Here’s a last-minute roundup of some fun things to do this weekend!
Friday, Feb. 17
KVRX (91.7 FM) 2012 Pledge Drive Benefit Show
8pm–midnight • 29th Street Ballroom at Spider House, 2906 Fruth St. • $5
Support UT’s student-run radio station at this show featuring These Are Words, Cactus Peach, Shivery Shakes, Western Ghost House, and Ringo Deathstarr.
Red River Noise Presents Sorne with Boyfrndz & Knifight
9pm–midnight • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $7
Solid lineup!
Wildfire Reggae & Arts Festival Pre-Show
9pm–2am • Ruta Maya, 3601 South Congress • Free
Free show with music by Axis Unity, Soulfiya & the Black Lung Crew, Footpie, and Audic Empire. Sponsored by Stoney’s Beer.
Haters Make Us Famous
10pm–2am • The Volstead Lounge, 1500 E 6th St. • Free
Dance party with music by DJs GRRRL PARTS, Damon Allen, Angie Audio, Czech One, and Richard Henry.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Yellow Jacket Social Club’s First Anniversary Party
11am-2am • Yellow Jacket Social Club • Free
Mechanical bull, bingo, Dolly Parton lookalike contest, and music by Crooks. Cowboy attire is encouraged.
Bearded Lady 10th Anniversary Party
2–8pm • Bearded Lady Screen Printing Studio, 3504 E. 4th St. • Free
Free Live Oak beer and music by Reaganometry, Dikes of Holland, and Total Unicorn.
Sunday, Feb. 19
I Luv Video Presents: CINESUNDAYS
8:30pm • 29th Street Ballroom at Spider House, 2906 Fruth St. • Free
Free screening of The French Connection, with $1 Lone Stars.
Our next showcase is this Friday! Click the poster (designed by CiA’s own Eric Pulsifer) to RSVP on Facebook.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Wine Down Wednesday
6–8pm • DuO, 225 West 2nd St. • Free
Complimentary glass of wine from Cru wine bar while you shop at DuO. Afterwards, head to Cru with your DuO receipt and get 20% off your meal.
Living Record Music Documentary Night Presents “Don’t Look Back”
7pm • Jo’s Coffee, 242 W. 2nd St. • Free
Free screening of DA Pennebaker’s documentary about Bob Dylan’s 1965 tour of England, hosted by the Austin Film Festival.
Tom Waits Hoot Night
8pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $5
A Tom Waits tribute night with performances by Shakey Graves, Charlie Faye, Rob Franco of the Venus Illuminato, Johnny Dango of The Memphis Strange, Jack Wilson, Kurt McMahan of King Biscuit, members of Cowboy and Indian, Shane Bartell, Taber Maine, and others.
Thursday, Feb. 2
Anthony Green In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show + free Shiner.
Groundhog Day Happy Hour
5–8pm • Mohawk • Free
Drink specials + Bill Murray’s Groundhog Day on repeat.
Big-Ass Social Happy Hour (BASHH)
6pm • The Ranch, 710 West 6th St. • Free
Laid-back happy hour with all kinds of cool folks from Austin’s social media community and beyond. If you get there early enough, you can get a free drink ticket.
First Thursday: February Fun
7–10pm • Goodie Two Shoes, 1111 S. Congress Ave. • Free
Complimentary drinks, snacks, styling and sales.
Thursday Night Social Club: Great Comedy, Free Beer
8pm • ColdTowne Theater, 4803-B Airport Blvd. • $5
Every Thursday in January, ColdTowne is opening early to provide free beer and snacks before the improv comedy show.
DJ Honeycomb and Malverde Present: Shuffle Shuffle
10pm–2am • Malverde, 400 W. Second, Ste. 400-B • Free
Every Thursday this month, DJ Honeycomb and Malverde present Shuffle Shuffle. This week’s guest DJ is DJ Chicken George.
Friday, Feb. 3
Free Wine Tasting with Esprit du Vins
4-8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free tasting featuring: Trimbach Pinot Blanc ’07, Lamarque Grande Cabanes Rose 2010, Ch. De la Chaize Brouilly ’09, Lamargue Syrah Les Grand Cabanes ’08, and Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendage Tardives ’01.
The Asteroid Shop @ Fox on First
5pm • Fox on First, 1906 S. 1st St. • Free
Free show by the Asteroid Shop + free food + free beer.
Beauty Goes Red: Austin Beauty Week Kickoff Party
6:30–9:30pm • Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. • Free w/ RSVP
A red-themed party with complimentary red drinks provided by Bacardi Dragon Berry and sweet treats by Sara Belle’s Bakery. Plus: swag bags for the first 50 guests, silent auction, chair massages, and music by DJ Big Rich. Benefits Central Texas Go Red for Women.
