The Week in Cool: Halloween 2012 Edition  CoolinAustin? More like GHOULinAustin!  Thursday, October 25Free Show: James Hand In-Store Performance5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • FreeALM’s Sip & Shop Social Presents: Young & Fabulous6–8pm • Young & Fabulous, 12821 Hill Country Blvd. Ste C2-110 • Free; RSVP requestedFree cider by Leprechaun Cider, Orange Basil Skinny Tea by Firefly Vodka, and food from All Star Burger and Hill Country Cakery.Propaganda Hair Group 2nd Anniversary Party6–9pm • Propaganda Hair Group, 1611 West 5th St. • Free; RSVP requiredComplimentary cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka and hors d’oeuvres from Tacos and Tequila.Shuck Fest6–9pm • Abel’s on the Lake, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. • Free; RSVP requiredFree oysters on the half shell and Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails while they last, with live New Orleans funk by Urban Achievers Brass Band.Game On Austin6–9pm • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside • FreePlay video games for free and meet the developers.Al Madrigal: Comedy Central One Hour Stand-up Special7pm and 9:30pm • ACL Live at The Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free; RSVP requiredAl Madrigal (of The Daily Show fame) performs a free stand-up show. Reserve your free tickets in advance.Vintage and Vinyl Happy Hour7–10pm • The Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. 6th • FreeClassic cocktail drink specials, complimentary hair styling, and a vinyl dance party.Austin Writer’s Party7–11pm • Shangri-La, 1016 E. 6th St. • Free; RSVP requestedHang out with local writers and editors, with happy hour specials til 9pm.Friday, October 26Austin City Living’s 5th Annual Halloween Scream Party6–10pm • Austin City Living, 1145 W. 5th St. #101 • $10 suggested donation (online or at the door)Open bar (sponsored by Patron, Deep Eddy Vodka, Corona and Pyrat Rum), free food, and music by HotSauce ATX. Costumes are encouraged. RSVP in advance by emailing rsvp@austincityliving.com, or pay at the door. Benefits The Lone Star Paralysis Foundation.In.gredients Halloween Open House and Costume Party7pm • In.gredients, 2610 Manor Road • FreeDrinks, live music, and a prize for the best recycled costume.Free Show: The Good Music Club #108pm–1am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • FreePerformances by Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys, Wiretree, Wino Vino, and Lord Buffalo.Free Show: Mike and the Moonpies CD Release Party 9pm • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • FreeFeaturing a performance by La Tampiquena. Also catch the Moonpies at their free Waterloo Records in-store performance at 5pm.Halloween Punk Funk Jam: Prince vs. Rick James9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $3 w/ RSVP, $5 withoutHalloween dance party showcasing the music of, you guessed it, Prince and Rick James. Featuring sets by DJ Chorizo Funk, Riders Against the Storm, DJ Platurn and DJ Chicken George.Fast Folks Zombie Bike Ride and Afterparty Ride @ 9:30pm, party 10pm–2am • Ride leaves from Lamar Pedestrian Bridge; party is at Holy Mountain (formerly Beauty Bar), 617 E 7th St. • Free for zombies, $3 for lame non-costumed humansMusic by uLOVEi, Phranchyze and Hour Band; live screen printing; zombie photobooth. “Ghoulish Zombie drinks” and Dos Equis on special.Saturday, October 27Wonder Sale Garage Party II6am–10pm Sat. and Sun. • 4514 Red River St. • FreeFree Shiner, live music, and vintage apparel for sale.Critterfest 201211am–2am • Austin Craft Brewery, 1904 Woodland Ave. • FreeAll-day affair featuring beer drinking, meat eating, mouse racing, and Halloween partying.No tickets are necessary, and pint glasses and shirts will be available for purchase with unlimited beer and liquor provided until it runs out.UT vs. Kansas Watch Party @ Brew Exchange11am • Brew Exchange, 706 W. 6th St. • FreeFree food from Man Bites Dog, local beer specials, $1-off “Mercy Pints” for Kansas fans.Draught House Brewpub 44th Anniversary Celebration1–7pm or later • Draught House, 4112 Medical Parkway • FreeBeer-marinated pig roast, music by DJ JBL, and free commemorative pint glasses when you buy one of the special brews.FFF Pumpkin Carving Contest3–6pm • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • FreeBYO pumpkin and carving tools (but no legit knives) to the Grackle and compete to win a pair of passes to Fun Fun Fun Fest. Plan to carve according to a FFF fest theme — bands, logos, etc. Each contestant receives two free drinks.Independence Brewing Company’s 8th Anniversary Party4–8pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • FreeFree wristband gets you 3 free beer samples, with selections including Austin Amber, Stash IPA, Jasperilla Old Ale and rare Brewluminati brews. Live music from Three Leaf and Bus Stop Stallions. Complete Filth5–8pm • Complete Clothing, 1904 Guadalupe • FreeFree beer and a DJ at Complete Clothing’s 6th anniversary party. Freakout Fest 