The Week in Cool: June 14–16Friday, June 14Lemuria In-Store Performance5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeFree show, free Shiner.The Grackle Happy Hour Record Party 5–9pm • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • FreeDJs Nick & Jen (of “Who Wants A Dollar” Pub Quiz fame) and Scotty Upton will spin all kinds of vinyl tunes. Happy hour drink prices til 9pm.DFG Noodles’ Grand Opening6pm • DFG Noodles, 74 Rainey St. • Free; RSVP requestedFree beer and half-off appetizers. RSVP by emailing thieny@strangefruitpr.com.Recommended Show: Tiger Waves / Shivery Shakes / She Sir / Empire Machines8pm–1am • The Parish, 214 E. 6th St. • $5Recommended Show: The Shears / 5 Years and Counting / Paperthreat9pm • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $5Free Show: Sour Bridges @ Rattle Inn9:30pm • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • FreeSaturday, June 15Free Popcorn Day @ Cornucopia10am–8pm • Cornucopia, 1914 Guadalupe St., Ste. B • FreeAustin Handmade Arts MarketSaturday 10am–7pm; Sunday 11am–5pm • Vuka Co-op, 411 Monroe St. West • FreeMonthly exhibit and sale of handmade works by local artists. Complimentary wine, beer and mimosas.Reels of Rhythm Present: “Fritz The Cat”8–11:30pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • FreeFree screening with a live score by Kinder. DJ sets by Boozwa, No Kid$, and Heaven’s Gate DJ’s before and after the movie.Sunday, June 16Rollfast Ramblers’ Fatherly Love @ Yellow JacketNoon–2pm • Yellow Jacket Social Club, 1704 East 5th St. • FreeSpend Father’s Day with the best Western Swing band in town.Arrested Development Trivia Night8pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • FreeWin bar tabs and tickets to upcoming shows. Drink + food specials.
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The Week in Cool: June 14–16

Friday, June 14
Lemuria In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
Free show, free Shiner.

The Grackle Happy Hour Record Party
5–9pm • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • Free
DJs Nick & Jen (of “Who Wants A Dollar” Pub Quiz fame) and Scotty Upton will spin all kinds of vinyl tunes. Happy hour drink prices til 9pm.

DFG Noodles’ Grand Opening
6pm • DFG Noodles, 74 Rainey St. • Free; RSVP requested
Free beer and half-off appetizers. RSVP by emailing thieny@strangefruitpr.com.

Recommended Show: Tiger Waves / Shivery Shakes / She Sir / Empire Machines
8pm–1am • The Parish, 214 E. 6th St. • $5

Recommended Show: The Shears / 5 Years and Counting / Paperthreat
9pm • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $5

Free Show: Sour Bridges @ Rattle Inn
9:30pm • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • Free


Saturday, June 15
Free Popcorn Day @ Cornucopia
10am–8pm • Cornucopia, 1914 Guadalupe St., Ste. B • Free

Austin Handmade Arts Market
Saturday 10am–7pm; Sunday 11am–5pm • Vuka Co-op, 411 Monroe St. West • Free
Monthly exhibit and sale of handmade works by local artists. Complimentary wine, beer and mimosas.

Reels of Rhythm Present: “Fritz The Cat”
8–11:30pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • Free
Free screening with a live score by Kinder. DJ sets by Boozwa, No Kid$, and Heaven’s Gate DJ’s before and after the movie.


Sunday, June 16
Rollfast Ramblers’ Fatherly Love @ Yellow Jacket
Noon–2pm • Yellow Jacket Social Club, 1704 East 5th St. • Free
Spend Father’s Day with the best Western Swing band in town.

Arrested Development Trivia Night
8pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • Free
Win bar tabs and tickets to upcoming shows. Drink + food specials.

The Week in Cool: June 7–12Friday, June 7Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • FreeThe tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.Uncle Billy’s Blues on the Green Friday Party 5pm • Uncle Billy’s, 1530 Barton Springs Road • FreeFree samples of featured spirits, plus specialty cocktails and a chance to win VIP passes to Blues on the Green.Friday Night Lights Rolling Roadshow6pm • Hotel San Jose, 1316 South Congress Ave. • FreeTailgate party with appearances by FNL cast members (Jason Street! Smash! OMG!), live music, and an outdoor screening of the season one finale. RSVP list is closed now, but the organizers say they won’t be checking it anyway, so come on down.Board Game Night at Rogness Brewing Company7–10pm • Rogness Brewing Co., 2400 Patterson Industrial Drive, Pflugerville • $10Ticket includes a souvenir glass, plentiful Rogness beer, snacks, and a seat at the game tables.Better Than Before Cocktail Party and Blogger Meet Up9pm–Midnight • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP requiredBlogHer afterparty with complimentary gluten-free cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, food from Blackbird Bakery, and a performance by Les Rav. (No badge required; just an RSVP).Saturday, June 8School’s Out Forever 26pm–2am • Hotel Vegas / Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. 6th St. • $5A swimming pool, three stages, and sets by 18 acts including Sphynx, Grape St, Crooked Bangs, Gory Details, and many others.Hoddy Shop Launch Party8pm–Midnight • The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • FreeFree champagne tasting + manicures, music by Guns of Navarone, and a pop-up boutique.Free Show: Mighty Mountain / Paperthreat / 19th Moon / Beth Lee & The Breakups8pm–Midnight • Scoot Inn, 1308 East 4th St. • FreeKnifight Album Release Party9pm–2am • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. • $7Knifight / Blackstone Rangers / InAeona / Night Drive / BorrisokaneAustin Silent Disco Presents: “Reefer Madness”10pm–2am • Spider House Café, 2908 Fruth St. • FreePut on headphones and dance to tunes by live DJs, or watch/listen to movies projected on the outdoor screen.The Thermals Aftershow: The Midgetmen + Gentlemen Rogues11:30pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $5 (free for Thermals ticketholders)Midgetmen @ midnight (midge-night?) / Gentlemen Rogues @ 1am.Sunday, June 9Wonder Space Carnival Noon–7pm • Spider House Café, 2908 Fruth St. • FreeVintage apparel, artisan vendors, live music, stand-up comedy, burlesque performances, contortion artists and carnie games.Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co. 3–6pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 East Saint Elmo, #1D • FreeOpen house with beer samples and live music by Herman the German and Das Cowboys.The Brixton Summer Party6pm • The Brixton, 1412 E. 6th St. • FreeKabob tacos, tropical drinks, tunes by DJ Scotty Upton, and dogs in hula costumes.[Note: We had listed the wrong date for the Scout Guide Launch Party @ Rattle Inn. It’s not today. Sorry!]Movie vs. Movie: Free Margaritas, Live Comedy7pm • ColdTowne Theater, 4803-B Airport Blvd. • $4Drink some free margs while watching comedians improvise a movie concept live on stage. Also BYOB if you wanna.Second Sunday Sock Hop Turns 710pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • FreeCelebrate the Sock Hop’s birthday with free swag (including 150 copies of a special mix CD by the Sock Hop Deejays), drink specials, and other surprises.Monday, June 10KUT Views & Brews: Fashion & Rock n Roll5:30pm • Cactus Café, 2247 Guadalupe St. • FreeRoundtable discussion about the history and significance of fashion and rock n’ roll, from Elvis to Lady Gaga. Participants include KUT’s Rebecca McInroy, designer Jemima Janney, and Dr. Ann Dupont of Texas State University.Tuesday, June 11Bob Schneider In-Store Performance5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free Free show celebrating the release of Bob’s new album.Puro Chingon Social Club Presents: “Machete”7–10pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • FreeFree “interactive screening.”Wednesday, June 12Sailor Jerry DayNoon–Midnight • The Austin Tattoo Company, 5241 N. Lamar Blvd. • FreeThe Austin Tattoo Company honors Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins by offering 102 free tattoos (first come, first served). Summer Nights7–10pm • 403 Lightsey Road • $7 suggested donationBackyard party featuring three local bands — The Couch, Calliope Musicals, and Holiday Mountain — performing under the night sky, surrounded by interactive art installations. Admission includes free beer by Moontower Brewing, mason jar cocktails (tip your bartenders!), and homemade wraps. Hosted by Circus on the Moon.Blues on the Green: Wheeler Brothers with The Whiskey Sisters7:30pm • Zilker Park • Free
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The Week in Cool: June 7–12

Friday, June 7
Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings
2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • Free
The tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.

Uncle Billy’s Blues on the Green Friday Party
5pm • Uncle Billy’s, 1530 Barton Springs Road • Free
Free samples of featured spirits, plus specialty cocktails and a chance to win VIP passes to Blues on the Green.

Friday Night Lights Rolling Roadshow
6pm • Hotel San Jose, 1316 South Congress Ave. • Free
Tailgate party with appearances by FNL cast members (Jason Street! Smash! OMG!), live music, and an outdoor screening of the season one finale. RSVP list is closed now, but the organizers say they won’t be checking it anyway, so come on down.

Board Game Night at Rogness Brewing Company
7–10pm • Rogness Brewing Co., 2400 Patterson Industrial Drive, Pflugerville • $10
Ticket includes a souvenir glass, plentiful Rogness beer, snacks, and a seat at the game tables.

Better Than Before Cocktail Party and Blogger Meet Up
9pm–Midnight • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required
BlogHer afterparty with complimentary gluten-free cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, food from Blackbird Bakery, and a performance by Les Rav. (No badge required; just an RSVP).


Saturday, June 8
School’s Out Forever 2
6pm–2am • Hotel Vegas / Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. 6th St. • $5
A swimming pool, three stages, and sets by 18 acts including Sphynx, Grape St, Crooked Bangs, Gory Details, and many others.

Hoddy Shop Launch Party
8pm–Midnight • The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • Free
Free champagne tasting + manicures, music by Guns of Navarone, and a pop-up boutique.

Free Show: Mighty Mountain / Paperthreat / 19th Moon / Beth Lee & The Breakups
8pm–Midnight • Scoot Inn, 1308 East 4th St. • Free

Knifight Album Release Party
9pm–2am • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. • $7
Knifight / Blackstone Rangers / InAeona / Night Drive / Borrisokane

Austin Silent Disco Presents: “Reefer Madness”
10pm–2am • Spider House Café, 2908 Fruth St. • Free
Put on headphones and dance to tunes by live DJs, or watch/listen to movies projected on the outdoor screen.

The Thermals Aftershow: The Midgetmen + Gentlemen Rogues
11:30pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $5 (free for Thermals ticketholders)
Midgetmen @ midnight (midge-night?) / Gentlemen Rogues @ 1am.


Sunday, June 9
Wonder Space Carnival
Noon–7pm • Spider House Café, 2908 Fruth St. • Free
Vintage apparel, artisan vendors, live music, stand-up comedy, burlesque performances, contortion artists and carnie games.

Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.
3–6pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 East Saint Elmo, #1D • Free
Open house with beer samples and live music by Herman the German and Das Cowboys.

The Brixton Summer Party
6pm • The Brixton, 1412 E. 6th St. • Free
Kabob tacos, tropical drinks, tunes by DJ Scotty Upton, and dogs in hula costumes.

[Note: We had listed the wrong date for the Scout Guide Launch Party @ Rattle Inn. It’s not today. Sorry!]

Movie vs. Movie: Free Margaritas, Live Comedy
7pm • ColdTowne Theater, 4803-B Airport Blvd. • $4
Drink some free margs while watching comedians improvise a movie concept live on stage. Also BYOB if you wanna.

Second Sunday Sock Hop Turns 7
10pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • Free
Celebrate the Sock Hop’s birthday with free swag (including 150 copies of a special mix CD by the Sock Hop Deejays), drink specials, and other surprises.


Monday, June 10
KUT Views & Brews: Fashion & Rock n Roll
5:30pm • Cactus Café, 2247 Guadalupe St. • Free
Roundtable discussion about the history and significance of fashion and rock n’ roll, from Elvis to Lady Gaga. Participants include KUT’s Rebecca McInroy, designer Jemima Janney, and Dr. Ann Dupont of Texas State University.


Tuesday, June 11
Bob Schneider In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
Free show celebrating the release of Bob’s new album.

Puro Chingon Social Club Presents: “Machete”
7–10pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • Free
Free “interactive screening.”


Wednesday, June 12
Sailor Jerry Day
Noon–Midnight • The Austin Tattoo Company, 5241 N. Lamar Blvd. • Free
The Austin Tattoo Company honors Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins by offering 102 free tattoos (first come, first served).

Summer Nights
7–10pm • 403 Lightsey Road • $7 suggested donation
Backyard party featuring three local bands — The Couch, Calliope Musicals, and Holiday Mountain — performing under the night sky, surrounded by interactive art installations. Admission includes free beer by Moontower Brewing, mason jar cocktails (tip your bartenders!), and homemade wraps. Hosted by Circus on the Moon.

Blues on the Green: Wheeler Brothers with The Whiskey Sisters
7:30pm • Zilker Park • Free

What’s Cool Tonight: Thursday, June 6The Will Callers In-Store Performance5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeFree beer from Shiner.Flaps & Taps5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • FreeComplimentary draft beer tastings (while supplies last) and $5 flapjack wraps. Freddy Bike Soft Opening5–9pm • Freddy Bike, 701 E. 53rd St. • FreeFree Live Oak Hefeweizen on tap.The Black Angels Present: “Black Grease” Hot Sauce Launch Party5–9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • FreeThe Black Angels will be guest bartending at the launch party for their new “Black Grease” hot sauce. Win copies of their album and tix to upcoming Mohawk shows.Vuka Monthly Art Night6pm • Vuka, 411 Monroe Street West • FreeComplimentary wine and cheese + a community art project.First Thursday at ART on 5th6–8pm • ART on 5th, 3005 S. Lamar, Ste. C 110-B • FreeComplimentary drinks and appetizers. Featuring works by Byron May and Jenny Meyer.The Embellished Cottage Grand Opening6–8:30pm •  The Embellished Cottage, 3703 Kerbey Lane • FreeFree cocktails, bites, music, and 15 percent off purchases.Sour Bridges’ Browngrass Social 6:30pm–1am • Scoot Inn, 1308 East 4th St. • $7Music by Sour Bridges, Maryann, Fatback Circus and Whiskey Shivers.Unplugged at the Grove: What Made Milwaukee Famous8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • FreeFree show, drink specials. Republic Square Movies in the Park: “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”8:30–10:30pm • Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe • FreeFree outdoor screening.Side One Track One Presents: John Laird Turns 308pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 E. 7th St. • $5Music by Space Camp Death Squad, The Sour Notes, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, and La Snacks, plus free mini cupcakes, drink specials, and a toast by comedian Matt Bearden.
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What’s Cool Tonight: Thursday, June 6

The Will Callers In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
Free beer from Shiner.

Flaps & Taps
5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • Free
Complimentary draft beer tastings (while supplies last) and $5 flapjack wraps.

Freddy Bike Soft Opening
5–9pm • Freddy Bike, 701 E. 53rd St. • Free
Free Live Oak Hefeweizen on tap.

The Black Angels Present: “Black Grease” Hot Sauce Launch Party
5–9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free
The Black Angels will be guest bartending at the launch party for their new “Black Grease” hot sauce. Win copies of their album and tix to upcoming Mohawk shows.

Vuka Monthly Art Night
6pm • Vuka, 411 Monroe Street West • Free
Complimentary wine and cheese + a community art project.

First Thursday at ART on 5th
6–8pm • ART on 5th, 3005 S. Lamar, Ste. C 110-B • Free
Complimentary drinks and appetizers. Featuring works by Byron May and Jenny Meyer.

The Embellished Cottage Grand Opening
6–8:30pm •  The Embellished Cottage, 3703 Kerbey Lane • Free
Free cocktails, bites, music, and 15 percent off purchases.

Sour Bridges’ Browngrass Social
6:30pm–1am • Scoot Inn, 1308 East 4th St. • $7
Music by Sour Bridges, Maryann, Fatback Circus and Whiskey Shivers.

Unplugged at the Grove: What Made Milwaukee Famous
8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • Free
Free show, drink specials.

Republic Square Movies in the Park: “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”
8:30–10:30pm • Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe • Free
Free outdoor screening.

Side One Track One Presents: John Laird Turns 30
8pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 E. 7th St. • $5
Music by Space Camp Death Squad, The Sour Notes, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, and La Snacks, plus free mini cupcakes, drink specials, and a toast by comedian Matt Bearden.

The Week in Cool: May 24-29Friday, May 24Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • FreeThe tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.Free Uruguayan Wine Tasting4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • FreeFree tasting of four types of wines.Sagra’s Grand Re-Re-Opening Party5–7pm • Sagra, 1050 East 11th St. • FreeFree champagne.Blues on the Green Friday Pre-Party with KGSR5pm • Uncle Billy’s, 1530 Barton Springs Road • FreeFree samples of featured spirits, plus specialty cocktails and a chance to win VIP passes to Blues on the Green — which kicks off next Wednesday!2013 Brewskee-Ball National ChampionshipFriday, Saturday, Sunday (check site for times) • Scoot Inn, East 4th and Navasota • FreeA full weekend of skee-vents, with highlights including a cornhole tourney, piñata massacre, inflatable slip-n-slide, karaoke and a lot more. Check out the website for more info.Saturday, May 25Austin Bazaar Music Grand Re-Opening 10am–5pm • Austin Bazaar Music, 2306 W. Howard Lane • FreeFree pizza and Indio beer, giveaways, discounts on music gear, and other festivities.Vinyl Hunt II: A Record Nerd’s Swap Meet1–7pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • FreeCollectors, browsers, and DJs come together to swap and sell records from their collections. Third Coast Coffee Frios Mio Party4–7pm • In.gredients, 2610 Manor RoadFree cake, ice cream, and “Cold Convicts” (Convict Hill beer + cold coffee).Collision Festival5pm–3am • Monarca Ballroom, 6950 U.S. Hwy. 183 • $5Brand-new music and art festival featuring performances by Mixed Use Media, Organized Crime, Donella Drive, Astro Kid and many others — see the website for full lineup.Short Bus Subs’ South Congress Block Party6–11pm • South Congress Trailer Park, 1603 South Congress Ave. • FreeBYOB party with music by SweetZen, Tommy S, Robo Cougar, and D.R.K.SlagDrop Live Show and Launch Party8pm–Midnight • The Museum of Human Achievement (Lyons & Springdale Road) • $5 suggested donationParty with a mixed bag of literature, music and stage performances. Suggested donations for beer, wine and mixed drinks. Music by The If Onlys, One4All, and Mike Abb.The Good Music Club: Digital Antique / The Asteroid Shop / Nakia8pm–2am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • $5Showcase of some fine Austin acts, curated by Laurie Gallardo.Juicy: A Pop-up Party Celebrating Notorious B.I.G.9pm–2am • Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. 7th St. • $3 before 11pm / $5 afterCelebrate Biggie’s birthday week with specialty cocktails, a Biggie photobooth, and music by Kid Slyce.Speakeasy’s Full Moon Party10pm • Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. • No cover before 11pmRooftop party with drink specials, glow-in-the-dark gear, and music by DJ Bird Peterson and DJ Rapid RickSunday, May 264th Annual Memorial Sunday Crawfish Boil at Gibson1pm • Gibson, 1109 S. Lamar Blvd. • FreeAdult slip-n-slide, mechanical bull, drink specials, music by More Cowbell, and a mountain of crawfish ($15 for all-you-can-eat).Epic Party for The Make a Wish Foundation2pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $10 donationFree cocktails, pizza from Hoboken Pies, raffle for prizes from local artists and jewelers, and music by Dumb, For Her and the Snow, Drew Smith, and members of Leopold and His Fiction. Donations benefit The Make A Wish Foundation.Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.3–6pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 East Saint Elmo, # 1D • FreeOpen house with beer samples and live music by Lisa Marshall. Special keg tapping this week is a test batch of oak-aged South Austin ale.Free Island-Style Pig Roast7pm • The Volstead, 1500 East Sixth St. • FreeChef Joe Becerra will be serving up two roasted pigs and a ton of island-inspired sides — all for free. There’s also a tiki drink menu featuring cocktails by Mount Gay Rum and Hendricks Gin.Living Room Live, Featuring the Baker Family7–9pm • The W Austin, 200 Lavaca St. • FreeFree show with Taylor Baker (7:30pm) and The Baker Family (8:30pm).Monday, May 27Brewskee–Ball Knockout Brunch Noon–2pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • FreeSpecial on all-you-can-eat pancakes and Blue Ox BBQ, plus free beer from noon to 1pm.Toy Joy’s Auction House and Tent Sale3:45–11pm • Toy Joy, 2900 Guadalupe St. • FreeSwing by Toy Joy on its final day on The Drag and buy some marked-down toys and weird store decorations.10 Years of WordPress Party5–8pm • Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces Street • Free; RSVP requiredFree drinks and BBQ. Drunken Spelling Bee @ Mohawk9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • FreeTuesday, May 28Trailer Food Tuesdays5–9pm • The Long Center Terrace, 701 W. Riverside Dr. • FreeFood and drinks for sale from several local trucks and trailers, with live music.Wednesday, May 29The Wine Down @ ACL Live: Dana Falconberry5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from Frank, happy hour wine specials, and music by Dana Falconberry.Blues on the Green: Alpha Rev and Wild Child7:30pm • Zilker Park • FreeSolid first installment of the 2013 summer music series.
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The Week in Cool: May 24-29

Friday, May 24
Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings
2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • Free
The tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.

Free Uruguayan Wine Tasting
4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free tasting of four types of wines.

