sets by Penny Lane and DEA.
10PM – Penny Lane 11PM – DEA
Wear black.
September 5 8PM–12AM Austin, TX

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<blockquote>Kahula Pork Plate: lucious Hawiian-style pulled pork served with classic sides.The Dole Whip IPA: Coconut-Pineapple Hazy IPATexas Mai Tai - in the mood for a tropical cocktail?! This blend of lime, orange, pineapple &amp; orgeat gives island vibes!</blockquote>
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