6:30pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $10Free pizza from Mr. Gatti’s while it lasts. Music by 10 bands, including The Black and White Years, Black Pistol Fire, Sundress, Shakey Graves, The Sour Notes and others.The Skellies Halloween Ride IV7pm • Ride leaves from The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • FreeAnnual Halloween bike ride with an afterparty at a top-secret location.Free Show: Zombie Party w/ Henry + The Invisibles 7pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • FreeMusic by Henry and the Invisibles, Bus Stop Stallions, Sheer Khan & the Space Case, Jackie Myers Band, and Antic Romantics.The Big Lebowski Halloween Party9pm–2am • Speakeasy On The Avenue, 412 Congress Ave. • FreeBowling, games, and drink specials (sponsored by Three Olives Vodka.)Gibson Haunted House Party10pm–2am • Gibson, 1109 S. Lamar • FreeJello shots, DJ, costume contest, and a tarot card reader on hand for free readings.Sunday, October 28(512) Brewing Co. 4th Anniversary Party1–5pm • (512) Brewing Co., 407 Radam • FreeFree samples — one of the 4th Anniversary beer, plus six other 4oz. tastes of your choice. If you buy a 4th Anniversary Glass for $10, you can use it as your tasting glass. Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co. 3–7pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 E. St. Elmo Rd. #1D • FreeTour the brewery, taste some beer and listen to music by Littlewolf featuring Kristi Clanton and Steve Lott. Blood! Thunder! Mustard! Rock -n- Roll BBQ3pm • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • FreeFree BBQ and live rock music. Free food starts at 5pm. You Have the Right to Remain Dead: The 3rd Annual Austin Zombie Walk5–9:30pm • Starts at Brush Square Park, 400 E. 4th St. • FreeLurch through downtown Austin in a mob of the undead. The walk starts at Brush Square Park, moves on to the Capitol, and continues to Beale Street Tavern on 6th for zombie drink specials, zombie movies and music by Thunderosa. Participants will receive a raffle ticket for two three-day passes to FunFunFun Fest — RSVP on Facebook and attend the Zombie Walk in costume to be eligible.Monday, October 29Living Room Live: The Tontons and Les Rav7:30pm • The W Hotel, 200 Lavaca St. • FreeFree show featuring a costume contest and specials on drinks and food.Cavalcade of Comedy - Halloween Edition9pm • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • FreeFree comedy night with performances by David Jimenez, Angel Johnston, Uncle Bob, Montgomery Wayne and many others.Tuesday, October 30Trailer Food Tuesdays: Halloween Edition5–9pm • The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive • FreeMonthly event with food for sale from ten local trucks n’ trailers. This month’s Halloween installment features costume contests, music and other festivities.Free Film Tuesdays Double Feature: The Craft / Night of the Living Dead7–11pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • FreeTwo cool flicks and free Shiners for earlybirds.Dia de Los Muertos Fashion Runway Party8pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • FreeUndead fashion show with prizes, plus music by DJ Schugar, Adam Warped, and Zack Highwire.Wednesday, October 31Grackle Halloween6pm–2am • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • FreeHalloween trivia by Who Wants a Dollar, followed by special games and surprises.Royal Rumble Halloween Party 6pm–2am • Dirty Bill’s, 511 Rio Grande St. • FreeCheap drinks, music by Kid Slyce, and a Best Wrestler costume contest with a $50 prize. Country Fright Night8pm-Midnight • The Sahara Lounge, 1413 Webberville Rd. • $5Music by Rosie & The Ramblers, The Hang, and Mayeux & Broussard. Be Your Own Superhero: Halloween Rave and Pie Fighting Contest8pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • FreeSuperhero steampunk rave with complimentary Tito’s trashcan punch all night and a midnight pie fight. Oh Frontier, how we love thee.Flamingo Cantina’s 21st Birthday Bash8pm–2am • Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th St. • FreeLive reggae by the Mau Mau Chaplains and Jamaican food by Winston’s Kitchen.Eyes Wide Crunk8pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • $10Performances by All My Friends (LCD Soundsystem tribute band), Phranchyze, Bavu Blakes with D-Madness, DJ Manny, and a burlesque troupe. Free candy, Pabst, glowsticks, and other spooky stuff.The Phantom Boner Halloween Show9pm–2am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • $5Apparently this is “a show so full of mummy satanic ghost lingerie that they cancel Halloween forever.” It also involves a piñata full of free candy, 3D video projections, and “a cadre of g-g-ghost dancers.” Halloween with Peligrosa 10pm–2am • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $5 before 11pm, $7 afterDance to jams by Austin’s own Peligrosa crew, featuring DJ Orion, Manolo Black, Pagame, Sonora, King Louie, VJ 4th Wall, and Comandante Quito. Happy Halloween!
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CoolinAustin? More like GHOULinAustin!
 