Sagra’s Grand Re-Re-Opening Party
5–7pm • Sagra, 1050 East 11th St. • Free
Free champagne.

Blues on the Green Friday Pre-Party with KGSR
5pm • Uncle Billy’s, 1530 Barton Springs Road • Free
Free samples of featured spirits, plus specialty cocktails and a chance to win VIP passes to Blues on the Green — which kicks off next Wednesday!

2013 Brewskee-Ball National Championship
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (check site for times) • Scoot Inn, East 4th and Navasota • Free
A full weekend of skee-vents, with highlights including a cornhole tourney, piñata massacre, inflatable slip-n-slide, karaoke and a lot more. Check out the website for more info.


Saturday, May 25
Austin Bazaar Music Grand Re-Opening
10am–5pm • Austin Bazaar Music, 2306 W. Howard Lane • Free
Free pizza and Indio beer, giveaways, discounts on music gear, and other festivities.

Vinyl Hunt II: A Record Nerd’s Swap Meet
1–7pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • Free
Collectors, browsers, and DJs come together to swap and sell records from their collections.

Third Coast Coffee Frios Mio Party
4–7pm • In.gredients, 2610 Manor Road
Free cake, ice cream, and “Cold Convicts” (Convict Hill beer + cold coffee).

Collision Festival
5pm–3am • Monarca Ballroom, 6950 U.S. Hwy. 183 • $5
Brand-new music and art festival featuring performances by Mixed Use Media, Organized Crime, Donella Drive, Astro Kid and many others — see the website for full lineup.

Short Bus Subs’ South Congress Block Party
6–11pm • South Congress Trailer Park, 1603 South Congress Ave. • Free
BYOB party with music by SweetZen, Tommy S, Robo Cougar, and D.R.K.

SlagDrop Live Show and Launch Party
8pm–Midnight • The Museum of Human Achievement (Lyons & Springdale Road) • $5 suggested donation
Party with a mixed bag of literature, music and stage performances. Suggested donations for beer, wine and mixed drinks. Music by The If Onlys, One4All, and Mike Abb.

The Good Music Club: Digital Antique / The Asteroid Shop / Nakia
8pm–2am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • $5
Showcase of some fine Austin acts, curated by Laurie Gallardo.

Juicy: A Pop-up Party Celebrating Notorious B.I.G.
9pm–2am • Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. 7th St. • $3 before 11pm / $5 after
Celebrate Biggie’s birthday week with specialty cocktails, a Biggie photobooth, and music by Kid Slyce.

Speakeasy’s Full Moon Party
10pm • Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. • No cover before 11pm
Rooftop party with drink specials, glow-in-the-dark gear, and music by DJ Bird Peterson and DJ Rapid Rick


Sunday, May 26
4th Annual Memorial Sunday Crawfish Boil at Gibson
1pm • Gibson, 1109 S. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Adult slip-n-slide, mechanical bull, drink specials, music by More Cowbell, and a mountain of crawfish ($15 for all-you-can-eat).

Epic Party for The Make a Wish Foundation
2pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $10 donation
Free cocktails, pizza from Hoboken Pies, raffle for prizes from local artists and jewelers, and music by Dumb, For Her and the Snow, Drew Smith, and members of Leopold and His Fiction. Donations benefit The Make A Wish Foundation.

Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.
3–6pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 East Saint Elmo, # 1D • Free
Open house with beer samples and live music by Lisa Marshall. Special keg tapping this week is a test batch of oak-aged South Austin ale.

Free Island-Style Pig Roast
7pm • The Volstead, 1500 East Sixth St. • Free
Chef Joe Becerra will be serving up two roasted pigs and a ton of island-inspired sides — all for free. There’s also a tiki drink menu featuring cocktails by Mount Gay Rum and Hendricks Gin.

Living Room Live, Featuring the Baker Family
7–9pm • The W Austin, 200 Lavaca St. • Free
Free show with Taylor Baker (7:30pm) and The Baker Family (8:30pm).


Monday, May 27
Brewskee–Ball Knockout Brunch
Noon–2pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • Free
Special on all-you-can-eat pancakes and Blue Ox BBQ, plus free beer from noon to 1pm.

Toy Joy’s Auction House and Tent Sale
3:45–11pm • Toy Joy, 2900 Guadalupe St. • Free
Swing by Toy Joy on its final day on The Drag and buy some marked-down toys and weird store decorations.

10 Years of WordPress Party
5–8pm • Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces Street • Free; RSVP required
Free drinks and BBQ.

Drunken Spelling Bee @ Mohawk
9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • Free


Tuesday, May 28
Trailer Food Tuesdays
5–9pm • The Long Center Terrace, 701 W. Riverside Dr. • Free
Food and drinks for sale from several local trucks and trailers, with live music.


Wednesday, May 29
The Wine Down @ ACL Live: Dana Falconberry
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from Frank, happy hour wine specials, and music by Dana Falconberry.

Blues on the Green: Alpha Rev and Wild Child
7:30pm • Zilker Park • Free
Solid first installment of the 2013 summer music series.

The Week in Cool: May 14-18Tuesday, May 14Free In-Store DJ Set by Snowden5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeFree drinks from Tuaca.BYOV.inyl5pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • FreeOpen turntables — just bring your records and they’ll play ‘em. Bonus: all-night happy hour specials.KUT Views & Brews: What We Love, Why We Love It and What It Means5:30pm • Cactus Café, 2247 Guadalupe St. • FreeRoundtable discussion about the nature of super-fandom with KUT producer Mike Lee, Kareem Babr from the Hideout Theatre, and Lars Nilson from Austin Film Society. Also featuring live improv comedy from Hideout regulars. Paper Cuts: The Peterson Brothers7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP for priority admission Free food from Austin’s Pizza and free drinks from Tito’s Vodka and Firestone Walker Brewing Co. RSVP is required to reserve a spot on the guestlist, but additional guests will be allowed in starting at 7:30 if the party isn’t at capacity.Free Film Tuesdays: Repo Man7–10pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • FreeCelebrate Emilio Estevez’s birthday with a free screening, cheap drinks and pizza.Wednesday, May 15The Wine Down: Jitterbug Vipers5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from Coal Vines, happy hour wine specials, and music by Jitterbug Vipers.Swift’s Attic 1st Birthaversary Party8pm • Swift’s Attic, 315 Congress Ave. • FreeComplimentary cocktails and snacks including Squid Fries, Bahn Minis, mussels, and Swiftine.Thursday, May 16Torchy’s Tacos Round Rock Grand Opening7–10am •  Torchy’s Tacos, 2150 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • FreeStop by for a free breakfast taco and enter a raffle to win free tacos for a year.Flaps & Taps @ The Buzz Mill5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • FreeComplimentary draft beer tastings and $5 flapjack wraps.The Social Re-Grand Opening Event6–9pm • The Social, 1817 E. Oltorf St. • Free; donations requestedComplimentary cocktails from Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka and Sailor Jerry Rum, fashion show by Creatures Boutique, and music by DJ Jeff Strange and Suite 709. Benefits Austin Humane Society — donate via Eventbrite to reserve a spot.Whitley Grand Opening Party6:30–8:30pm • Whitley, 301 Brazos St. • Free; RSVP requiredPoolside deck party with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.The Great Bourbon Experience7–10pm • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free; RSVP requiredFree bourbon tasting. RSVP on Facebook or call (512) 476-2100.Unplugged at the Grove: Carolyn Wonderland8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • FreeFree show, drink specials. Additional parking available at Bicycle Sports Shop down the street at 517 S. Lamar Blvd.Boy + Kite EP Release Party 8pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $7Music by Boy + Kite, The Plastic Habit and Slomo Drags.Republic Square Movies in the Park: The Fifth Element8:30pm • Republic Square Park, 5th and Guadalupe • FreeFree screening.The Boxing Lesson Album Release Party9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $8Lineup includes Obscured by Echoes at 10pm, Megafauna at 11pm, and The Boxing Lesson at midnight.Friday, May 17Bike to Work Day7:30–9:30am and 4–6:30pm • Various Locations • FreeFree food, coffee, drinks and swag at several places around town for people who bike to and from work. Morning locations include City Hall; City of Austin Public Works Department (1st and Barton Springs); Mueller Neighborhood Association; Bouldin Creek Café; Juiceland (Burnet location); and Wheatsville Coop. Afternoon hubs include Bicycle Sport Shop (free Real Ale beer and snacks); Mellow Johnny’s (free beer and a nacho bar); Ozone Bike Dept. (free Austin’s Pizza and Independence Brewing Co. beer); and Bikealot. Check out the website for addresses and more details about all the freebies.Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • FreeThe tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.UMeTime Austin Bar Crawl7pm • Starts at The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • FreeDrink specials at several Warehouse District bars, including Belmont, Austin Ale House, TenOak, The Hangar Lounge, and Speakeasy. Wear orange, and check the event page for more info.Official Refrosh Launch Party8pm • Lucky Lounge, 209 W. Fifth St. • Free; RSVP requiredFree drinks by Deep Eddy Vodka, food, ping pong, and music.The Bus Stop Stallions / Fatback Circus @ Swan Dive9pm • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $5Fatback Circus @ 10:30, Bus Stop Stallions @ 11:40Saturday, May 18O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships11am–6pm • Brush Square Park, 409 E. Fifth Street • Free36th-annual showdown between Austin’s (nay, the world’s) best punslingers.Whole Foods Block Party11am–5pm • Whole Foods, 6th and Lamar • FreeMusic, activities, grilled food and local beer.Renegade Craft Fair 11am–7pm Saturday and Sunday • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road • FreeCheck out handmade goods from more than 150 indie crafters, with a music stage by Waterloo Records and other festivities.Black Sheep Lodge’s 4th Anniversary Party1pm–1am • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar Blvd. • FreeBlack Sheep is celebrating its 4th year with a Renaissance-themed party, featuring drink specials, turkey legs, roasted corn, sno cones, games, giveaways, and a bounce castle. Costumes encouraged.Austin Pets Alive Fundraiser with Hops & Grain Brewing Co.5pm • In.gredients, 2610 Manor Road • FreeHappy hour prices on Hops & Grain beers, with proceeds benefiting Austin Pets Alive. Plus: live music, a raffle, and a chance to adopt some cool dogs in need of homes. Comedian Rap Battle Authority @ The New Movement9–10:30pm • The New Movement, 616 Lavaca St. • $5Standup comedy from eight comedians, followed by a freestyle rap battle. Hosted by Rob Gagnon. BYOB.
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Tuesday, May 14
Free In-Store DJ Set by Snowden
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
Free drinks from Tuaca.

BYOV.inyl
5pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free
Open turntables — just bring your records and they’ll play ‘em. Bonus: all-night happy hour specials.

