SXSW 2013 RSVP Roundup: Part 3Only one week left to go! There’s not much time to waste, so here’s your third wave of SXSW party RSVPs — just the good stuff, none of the nonsense. These parties should all be open to people without badges or wristbands, but some are tougher to get into than others, so show up early! In case you missed ’em, check out our first and second RSVP Roundups — and for more festival tips and the full list of all the parties we’ve posted so far, swing by our SXSW page.Stay tuned to this site, our Twitter feed, and our Facebook page for more RSVP updates, band recs and other SXSW-related goodness. Good luck out there!Multiple Days The Hype Hotel Day Parties Wed. 3/13 through Sat. 3/16 • The Whitley, 3rd & Brazos • Noon These are some of the better SXSW parties each year — free booze, great bands, and if you’re lucky you might just score a Cool Ranch Doritos taco or two. Lineup highlights so far include: Charli XCX, Austra, Chvrches, St Lucia, Youth Lagoon, Kitty, Toro Y Moi, Blue Hawaii, and a whole lot more. (Note that the night parties are badges-only this year.)Spotify House Mon. 3/11 through Fri. 3/15 • Cenote, 1010 E. Cesar Chavez • NoonLast year Spotify put together a nice little lineup of up-and-coming bands, and we expect this year to be even better — no announcements have come yet. Another bonus: free drinks and food for Spotify Premium users.Friday, March 8Do512’s Epic Interactive Party7:30pm • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St.Free Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails while they last, with music by Akron/Family, Air Review, Hello Wheels, and Seryn.The SpareFoot Party8pm–2am • The ND, 5th and BrushyHip-hop/DJ showcase with music by K.Flay, Jayceeoh, DJ Expo, Applied Pressure and Table Manners Crew.Saturday, March 9Circle Brewing Company’s 2nd Anniversary Party1–5pm • Circle Brewing Company, 2340 W. Braker Lane, Ste. BNot really a SXSW party (or anywhere near downtown), but it’ll be a good time anyway — and a chance to support Austin’s local brewers!. Get three small beer samples for free, or three full-sized samples with the purchase of a $10 pint glass.Monday, March 11COHO 5.0 6–10pm • Hudson on Fifth, 301 West 5th StreetFree food and drinks. (Find the “Freebies” option at the bottom of the ticket types list on the invite.)GSD&M Presents: The Industry Party7pm–Midnight • GSD&M, 828 W. 6th St.Performances by Wild Cub, Delta Spirit, and Reggie Watts, plus food and drink (unclear whether it’s free), F1 driving simulators, interactive art and a bunch of other stuff.#FeedTheBeat SXSW8pm • The Whitley, 3rd & Brazos (Hype Hotel) Free show by Passion Pit and Wildcat! Wildcat! They’ll be filming an “experimental, fan-made rockumentary” at the party, so get ready for that.Tuesday, March 12Hipstamatic SXSW #MorningAfter Brunch 11am-4pm • Haus of Hipstamatic, 509 Brushy St.Crazy brunch with free food, coffee, mimosas, Bloody Marys and music — including a DJ set by Neon Indian. (Note: Badgeholders will get priority at this one, but they’ll also be letting in people from the RSVP list based on capacity. So, get there early.)Wednesday, March 13Rock On Foundation Presents: Sneakers & Speakers Noon–6pm • Club Deville, 900 Red River St.Free beer from (512) Brewing Company, complimentary cocktails from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and BBQ from Rudy’s. Music by  Oh No Oh My, Feathers, Dallas Green, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids), and Stak5 (aka Stephen Jackson of the San Antonio Spurs).Macbeth Presents Filter On Rainey Showcase 2–6pm • Lustre Pearl, 97 Rainey St.Music by !!!, Wild Feathers, Solid Gold, and In the Valley Below. SX badges get priority, so once again, early is the word of the day.Spotify Live Night Party 7pm • 1100 E. 5th St. (across the street from Fader Fort)No details on this one yet beyond “live performances and a stunning visual show” — stay tuned for lineup announcements.Thursday, March 14Mint Records + Riot Act Media Day Party 11:30am–6pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St.Performances by Nardwuar & The Evaporators, Andrew WK, Dana Falconberry, The Blank Tapes, Deaf Club, and several others. Sponsored by PBR so maybe there’ll be some free beer.AFHC & Japan Nite Presents - Japan Preview Day Show 1–7pm • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St.Free food and beer, with music by a slate of Japanese bands.Friday, March 15Sonicbids Official SXSW Party 11:30am–5:30pm • Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. 6th StreetFree drinks and food, plus music by 12 bands including Wild Cub, Hey Marseilles, Imaginary Cities, Royal Teeth and others. (Note: This is billed as an official party, but in years past we’ve had no problem getting in with just an RSVP.)Turntables on Town Lake 1–4pm • Leaves from Capital Cruises, 208 Barton Springs Rd.Yacht party with free beer while it lasts, food, giveaways, and music by Deejay Theory, DJ Orion, DJ KB and others. (Note: They just added a “guaranteed entry” ticket option for $25 … which will probably make it tougher to get in for free. But, who knows?)Saturday, March 16Rachel Ray Feedback Party 10am–4pm • Stubb’s, 801 Red River St.Free food and drinks, and a legit lineup featuring Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Eagles of Death Metal, Delta Rae, Bob Schneider and others. We can’t say this enough: Get there super early if you want to avoid waiting in a gigantic line. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya!Reverb Party 11am–6pm • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St.Free beverages and music by The Hush Sound, High Highs, UME, Man Without Country, Slow Magic, and others.Do512 Presents: The Big One11am–6pm • TOPS Warehouse, 1100 E. 5th StreetPerformances by The Polyphonic Spree, Big Freedia, Girl in a Coma and others.
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Only one week left to go! There’s not much time to waste, so here’s your third wave of SXSW party RSVPs — just the good stuff, none of the nonsense. These parties should all be open to people without badges or wristbands, but some are tougher to get into than others, so show up early!