Thursday, October 25
Free Show: James Hand In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free

ALM’s Sip & Shop Social Presents: Young & Fabulous
6–8pm • Young & Fabulous, 12821 Hill Country Blvd. Ste C2-110 • Free; RSVP requested
Free cider by Leprechaun Cider, Orange Basil Skinny Tea by Firefly Vodka, and food from All Star Burger and Hill Country Cakery.

Propaganda Hair Group 2nd Anniversary Party
6–9pm • Propaganda Hair Group, 1611 West 5th St. • Free; RSVP required
Complimentary cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka and hors d’oeuvres from Tacos and Tequila.

Shuck Fest
6–9pm • Abel’s on the Lake, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. • Free; RSVP required
Free oysters on the half shell and Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails while they last, with live New Orleans funk by Urban Achievers Brass Band.

Game On Austin
6–9pm • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside • Free
Play video games for free and meet the developers.

Al Madrigal: Comedy Central One Hour Stand-up Special
7pm and 9:30pm • ACL Live at The Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free; RSVP required
Al Madrigal (of The Daily Show fame) performs a free stand-up show. Reserve your free tickets in advance.

Vintage and Vinyl Happy Hour
7–10pm • The Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. 6th • Free
Classic cocktail drink specials, complimentary hair styling, and a vinyl dance party.

Austin Writer’s Party
7–11pm • Shangri-La, 1016 E. 6th St. • Free; RSVP requested
Hang out with local writers and editors, with happy hour specials til 9pm.


Friday, October 26
Austin City Living’s 5th Annual Halloween Scream Party
6–10pm • Austin City Living, 1145 W. 5th St. #101 • $10 suggested donation (online or at the door)
Open bar (sponsored by Patron, Deep Eddy Vodka, Corona and Pyrat Rum), free food, and music by HotSauce ATX. Costumes are encouraged. RSVP in advance by emailing rsvp@austincityliving.com, or pay at the door. Benefits The Lone Star Paralysis Foundation.

In.gredients Halloween Open House and Costume Party
7pm • In.gredients, 2610 Manor Road • Free
Drinks, live music, and a prize for the best recycled costume.

Free Show: The Good Music Club #10
8pm–1am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • Free
Performances by Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys, Wiretree, Wino Vino, and Lord Buffalo.

Free Show: Mike and the Moonpies CD Release Party
9pm • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • Free
Featuring a performance by La Tampiquena. Also catch the Moonpies at their free Waterloo Records in-store performance at 5pm.

Halloween Punk Funk Jam: Prince vs. Rick James
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $3 w/ RSVP, $5 without
Halloween dance party showcasing the music of, you guessed it, Prince and Rick James. Featuring sets by DJ Chorizo Funk, Riders Against the Storm, DJ Platurn and DJ Chicken George.