KUT Views & Brews: What We Love, Why We Love It and What It Means
5:30pm • Cactus Café, 2247 Guadalupe St. • Free
Roundtable discussion about the nature of super-fandom with KUT producer Mike Lee, Kareem Babr from the Hideout Theatre, and Lars Nilson from Austin Film Society. Also featuring live improv comedy from Hideout regulars.

Paper Cuts: The Peterson Brothers
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP for priority admission
Free food from Austin’s Pizza and free drinks from Tito’s Vodka and Firestone Walker Brewing Co. RSVP is required to reserve a spot on the guestlist, but additional guests will be allowed in starting at 7:30 if the party isn’t at capacity.

Free Film Tuesdays: Repo Man
7–10pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • Free
Celebrate Emilio Estevez’s birthday with a free screening, cheap drinks and pizza.


Wednesday, May 15
The Wine Down: Jitterbug Vipers
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from Coal Vines, happy hour wine specials, and music by Jitterbug Vipers.

Swift’s Attic 1st Birthaversary Party
8pm • Swift’s Attic, 315 Congress Ave. • Free
Complimentary cocktails and snacks including Squid Fries, Bahn Minis, mussels, and Swiftine.


Thursday, May 16
Torchy’s Tacos Round Rock Grand Opening
7–10am •  Torchy’s Tacos, 2150 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • Free
Stop by for a free breakfast taco and enter a raffle to win free tacos for a year.

Flaps & Taps @ The Buzz Mill
5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • Free
Complimentary draft beer tastings and $5 flapjack wraps.

The Social Re-Grand Opening Event
6–9pm • The Social, 1817 E. Oltorf St. • Free; donations requested
Complimentary cocktails from Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka and Sailor Jerry Rum, fashion show by Creatures Boutique, and music by DJ Jeff Strange and Suite 709. Benefits Austin Humane Society — donate via Eventbrite to reserve a spot.

Whitley Grand Opening Party
6:30–8:30pm • Whitley, 301 Brazos St. • Free; RSVP required
Poolside deck party with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

The Great Bourbon Experience
7–10pm • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free; RSVP required
Free bourbon tasting. RSVP on Facebook or call (512) 476-2100.

Unplugged at the Grove: Carolyn Wonderland
8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • Free
Free show, drink specials. Additional parking available at Bicycle Sports Shop down the street at 517 S. Lamar Blvd.

Boy + Kite EP Release Party
8pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $7
Music by Boy + Kite, The Plastic Habit and Slomo Drags.

Republic Square Movies in the Park: The Fifth Element
8:30pm • Republic Square Park, 5th and Guadalupe • Free
Free screening.

The Boxing Lesson Album Release Party
9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $8
Lineup includes Obscured by Echoes at 10pm, Megafauna at 11pm, and The Boxing Lesson at midnight.


Friday, May 17
Bike to Work Day
7:30–9:30am and 4–6:30pm • Various Locations • Free
Free food, coffee, drinks and swag at several places around town for people who bike to and from work. Morning locations include City Hall; City of Austin Public Works Department (1st and Barton Springs); Mueller Neighborhood Association; Bouldin Creek Café; Juiceland (Burnet location); and Wheatsville Coop. Afternoon hubs include Bicycle Sport Shop (free Real Ale beer and snacks); Mellow Johnny’s (free beer and a nacho bar); Ozone Bike Dept. (free Austin’s Pizza and Independence Brewing Co. beer); and Bikealot. Check out the website for addresses and more details about all the freebies.

Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings
2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • Free
The tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.

UMeTime Austin Bar Crawl
7pm • Starts at The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free
Drink specials at several Warehouse District bars, including Belmont, Austin Ale House, TenOak, The Hangar Lounge, and Speakeasy. Wear orange, and check the event page for more info.

Official Refrosh Launch Party
8pm • Lucky Lounge, 209 W. Fifth St. • Free; RSVP required
Free drinks by Deep Eddy Vodka, food, ping pong, and music.

The Bus Stop Stallions / Fatback Circus @ Swan Dive
9pm • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $5
Fatback Circus @ 10:30, Bus Stop Stallions @ 11:40


Saturday, May 18
O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships
11am–6pm • Brush Square Park, 409 E. Fifth Street • Free
36th-annual showdown between Austin’s (nay, the world’s) best punslingers.

Whole Foods Block Party
11am–5pm • Whole Foods, 6th and Lamar • Free
Music, activities, grilled food and local beer.

Renegade Craft Fair
11am–7pm Saturday and Sunday • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road • Free
Check out handmade goods from more than 150 indie crafters, with a music stage by Waterloo Records and other festivities.

Black Sheep Lodge’s 4th Anniversary Party
1pm–1am • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Black Sheep is celebrating its 4th year with a Renaissance-themed party, featuring drink specials, turkey legs, roasted corn, sno cones, games, giveaways, and a bounce castle. Costumes encouraged.

Austin Pets Alive Fundraiser with Hops & Grain Brewing Co.
5pm • In.gredients, 2610 Manor Road • Free
Happy hour prices on Hops & Grain beers, with proceeds benefiting Austin Pets Alive. Plus: live music, a raffle, and a chance to adopt some cool dogs in need of homes.

Comedian Rap Battle Authority @ The New Movement
9–10:30pm • The New Movement, 616 Lavaca St. • $5
Standup comedy from eight comedians, followed by a freestyle rap battle. Hosted by Rob Gagnon. BYOB.

The Week in Cool: April 25 - May 1The best free, cheap and cool stuff to check out in the week ahead.Thursday, April 25Consuela’s Grand Opening Party11am–5pm • Consuela, 910 Congress Ave. • FreeFree cupcakes, cocktails and Couture Collection giveaways.Flaps & Taps @ The Buzz Mill5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • FreeComplimentary draft beer tastings and $5 flapjack wraps.Saint Arnold Icon Blue Cask & Glass Night5:30pm • Craft Pride, 61 Rainey St. • FreeOrder a pint of Saint Arnold’s Cascadian Dark Ale and keep the glass.Micheladas Cafe y Cantina’s Grand Opening Bash6pm • Micheladas Cafe y Cantina, 333 East 2nd St. • FreeComplimentary food and beer, rooftop salsa dancing lessons, live music, giveaways, and party games.Big Hearts for Brave Hearts Launch Party Happy Hour6–8pm • Molotov, 719 W. 6th St. • $10 donationDonation at the door gets you free appetizers, champagne cocktails, mini Smirnoff cocktails, and a chance to win door prizes from Hopdoddy, Synergy, Orbit Salon and others. Benefits Hospice Austin’s Camp Brave Heart.Brew Exchange’s 1 Year Anniversary Party7pm • Brew Exchange, 706 West 6th St. • FreeMusic by Zeale and DJ Mike Swing, and giveaways of “goodie bags full of awesome stuff.”Unplugged at The Grove: Dirty River Boys8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • FreeFree show, drink specials. Additional parking available at Bicycle Sports Shop down the street at 517 S. Lamar Blvd.Heroine Zine Issue One Release Party9pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • $5 suggested donationDance party with music by DJ SIR of GirlFriend and others. Donations get you a copy of the zine and will benefit Girls Rock Camp Austin.Friday, April 26Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • FreeThe tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.Free Organic Wine Tasting with Vina Ijalba4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • FreeFree tasting of four types of organic wines.Guadalupe Brewing Tasting5pm • Growler Room, 6800 Burnet Rd., Ste. 2 • FreeTry samples of Guadalupe Brewing beers including Honey Ale, Scotch Ale, Americano Wheat and Guadalupe IPA — and try to score some free coasters, T-shirts and even a few growler fills.Free Show: Cunto @ The Buzz Mill7pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • FreeMondo Gallery Opening Reception: Mike Mitchell Solo Show7–10pm • Mondo Gallery, 4115 Guadalupe St. • FreeOpening of an exhibit by the very talented movie poster artist Mike Mitchell.Freak SPFX Presents: The Austin Zombie Crawl8pm–2am • Begins at Metal and Lace, 720 Red River • Free to participate; wristbands $20Undead bar crawl down Red River and Dirty 6th with costume contests and drink specials (if you buy a wristband). See the website for locations, schedule and wristband details.Free Show: Holiday / Twin Vision / Gang Sign @ Cheer Up Charlie’s9pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • FreeSaturday, April 27FrankenBike #93 10am–4pm • University Cyclery, 2901 N. Lamar Blvd. • FreeBeer from Independence Brewing Company and slices from Austin’s Pizza.Thirsty Planet Brewery Tours11am and 1:30pm • Thirsty Planet Brewery, 11160 Circle Drive • Free; RSVP requiredTour the brewery and sample some Thirsty Planet beers. Reserve your free tickets online — and hurry, because they usually sell out a few days before the tour.Eeyore’s 50th Birthday Party11am–Dark • Pease Park, Lamar @ MLK Blvd. • FreeYou don’t know the true meaning of “Keep Austin Weird” until you’ve been to Eeyore’s Birthday Party. Imagine hundreds of hippies young and old gathering together to engage in all manner of costumed and/or partially clothed festivities — music, dancing, games, and whatever else feels like a good idea at the time. Hey, it may not be everyone’s cup of psychedelic tea, but it’s a milestone year for one of Austin’s time-honored traditions, and it’s a crazy spectacle worth checking out at least once.Blanton Fifty FestNoon–Midnight • Blanton Museum, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • FreeAll-day arts celebration with live music, T-shirt screen-printing, an art lab, photobooths, door prizes and more. Headlining set by T Bird and the Breaks starts at 10pm.Wimberley Valley Winery’s 30th Anniversary Party1–5pm • Wimberley Valley Winery, 2825 Lone Mountain Rd., Driftwood • FreeFree wine slushies, live music from Matthew Ian, outdoor games, and food for sale from Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ.Grand Opening of Baton Creole3–7pm • Baton Creole, 907 E. 6th St. (Eastside Eats Food Court) • FreeFree Cajun food samples and complimentary beverages from Sailor Jerry Rum and Live Oak Brewery, with music by Gumbo Ce Soir and DJ Cut-a-Rug.Free Show: Super Funky April Scootenanny8pm • Scoot Inn, East 4th St. at Navasota • FreeMusic by The Larues and Roxy Roca.Sunday, April 28Sunday Sociale at Bungalow2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free crawfish and tacos with the purchase of a drink starting at 2 (get there early!). Music by uLOVEi & Abe the Assassin.Free In-Store Performance: Jad Fair5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeFree Show: New Order + Joy Division Cover Bands @ Cheer Up Charlie’s8pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • FreeMonday, April 29Avalanche @ Holy Mountain9pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th Street • FreeA night of free music and comedy performances hosted by the very funny Chris Cubas.Drunken Spelling Bee9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • $5Tuesday, April 30Trailer Food Tuesdays5–9pm • The Long Center Terrace, 701 W. Riverside Dr. • FreeFood for sale from several local food trucks, plus live music by Fingerpistol.Free & Queer Cinema Presents: Top Gun7–10pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy Street • FreeFree beer to the first 20 people and to anyone in booty shorts. Giveaways all night from Q Toys, AIDS Services of Austin and Birds Barbershop.Budweiser’s Made in Austin Party8pm–Midnight • ACL Live, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free; RSVP required (sold out for now)Free show with Big Gigantic and Griz, with (free?) beer from Budweiser.Attendance Records Spring Fever Showcase9pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th Street • $5 donationMusic by Henry + The Invisibles, Royal Forest, Pharaohs, and Milezo. Proceeds benefit Attendance Records, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting teachers and students with local writers, artists and musicians.Free Show: Dancinatra / End Wave / Poppy Red @ Cheer Up Charlie’s9pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • FreeWednesday, May 1The Wine Down, featuring Suite 7095–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from Bonneville, happy hour wine specials, and music by Suite 709.Augusten Burroughs Talk and Signing @ BookPeople7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • FreeAuthor Augusten Burroughs will speak and sign his latest book, “This is How.” The talk is free, but tickets to the signing are only available if you purchase of the paperback edition of the book from BookPeople.Firefly Moonshine Launch Party7:30–9pm • Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar, 506 West Ave. • FreeFree appetizers, moonshine tastings, and live music by Horseshoes & Hand Grenades.Free Show: Wood & Wire @ Rattle Inn8:30pm • Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • FreeFree Stand-Up Comedy Wednesdays Showcase @ The Tap Room10pm • The Tap Room, 4th and Colorado (under Six Lounge) • Free
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The best free, cheap and cool stuff to check out in the week ahead.

