We’ve finally cracked the record for most 100+ degree days (suck it, 1925!), but in the immortal words of James Murphy, “If you’re worried about the weather, then you picked the wrong place to stay.” With that in mind, let’s go have some drinks.

Tuesday, Aug. 30
New Belgium 1554 Promo at The Draughthouse
5pm • The Draughthouse, 4112 Medical Pkwy
Free BBQ, ice cream, cheese pairings, live music and globe glasses free w/ beer

Free Beer Tuesday @ I Luv Video
5pm • I Luv Video, 4803 Airport Blvd.
Free beer. On a Tuesday.

Furnish 123 Back to School Bash
6–8pm • Furnish 123 Austin, 6601 Burnet Road • RSVP required
Free champagne, baked goods & @cornucopiapops popcorn.


Wednesday, Aug. 31
Wine Down Wednesday
5pm • The Front Porch at ACL Live, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Free wine tastings from Clos du Bois, food sampling by Malaga Tapas & Bar, music by Tje Austin.

Tamale Molly Grand Opening Celebration
7pm–Midnight • The North Door, 501 I-35
Complimentary food and beer while it lasts, with music by Hobo D.


Thursday, Sept. 1
Loft Kickoff Party
6–9pm • Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive
Celebrate the grand opening of The Loft at Bass Concert Hall with free screen-printed T-shirts from Sanctuary Printshop; sandwiches from Jalopy Rotisserie & Press; cupcakes and cake balls made by Sweet Treats by Megan; Cornucopia popcorn; and Sweet Leaf Tea — plus a DJ and a photo booth. (Crazy!)


Saturday, Sept. 3
Grey Goose Vodka Tasting
6–8pm • Barton Creek Resort and Spa, 8212 Barton Club Drive
Complimentary Grey Goose L’Orange Summer Tea.

The Dope Mix
8:30pm–2am • Club de Ville, 900 Red River
Hip-hop & rock show with a keg of free beer, while it lasts.


Plus: A bonus RSVP event for next week…

Wednesday, Sept. 7
Palm Door Open House
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine Street • RSVP required
Free food and drinks by Pink Avocado, cupcakes by PolkaDots


Photo by Lori Greig (Flickr)