In case you missed ’em, check out our first and second RSVP Roundups — and for more festival tips and the full list of all the parties we’ve posted so far, swing by our SXSW page.

Stay tuned to this site, our Twitter feed, and our Facebook page for more RSVP updates, band recs and other SXSW-related goodness. Good luck out there!


Multiple Days
The Hype Hotel Day Parties
Wed. 3/13 through Sat. 3/16 • The Whitley, 3rd & Brazos • Noon
These are some of the better SXSW parties each year — free booze, great bands, and if you’re lucky you might just score a Cool Ranch Doritos taco or two. Lineup highlights so far include: Charli XCX, Austra, Chvrches, St Lucia, Youth Lagoon, Kitty, Toro Y Moi, Blue Hawaii, and a whole lot more. (Note that the night parties are badges-only this year.)

Spotify House
Mon. 3/11 through Fri. 3/15 • Cenote, 1010 E. Cesar Chavez • Noon
Last year Spotify put together a nice little lineup of up-and-coming bands, and we expect this year to be even better — no announcements have come yet. Another bonus: free drinks and food for Spotify Premium users.


Friday, March 8
Do512’s Epic Interactive Party
7:30pm • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St.
Free Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails while they last, with music by Akron/Family, Air Review, Hello Wheels, and Seryn.

The SpareFoot Party
8pm–2am • The ND, 5th and Brushy
Hip-hop/DJ showcase with music by K.Flay, Jayceeoh, DJ Expo, Applied Pressure and Table Manners Crew.


Saturday, March 9
Circle Brewing Company’s 2nd Anniversary Party
1–5pm • Circle Brewing Company, 2340 W. Braker Lane, Ste. B
Not really a SXSW party (or anywhere near downtown), but it’ll be a good time anyway — and a chance to support Austin’s local brewers!. Get three small beer samples for free, or three full-sized samples with the purchase of a $10 pint glass.


Monday, March 11
COHO 5.0 
6–10pm • Hudson on Fifth, 301 West 5th Street
Free food and drinks. (Find the “Freebies” option at the bottom of the ticket types list on the invite.)

GSD&M Presents: The Industry Party
7pm–Midnight • GSD&M, 828 W. 6th St.
Performances by Wild Cub, Delta Spirit, and Reggie Watts, plus food and drink (unclear whether it’s free), F1 driving simulators, interactive art and a bunch of other stuff.

#FeedTheBeat SXSW
8pm • The Whitley, 3rd & Brazos (Hype Hotel)
Free show by Passion Pit and Wildcat! Wildcat! They’ll be filming an “experimental, fan-made rockumentary” at the party, so get ready for that.


Tuesday, March 12
Hipstamatic SXSW #MorningAfter Brunch
11am-4pm • Haus of Hipstamatic, 509 Brushy St.
Crazy brunch with free food, coffee, mimosas, Bloody Marys and music — including a DJ set by Neon Indian. (Note: Badgeholders will get priority at this one, but they’ll also be letting in people from the RSVP list based on capacity. So, get there early.)


Wednesday, March 13
Rock On Foundation Presents: Sneakers & Speakers
Noon–6pm • Club Deville, 900 Red River St.
Free beer from (512) Brewing Company, complimentary cocktails from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and BBQ from Rudy’s. Music by  Oh No Oh My, Feathers, Dallas Green, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids), and Stak5 (aka Stephen Jackson of the San Antonio Spurs).

Macbeth Presents Filter On Rainey Showcase
2–6pm • Lustre Pearl, 97 Rainey St.
Music by !!!, Wild Feathers, Solid Gold, and In the Valley Below. SX badges get priority, so once again, early is the word of the day.