Thursday, April 25
Consuela’s Grand Opening Party
11am–5pm • Consuela, 910 Congress Ave. • Free
Free cupcakes, cocktails and Couture Collection giveaways.

Flaps & Taps @ The Buzz Mill
5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • Free
Complimentary draft beer tastings and $5 flapjack wraps.

Saint Arnold Icon Blue Cask & Glass Night
5:30pm • Craft Pride, 61 Rainey St. • Free
Order a pint of Saint Arnold’s Cascadian Dark Ale and keep the glass.

Micheladas Cafe y Cantina’s Grand Opening Bash
6pm • Micheladas Cafe y Cantina, 333 East 2nd St. • Free
Complimentary food and beer, rooftop salsa dancing lessons, live music, giveaways, and party games.

Big Hearts for Brave Hearts Launch Party Happy Hour
6–8pm • Molotov, 719 W. 6th St. • $10 donation
Donation at the door gets you free appetizers, champagne cocktails, mini Smirnoff cocktails, and a chance to win door prizes from Hopdoddy, Synergy, Orbit Salon and others. Benefits Hospice Austin’s Camp Brave Heart.

Brew Exchange’s 1 Year Anniversary Party
7pm • Brew Exchange, 706 West 6th St. • Free
Music by Zeale and DJ Mike Swing, and giveaways of “goodie bags full of awesome stuff.”

Unplugged at The Grove: Dirty River Boys
8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • Free
Free show, drink specials. Additional parking available at Bicycle Sports Shop down the street at 517 S. Lamar Blvd.

Heroine Zine Issue One Release Party
9pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • $5 suggested donation
Dance party with music by DJ SIR of GirlFriend and others. Donations get you a copy of the zine and will benefit Girls Rock Camp Austin.


Friday, April 26
Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings
2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • Free
The tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.

Free Organic Wine Tasting with Vina Ijalba
4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free tasting of four types of organic wines.

Guadalupe Brewing Tasting
5pm • Growler Room, 6800 Burnet Rd., Ste. 2 • Free
Try samples of Guadalupe Brewing beers including Honey Ale, Scotch Ale, Americano Wheat and Guadalupe IPA — and try to score some free coasters, T-shirts and even a few growler fills.

Free Show: Cunto @ The Buzz Mill
7pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • Free

Mondo Gallery Opening Reception: Mike Mitchell Solo Show
7–10pm • Mondo Gallery, 4115 Guadalupe St. • Free
Opening of an exhibit by the very talented movie poster artist Mike Mitchell.

Freak SPFX Presents: The Austin Zombie Crawl
8pm–2am • Begins at Metal and Lace, 720 Red River • Free to participate; wristbands $20
Undead bar crawl down Red River and Dirty 6th with costume contests and drink specials (if you buy a wristband). See the website for locations, schedule and wristband details.

Free Show: Holiday / Twin Vision / Gang Sign @ Cheer Up Charlie’s
9pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • Free


Saturday, April 27
FrankenBike #93 
10am–4pm • University Cyclery, 2901 N. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Beer from Independence Brewing Company and slices from Austin’s Pizza.

Thirsty Planet Brewery Tours
11am and 1:30pm • Thirsty Planet Brewery, 11160 Circle Drive • Free; RSVP required
Tour the brewery and sample some Thirsty Planet beers. Reserve your free tickets online — and hurry, because they usually sell out a few days before the tour.

Eeyore’s 50th Birthday Party
11am–Dark • Pease Park, Lamar @ MLK Blvd. • Free
You don’t know the true meaning of “Keep Austin Weird” until you’ve been to Eeyore’s Birthday Party. Imagine hundreds of hippies young and old gathering together to engage in all manner of costumed and/or partially clothed festivities — music, dancing, games, and whatever else feels like a good idea at the time. Hey, it may not be everyone’s cup of psychedelic tea, but it’s a milestone year for one of Austin’s time-honored traditions, and it’s a crazy spectacle worth checking out at least once.

Blanton Fifty Fest
Noon–Midnight • Blanton Museum, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Free
All-day arts celebration with live music, T-shirt screen-printing, an art lab, photobooths, door prizes and more. Headlining set by T Bird and the Breaks starts at 10pm.

Wimberley Valley Winery’s 30th Anniversary Party
1–5pm • Wimberley Valley Winery, 2825 Lone Mountain Rd., Driftwood • Free
Free wine slushies, live music from Matthew Ian, outdoor games, and food for sale from Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ.

Grand Opening of Baton Creole
3–7pm • Baton Creole, 907 E. 6th St. (Eastside Eats Food Court) • Free
Free Cajun food samples and complimentary beverages from Sailor Jerry Rum and Live Oak Brewery, with music by Gumbo Ce Soir and DJ Cut-a-Rug.

Free Show: Super Funky April Scootenanny
8pm • Scoot Inn, East 4th St. at Navasota • Free
Music by The Larues and Roxy Roca.


Sunday, April 28
Sunday Sociale at Bungalow
2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free
$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free crawfish and tacos with the purchase of a drink starting at 2 (get there early!). Music by uLOVEi & Abe the Assassin.

Free In-Store Performance: Jad Fair
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free

Free Show: New Order + Joy Division Cover Bands @ Cheer Up Charlie’s
8pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • Free


Monday, April 29
Avalanche @ Holy Mountain
9pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th Street • Free
A night of free music and comedy performances hosted by the very funny Chris Cubas.

Drunken Spelling Bee
9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • $5


Tuesday, April 30
Trailer Food Tuesdays
5–9pm • The Long Center Terrace, 701 W. Riverside Dr. • Free
Food for sale from several local food trucks, plus live music by Fingerpistol.

Free & Queer Cinema Presents: Top Gun
7–10pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy Street • Free
Free beer to the first 20 people and to anyone in booty shorts. Giveaways all night from Q Toys, AIDS Services of Austin and Birds Barbershop.

Budweiser’s Made in Austin Party
8pm–Midnight • ACL Live, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free; RSVP required (sold out for now)
Free show with Big Gigantic and Griz, with (free?) beer from Budweiser.

Attendance Records Spring Fever Showcase
9pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th Street • $5 donation
Music by Henry + The Invisibles, Royal Forest, Pharaohs, and Milezo. Proceeds benefit Attendance Records, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting teachers and students with local writers, artists and musicians.

Free Show: Dancinatra / End Wave / Poppy Red @ Cheer Up Charlie’s
9pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • Free


Wednesday, May 1
The Wine Down, featuring Suite 709
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from Bonneville, happy hour wine specials, and music by Suite 709.

Augusten Burroughs Talk and Signing @ BookPeople
7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • Free
Author Augusten Burroughs will speak and sign his latest book, “This is How.” The talk is free, but tickets to the signing are only available if you purchase of the paperback edition of the book from BookPeople.

Firefly Moonshine Launch Party
7:30–9pm • Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar, 506 West Ave. • Free
Free appetizers, moonshine tastings, and live music by Horseshoes & Hand Grenades.

Free Show: Wood & Wire @ Rattle Inn
8:30pm • Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • Free

Free Stand-Up Comedy Wednesdays Showcase @ The Tap Room
10pm • The Tap Room, 4th and Colorado (under Six Lounge) • Free

