The Weekend Flow: November 5-8What can I say? It’s gonna be a fun weekend. THURSDAY, Nov. 5Do512’s Pre Bleet-Up Happy Hour5:30-8pmThe Do512 folks are offering up some of the free Dos Equis left over from their recent fiestas in a warmup to the big Bleet-Up this evening.$5 suggested donation to the Groundwork Music Project gets you free beer. RSVP required.Do512 HQ, 2208 S. LamarAustin Bleet-Up: Meet Your Bloggers8:30pmFree drinks from Tito’s Vodka and Sweet Leaf Tea, free food from Mama Fu’s. Music by Corto Maltese, Built By Snow, The Lennings, The Great Nostalgic, Sad Accordions, Politics and a Learning Secrets DJ set.$7, RSVP required by 3pm today!!Mohawk , 912 Red RiverWhole Foods’ Taste of Thanksgiving6-8pmWhole Foods at 6th and Lamar will offer samples from departments throughout the store—think baked goods, wine, you name it—as part of the store’s annual Thanksgiving tasting.Free, no RSVPWhole Foods, 6th and LamarFRIDAY, Nov. 6After the Jump: FunFunFun Fest panel discussionDoors at 5:30pm, panel at 6:30pmMaura Johnston (Idolator), Justin Gage (Aquarium Drunkard), Peter Gaston (SPIN), David Prince (Billboard, Daily Swarm), Joe Gross (Austin American-Statesman) and Paige Maguire (Austinist, WOXY) will discuss the ever-thinning line between new media and the mainstream. There will be a question period and cocktails after the panel.Free. No RSVP.Mohawk , 912 Red RiverLocal Music is Sexy: Official FunFunFun Fest Kickoff PartyMusic starts at 8pmBeautiful Supermachines, My Milky Way Arms, Air Traffic Controllers, Distant Seconds, the Low Lows, TV Torso, Black Before Red, Silent Land Time Machine, Manikin, The Authors, Watch Out for Rockets and International Waters will all perform, and there will be a special presentation by the Minor Mishap Marching Band. You can also pick up your FFF wristbands at the event.Free. No RSVP.Mohawk , 912 Red RiverThe Combo Plate8pm-2amFFF pre-party with music by The Hood Internet, Neiliyo, Zlam Dunk, Colourmusic, a photo booth with Annie Ray and custom screen tee shirts created on site by Under Pressure$5 w/ RSVP, $8 at the doorScoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St.Up the Antics9pm-2amMusic by Yeasayer, Learning Secrets DJs, Totally Michael, Best Fwends and Mission, plus some giveawaysFree. RSVP required.Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th StreetSATURDAY, Nov. 7FunFunFun Fest!!!Okay, so it’s not free. And you probably know whether you’re going or not. But boy, its it gonna be fun (x3), and there’s a lot going on for those who aren’t going to be day-drinking in Waterloo Park. For the scoop on all the weekend parties, check out these killer lists of goings-on from my boy Ultra8201 as well as the dance party/photog power-couple The Peen Scene.Draught House Pub 41st Anniversary Celebration1pmRare draught and cask beers will be offered for sampling. DJ Jubal will spin a soul set and Texas BBQ will be served.Free, no RSVPDraught House Pub & Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy.First Saturday on South FirstFor those who decide to opt out of the daytime FFF shenanigans (and like to shop), First Saturday on South has a number of options to meet your free afternoon cocktail needs. There’s lots of stuff going on, so check their Facebook page for the full list. Here are the events with free stuff: Lovely Austin - Couture, Consignment, Fashion2-4pmEnjoy live acoustic entertainment from 2-4pm and a complimentary beverage while you browse. Free, No RSVP.Lovely Austin, 1106 South 1st St.Envy Clothing StoreFree Shiner while you shop. No RSVP.Envy, 507 W. Mary St.Amelia’s Retrovogue and Relics and Moxie a go-go2-6pmFree beer and wine at a fundraiser for the Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption. No RSVP.2213 S. 1st St.SUNDAY, Nov. 8Shop 787Noon-6pm$5 donation to Dell Children’s Medical Center gets you free drinks by Tito’s Vodka and Sweet Leaf, as well as an opportunity to shop at dozens of local boutiques. $5 online, $10 at the doorMosaic at Mueller, 4600 Mueller Blvd. Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to tweet us @coolinaustin if you’re out at the Fest. And we need more fans on Facebook, so tell your pals what’s up!
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The Weekend Flow: November 5-8
What can I say? It’s gonna be a fun weekend.