Spotify Live Night Party
7pm • 1100 E. 5th St. (across the street from Fader Fort)
No details on this one yet beyond “live performances and a stunning visual show” — stay tuned for lineup announcements.


Thursday, March 14
Mint Records + Riot Act Media Day Party
11:30am–6pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St.
Performances by Nardwuar & The Evaporators, Andrew WK, Dana Falconberry, The Blank Tapes, Deaf Club, and several others. Sponsored by PBR so maybe there’ll be some free beer.

AFHC & Japan Nite Presents - Japan Preview Day Show
1–7pm • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St.
Free food and beer, with music by a slate of Japanese bands.


Friday, March 15
Sonicbids Official SXSW Party
11:30am–5:30pm • Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. 6th Street
Free drinks and food, plus music by 12 bands including Wild Cub, Hey Marseilles, Imaginary Cities, Royal Teeth and others. (Note: This is billed as an official party, but in years past we’ve had no problem getting in with just an RSVP.)

Turntables on Town Lake
1–4pm • Leaves from Capital Cruises, 208 Barton Springs Rd.
Yacht party with free beer while it lasts, food, giveaways, and music by Deejay Theory, DJ Orion, DJ KB and others. (Note: They just added a “guaranteed entry” ticket option for $25 … which will probably make it tougher to get in for free. But, who knows?)


Saturday, March 16
Rachel Ray Feedback Party
10am–4pm • Stubb’s, 801 Red River St.
Free food and drinks, and a legit lineup featuring Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Eagles of Death Metal, Delta Rae, Bob Schneider and others. We can’t say this enough: Get there super early if you want to avoid waiting in a gigantic line. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya!

Reverb Party
11am–6pm • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St.
Free beverages and music by The Hush Sound, High Highs, UME, Man Without Country, Slow Magic, and others.

Do512 Presents: The Big One
11am–6pm • TOPS Warehouse, 1100 E. 5th Street
Performances by The Polyphonic Spree, Big Freedia, Girl in a Coma and others.

The Week in Cool: February 2–6Saturday, Feb. 2Grand Re-Opening of The Phoenix7–11pm • The Phoenix, 2415 E. 5th St. • FreeFree beer provided by Lone Star and live music by Ben Ballinger and Christy Hays.Free Show: Juxedo / Burywood / Matthew Squires / Her Band of Gold @ Frontier Bar9pm–1am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • FreeFree Show: The Hang / Grand Child @ The Blackheart9pm • The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • Free101X Homegrown Live: Grape St / Growl / Shivery Shakes / Mole People9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $5Growl’s EP release party, with Shiner for three bucks.God Des and She Album Release Party9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $7 advance / $10 doorWith music by Las Krudas and DJ S.I.R., burlesque by The Southern Sirens, and an Alison Narro photobooth.Keep it Local Presents: Chorizo Funk and DJ Charlie 9pm–2am • Plush ATX, 617 Red River • FreeSunday, Feb. 3 — Super Bowl Parties with Free Food!Pretty much every bar in Austin is doing some kind of Super Bowl party, but to help you narrow it down, we’ve combed through the pile and found a few that are offering free food to sweeten the deal.Kung Fu Saloon11am • 510 Rio Grande Free BBQ.Bar 96 2pm • 96 Rainey St.Sign up for the Bar 96 Social Club and get complimentary beer and snacks.Molotov Lounge2pm • 719 W. 6th StreetFree burgers and hot dogs. $2 Bud Light Drafts, $10 domestic beer buckets, $5 pulled pork sandwiches.The Ranch2pm • 710A West 6th St.Complimentary BBQ brisket.War Horse4pm • 209-B W. 5th St.Potluck party with a free hot dog and taco bar if you bring a dish to share; $5 if you don’t.Brew Exchange4:30pm • 706 W. 6th St.Super Boil party with free all-you-can-eat crawfish and $3 Abita.Monday, Feb. 4Free Show: Rollfast Ramblers @ Scoot Inn10pm • Scoot Inn, 1308 E 4th St. • FreeTuesday, Feb. 5Red Bull Sound Select Live Series Kickoff8pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $3Music by Ume, Not in the Face, The Sour Notes, and Gentleman Rogues.Wednesday, Feb. 6Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest Reception7pm • Book People, 6th and Lamar • FreeHear the first-, second-, and third- place contest winners read their short stories. Refreshments and hors d’ oeuvres will be served.
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Saturday, Feb. 2
Grand Re-Opening of The Phoenix
7–11pm • The Phoenix, 2415 E. 5th St. • Free
Free beer provided by Lone Star and live music by Ben Ballinger and Christy Hays.