The Week in Cool: April 15-20Monday, April 15 Shinyribs Free In-Store Performance5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeWith free drinks by Z Tequila.Free Show: Lilly Hiatt @ Cactus Café7:30pm • Cactus Café, 2247 Guadalupe • FreeAvalanche @ Holy Mountain9pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th Street • FreeA night of music and comedy hosted by the very funny local comic Chris Cubas.Drunken Spelling Bee: Harry Potter Edition9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • FreeHosted by Blake Midgette and Austin comedian Jake Flores.Motown on Mondays @ Frank9pm • Frank, 4th and Colorado • FreeMotown dance party featuring 60s classics and remixes by the MOM DJs.TNM Clubhouse — with Host Kath Barbadoro9:30pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Pay what you wantTen comics performing 5-minute sets of new material, followed by 3 headliners.Tuesday, April 16Pizza/ Listening Party for Major Lazer1pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeEat free pizza while listening to the new Major Lazer album.Meat Puppets In-Store Performance5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeFree beer from Shiner.Paper Cuts: Shakey Graves7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission — sold out for nowFree food from Austin’s Pizza and free drinks from Pacifico and Dripping Springs Vodka. Music by Dikes of Holland. RSVP is required to reserve a spot on the guestlist, but additional guests will be allowed in starting at 7:30 if the party isn’t at capacity.Style & Wine 101 7–9pm • Estilo, 234 W. 2nd St. • Free; RSVP requiredWinemaker Federico Cerelli, of Castello di Gabbiano, will share some of his wines at an event showcasing men’s fashions styled by Estilo experts. To RSVP, email Stephanie@estiloaustin.com.Improv Zero: A Free Improv Comedy Class8pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • FreeFree improv workshop led by the pros at New Movement.theGlitoris Presents: TuezGayz Selena Tribute10pm–2am • Barbarella, 611 Red River St. • (Cover?)Celebrate Selena’s birthday with a night of musical tributes and costumes. $2 wells till 11.Wednesday, April 17The Wine Down, featuring Este Vato5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from Hickory Street, happy hour wine specials, and music by Sideshow Tragedy.Art Party @ Hyde Park Bar & Grill 5–7pm • Hyde Park Bar & Grill South, 4521 West Gate Blvd. • FreeComplimentary appetizer buffet at the debut of a new exhibit featuring works by Heather Meyer, Brian Imler and Karla Man.Fusebox Festival: Opening Night Parties6pm–Midnight • 912 Congress Ave. and other locations; see site for details • FreeCelebrate the kickoff of the 2013 Fusebox Festival (which runs April 17–28) with several free events. The Opening Night Happy Hour, featuring the Fusebox margarita, starts at 6pm, and the Opening Night Party gets going at 9pm. See the Fusebox website for the full schedule.Thursday, April 18Flaps & Taps @ The Buzz Mill5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • FreeComplimentary draft beer tastings and $5 flapjack wraps.Tribeza Presents: The Lawn Party [POSTPONED until Wed. 4/24]6–9pm • French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St. • $10 (includes food & drinks)Spring fashion event featuring lots of food and beverages, which are included in the cover price. Food includes sliders, cotton candy, macarons, ice cream, and other selections provided by Frank, Max’s Wine Dive, Cornucopia, Cloud 9 Cotton Candy and Macarons by Jane. Drinks include cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka and wine from Spicewood Vineyards, as well as Corona, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, and Modelo Especial. The event also features a fashion show, lawn games, and music by Ava Arenella.Unplugged at The Grove: Suzanna Choffel8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • FreeFree show, drink specials. Additional parking available at Bicycle Sports Shop down the street at 517 S. Lamar Blvd.Friday, April 19Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • FreeThe tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.Red Bull Sound Select Presents: Bun B9pm–2am • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy Street • $3Just $3 to see Bun B, along with Max Frost, Bagheera, Digital Wild. Tickets on sale at the door only.Fly Society Presents: Zeale / Phranchyze / Flash Fellowz / LNS Crew9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $5Great hip-hop lineup for five bucks.Freebie Friday: Adrienne Mack-Davis / The Holiday / The Wolf / Brut Force9:30pm–2am • Spider House, 2906 Fruth St. • FreeSaturday, April 20Spec’s Fest10am–7pm • Spec’s Arbor Walk, 10515 N. MoPac and Spec’s Brodie Lane, 4970 W. Hwy. 290 • FreeSample wines, beers, spirits and food, with special discounts, door prizes, and giveaways.5th Annual South First Street Art Walk10am • Multiple South Austin stores • FreeMusic, art and giveaways at several independent 78704 businesses. See the website for a list of participating stores.North Loop Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale-A-Bration11am–7pm • Multiple North Loop businesses • FreeFull day of food, specialty drinks, vintage shopping, giveaways and other festivities in North Loop’s local business district. See the website for a list of participating stores.Thirsty Planet Brewery Tours11am and 1:30pm • Thirsty Planet Brewery, 11160 Circle Drive • Free; RSVP requiredTour the brewery and sample some Thirsty Planet beers.Record Store DayCheck store hours • Multiple venues • FreeAustin’s independent record stores join a nationwide celebration, featuring special deals, about 400 exclusive releases, and record signings. Waterloo Records is hosting autograph sessions with Ian McLagan (3pm) and Roky Erikson (5pm). Other participants include End of an Ear, Encore Records, Antone’s Record Shop, Breakaway Records, and Musicmania. See the Record Store Day website for more info, and check with each store for hours.Pints for Pups Noon–3pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • $10 donationDonation gets you a commemorative pint glass that can be filled three times with various Independence brews. Music by The Warm Guns. Proceeds will benefit local dog shelters and advocacy groups.Free Show: Eagle Claw / Ink Blot / Lug / Brink of Disaster / Slurr8pm • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. • FreeSphynx / Henry & the Invisibles / Chappo / Prom Date8:30pm–2am • Scoot Inn, East 4th St. at Navasota • $5Sphynx will debut their yet-to-be-released album, “Golden Garden.” Advance tix available online.Night Fever Volume XXXV: 420 Edition9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • $5 before 11pm, $8 afterA “soul shakedown party” with music by Hail Marley (Bob Marley tribute band), El John Selector, and Aquaman Chill.A Smoker’s Delight: Variety Show9:30pm • Frank, 4th and Colorado • $5Featuring performances by Phranchyze, The Bandulus, and Holiday Mountain.East Cameron Folkcore / Not In The Face / Gilded Splinters10pm • White Horse, 500 Comal St. • (Cover?)
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Monday, April 15
Shinyribs Free In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
With free drinks by Z Tequila.

Free Show: Lilly Hiatt @ Cactus Café
7:30pm • Cactus Café, 2247 Guadalupe • Free

Avalanche @ Holy Mountain
9pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th Street • Free
A night of music and comedy hosted by the very funny local comic Chris Cubas.

Drunken Spelling Bee: Harry Potter Edition
9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free
Hosted by Blake Midgette and Austin comedian Jake Flores.

Motown on Mondays @ Frank
9pm • Frank, 4th and Colorado • Free
Motown dance party featuring 60s classics and remixes by the MOM DJs.

TNM Clubhouse — with Host Kath Barbadoro
9:30pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Pay what you want
Ten comics performing 5-minute sets of new material, followed by 3 headliners.


Tuesday, April 16
Pizza/ Listening Party for Major Lazer
1pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
Eat free pizza while listening to the new Major Lazer album.

Meat Puppets In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
Free beer from Shiner.

Paper Cuts: Shakey Graves
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission — sold out for now
Free food from Austin’s Pizza and free drinks from Pacifico and Dripping Springs Vodka. Music by Dikes of Holland. RSVP is required to reserve a spot on the guestlist, but additional guests will be allowed in starting at 7:30 if the party isn’t at capacity.

Style & Wine 101 
7–9pm • Estilo, 234 W. 2nd St. • Free; RSVP required
Winemaker Federico Cerelli, of Castello di Gabbiano, will share some of his wines at an event showcasing men’s fashions styled by Estilo experts. To RSVP, email Stephanie@estiloaustin.com.

Improv Zero: A Free Improv Comedy Class
8pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Free
Free improv workshop led by the pros at New Movement.

theGlitoris Presents: TuezGayz Selena Tribute
10pm–2am • Barbarella, 611 Red River St. • (Cover?)
Celebrate Selena’s birthday with a night of musical tributes and costumes. $2 wells till 11.


Wednesday, April 17
The Wine Down, featuring Este Vato
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from Hickory Street, happy hour wine specials, and music by Sideshow Tragedy.

Art Party @ Hyde Park Bar & Grill
5–7pm • Hyde Park Bar & Grill South, 4521 West Gate Blvd. • Free
Complimentary appetizer buffet at the debut of a new exhibit featuring works by Heather Meyer, Brian Imler and Karla Man.

Fusebox Festival: Opening Night Parties
6pm–Midnight • 912 Congress Ave. and other locations; see site for details • Free
Celebrate the kickoff of the 2013 Fusebox Festival (which runs April 17–28) with several free events. The Opening Night Happy Hour, featuring the Fusebox margarita, starts at 6pm, and the Opening Night Party gets going at 9pm. See the Fusebox website for the full schedule.


Thursday, April 18
Flaps & Taps @ The Buzz Mill
5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • Free
Complimentary draft beer tastings and $5 flapjack wraps.

Tribeza Presents: The Lawn Party [POSTPONED until Wed. 4/24]
6–9pm • French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St. • $10 (includes food & drinks)
Spring fashion event featuring lots of food and beverages, which are included in the cover price. Food includes sliders, cotton candy, macarons, ice cream, and other selections provided by Frank, Max’s Wine Dive, Cornucopia, Cloud 9 Cotton Candy and Macarons by Jane. Drinks include cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka and wine from Spicewood Vineyards, as well as Corona, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, and Modelo Especial. The event also features a fashion show, lawn games, and music by Ava Arenella.

Unplugged at The Grove: Suzanna Choffel
8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • Free
Free show, drink specials. Additional parking available at Bicycle Sports Shop down the street at 517 S. Lamar Blvd.


Friday, April 19
Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings
2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • Free
The tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.

Red Bull Sound Select Presents: Bun B
9pm–2am • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy Street • $3
Just $3 to see Bun B, along with Max Frost, Bagheera, Digital Wild. Tickets on sale at the door only.

Fly Society Presents: Zeale / Phranchyze / Flash Fellowz / LNS Crew
9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $5
Great hip-hop lineup for five bucks.

Freebie Friday: Adrienne Mack-Davis / The Holiday / The Wolf / Brut Force
9:30pm–2am • Spider House, 2906 Fruth St. • Free


Saturday, April 20
Spec’s Fest
10am–7pm • Spec’s Arbor Walk, 10515 N. MoPac and Spec’s Brodie Lane, 4970 W. Hwy. 290 • Free
Sample wines, beers, spirits and food, with special discounts, door prizes, and giveaways.

5th Annual South First Street Art Walk
10am • Multiple South Austin stores • Free
Music, art and giveaways at several independent 78704 businesses. See the website for a list of participating stores.

North Loop Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale-A-Bration
11am–7pm • Multiple North Loop businesses • Free
Full day of food, specialty drinks, vintage shopping, giveaways and other festivities in North Loop’s local business district. See the website for a list of participating stores.

Thirsty Planet Brewery Tours
11am and 1:30pm • Thirsty Planet Brewery, 11160 Circle Drive • Free; RSVP required
Tour the brewery and sample some Thirsty Planet beers.

Record Store Day
Check store hours • Multiple venues • Free
Austin’s independent record stores join a nationwide celebration, featuring special deals, about 400 exclusive releases, and record signings. Waterloo Records is hosting autograph sessions with Ian McLagan (3pm) and Roky Erikson (5pm). Other participants include End of an Ear, Encore Records, Antone’s Record Shop, Breakaway Records, and Musicmania. See the Record Store Day website for more info, and check with each store for hours.

Pints for Pups
Noon–3pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • $10 donation
Donation gets you a commemorative pint glass that can be filled three times with various Independence brews. Music by The Warm Guns. Proceeds will benefit local dog shelters and advocacy groups.

Free Show: Eagle Claw / Ink Blot / Lug / Brink of Disaster / Slurr
8pm • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. • Free

Sphynx / Henry & the Invisibles / Chappo / Prom Date
8:30pm–2am • Scoot Inn, East 4th St. at Navasota • $5
Sphynx will debut their yet-to-be-released album, “Golden Garden.” Advance tix available online.

Night Fever Volume XXXV: 420 Edition
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • $5 before 11pm, $8 after
A “soul shakedown party” with music by Hail Marley (Bob Marley tribute band), El John Selector, and Aquaman Chill.

A Smoker’s Delight: Variety Show
9:30pm • Frank, 4th and Colorado • $5
Featuring performances by Phranchyze, The Bandulus, and Holiday Mountain.

East Cameron Folkcore / Not In The Face / Gilded Splinters
10pm • White Horse, 500 Comal St. • (Cover?)