Fast Folks Zombie Bike Ride and Afterparty
Ride @ 9:30pm, party 10pm–2am • Ride leaves from Lamar Pedestrian Bridge; party is at Holy Mountain (formerly Beauty Bar), 617 E 7th St. • Free for zombies, $3 for lame non-costumed humans
Music by uLOVEi, Phranchyze and Hour Band; live screen printing; zombie photobooth. “Ghoulish Zombie drinks” and Dos Equis on special.


Saturday, October 27
Wonder Sale Garage Party II
6am–10pm Sat. and Sun. • 4514 Red River St. • Free
Free Shiner, live music, and vintage apparel for sale.

Critterfest 2012
11am–2am • Austin Craft Brewery, 1904 Woodland Ave. • Free
All-day affair featuring beer drinking, meat eating, mouse racing, and Halloween partying.
No tickets are necessary, and pint glasses and shirts will be available for purchase with unlimited beer and liquor provided until it runs out.

UT vs. Kansas Watch Party @ Brew Exchange
11am • Brew Exchange, 706 W. 6th St. • Free
Free food from Man Bites Dog, local beer specials, $1-off “Mercy Pints” for Kansas fans.

Draught House Brewpub 44th Anniversary Celebration
1–7pm or later • Draught House, 4112 Medical Parkway • Free
Beer-marinated pig roast, music by DJ JBL, and free commemorative pint glasses when you buy one of the special brews.

FFF Pumpkin Carving Contest
3–6pm • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • Free
BYO pumpkin and carving tools (but no legit knives) to the Grackle and compete to win a pair of passes to Fun Fun Fun Fest. Plan to carve according to a FFF fest theme — bands, logos, etc. Each contestant receives two free drinks.

Independence Brewing Company’s 8th Anniversary Party
4–8pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • Free
Free wristband gets you 3 free beer samples, with selections including Austin Amber, Stash IPA, Jasperilla Old Ale and rare Brewluminati brews. Live music from Three Leaf and Bus Stop Stallions.
 
Complete Filth
5–8pm • Complete Clothing, 1904 Guadalupe • Free
Free beer and a DJ at Complete Clothing’s 6th anniversary party.
 
Freakout Fest
6:30pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $10
Free pizza from Mr. Gatti’s while it lasts. Music by 10 bands, including The Black and White Years, Black Pistol Fire, Sundress, Shakey Graves, The Sour Notes and others.

The Skellies Halloween Ride IV
7pm • Ride leaves from The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • Free
Annual Halloween bike ride with an afterparty at a top-secret location.

Free Show: Zombie Party w/ Henry + The Invisibles
7pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • Free
Music by Henry and the Invisibles, Bus Stop Stallions, Sheer Khan & the Space Case, Jackie Myers Band, and Antic Romantics.

The Big Lebowski Halloween Party
9pm–2am • Speakeasy On The Avenue, 412 Congress Ave. • Free
Bowling, games, and drink specials (sponsored by Three Olives Vodka.)

Gibson Haunted House Party
10pm–2am • Gibson, 1109 S. Lamar • Free
Jello shots, DJ, costume contest, and a tarot card reader on hand for free readings.


Sunday, October 28
(512) Brewing Co. 4th Anniversary Party
1–5pm • (512) Brewing Co., 407 Radam • Free
Free samples — one of the 4th Anniversary beer, plus six other 4oz. tastes of your choice. If you buy a 4th Anniversary Glass for $10, you can use it as your tasting glass.
 
Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.
3–7pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 E. St. Elmo Rd. #1D • Free
Tour the brewery, taste some beer and listen to music by Littlewolf featuring Kristi Clanton and Steve Lott.
 
Blood! Thunder! Mustard! Rock -n- Roll BBQ
3pm • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • Free
Free BBQ and live rock music. Free food starts at 5pm.

You Have the Right to Remain Dead: The 3rd Annual Austin Zombie Walk
5–9:30pm • Starts at Brush Square Park, 400 E. 4th St. • Free
Lurch through downtown Austin in a mob of the undead. The walk starts at Brush Square Park, moves on to the Capitol, and continues to Beale Street Tavern on 6th for zombie drink specials, zombie movies and music by Thunderosa. Participants will receive a raffle ticket for two three-day passes to FunFunFun Fest — RSVP on Facebook and attend the Zombie Walk in costume to be eligible.