Free Show: Juxedo / Burywood / Matthew Squires / Her Band of Gold @ Frontier Bar
9pm–1am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • Free

Free Show: The Hang / Grand Child @ The Blackheart
9pm • The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • Free

101X Homegrown Live: Grape St / Growl / Shivery Shakes / Mole People
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $5
Growl’s EP release party, with Shiner for three bucks.

God Des and She Album Release Party
9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $7 advance / $10 door
With music by Las Krudas and DJ S.I.R., burlesque by The Southern Sirens, and an Alison Narro photobooth.

Keep it Local Presents: Chorizo Funk and DJ Charlie
9pm–2am • Plush ATX, 617 Red River • Free


Sunday, Feb. 3 — Super Bowl Parties with Free Food!
Pretty much every bar in Austin is doing some kind of Super Bowl party, but to help you narrow it down, we’ve combed through the pile and found a few that are offering free food to sweeten the deal.

Kung Fu Saloon
11am • 510 Rio Grande
Free BBQ.

Bar 96 
2pm • 96 Rainey St.
Sign up for the Bar 96 Social Club and get complimentary beer and snacks.

Molotov Lounge
2pm • 719 W. 6th Street
Free burgers and hot dogs. $2 Bud Light Drafts, $10 domestic beer buckets, $5 pulled pork sandwiches.

The Ranch
2pm • 710A West 6th St.
Complimentary BBQ brisket.

War Horse
4pm • 209-B W. 5th St.
Potluck party with a free hot dog and taco bar if you bring a dish to share; $5 if you don’t.

Brew Exchange
4:30pm • 706 W. 6th St.
Super Boil party with free all-you-can-eat crawfish and $3 Abita.


Monday, Feb. 4
Free Show: Rollfast Ramblers @ Scoot Inn
10pm • Scoot Inn, 1308 E 4th St. • Free


Tuesday, Feb. 5
Red Bull Sound Select Live Series Kickoff
8pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $3
Music by Ume, Not in the Face, The Sour Notes, and Gentleman Rogues.


Wednesday, Feb. 6
Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest Reception
7pm • Book People, 6th and Lamar • Free
Hear the first-, second-, and third- place contest winners read their short stories. Refreshments and hors d’ oeuvres will be served.

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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The Week in Cool: October 19-24


Friday, October 19
Aaron Espinoza (Earlimart) In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free

101X Homegrown Live w/ Bobby Jealousy, La Migra, Little Radar
8pm • The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • Free
Free show and free Gatti’s pizza while it lasts.

God of Blades Release Party
8pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • Free
Video game release party with gaming demos, live bands, and free baked goods from The Invisible Bakery.


Saturday, October 20
New Belgium Tour de Fat
9am–4pm • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. • Free
New Belgium Brewing’s cycling circus features a costumed bicycle parade (suggested donation of $5 to participate), New Belgium beer ($5 for a 16 oz. pour), bike contests, and performances by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Sean Hayes, Yo-Yo People, and Sssnakenstein.

“Satellite of Love” Austin Film Festival Party
6–10pm • AMOA Arthouse at The Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave. • Free
Free Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails and appearances by the film’s cast and crew.

E.A.S.T. Preview Party
7pm • Bay6 Gallery & Studios, 5305 Bolm Road • Free
Gallery preview with free appetizers, drinks and music by DJ Mixer Rogers.

Devil’s Night Out
9pm • Emo’s East, 2015 E. Riverside • $5 / Free if you dress up like the devil!
Music by The Reverend Horton Heat and the Tejano punk band Piñata Protest.

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Horn-Ball Texas Tailgaters
All day • Parking lot at Brazos at MLK • Free and open to the public
Free self-serve alcoholic beverages including Bloody Marys in honor of Halloween. Upgrade to VIP for the day ($20) or the rest of the season ($30) and get unlimited bar service and food, prime seating and a T-shirt.

Bevo Boulevard
3–7pm • 18th Street between San Jacinto and Brazos • Free and open to the public
Food, drinks, activities, and music by Aaron Einhouse, Sam Riggs, and Old Miller Sideshow.

KLBJ Tailgate
4–7pm • Parking lot at Brazos at MLK • Free and open to the public
Beverages, food, and activities.

Longhorn Football Watch Party @ Brew Exchange
7–10pm • Brew Exchange, 706 W. 6th St. • Free
Free food from Man Bites Dog, local beer specials, $1-off “Mercy Pints” for Baylor fans.


Sunday, October 21
Elliott Smith Tribute Show
7pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • Free
Commemorate the 9th anniversary of Smith’s death with a free night of tribute performances by more than 15 Austin musicians.

Blood Thunder Mustard Fest      ***Party of the Week***
Noon–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • (Free?)
Free Dos Equis from noon til 2pm (or whenever it runs out). Free BBQ by the reverend Chef Chris Reidy at 3pm. Music by about a dozen bands.