Art Opening — Dimensions: Constructed Exploration & The Painted Print
7–10pm • Gallery Black Lagoon, 4301 A. Guadalupe St. • Free
Complimentary drinks (Deep Eddy Vodka) and food (The Parlor & Austinuts) at a gallery reception featuring new works by Jonathan Sanders and David Lujan.
CoolinAustin & Austin Writes Music Present: Shot Through the Heart **Event of the Week**
9pm–2am • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $6
That’s right: It’s time for another CiA/AWM showcase. The all-local lineup features Royal Forest, Your Friendly Ghost, Dead Black Hearts, and Little Radar. We hope to see you out there!
Saturday, Feb. 4
Independence Brewing Co. Brewery First Saturday Tour and Beer Tasting
1–3pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • Free
Free tour and tasting. Bring cash if you want to buy merchandise.
Be Our Valentine: Annual Valentine’s Trunk Show
2–7pm • Plain Ivey Jane, 408 W 2nd St. • Free
Complimentary drinks, treats from Sugar Pop Sweet Shop, and local shopping.
We’ll Go Machete, Cabra, Aetherhawk, Honey & Salt
6–10pm • Trailer Space Records, 1401 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free show + free beer.
Red Bull Skooled Tour
8pm–2am • Scoot Inn, East 4th @ Navasota • Free
Texas indie rap groups A.Dd+, The Niceguys, Worldwide, Kydd, and DJ Sober
make a stop in Austin on their six-city tour through Texas. The free show features Cold Cris.
Good Field Album Release Party w/ Jesse Woods and Sleep Good
8pm–2am • Baby Blue Recording Studio, 1522 E. 12th St. • $5
Cover includes free keg beer.
Sunday, Feb. 5
“Material Girl” Super Bowl Party
5pm • Side Bar, 602 E. 7th St. • Free
Madonna-themed Super Bowl party with complimentary food and Corona for the first 50–100 people. Plus: best dressed Madonna talent competition (with prizes), projections of the game, and a Material Girl after-dance party with music by DJ Czech One.
Super Bowl Watch Party at The ND
5pm • The ND, East 5th St. at Brushy St. • Free
Watch the game, supplemented with music by DJ Orion.
Airplanes Above Us with the Madisons
7pm–2am • Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River St. • $5
Also featuring Kiddoo & The Dude, The Holler Time, and Tippus.
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By our count, there are 17 ways to get free drinks this week. Good luck out there…
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Kenichi VIP Event
5–7pm • Kenichi, 419 Colorado St. • Free; RSVP requested
Complimentary cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. Text your name and phone number to 512-430-4339 to join the VIP List; then RSVP by emailing: marketing@kenichiaustin.com
Paper Cuts Live Music Series: Not In the Face!
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission (closed)
Free tacos from Tacos and Tequila, vodka from Deep Eddy Vodka, and Sapporo beer. Music by Not in the Face! RSVP was required to reserve a spot, but additional guests will be allowed in starting at 7:30 if the party isn’t at capacity.
The South Austin Social Club Monthly Meet-Up
7pm • Crow Bar, 3116 South Congress • Free
Meet-up for the Austin creative community, featuring music by Christy Claxton Band and Noelle Hampton.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
Glitz and Glam Happy Hour
4–7pm • Frock On Vintage, 3016 Guadalupe, Ste. A101 • Free
Complimentary wine and cocktails, plus free hairstyling and makeup by Waterstone Aesthetics.
EPIC’s 4th Anniversary Happy Hour
5:30-7:30pm • Delta Millworks, 4701 East 5th St. • Free
Appetizers from Salt Lick, cocktails by Dripping Springs Vodka, and music by Eagle Eye Williamson.
40 Con Queso
5:30-9pm • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • Free
Free show by Best Fwends and Chablis.
Weird Coupons Launch Party ***Event of the Week**
6–9pm • GSD&M, 828 W. 6th • Free; RSVP requested
Offerings from How Do You Roll Sushi, The Pie Society, Austin East Ciders, Deep Eddy Vodka, The Tamale Hut, and Z Tequila.
Gabrieldoes Wednesdays
6-10pm • CTC Garden, Cazamance Café, 1102 E Cesar Chavez • $5 suggested donation
Complimentary vodka courtesy of 360 Vodka, food from Cazamance Café, and live music. Feel free to BYOB.