THURSDAY, Nov. 5
Do512’s Pre Bleet-Up Happy Hour
5:30-8pm
The Do512 folks are offering up some of the free Dos Equis left over from their recent fiestas in a warmup to the big Bleet-Up this evening.
$5 suggested donation to the Groundwork Music Project gets you free beer. RSVP required.
Do512 HQ, 2208 S. Lamar

Austin Bleet-Up: Meet Your Bloggers
8:30pm
Free drinks from Tito’s Vodka and Sweet Leaf Tea, free food from Mama Fu’s. Music by Corto Maltese, Built By Snow, The Lennings, The Great Nostalgic, Sad Accordions, Politics and a Learning Secrets DJ set.
$7, RSVP required by 3pm today!!
Mohawk , 912 Red River

Whole Foods’ Taste of Thanksgiving
6-8pm
Whole Foods at 6th and Lamar will offer samples from departments throughout the store—think baked goods, wine, you name it—as part of the store’s annual Thanksgiving tasting.
Free, no RSVP
Whole Foods, 6th and Lamar


FRIDAY, Nov. 6
After the Jump: FunFunFun Fest panel discussion
Doors at 5:30pm, panel at 6:30pm
Maura Johnston (Idolator), Justin Gage (Aquarium Drunkard), Peter Gaston (SPIN), David Prince (Billboard, Daily Swarm), Joe Gross (Austin American-Statesman) and Paige Maguire (Austinist, WOXY) will discuss the ever-thinning line between new media and the mainstream. There will be a question period and cocktails after the panel.
Free. No RSVP.
Mohawk , 912 Red River

Local Music is Sexy: Official FunFunFun Fest Kickoff Party
Music starts at 8pm
Beautiful Supermachines, My Milky Way Arms, Air Traffic Controllers, Distant Seconds, the Low Lows, TV Torso, Black Before Red, Silent Land Time Machine, Manikin, The Authors, Watch Out for Rockets and International Waters will all perform, and there will be a special presentation by the Minor Mishap Marching Band. You can also pick up your FFF wristbands at the event.
Free. No RSVP.
Mohawk , 912 Red River

The Combo Plate
8pm-2am
FFF pre-party with music by The Hood Internet, Neiliyo, Zlam Dunk, Colourmusic, a photo booth with Annie Ray and custom screen tee shirts created on site by Under Pressure
$5 w/ RSVP, $8 at the door
Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St.

Up the Antics
9pm-2am
Music by Yeasayer, Learning Secrets DJs, Totally Michael, Best Fwends and Mission, plus some giveaways
Free. RSVP required.
Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th Street


SATURDAY, Nov. 7
FunFunFun Fest!!!
Okay, so it’s not free. And you probably know whether you’re going or not. But boy, its it gonna be fun (x3), and there’s a lot going on for those who aren’t going to be day-drinking in Waterloo Park. For the scoop on all the weekend parties, check out these killer lists of goings-on from my boy Ultra8201 as well as the dance party/photog power-couple The Peen Scene.

Draught House Pub 41st Anniversary Celebration
1pm
Rare draught and cask beers will be offered for sampling. DJ Jubal will spin a soul set and Texas BBQ will be served.
Free, no RSVP
Draught House Pub & Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy.