Monday, October 22
(512) Anniversary Ales: Tapping, Cheese Pairing & Meet the Brewer
5–8pm • Draught House Pub & Brewery, 4112 Medical Parkway • Free
Pay-as-you-go tastings of (512) Anniversary Ales with free cheese pairings from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop and a collector’s glass.


Tuesday, October 23
(512) Brewing Co. Pint Night
4pm • The Driskill 1886 Café, 116 W. 6th St. • Free
Buy a $3 pint from (512) and keep the glass.

Paper Cuts: Dikes of Holland
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission
Free food from Mi Ranchito Taqueria and free drinks from Captain Morgan, Coco Brevé, and Miller Lite. Music by Dikes of Holland. RSVP is required to reserve a spot on the guestlist, but additional guests will be allowed in starting at 7:30 if the party isn’t at capacity.


Wednesday, October 24
Sixpoint Brewing Co. Jorts Party
9pm–2am • The HandleBar, 121 East 5th St. • Free
Special rare beer tappings from Brooklyn’s Sixpoint Brewing — all Sixpoint brews are $2 off. Prizes awarded for best jorts in multiple categories.


Also — Austin Beer Week is October 20–28! Visit the official site for the full schedule.

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The Week in Cool: ACL Weekend Edition


Thursday, October 11
ATX Startup Crawl
5–10pm • See website for locations • Free
Visit dozens of downtown tech companies for free drinks, snacks and games.

Patagonia Austin Presents: White Denim
6pm • Patagonia, 316 Congress Ave. • Free
Complimentary beer and wine, with music by White Denim.

TOMS World Sight Day Party
7–10pm • Symphony Square, 1013 Red River St. • Free; RSVP required
Free beer, wine and music by Tennis, Vacationer, and Kishi Bashi.

I Wasn’t There: A Slackers Refuge to ACL Fest
7pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • Free
Free show with complimentary food and drinks starting at 7pm til they run out. Performances by The Sweet Nuthin, Borrisokane, My Education, ThinkNoThink, Classy Nude, Boy + Kite, Honey and Salt, and Nic Armstrong  w/ Special Guests.

Patrón Party at Empire Automotive
9pm–1am • Empire Automotive, 604 E. 7th St. • Free; RSVP required
Complimentary drinks and appetizers. RSVP to: patronunexpectedmix@scratchevents.com


Friday, October 12
Forza Horizon Music Lounge     ***Party of the Week***
Noon–6pm, Fri. and Sat. • American Legion Hall, 404 Atlanta St. • Free; RSVP required
Free drinks, food, tattoos, X-Box lounge and music, including a DJ set by Emily Haines of Metric. This is the place to be on Friday and Saturday on your way to the fest!

Ditch the Fest Fest
5pm–2am, Fri. and Sat. • Spiderhouse / 29th St. Ballroom, 2906 Fruth St. • $5/day
Two-day not-so-mini-fest with music by The Calm Blue Sea, Bobby Jealousy, Knifight, The Wolf, Megafauna, Henry + The Invisibles, Les Rav, and many others.

Free Show: Scott H. Biram / Frank Smith / Black Eyed Vermillion
8pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • Free

Free Show: Think Lizzy / Selena y Los Burritos
9pm • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. • Free

Austin City Locals
9pm–2am, Fri./Sat./ Sun. • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • Free
Cool local bands and free beer from (512) Brewing Company from 9–10pm each night of ACL. See the event page for full lineup.

Electro City Limits
9pm–2am • Club De Ville, 900 Red River • Free
Free ACL afterparty with music by DJs Czech One, Scorpio, Adam Warped, Zack Highwire, Eleven Eleven, and others.

Rock the Vote Nights
10pm–2am • American Legion Hall, 404 Atlanta St. • Free; RSVP required
Free drinks, food, tattoos, X-Box lounge and music by Vacationer and Geographer, with DJ sets by The Wombats and The Black Lips. (This is the same RSVP as the Music Lounge party above.)

Official ACL Late Nights at Malverde
10pm–2am, Fri./Sat./ Sun. • Malverde, 400 W. 2nd St. • Free; RSVP required
Friday: DJ set by M83 and Bagheera. Saturday: DJ sets by Zola Jesus and DJ Honeycomb. Sunday: DJ sets by Two Door Cinema Club and DJ Honeycomb.


Saturday, October 13
All Tamara’s Parties
3pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • $5 suggested donation
Huge lineup with performances by Little Radar, The Sour Notes, The Zoltars, La Snacks and many others.

Hyundai RE:MIX Lab
8pm–Midnight • Club De Ville, 900 Red River • Free; RSVP required
Free cocktails by 42Below, music by Peanut Butter Wolf, Juan Maclean, and Learning Secrets.