Monday, October 29
Living Room Live: The Tontons and Les Rav
7:30pm • The W Hotel, 200 Lavaca St. • Free
Free show featuring a costume contest and specials on drinks and food.

Cavalcade of Comedy - Halloween Edition
9pm • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • Free
Free comedy night with performances by David Jimenez, Angel Johnston, Uncle Bob, Montgomery Wayne and many others.


Tuesday, October 30
Trailer Food Tuesdays: Halloween Edition
5–9pm • The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive • Free
Monthly event with food for sale from ten local trucks n’ trailers. This month’s Halloween installment features costume contests, music and other festivities.

Free Film Tuesdays Double Feature: The Craft / Night of the Living Dead
7–11pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • Free
Two cool flicks and free Shiners for earlybirds.

Dia de Los Muertos Fashion Runway Party
8pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • Free
Undead fashion show with prizes, plus music by DJ Schugar, Adam Warped, and Zack Highwire.


Wednesday, October 31
Grackle Halloween
6pm–2am • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • Free
Halloween trivia by Who Wants a Dollar, followed by special games and surprises.

Royal Rumble Halloween Party
6pm–2am • Dirty Bill’s, 511 Rio Grande St. • Free
Cheap drinks, music by Kid Slyce, and a Best Wrestler costume contest with a $50 prize.
 
Country Fright Night
8pm-Midnight • The Sahara Lounge, 1413 Webberville Rd. • $5
Music by Rosie & The Ramblers, The Hang, and Mayeux & Broussard.
 
Be Your Own Superhero: Halloween Rave and Pie Fighting Contest
8pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • Free
Superhero steampunk rave with complimentary Tito’s trashcan punch all night and a midnight pie fight. Oh Frontier, how we love thee.

Flamingo Cantina’s 21st Birthday Bash
8pm–2am • Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th St. • Free
Live reggae by the Mau Mau Chaplains and Jamaican food by Winston’s Kitchen.

Eyes Wide Crunk
8pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • $10
Performances by All My Friends (LCD Soundsystem tribute band), Phranchyze, Bavu Blakes with D-Madness, DJ Manny, and a burlesque troupe. Free candy, Pabst, glowsticks, and other spooky stuff.

The Phantom Boner Halloween Show
9pm–2am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • $5
Apparently this is “a show so full of mummy satanic ghost lingerie that they cancel Halloween forever.” It also involves a piñata full of free candy, 3D video projections, and “a cadre of g-g-ghost dancers.”

Halloween with Peligrosa
10pm–2am • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $5 before 11pm, $7 after
Dance to jams by Austin’s own Peligrosa crew, featuring DJ Orion, Manolo Black, Pagame, Sonora, King Louie, VJ 4th Wall, and Comandante Quito.

Happy Halloween!

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Win Passes to the SPIN @ SXSW Party!

We’re giving away a pair of passes today for SPIN’s SXSW party at Stubb’s, featuring Santigold, Best Coast, Big K.R.I.T. and other cool acts. To enter, just tweet @coolinaustin with a photo of anything you think is cool in Austin (get it?!) by 5pm TODAY.

In your tweet, make sure to mention @coolinaustin and @SPINsxsw, and include the hashtag #SPINStubbs. If you’re not into the whole Twitter thing, you can either post a link in a reply to this Facebook post or email us and we’ll tweet it on your behalf.

The winner will be randomly selected from the entries we receive, and we’ll announce the results tomorrow morning. Good luck!

