Welcome to University Unions

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Texas Union

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WCP Student Activity Center

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Events + Entertainment

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Hogg Memorial Auditorium

Buildings: Today's Hours

Texas Union

7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Closed

WCP Food Service: Today's Hours

Hook'em Hut

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed

Texas Union Food Service & Amenities: Today's Hours

Cactus Cafe

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Closed

Noodle Lab

10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed

Panda Express

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed

Shake Smart

11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed

Follow us @utunions

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    Something is lurking in the halls…<br /><br />Keep your eyes peeled, Longhorns. There may be more than meets the eye hiding around University Unions buildings…<br /><br />Stay tuned… 🧡 Oct 30th<br /><br />#UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #Classof2030
    @utunions

    Something is lurking in the halls…

    Keep your eyes peeled, Longhorns. There may be more than meets the eye hiding around University Unions buildings…

    Stay tuned… 🧡 Oct 30th

    #UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #Classof2030

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    Pumpkins, paint and a little Halloween spirit! Join Critter’s Craft Collective this Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6–8 p.m. in the SSB lobby for pumpkin painting and time to connect with fellow students.<br>
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    Pumpkins, paint and a little Halloween spirit! Join Critter’s Craft Collective this Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6–8 p.m. in the SSB lobby for pumpkin painting and time to connect with fellow students.

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    🎃 Tonight’s plans: trivia, teammates and a little Halloween competition!<br><br>Join Tuesday Trivia tonight, Oct. 27, from 6–8 p.m. in the Texas Union Showroom, next to Noodle Lab. Bring a team of up to six and play for prizes, including a Pumpkin Critter plushie bag charm!<br>
    @utunions

    🎃 Tonight’s plans: trivia, teammates and a little Halloween competition!

    Join Tuesday Trivia tonight, Oct. 27, from 6–8 p.m. in the Texas Union Showroom, next to Noodle Lab. Bring a team of up to six and play for prizes, including a Pumpkin Critter plushie bag charm!

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    Your Halloween plans start with a little friendly competition. Tuesday Trivia gets a Halloween twist on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6–8 p.m. in the Texas Union Showroom, next to Noodle Lab.<br>
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    Your Halloween plans start with a little friendly competition. Tuesday Trivia gets a Halloween twist on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6–8 p.m. in the Texas Union Showroom, next to Noodle Lab.

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    Woohoo! You made it through half the semester. Keep going, we believe in you!!<br /><br />#UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #Classof2030
    @utunions

    Woohoo! You made it through half the semester. Keep going, we believe in you!!

    #UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #Classof2030

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    Grab your own satisfying key-cap fidget toy in the Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena in the Texas Union basement level.<br /><br />Select from a variety of sizes, colors and sounds to suit your fidgeting needs.<br /><br />#UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #Classof2030
    @utunions

    Grab your own satisfying key-cap fidget toy in the Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena in the Texas Union basement level.

    Select from a variety of sizes, colors and sounds to suit your fidgeting needs.

    #UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #Classof2030

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    Fall is in full swing at University Unions! 🤘 From the Longhorn Gaming Expo and SSB Open House to two-step lessons at the Cactus Cafe, we’ve been making memories with y’all all semester.<br><br>Take a look at fall so far—and get ready for more!<br>
    @utunions

    Fall is in full swing at University Unions! 🤘 From the Longhorn Gaming Expo and SSB Open House to two-step lessons at the Cactus Cafe, we’ve been making memories with y’all all semester.

    Take a look at fall so far—and get ready for more!

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    Longhorns, make a plan to vote this year! Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, at the Texas Union.<br><br>- Room 2.214, ground floor<br>- Mon, Oct. 19–Fri, Oct. 30<br>- 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily<br><br>Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Save the dates and make your voice heard!<br>
    @utunions

    Longhorns, make a plan to vote this year! Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, at the Texas Union.

    - Room 2.214, ground floor
    - Mon, Oct. 19–Fri, Oct. 30
    - 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily

    Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Save the dates and make your voice heard!

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    Catch Texas vs. Florida on the screens in the Union Underground on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 11:00 a.m. Grab your crew and make some noise for the Longhorns!<br /><br />UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #Classof2030
    @utunions

    Catch Texas vs. Florida on the screens in the Union Underground on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 11:00 a.m. Grab your crew and make some noise for the Longhorns!

    UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #Classof2030

Upcoming Events

lady with guitar

Sophie Gault and Gurf Morlix Song Swap with Special Guest Garret Owen Live at The Cactus Cafe!

Event Status
Scheduled
Friday October 30, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
No Man. No Guitar.

University Writing Center Open Mic: Rough Drafts

Event Status
Scheduled
Monday November 2, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Event starts at 5:30pm.
Open Mic at the Cactus

Cactus Cafe Songwriters' Open Mic Hosted by Jake Farr

Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday November 3, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 24 2026
Cactus Cafe
Free Admission! Original music only. Music starts at 7:30 PM.
sriyam

Sriyam Live at The Cactus Cafe!

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday November 4, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
Phantom of the Opera Graphic

Late Night Film - Phantom of the Opera with Texas Performing Arts

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday November 4, 2026, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Texas Union
A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opéra House.
Man? No Guitar

John Wheeler with Kenny Mistretta Live at The Cactus Cafe!

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday November 5, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
Man. No Guitar.

Jeremy Nail Ft. William Harries Graham

Event Status
Scheduled
Friday November 6, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
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Malford Milligan and Tin Cadillac Acoustic Live at The Cactus Cafe!

Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday November 7, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7:30pm.
Open Mic at the Cactus

Cactus Cafe Songwriters' Open Mic Hosted by Jake Farr

Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday November 10, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 24 2026
Cactus Cafe
Free Admission! Original music only. Music starts at 7:30 PM.
Admiral Bill McRaven

A Discussion with Admiral Bill McRaven, presented by the Texas Cowboys Lectureship Series

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday November 11, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Texas Union Theatre
Please join us on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, at the Texas Union Theatre at 3:00 p.m. for an afternoon with our distinguished guest, Admiral Bill McRaven. Each year, the Texas Cowboys have brought some of the greatest speakers in the state of Texas to discuss leadership, service, and other values through the lectureship series. Past speakers have included Michael Dell, Mack Brown, and Shaun White, among others. The goal of these events is to allow students to learn from and be inspired by some of the greatest minds, athletes, coaches, and other leaders across society today.
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