Free Show: Mono / Chris Brokaw
9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • Free

Free Show: Lower Dens / Jennifer Castle / Hundred Visions / La Sera / Moonlight Gram
9pm • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. • Free


Sunday, October 14
Free Show: Friends / Diamond Rings
6:30pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • Free

Free Show: The Jealous Sound / The New Trust / The Sour Notes / Mt. Carmel / Black Tabs
9pm • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. • Free

Free Show: Reggae Nights with Heart and Soul Sound System
10pm • Club De Ville, 900 Red River • Free

Have a great ACL weekend!

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The Week in Cool: Sept. 7-10

Friday, Sept. 7
ND First Birthday Party
8pm–2am • The ND at 501 Studios, East 5th at Brushy St. • $6
Free cupcakes and music by The Blind Pets, Moonlight Towers, Wannabes, and Boy + Kite.

Top Notch Movie Night: Raising Arizona
8:30pm • Top Notch Hamburgers, 7525 Burnet Rd. • Free

Tacks, the Boy Disaster + Belaire + Good Field + JC & Co
9pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside • $7
Free keg beer while it lasts.


Saturday, Sept. 8
Wild Frontier Fest
Noon–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River • $15
Worth it! The super-sweet lineup includes Baths, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Wild Child, Speak, Sphynx, White White Lights and many others.

Rock the Frock Back-to-School Bash
6–10pm • 3016 Guadalupe St. • Free
Free Corona and music by Scorpion Child, La Migra, and Chief White Lightening.

Longhorn Network Presents: Texas vs. New Mexico Viewing Party
6–10pm • Republic Square Park, 400 Guadalupe St. • Free
Watch the game on a jumbo LED screen with beer provided by Coors Light and food for sale from local vendors.
 
Longhorn Football Watch Party @ Brew Exchange
7–10pm • Brew Exchange, 706 W. 6th St. • Free
Free food from Man Bites Dog, local beer specials, $1-off “Mercy Pints” for New Mexico fans.

Longhorn Tailgates
KLBJ Tailgate
4-7pm • Parking lot at Brazos at MLK • Free and open to the public (21+)
Beverages, food, and activities.

Horn-Ball Texas Tailgaters
Parking lot at Brazos at MLK • Free and open to the public, or upgrade to VIP
Buy a VIP card and get unlimited bar service and food all season, express line to bar, prime seating and a T-shirt. Email horn-ball@hotmail.com for more info.

Bevo Boulevard
18th Street between San Jacinto and Brazos • Free
AM 1300 The Zone blocks off the whole street for four hours before kickoff each UT game. Features live music performances and sometimes free beer and food tastings.

Longhorn Tailgaters
Centennial Park, 15th and Trinity • Semi-private; donations accepted
Email join@longhorntailgaters.com for an invite. Donations benefit several Austin charities.

Texas Tailgates
Centennial Park, 15th and Trinity • $10/game or $50/season
Cover includes beverages. Buy your passes here.


Sunday, Sept. 9
2nd Annual East Side County Fair at HOPE Farmers Market 
11am–3pm • HOPE Farmers Market, 414 Waller St. • Free
Free beer by Adelberts Brewery and Rogness Brewing Company, plus music by Whiskey Shivers, a moon bounce, petting zoo, bingo, watermelon seed spitting contest, hotdog eating contest, and some other cool stuff.

Zhi’s Afternoon Tea Picnic
1pm • Zhi Tea Gallery, 4607 Bolm Road • Free
Free food from Cenote, La Patisserie, The Hip Girls Guide to Homemaking, Farmhouse Delivery and Wheatsville Grocery. You can also bring your own tea-themed dish to enter in a contest.

Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.
3–7pm • South Austin Brewing, 415 E. St. Elmo Rd. #1D • Free
Tour the brewery, taste some beer and listen to music by Michael O’Connor.
 
The Burlap Bag’s First Birthday Party
6:30–8pm • The Burlap Bag, 502 West 30th St. • Free
Free cocktails and desserts from Cookie Crowd, Like Honey Bakery, Sugar N Spice Patisserie, kathyphantastic, Macarons by Jane, and Sugar Plum.
 

Monday, Sept. 10
Free Chronicle Birthday Screening of “Obsessed” with Master Pancake
6pm • The Paramount, 713 Congress Ave. • Free; RSVP required

Meat & Greet IV
8pm • Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. 6th • Free
Free New Orleans-style oyster bake and pig roast, with drink specials and music by Eastside Dandies.

Have a good one!

The Week in Cool: Aug. 31 - Sept. 2


Friday, August 31
Amy Cook In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free Shiner.

Vivogig Launch Party
9:30pm–2am • Frank, 407 Colorado • Free for first 50 people; $7 after that
Music by Girl in a Coma, Mobley and The Baker Family.

Haven Anniversary Party
9pm–2am • 409-B Colorado St. • Free
Free UV Vodka til 1am for ladies who arrive before 11pm. Music by DJs NYCE, Blitz, Havoc, Bigface, OG Sprocket, LDRS, and Shitshow.