First Saturday on South First
For those who decide to opt out of the daytime FFF shenanigans (and like to shop), First Saturday on South has a number of options to meet your free afternoon cocktail needs. There’s lots of stuff going on, so check their Facebook page for the full list. Here are the events with free stuff:

Lovely Austin - Couture, Consignment, Fashion
2-4pm
Enjoy live acoustic entertainment from 2-4pm and a complimentary beverage while you browse. Free, No RSVP.
Lovely Austin, 1106 South 1st St.

Envy Clothing Store
Free Shiner while you shop. No RSVP.
Envy, 507 W. Mary St.

Amelia’s Retrovogue and Relics and Moxie a go-go
2-6pm
Free beer and wine at a fundraiser for the Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption. No RSVP.
2213 S. 1st St.


SUNDAY, Nov. 8
Shop 787
Noon-6pm
$5 donation to Dell Children’s Medical Center gets you free drinks by Tito’s Vodka and Sweet Leaf, as well as an opportunity to shop at dozens of local boutiques.
$5 online, $10 at the door
Mosaic at Mueller, 4600 Mueller Blvd.

Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to tweet us @coolinaustin if you’re out at the Fest. And we need more fans on Facebook, so tell your pals what’s up!

The Weekend Flow: October 23-25FRIDAY Oct. 23Austin City Living anniversary party5-10pmFree drinks (Dulce Vida Tequila, Z Tequila, Platinum Liquor, Sweet Leaf) and free food (Alligator Grill, Tiff’s Treats, Frank, Sullivan’s and others)Free. No RSVP.1145 W. 5th street, Ste. 101Prints for Nonprofit6-9pmFree Lone Star and music by Hoodie AllenFree. No RSVP.Tripp’s T-Shirts, 2405 NuecesMassive Art Attack9pm-2am$5 at the door, no RSVPDJ sets by Peligrosa DJs (Hobo D and Pagame) and Mexicans with Guns, and live sets by Butcher Bear and Charlie, Watch Out for Rockets, Machine, and Freshmillions. Artwork from Hot Pink Pistol, Vincent “Emcee Eats” Martinez, Brian Maclasky, Justin Prince, Bradley Oliver Wilkinson, Chris Holloway, Gerardo Arellano, and Cody Scrogum. Photo booth by Annie Ray.Scoot Inn, 1308 East 4th St.SATURDAY Oct. 24Oktoberfest Austin at Waterloo ParkNoon-10pmDustin Welch, Guy Forsyth,Nakia & his Southern Cousins, Brave Combo, La Tampiquena, and The Georgian CompanyFree admission with donation of 2 cans of food to Capital Area Food BandWaterloo Park, 12th and TrinityGinger Man Oktoberfest celebration1pmLive music, German beer, carnival games and German food provided by Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Proceeds benefit Groundwork Music Project.Free. No RSVP.Independence Brewing Co. 5th Anniversary Party4-9pmFree beer samples (x3), with special anniversary glasses and food for sale. No ATMs so bring cash!3913 Todd LaneFunFunFun Fest scavenger hunt6-10pmCompete in teams of 2-5 people to collect a list of 30 items, each worth a different amount of points. Each team will have a name, and costumes are strongly recommended. Winners get free passes to FFF Fest or free VIP upgrades for those who already have tickets.Free with donation of 5 cans of food to Caritas Austin. No RSVP.Mixx & Make Halloween Craftacular9pm-2am$6 w/ RSVP, $8 at the doorFree Red Rum by Treaty Oak Rum, coffin cakes by Blue Note Bakery, gummy bat eating contest, Gibson guitar giveawayMixx, 612 E. 6thSafety Dance Party9pm-2am$3 at the door, no RSVPDJ Sno White, Grrrl Parts, DJ Czech One, DJ Scorpio and gfire headline a dance party to raise awareness of recent violence in downtown Austin. Features a raffle with prizes from Birds Barber Shop, Discount Electronics and a free self-defense lessonBeauty Bar, 617 E. 7th StreetSUNDAY, Oct. 25Zombie Lurch to the Capitol5pmJoin a horde of zombies in a lurch through to the capitol in support of equal rights for the undead!Teacher’s retirement offices parking lot, 1000 Red River St (across from Stubb’s)Don’t forget to RSVP for some other cool stuff that’s coming up, and become a fan of CoolinAustin on Facebook! Thanks as always to amberdemure, Knuckle Rumbler, Kell at Dell, Republic of Austin and others for tips on events this week.
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The Weekend Flow: October 23-25