The (Mini) Week in Cool: April 12-14 The list is short but sweet this week. Enjoy!Friday, April 12Firehouse Lounge 1st Anniversary Party / Firehouse Hostel Grand Opening5pm–2am • Firehouse Hostel and Lounge, 605 Brazos St, Ste 100 • FreeComplimentary beer and snacks while they last. Live music and entertainment in the Lounge.Saturday, April 13Austin Handmade Arts Market Grand Opening WeekendSaturday 10am–7pm; Sunday 11am–5pm • Vuka Co-op, 411 Monroe St. West • FreeExhibit and sale of handmade works by 40+ local artists. Complimentary wine, beer and mimosas on Sunday.Art City AustinSaturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 11am– 6pm • Along Cesar Chavez St. between Lamar and Lavaca, incl. the 1st Street bridge) • $8 for single-day pass; $15 for 2-day pass; free if you park your bike at the bike valet (1st Street bridge and Lavaca at 2nd) or show your Capital Metro passArt festival and block party with local food and drinks for sale, plus live music and interactive projects.Real Ale Anniversary PartyNoon–5pm • Real Ale Brewing Co., 231 San Saba Ct., Blanco, TX • Free; parking $5Sample more than 30 Real Ale brews, with food available for purchase benefitting PAWS Animal Shelter.Oat Willie’s 45th Anniversary Party 2-8pm • Oat Willies, 617 W. 29th St. • FreeFood, drinks, music, glassblowers, prizes & more.Sunday, April 14Wonder Space Monthly Bazaar Grand Opening10am–10pm • Spider House, 2908 Fruth St. • FreeVintage clothing, artisan vendors, live music, art projects, photobooth and more.(Also on Sunday: Day 2 of the Art City and Austin Handmade Arts Market parties listed above)
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The list is short but sweet this week. Enjoy!


Friday, April 12
Firehouse Lounge 1st Anniversary Party / Firehouse Hostel Grand Opening
5pm–2am • Firehouse Hostel and Lounge, 605 Brazos St, Ste 100 • Free
Complimentary beer and snacks while they last. Live music and entertainment in the Lounge.


Saturday, April 13
Austin Handmade Arts Market Grand Opening Weekend
Saturday 10am–7pm; Sunday 11am–5pm • Vuka Co-op, 411 Monroe St. West • Free
Exhibit and sale of handmade works by 40+ local artists. Complimentary wine, beer and mimosas on Sunday.

Art City Austin
Saturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 11am– 6pm • Along Cesar Chavez St. between Lamar and Lavaca, incl. the 1st Street bridge) • $8 for single-day pass; $15 for 2-day pass; free if you park your bike at the bike valet (1st Street bridge and Lavaca at 2nd) or show your Capital Metro pass
Art festival and block party with local food and drinks for sale, plus live music and interactive projects.

Real Ale Anniversary Party
Noon–5pm • Real Ale Brewing Co., 231 San Saba Ct., Blanco, TX • Free; parking $5
Sample more than 30 Real Ale brews, with food available for purchase benefitting PAWS Animal Shelter.

Oat Willie’s 45th Anniversary Party
2-8pm • Oat Willies, 617 W. 29th St. • Free
Food, drinks, music, glassblowers, prizes & more.


Sunday, April 14
Wonder Space Monthly Bazaar Grand Opening
10am–10pm • Spider House, 2908 Fruth St. • Free
Vintage clothing, artisan vendors, live music, art projects, photobooth and more.

(Also on Sunday: Day 2 of the Art City and Austin Handmade Arts Market parties listed above)

The Week in Cool: April 4–10Thursday, April 4Holly Williams In-Store Performance5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • FreeFree Shiner.Free Beer @ Kung Fu Saloon5–7pm • Fans Kung Fu Saloon, 510 Rio Grande • FreeFree Lone Star while it lasts — just tell the door guy he’s awesome.Lonestar Round Up Weekend Party5–7pm • Gateway Motor Club, 3700 Thompson St. • FreeFree beer + food.Wine About Cancer6–9pm • Twin Liquors Hancock, 1000 E. 41st Street, Suite 810 • Free; donations acceptedTasting with beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres at a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. There’s also a silent auction and a raffle.Recommended Show: Shivery Shakes / Tiger Waves / She Sir / Shrines9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6A Suit & Tie Event: Justin Timberlake vs. Usher Party10pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • FreeDance party with jams by DJ Sir.Friday, April 5Vuka Monthly Art Party6pm • Vuka, 411 W. Monroe St. • FreeComplimentary wine and cheese at a showcase featuring four local artists and photographers.MysteryPeople Presents: Todd Robinson, Matthew McBride, and Jesse Sublett7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • FreeHave a few drinks and listen to three mystery writers read from and talk about their books.Cheer Up Charlie’s 3rd Anniversary Party8pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • FreeDance party DJ’d by Flying Turns, with treats, a cake walk, and other fun stuff.Recommended Show: Gobi / The Shears / End Wave / DJ Set by Atticus9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6Free Show: Soul Night Under the Stars at The Blackheart, Featuring Roxy Roca 10pm–Midnight • Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • FreeNever-Ending Comedy Contest at New Movement Theater10:30pm • New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • $5Standup comics battle for no prize or goal. Hosted by Dan French. BYOB.Saturday, April 6Texas VegFest11am–6pm • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. • $5 suggested donationAustin’s first vegan festival will feature food samples, craft beer, speakers, cooking demos, kids’ activities, vendors and live musicThe Kids Are Alright Fest Noon–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $8 donation/online; $10/doorAll-day event featuring skating, gaming, and music by Marmalakes, The Sour Notes, Holiday, Residual Kid, and many others. Benefits Families Living with Autism. Forty Acres Fest, featuring Chiddy Bang 2–10pm • The UT Tower, 2300 Inner Campus Drive • FreeGames, prizes and music by Chiddy Bang, Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys, Blue Bear, Jonathas, The Followthrough, Ben Baxter Band, and Suite 709.Third-Annual Crawfish Boil at Black Sheep Lodge2pm • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar • Free entry; $6/pound of crawfishGet about a pound of crawfish for six bucks. Specials on Deep Eddy Vodka Ruby Red Grapefruit, Abita Purple Haze and Abita Amber.Marshall Anderson CD Release Party3pm • Carousel Lounge, 1110 E. 52nd St. • FreeFree BBQ and music by Marshall Anderson and special guests.Austin Pets & Arts Alive!7–10pm • Bay 6 Gallery, 5305 Bolm Rd. #6 • Donations acceptedAn evening of art, drinks and music, featuring a performance by Treachery of Others. Benefits Austin Pets Alive.Free Show: Muchos Backflips / Dead Tree Duo / Rollfast Ramblers / Migrant Kids8pm–1am • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • FreeSunday, April 7Sunday Sociale at Bungalow2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free tacos with the purchase of a drink. Music by DJ I Wanna Be Her and Kid Slyce, hosted by Zeale.Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co. 3–7pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 East Saint Elmo, # 1D • FreeOpen house with beer samples and live music by La Tampiqueña.Monday, April 8Free Show: The Sour Notes / Letting Up Despite Great Faults10pm–Midnight • Stubb’s Indoors, 801 Red River St. • FreeTuesday, April 9Free Show: Mrs. Glass Live Music Video Filming9:30–11:30pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • FreeFree Lone Star beer from 9:30 to 10pm.Wednesday, April 10The Wine Down, featuring Sideshow Tragedy5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from Cantina Laredo, happy hour wine specials, and music by Sideshow Tragedy.
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Thursday, April 4
Holly Williams In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free Shiner.

Free Beer @ Kung Fu Saloon
5–7pm • Fans Kung Fu Saloon, 510 Rio Grande • Free
Free Lone Star while it lasts — just tell the door guy he’s awesome.

Lonestar Round Up Weekend Party
5–7pm • Gateway Motor Club, 3700 Thompson St. • Free
Free beer + food.

Wine About Cancer
6–9pm • Twin Liquors Hancock, 1000 E. 41st Street, Suite 810 • Free; donations accepted
Tasting with beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres at a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. There’s also a silent auction and a raffle.

Recommended Show: Shivery Shakes / Tiger Waves / She Sir / Shrines
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6

A Suit & Tie Event: Justin Timberlake vs. Usher Party
10pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • Free
Dance party with jams by DJ Sir.


Friday, April 5
Vuka Monthly Art Party
6pm • Vuka, 411 W. Monroe St. • Free
Complimentary wine and cheese at a showcase featuring four local artists and photographers.

MysteryPeople Presents: Todd Robinson, Matthew McBride, and Jesse Sublett
7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • Free
Have a few drinks and listen to three mystery writers read from and talk about their books.

Cheer Up Charlie’s 3rd Anniversary Party
8pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • Free
Dance party DJ’d by Flying Turns, with treats, a cake walk, and other fun stuff.

Recommended Show: Gobi / The Shears / End Wave / DJ Set by Atticus
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6

Free Show: Soul Night Under the Stars at The Blackheart, Featuring Roxy Roca
10pm–Midnight • Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • Free

Never-Ending Comedy Contest at New Movement Theater
10:30pm • New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • $5
Standup comics battle for no prize or goal. Hosted by Dan French. BYOB.


Saturday, April 6
Texas VegFest
11am–6pm • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. • $5 suggested donation
Austin’s first vegan festival will feature food samples, craft beer, speakers, cooking demos, kids’ activities, vendors and live music

The Kids Are Alright Fest
Noon–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $8 donation/online; $10/door
All-day event featuring skating, gaming, and music by Marmalakes, The Sour Notes, Holiday, Residual Kid, and many others. Benefits Families Living with Autism.

Forty Acres Fest, featuring Chiddy Bang
2–10pm • The UT Tower, 2300 Inner Campus Drive • Free
Games, prizes and music by Chiddy Bang, Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys, Blue Bear, Jonathas, The Followthrough, Ben Baxter Band, and Suite 709.

Third-Annual Crawfish Boil at Black Sheep Lodge
2pm • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar • Free entry; $6/pound of crawfish
Get about a pound of crawfish for six bucks. Specials on Deep Eddy Vodka Ruby Red Grapefruit, Abita Purple Haze and Abita Amber.

Marshall Anderson CD Release Party
3pm • Carousel Lounge, 1110 E. 52nd St. • Free
Free BBQ and music by Marshall Anderson and special guests.

Austin Pets & Arts Alive!
7–10pm • Bay 6 Gallery, 5305 Bolm Rd. #6 • Donations accepted
An evening of art, drinks and music, featuring a performance by Treachery of Others. Benefits Austin Pets Alive.

Free Show: Muchos Backflips / Dead Tree Duo / Rollfast Ramblers / Migrant Kids
8pm–1am • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • Free


Sunday, April 7
Sunday Sociale at Bungalow
2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free
$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free tacos with the purchase of a drink. Music by DJ I Wanna Be Her and Kid Slyce, hosted by Zeale.

Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.
3–7pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 East Saint Elmo, # 1D • Free
Open house with beer samples and live music by La Tampiqueña.


Monday, April 8
Free Show: The Sour Notes / Letting Up Despite Great Faults
10pm–Midnight • Stubb’s Indoors, 801 Red River St. • Free


Tuesday, April 9
Free Show: Mrs. Glass Live Music Video Filming
9:30–11:30pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • Free
Free Lone Star beer from 9:30 to 10pm.


Wednesday, April 10
The Wine Down, featuring Sideshow Tragedy
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from Cantina Laredo, happy hour wine specials, and music by Sideshow Tragedy.

The Week in Cool: March 28–April 3Time to crawl out from under your post-SXSW rock, dust yourself off, and venture back into the world. Here are this week’s picks of the best free and cheap fun to be had in this time of rebuilding.Thursday, March 28Infamous Brewing Company Launch Party6–11pm • Banger’s Sausage House, 79 Rainey St. • FreeBeer samples (7–10pm), food pairings, and live music.Austin Beauty Week Kickoff Party & Salon Showcase7pm-2am • Speakeasy, 412 D Congress Ave. • Free w/ RSVPKick off Austin Beauty Week with complimentary Deep Eddy Ruby Red vodka beverages (for the first hour), a fashion show, hair & makeup exhibit, and other festivities. RSVP requested.Grizzly Adams Family / Holiday / The Gents @ Swan Dive9pm–1am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $5The New Movement Block Party9:30pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • FreeAn “anything-goes” open-mic party hosted by Rob Gagnon, featuring standup, sketch comedy, and performance art.Free Show: Sour Bridges @ The Rattle Inn11pm–1:30am • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • FreeFriday, March 29Lerin Spanish Wine Tasting4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • FreeFree tasting of four types of Spanish wine.Free Show: Shakey Graves @ The White Horse 5pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal • FreeWake for Lomography Austin6–10pm • Lomography Gallery Store, 912 Congress Ave. • FreeThe gallery is closing, so it’s time for everyone to drown their sorrows with the help of complimentary drinks and live music.Free Screening: “Beetlejuice” 25th Anniversary Party7–9:30pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy St. • FreeFree Fireman’s 4 while it lasts at this free screening.Fatback Circus / Empire Machines / Shiny Empire @ Frank9pm • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $6Mr. Mustache: A Tribute to Nirvana 9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free w/ donation to Austin Pets AliveMusic by Mr. Mustache (Nirvana cover set by members of Goodnight Goddess and Dynamite Boy), Power Chief, Del Vipers, and Residual Kid. Donate at least $3 and get a free drink ticket. All proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive.Saturday, March 30Jo’s 14th Annual Pet Parade and Costume ContestNoon • Jo’s Coffee, 1300 S. Congress Ave. • Free to watch; parade registration is $10/advance, $15/day of eventA swarm of costumed pets will parade down South Congress with a marching band, followed by a costume contest, live music, and other festivities. Proceeds from the parade will benefit Austin Pets Alive.Texas Football Fan Fest and Orange-White Scrimmage4–8pm • Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, 23rd and San Jacinto • FreeIt’s finally time for a break from the springtime college football drought. Watch the Longhorns stampede into the stadium at 4:15, try your luck at some tailgate games, and check out the Orange-White Scrimmage at 6:30, with open seating on the north and east sides of the stadium. Everything is free and open to the public.Craft Pride’s Live Music Debut & Divine Reserve Tapping6–10pm • Craft Pride, 61 Rainey St. • FreeCraft Pride is tapping a cask of Saint Arnold’s Divine Reserve No. 13 at this party featuring music by Sour Bridges, Patrick’s Beard & The Rusty Razors, and MaryAnn.March Scootenanny8pm • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • FreeFree show with music by Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business, Sour Bridges, and Southern Renaissance.Red River Noise Presents: Future of Indie Vol. III9pm • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • $3 with Facebook RSVP / $5 doorNew showcase series featuring music by Knifight, Pop Pistol and End Wave.Megafauna Tour Kickoff & Vinyl Release Party9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6With The Boxing Lesson, Future Humans, and The Couch.Sphynx / Bobby Jealousy / Sip Sip / Growl @ Hotel Vegas9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th St. • (Cover?)Free Show: East Cameron Folkcore / Cunto! / Black Eyed Vermillion @ The White Horse9:30pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • FreeSunday, March 31Easter Brunch Party @ Yellow Jacket11am • Yellow Jacket Social Club, 1704 East 5th St. • FreeSpend Easter on the east side at Yellow Jacket’s annual brunch, which will involve a petting zoo and washers tournament.Sunday Sociale at Bungalow 2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free tacos with the purchase of a drink. Music by Chorizo Funk & DJ Fndomntl. Matthew’s Easter Circus 5pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • FreeCircus-themed party with music by Holiday, Leopold and His Fiction, and DJ ulovei.“Game of Thrones” Season Premiere Party @ The ND7–10pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy St. • FreeWatch last season’s finale and this season’s premiere on the big 25-foot projection screen, with $1 Shiners.Monday, April 1Opening Day at Bar 96Noon • Bar 96, 96 Rainey St. • FreeFree batting cage with prizes, plus drink specials and ballpark snacks.April Fool’s Day Bash with Hops & Grain Brewery6pm • Banger’s Sausage House, 79 Rainey St. • FreeTry some special Hops & Grain brews with food pairings by Banger’s. Music by Wood & Wire from 7-9pm.Tuesday, April 2The Black Angels In-Store Performance5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • FreeFree Shiner.Wednesday, April 3Sons of Fathers In-Store Performance5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • FreeThe Wine Down at ACL Live5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from III Forks, happy hour wine specials, and music by Omar and the Howlers.
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The Week in Cool: March 28–April 3

Time to crawl out from under your post-SXSW rock, dust yourself off, and venture back into the world. Here are this week’s picks of the best free and cheap fun to be had in this time of rebuilding.

Thursday, March 28
Infamous Brewing Company Launch Party
6–11pm • Banger’s Sausage House, 79 Rainey St. • Free
Beer samples (7–10pm), food pairings, and live music.

Austin Beauty Week Kickoff Party & Salon Showcase
7pm-2am • Speakeasy, 412 D Congress Ave. • Free w/ RSVP
Kick off Austin Beauty Week with complimentary Deep Eddy Ruby Red vodka beverages (for the first hour), a fashion show, hair & makeup exhibit, and other festivities. RSVP requested.

Grizzly Adams Family / Holiday / The Gents @ Swan Dive
9pm–1am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $5

The New Movement Block Party
9:30pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Free
An “anything-goes” open-mic party hosted by Rob Gagnon, featuring standup, sketch comedy, and performance art.

Free Show: Sour Bridges @ The Rattle Inn
11pm–1:30am • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • Free


Friday, March 29
Lerin Spanish Wine Tasting
4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free tasting of four types of Spanish wine.

Free Show: Shakey Graves @ The White Horse
5pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal • Free

Wake for Lomography Austin
6–10pm • Lomography Gallery Store, 912 Congress Ave. • Free
The gallery is closing, so it’s time for everyone to drown their sorrows with the help of complimentary drinks and live music.

Free Screening: “Beetlejuice” 25th Anniversary Party
7–9:30pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy St. • Free
Free Fireman’s 4 while it lasts at this free screening.

Fatback Circus / Empire Machines / Shiny Empire @ Frank
9pm • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $6

Mr. Mustache: A Tribute to Nirvana
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free w/ donation to Austin Pets Alive
Music by Mr. Mustache (Nirvana cover set by members of Goodnight Goddess and Dynamite Boy), Power Chief, Del Vipers, and Residual Kid. Donate at least $3 and get a free drink ticket. All proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive.


Saturday, March 30
Jo’s 14th Annual Pet Parade and Costume Contest
Noon • Jo’s Coffee, 1300 S. Congress Ave. • Free to watch; parade registration is $10/advance, $15/day of event
A swarm of costumed pets will parade down South Congress with a marching band, followed by a costume contest, live music, and other festivities. Proceeds from the parade will benefit Austin Pets Alive.

Texas Football Fan Fest and Orange-White Scrimmage
4–8pm • Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, 23rd and San Jacinto • Free
It’s finally time for a break from the springtime college football drought. Watch the Longhorns stampede into the stadium at 4:15, try your luck at some tailgate games, and check out the Orange-White Scrimmage at 6:30, with open seating on the north and east sides of the stadium. Everything is free and open to the public.

Craft Pride’s Live Music Debut & Divine Reserve Tapping
6–10pm • Craft Pride, 61 Rainey St. • Free
Craft Pride is tapping a cask of Saint Arnold’s Divine Reserve No. 13 at this party featuring music by Sour Bridges, Patrick’s Beard & The Rusty Razors, and MaryAnn.

March Scootenanny
8pm • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • Free
Free show with music by Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business, Sour Bridges, and Southern Renaissance.

Red River Noise Presents: Future of Indie Vol. III
9pm • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • $3 with Facebook RSVP / $5 door
New showcase series featuring music by Knifight, Pop Pistol and End Wave.

Megafauna Tour Kickoff & Vinyl Release Party
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6
With The Boxing Lesson, Future Humans, and The Couch.

Sphynx / Bobby Jealousy / Sip Sip / Growl @ Hotel Vegas
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th St. • (Cover?)

Free Show: East Cameron Folkcore / Cunto! / Black Eyed Vermillion @ The White Horse
9:30pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • Free


Sunday, March 31
Easter Brunch Party @ Yellow Jacket
11am • Yellow Jacket Social Club, 1704 East 5th St. • Free
Spend Easter on the east side at Yellow Jacket’s annual brunch, which will involve a petting zoo and washers tournament.

Sunday Sociale at Bungalow
2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free
$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free tacos with the purchase of a drink. Music by Chorizo Funk & DJ Fndomntl.

Matthew’s Easter Circus
5pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • Free
Circus-themed party with music by Holiday, Leopold and His Fiction, and DJ ulovei.

“Game of Thrones” Season Premiere Party @ The ND
7–10pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy St. • Free
Watch last season’s finale and this season’s premiere on the big 25-foot projection screen, with $1 Shiners.


Monday, April 1
Opening Day at Bar 96
Noon • Bar 96, 96 Rainey St. • Free
Free batting cage with prizes, plus drink specials and ballpark snacks.

April Fool’s Day Bash with Hops & Grain Brewery
6pm • Banger’s Sausage House, 79 Rainey St. • Free
Try some special Hops & Grain brews with food pairings by Banger’s. Music by Wood & Wire from 7-9pm.


Tuesday, April 2
The Black Angels In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free Shiner.


Wednesday, April 3
Sons of Fathers In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free

The Wine Down at ACL Live
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from III Forks, happy hour wine specials, and music by Omar and the Howlers.