The Weekend Flow: December 17-20Boy, ugly sweaters are back in style this winter. Sure, parties celebrating the brightly colored wool abominations were called out last year by Stuff White People Like, but that didn’t stop them from coming back in force in ‘09, dammit. (One wonders if there’s someone out there with a sweater so horrible that they’d be able to sweep *every* Ugly Sweater Contest — the Chris Floyd of the sweater world, if you will). Fortunately for everyone, there’s plenty of cool n’ free stuff going on this weekend to make the whole thing easier to stomach. Stay warm, Austin!THURSDAY, DEC. 17Austin Post Citywide White Elephant Party6-9pmFree cocktails, pizza, sushi, and other crazy stuff. Bring a wrapped gag gift for swappin’.Lanai Rooftop Lounge, 422 Congress Ave.Tje Austin at Cedar Street Courtyard6-8pmCedar Street Courtyard, 208 W. 4th St.Do512 Holiday Party7-10pmFree Fireman’s #4 beer while it lasts; $3 Tito’s drinks. Music by All My FriendsBlack Sheep Lodge , 2108 South Lamar Blvd. Free, RSVP REQUIREDBright Pink Charity Launch Party / X-Mas Sweater Party7-10pm / 10pm-2amFree vodka 7-10. Benefits Bright Pink, a non-profit organizationthat provides education and support to women who are at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. The X-Mas Sweater Party starts after the launch party and features a “champagne jam,” music by the New Drugs and photos with Santa courtesy of Alison Narro. Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.No RSVPCharity Bash Appreciation Party8-10pmFree drinks by Grey Goose. Free with RSVPThe Liberty’s First Holiday Party9pm-2amFree homemade food; drink specials. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Salvation Army.The Liberty, 1618 1/2 E. 6th St.Free, no RSVPCrystal Antlers, Audacity, Harlem @ The Mohawk10pm-2amMohawk, 11th and Red RiverFRIDAY, DEC. 18The Saggi Ball8pm-2amFree Dripping Springs Vodka from 8-10 with toy donation, plus: photos by Trevor Ray, Inebriated Santa Costume Contest and the 817th ugly sweater contest of the season. Music by The Pons, The Boom Boom Box, Ripe, Ok Sweetheart, DJ Czech One and the ubiquitous DJ Prince Klassen.Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.$5, no RSVPNo Sleep Til Brooklyn9pm-2amFree vodka from 9-11:30pm. Bring 5 canned food items for free shots. Free champagne all night for the ladies.Gruv, 101 W. 5th St.Free, no RSVPSATURDAY, DEC. 19Santa vs. Satan Soiree8pm-2amHosted By TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, the soiree will feature music by local bands Whiskey Business and Petals and a raffle, as well as “tinsel-covered pillow fighting” (I’m intrigued…).$3 if you dress in Santa or Satan attire, or $5 if you decide not to dress up for some reasonTiniest Bar in Texas, 817 W. 5th StreetNo RSVP.Swerve! Reunion9pm-2:30amFree Sailor Jerry rum from 11:30pm-12:30am. Mike from @ThePeenScene and DJ Orion are bound to go all out for their birthdays, so this should be a wild one. Music by: Ocelot, Bird Peterson, Go Go Garcia and PrepmodeBarcelona, 209 E. 6th St.$3, no RSVPSaturday Night Afterparty12-5amAssuming Mike “Peen” Hernandez survives his birthday party at Swerve, the rager will continue into the wee hours on East Sixth. $5 donation gets you all the beer you can drinkMusic Gym, 815 E. 6th St. (just east of IH 35)SUNDAY, DEC. 20Sideshow Grand Opening Party2-6pmFree beer and bands at the grand opening of the new tattoo shopAirport and 45th St.Free, no RSVPMONDAY, DEC. 21Octopus Project, Neiliyo, and Sunset at Tibaut’s 30thDoors at 7:30pmMohawk$10/presale, $12/doorRat Trap Ball10pm-2amFree beer at a crazy dance party featuring a selection of rock n’ roll 45s.Trophy’sFree, no RSVPPlug zone:- Check out @SupercoolEric’s predictions of music critics’ picks for the best albums of 2009.- Be our fan on Facebook. We’ll be your best friend.- Give us a holler if you’re at La Zona Rosa tonight for the much anticipated Phoenix show. À bientôt!
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The Weekend Flow: December 17-20
Boy, ugly sweaters are back in style this winter. Sure, parties celebrating the brightly colored wool abominations were called out last year by Stuff White People Like, but that didn’t stop them from coming back in force in ‘09, dammit. (One wonders if there’s someone out there with a sweater so horrible that they’d be able to sweep *every* Ugly Sweater Contest — the Chris Floyd of the sweater world, if you will). Fortunately for everyone, there’s plenty of cool n’ free stuff going on this weekend to make the whole thing easier to stomach. Stay warm, Austin!

