The Week Ahead: December 15–19
The lowdown on the free and cheap fun to be had this week.

Wednesday, Dec. 15
Torchy’s Holiday Trailer Bash
7pm • Free
Free beer and hot chocolate, live music and a visit from Santa
Torchy’s Tacos, 1311 S. 1st Street

Aussie’s Pre-Christmas Social
6-9pm • Free
Complimentary appetizer buffet, $3 Tito’s vodka, $2 Lone Star tallboys.
Aussie’s Grill and Beach Bar, 306 Barton Springs Road


Thursday, Dec. 16
Sip. Shop. Sweet!
6-9pm • Free
Music, drinks, desserts and holiday shopping at several businesses in the 2nd St. District.

Merry Martinis: Customer Appreciation Party
7-9pm • Free
Complimentary cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres.
Imperia, 310 Colorado

Study Breaks Holiday Bash
10pm • Free (RSVP is required)
Free cocktails by Famous Vodka.
Qua, 213 W. 4th St.

Learning Secrets Annual Holiday Party
10pm • Free
Free party with special guest JDH. 
Malverde, 400 W 2nd St.

Christmas Sweater Champagne Jam
10pm-2am • $5 cover
Champagne toast, music by Magnifico, and a complimentary drink for anyone wearing a holiday sweater.
Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.


Friday, Dec. 17
Waterloo Ice House Remodel Celebration: The Happiest Hour
5-6pm • Free
Waterloo celebrates the completion of its renovations with free cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka.
Waterloo Ice House, 38th St. at Lamar Blvd.

Joie de Vie Holiday Happy Hour
6-8pm • Free
Complimentary wine and beer, free chair massages and salon discounts.
Joie de Vie Salon and Spa, 713 E. 6th St.

PRINT+addiction presents: Two Dude Stew
6-9pm • Free   
Free beer and music at a T-shirt print party sponsored by Industry Screenprint. Screen print press will be set up for guests to create custom shirts ($20 for blank shirt, or $10 if you bring your own).
Industry Screenprint, 2503-B E. 6th St.

Social Media Mosh Pit
9pm • Free
Free party with cocktails, door prizes and comedy sets that “poke fun at the social media of 2010.”
Side Bar, 602 E. 7th St.


Saturday, Dec. 18
Trailer of Lights — CANCELED
 
(512) Brewing Company Winter Open House
2-5pm • Free
Three free tastes of (512) brews. Or, buy a 2nd anniversary pint glass for $5 and use it as your (larger) tasting glass.
407 Radam, F200 (between South 1st & South Congress, one block south of Ben White)

Modesty Masquerade Holiday Party
7:30-10:30pm • Free
Free food and cocktails, door prizes and music by DJ Ben Blackout.
Modesty Hair Studio, 1200 E. 11th Street, Suite 102

Guns N Roses (Sagittarius vs. Capricorn) Birthday Bash
10pm-2am • Free before 11pm (RSVP required)
Complimentary UV Vodka and no cover until 11pm. Music by DJ Kurupt (R&B, Top 40, Hip Hop, Old School).
Canvas Bar and Gallery, 105 E. 5th Street
 
Austin Variety Show Premiere Party
11pm-1am • Free
Free food from Freddie’s Place and cheap booze at a screening of a new episode of Austin Variety Show. (Recurring event each Saturday in December).
Crow Bar, 3116 S. Congress


Sunday, Dec. 19
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing’s One Year Anniversary
3pm • Free
Free beer, barbecue and live music.
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing, 4507 Airport Blvd.
 
The Liberty Christmas Party
5pm-2am • Free
Free beer (while it lasts), liquor samples, tamales, DJ music, photo booth with Alison Narro and “the most amazing Santa ever.”
 

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