The Green Door Record Party: Trash ‘n’ Glitter
10pm–2am • Legendary White Swan, 1906 E. 12th St. • Free
DJ Joey Glitz, DJ Apopalipstick and Scotty Upton present a night of vinyl record mayhem, featuring glam, power pop, punk classics, and other tunes.


Saturday, September 1
Summer of Love Block Party
2pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • Free for 21+
More than 20 bands on two stages, an inflatable waterslide, food from Gourmands, on-site screen printing, and a lot of other crazy stuff. The lineup includes The White White Lights, Residual Kid, Megafauna, The Sweet Nuthin, The Soul Pilots and many others.

Save the Noise! An End of Summer Semi-Legal Spectacular
3–10pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • $5
Free Austin Beerworks while it lasts. DJ sets by Learning Secrets, Deep Cuts, Mouthfeel, and JD Samson of MEN and Le Tigre.
 
Longhorn Football Watch Party @ Brew Exchange
7–10pm • Brew Exchange, 706 W. 6th St. • Free
Free food from Man Bites Dog, local beer specials, $1-off “Mercy Pints” for Wyoming fans.
 
Toy Joy Artshow Afterparty
10pm–2am • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar Blvd. • Free
A celebration of art and music featuring performances by Bobby Jealousy, Transmography, Austin Leonard Jones & Pals, and p-teK’s PlayHouse.


Longhorn Tailgates
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Here are some public tailgates that are worth checking out. Hook ‘em!

KLBJ Tailgate
Parking lot at Brazos at MLK • Free and open to the public (21+)
Beverages, food, and activities.

Horn-Ball Texas Tailgaters
Parking lot at Brazos at MLK • Free and open to the public, or upgrade to VIP
Buy a VIP card and get unlimited bar service and food all season, express line to bar, prime seating and a T-shirt. Email horn-ball@hotmail.com for more info.

Bevo Boulevard
18th Street between San Jacinto and Brazos • Free
AM 1300 The Zone blocks off the whole street for four hours before kickoff each UT game. Features live music performances and sometimes free beer and food tastings.

Longhorn Tailgaters
Centennial Park, 15th and Trinity • Semi-private; donations accepted
Email join@longhorntailgaters.com for an invite. Donations benefit several Austin charities.

Texas Tailgates
Centennial Park, 15th and Trinity • $10/game or $50/season
Cover includes beverages. Buy your passes here.


Sunday, September 2
Juegos Rancheros: 2012 Fantastic Arcade Preview Edition
4–6pm • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Get a taste of three selections from this year’s Fantastic Arcade lineup: Super Time Force, Super Hexagon, and McPixel.

Adult Summer Camp         ***Party of the Week***
9pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E Riverside Dr. • Free w/ RSVP, $5 without
Hosted bar featuring Stoli, Milagro Tequila, Tullamore Dew Whiskey, and Sailor Jerry Rum. Music by Learning Secrets, Applied Pressure, Missions, and Orthy. Plus: s’mores, pools, water castles and slides.

Barbarella Labor Day Dance Party
10pm–2am • Barbarella, 615 Red River • Free til midnight, $3 after
Cheap drinks and musical selections by theGlitoris and uLOVEi.

Have a good one!

The Week in Cool: Aug. 3-5

Friday, August 3
Village Beer Garden Grand Opening @ Drafthouse Village
5pm • Alamo Drafthouse Village, 2700 W. Anderson Lane • Free
Beer samples from Circle Brewing: cask beers, Blur Texas Hefe, and Wryteous IPA.

UTOPiAfest Pre-Party
7–9pm • Onion Creek Productions, 2708 S. Lamar Blvd. #400 • Free
Free beer (Real Ale), free liquor (Tito’s Vodka, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka), and free food (True Nature’s Child), plus a performance by Sour Bridges.

Retro Rec Room Reunion
9pm–2am • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $4
An evening of 80s nostalgia featuring retro games, boardgames, cornhole, ping-pong / beer-pong, prizes, and music by Guns n’ Roses tribute band Uzi Suicide. Cover includes one complimentary beverage.


Saturday, August 4
First Saturday Tour & Tasting @ Independence Brewery
12:30pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • Free
Free wristband entitles you to 3 free beer samples. Get there early because wristbands will run out. Music from The Human Circuit; dogs and kids allowed.

Popcycle Promo Party
2pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E 6th St. • Free
Free popsicles while they last.

OH SNAP! Pool Party   ***Party of the Week***
3–10pm • Metropolis Pool, 2200 S. Pleasant Valley • $5 suggested donation; RSVP recommended
Donation gets you free BBQ and beer while it lasts (you can also BYOB). Music by Megafauna, Bloody Knives, Parking, Thunder Cougar Falcon Bird, Space Crazies, and others. Benefits the Sergio Machado Memorial Scholarship.