FRIDAY Oct. 23
Austin City Living anniversary party
5-10pm
Free drinks (Dulce Vida Tequila, Z Tequila, Platinum Liquor, Sweet Leaf) and free food (Alligator Grill, Tiff’s Treats, Frank, Sullivan’s and others)
Free. No RSVP.
1145 W. 5th street, Ste. 101

Prints for Nonprofit
6-9pm
Free Lone Star and music by Hoodie Allen
Free. No RSVP.
Tripp’s T-Shirts, 2405 Nueces

Massive Art Attack
9pm-2am
$5 at the door, no RSVP
DJ sets by Peligrosa DJs (Hobo D and Pagame) and Mexicans with Guns, and live sets by Butcher Bear and Charlie, Watch Out for Rockets, Machine, and Freshmillions. Artwork from Hot Pink Pistol, Vincent “Emcee Eats” Martinez, Brian Maclasky, Justin Prince, Bradley Oliver Wilkinson, Chris Holloway, Gerardo Arellano, and Cody Scrogum. Photo booth by Annie Ray.
Scoot Inn, 1308 East 4th St.


SATURDAY Oct. 24
Oktoberfest Austin at Waterloo Park
Noon-10pm
Dustin Welch, Guy Forsyth,Nakia & his Southern Cousins, Brave Combo, La Tampiquena, and The Georgian Company
Free admission with donation of 2 cans of food to Capital Area Food Band
Waterloo Park, 12th and Trinity

Ginger Man Oktoberfest celebration
1pm
Live music, German beer, carnival games and German food provided by Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Proceeds benefit Groundwork Music Project.
Free. No RSVP.

Independence Brewing Co. 5th Anniversary Party
4-9pm
Free beer samples (x3), with special anniversary glasses and food for sale. No ATMs so bring cash!
3913 Todd Lane

FunFunFun Fest scavenger hunt
6-10pm
Compete in teams of 2-5 people to collect a list of 30 items, each worth a different amount of points. Each team will have a name, and costumes are strongly recommended. Winners get free passes to FFF Fest or free VIP upgrades for those who already have tickets.
Free with donation of 5 cans of food to Caritas Austin. No RSVP.

Mixx & Make Halloween Craftacular
9pm-2am
$6 w/ RSVP, $8 at the door
Free Red Rum by Treaty Oak Rum, coffin cakes by Blue Note Bakery, gummy bat eating contest, Gibson guitar giveaway
Mixx, 612 E. 6th

Safety Dance Party
9pm-2am
$3 at the door, no RSVP
DJ Sno White, Grrrl Parts, DJ Czech One, DJ Scorpio and gfire headline a dance party to raise awareness of recent violence in downtown Austin. Features a raffle with prizes from Birds Barber Shop, Discount Electronics and a free self-defense lesson
Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th Street


SUNDAY, Oct. 25
Zombie Lurch to the Capitol
5pm
Join a horde of zombies in a lurch through to the capitol in support of equal rights for the undead!
Teacher’s retirement offices parking lot, 1000 Red River St (across from Stubb’s)


Don’t forget to RSVP for some other cool stuff that’s coming up, and become a fan of CoolinAustin on Facebook! Thanks as always to amberdemure, Knuckle Rumbler, Kell at Dell, Republic of Austin and others for tips on events this week.