Kim Simpson Book Signing
7pm • BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Musician & KUT Radio Host Kim Simpson will speak and sign copies of her book “Early ’70s Radio: The American Format Revolution.” Free beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company.
There Will Be Cake
10pm • Coldtowne Theatre, 4803-B Airport Blvd. • $5
Comedy show with free cake from our friends at SugaPlump Pastries.
Thursday, Jan. 26
Lomographic Safari New Product Release Party
6–9pm • Lomography Gallery Store, 912 Congress Ave. • Free
Food, drinks, and music.
Austin Beer Guide Winter Edition Release Party
7-11:30pm • Draught House, 4112 Medical Pkwy. • Free
Celebrate the release of the Winter issue of the guide with a keg of Bourbon Barrel Night RYE-der.
Airbnb airAmbassador Launch Party
8–11pm • Hangar Lounge, 318 Colorado • Free; RSVP required
Drinks, treats, photo booth and music by DJ Mighty Mike. First 50 people in the door receive free gift bags.
Thursday Night Social Club: Great Comedy, Free Beer
8pm • ColdTowne Theater, 4803-B Airport Blvd. • $5
Every Thursday in January, ColdTowne is opening early to provide free beer and snacks before the improv comedy show.
Block Party: A Comedy Mixtape
9:30pm • The New Movement Theatre, 1819 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Try out some improv (or any kind of performance) for 5 minutes in front of a live audience.
Friday, Jan. 27
Remember Dublin Dr Pepper
11am–11pm • All P. Terry’s locations
Free Dublin Dr Pepper T-shirts all day with the purchase of a large Dublin Dr Pepper.
The Preservation In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
The Preservation celebrates the vinyl release of their album Two Sisters with a free show and free Shiner.
PRINT+addition Presents: Michael Seiben
6–9pm • Industry Screenprint Studio, 618-C Tillery St. • Free
Free beer from Austin Beerworks and music by DJ Gibb. Create your own shirt with the screen press — $20 to buy a blank shirt, or $10 if you bring your own.
MysteryPeople Presents: R.J. Ellory
7pm • BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd. • Free
R.J. Ellory will speak and sign copies of his book “A Quiet Vendetta”. Free beer, wine, and snacks.
Sat., Jan. 28
EastSide Bikini Company Grand Opening
Noon–9pm • EastSide Bikini Company, 2502 Webberville Rd. • Free
Food, drinks, music, door prizes, giveaways, and discounts on all bikinis.
Splendor Boutique Launch Party
7–10pm • Splendor Boutique, 100 W. North Loop, Unit H • Free
Complimentary cocktails and discounts to celebrate the relaunch of Splendor’s online store.
Austin Variety Show’s 2nd Anniversary Bash
8pm • Highland Mall, 6001 Airport Blvd. • $10
Cover includes an open bar, food from Rockin’ Tomato, and entertainment by host Troy Dillinger, radio personality Charlie Hodge, comedian Ramin Nazer, Mistress Stephanie and Her Melodic Cat, and two new episodes of The Austin Variety Show.
A Day Show For Esme
1–7pm • Beerland, 711 Red River St. • $10
Benefit show with music by Ted Leo, Knife in the Water, The December Boys, Simple Circuit, and Literature — buy tickets in advance; it is likely to sell out. Proceeds benefit the family of Esme Barrera.
Austin Vida Showcase
9:30pm–2am • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $6
Music by Hydra Melody, Ex Machina, and The Sounds of Curve
Sweetmeat CD Release Party
10pm–2am • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Free show with music by Foot Patrol and Sweetmeat — which includes members of Austin bands Opposite Day, the Invincible Czars, and Mostly Dead/Mistress Stephanie.
Sunday, Jan. 29
Twin Sister In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show, free Shiner — not a bad combo.
Monday, Jan. 30
SXSW Interactive ATX Community Meet Up
6–8pm • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • Free; RSVP requested
SXSW will buy you a drink at this happy hour and networking event for anyone interested in the Interactive fest.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Party and Event Guide’s Throwback Launch Party
6:30–9pm • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Complimentary drinks by Tequila Avion, food by Peachie Pastry, body painting, photo booth, door prizes, and dancing. Mad Men–style attire encouraged.
**SAVE THE DATE**
CoolinAustin / Austin Writes Music Present: Shot Through the Heart
Friday, Feb. 3 • Frank, 407 Colorado St.
That’s right — it’s time for another showcase. This one features music by Dead Black Hearts, Your Friendly Ghost, Little Radar, and Royal Forest. We’ll announce more details soon, so stay tuned, and we hope to see you there!
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