THURSDAY, DEC. 17
Austin Post Citywide White Elephant Party
6-9pm
Free cocktails, pizza, sushi, and other crazy stuff. Bring a wrapped gag gift for swappin’.
Lanai Rooftop Lounge, 422 Congress Ave.

Tje Austin at Cedar Street Courtyard
6-8pm
Cedar Street Courtyard, 208 W. 4th St.

Do512 Holiday Party
7-10pm
Free Fireman’s #4 beer while it lasts; $3 Tito’s drinks. Music by All My Friends
Black Sheep Lodge , 2108 South Lamar Blvd.
Free, RSVP REQUIRED

Bright Pink Charity Launch Party / X-Mas Sweater Party
7-10pm / 10pm-2am
Free vodka 7-10. Benefits Bright Pink, a non-profit organization
that provides education and support to women who are at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. The X-Mas Sweater Party starts after the launch party and features a “champagne jam,” music by the New Drugs and photos with Santa courtesy of Alison Narro.
Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.
No RSVP

Charity Bash Appreciation Party
8-10pm
Free drinks by Grey Goose.
Free with RSVP

The Liberty’s First Holiday Party
9pm-2am
Free homemade food; drink specials. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Salvation Army.
The Liberty, 1618 1/2 E. 6th St.
Free, no RSVP

Crystal Antlers, Audacity, Harlem @ The Mohawk
10pm-2am
Mohawk, 11th and Red River


FRIDAY, DEC. 18
The Saggi Ball
8pm-2am
Free Dripping Springs Vodka from 8-10 with toy donation, plus: photos by Trevor Ray, Inebriated Santa Costume Contest and the 817th ugly sweater contest of the season. Music by The Pons, The Boom Boom Box, Ripe, Ok Sweetheart, DJ Czech One and the ubiquitous DJ Prince Klassen.
Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.
$5, no RSVP

No Sleep Til Brooklyn
9pm-2am
Free vodka from 9-11:30pm. Bring 5 canned food items for free shots. Free champagne all night for the ladies.
Gruv, 101 W. 5th St.
Free, no RSVP


SATURDAY, DEC. 19
Santa vs. Satan Soiree
8pm-2am
Hosted By TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, the soiree will feature music by local bands Whiskey Business and Petals and a raffle, as well as “tinsel-covered pillow fighting” (I’m intrigued…).
$3 if you dress in Santa or Satan attire, or $5 if you decide not to dress up for some reason
Tiniest Bar in Texas, 817 W. 5th Street
No RSVP.

Swerve! Reunion
9pm-2:30am
Free Sailor Jerry rum from 11:30pm-12:30am. Mike from @ThePeenScene and DJ Orion are bound to go all out for their birthdays, so this should be a wild one. Music by: Ocelot, Bird Peterson, Go Go Garcia and Prepmode
Barcelona, 209 E. 6th St.
$3, no RSVP

Saturday Night Afterparty
12-5am
Assuming Mike “Peen” Hernandez survives his birthday party at Swerve, the rager will continue into the wee hours on East Sixth.
$5 donation gets you all the beer you can drink
Music Gym, 815 E. 6th St. (just east of IH 35)


SUNDAY, DEC. 20
Sideshow Grand Opening Party
2-6pm
Free beer and bands at the grand opening of the new tattoo shop
Airport and 45th St.
Free, no RSVP


MONDAY, DEC. 21
Octopus Project, Neiliyo, and Sunset at Tibaut’s 30th
Doors at 7:30pm
Mohawk
$10/presale, $12/door

Rat Trap Ball
10pm-2am
Free beer at a crazy dance party featuring a selection of rock n’ roll 45s.
Trophy’s
Free, no RSVP


Plug zone:
- Check out @SupercoolEric’s predictions of music critics’ picks for the best albums of 2009.
- Be our fan on Facebook. We’ll be your best friend.
- Give us a holler if you’re at La Zona Rosa tonight for the much anticipated Phoenix show. À bientôt!