Sunday, August 5
Last Call at Lovejoys
2pm–2am • Lovejoys, 604 Neches St. • Free
Honor this awesome bar’s final day with good music on the turntable, superbike races on the big screen, and killer drink specials to get rid of all the booze. RIP Lovejoys!

Nacho Libre Party
5pm–Midnight • Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. 6th St. • Free
Free nacho bar, piñatas, drink specials, pools on the deck, and music by DJ Kenn and Alan Haynes.

Cinema East: King Kelly
7–11pm • Yellow Jacket Track Field, 1156 Hargrave St. • $3
Screening and Q&A. BYOB.

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The Week in Cool: July 19-23


Thursday, July 19
Opening Party of the Diana World Tour
6–10pm • Lomography Gallery Store, 912 Congress Ave. • Free
Free beer tastings from Black Star Co-op, refreshments from ID Soda, ice cream sandwiches from Cow-Tipping Creamery, and entertainment by the Austin Phonograph Company.

No Touching! The Second Arrested Development Quiz
8pm • Jax Neighborhood Café, 2828 Rio Grande • $5
Teams of up to six players compete for prizes worth up to $500.

Red River Comedy Period
9:30pm • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. • Free
Free comedy show with performances by Jared Hawley, John Tole, Kat Ramzinski, Jared Walls, Rob Gagnon and others. Hosted by Jake Flores with music by Sebastian Nebula.


Friday, July 20
Old Bridge Cellars Wine Tasting
4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free wine tasting.

I Luv Video 30th Anniversary Costume Party Extravaganza
7pm–2am • 29th Street Ballroom, 2906 Fruth St. • $2 with costume, $5 without
Dress up as your favorite movie character for a night of music and games, including trivia, musical chairs, drunk Twister, costume contests and more. First 50 people through the door get a free gift bag with swag from I Luv Video and Spider House. Live music by The Well, Encino Men, Run Man Run!, Space Camp, and DJ Captain America.

Michale Graves of The Misfits
7pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • Free
Free show by Michale Graves, as well as Flametrick Subs, Mariachis del Inferno, Top Dead Center, The Babyshakers, and Back to Riverdale. Face painting, photobooth, and Batman movies projected on the outdoor screen. Come dressed as Batman for a chance to win free drinks.

101X Homegrown Live: Hacienda and The Preservation
8pm • The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • Free
Free show.

Headdress and True Widow at Hotel Vegas
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • Free
Free show.


Saturday, July 21
Fashion Trunk Show & Sale in Hyde Park
1–7pm • Gallery Black Lagoon, 4301 A. Guadalupe St. • Free
Free drinks and treats, plus shopping and live music.
 
Bikini Car Wash Fundraiser
2–9pm • The White Horse Saloon, 500 Comal St. • $5 suggested donation
Free beer, liquor snow cones, food, raffle + music by The Blind Pets, Black Pistol Fire, Shakey Graves, and Black Tabs.
 
The 2012 Quesoff                ***Party of the Week***
5–8pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • Free
Free queso and chips at an amazing showdown of cheesy goodness created by the likes of Kerbey Lane, Frank, Cuatros, Red’s Porch, and a bunch of regular Joes.

Superhero Party
10:30pm–2am • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar • $5 online, $7 at the door
Crazy dance party with a laser light show, dancers, a photobooth and beats by DJ Fuckin’ A.


Sunday, July 22
Tuaca Summer Snow Day
4pm • Molotov Lounge, 719 W. 6th St. • Free
Winter-themed party featuring vanilla citrus TUACA cocktails.

Cinema East: “Sun Don’t Shine”
7–11pm • Yellow Jacket Track Field, 1156 Hargrave St. • $3
Screening and Q&A. BYOB.

East Side Showroom Anniversary Party
9pm • East Side Showroom, 1100 E. 6th St. • Free
Drink specials, special seasonal cuisine, and live music by Dave Quanbury’s Big Band.


Monday, July 23
Seth Walker In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free Shiner.

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Shoutouts: Amber Demure, Do512 Free, Austin Free Events

The Week in Cool: July 12-15


Thursday, July 12
Patagonia Austin Live Music Series
6–7pm • Patagonia Austin, 316 Congress Ave. • Free
Free food, drinks and music.

Alyssa Harrad: “Coming to My Senses”
7–8pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • Free
Gourmet truffles from Delysia Chocolatier, cocktails, and a talk by the author.

Unplugged at the Grove: Quiet Company
8–9pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • Free
Free outdoor show + drink specials.

Bad Boys and Elevator Action Double Bill
8pm • ColdTowne Theater, 4803-B Airport Blvd. • $5
Every Thursday in July, ColdTowne is opening early to provide free beer and snacks before a show by two up-and-coming improv groups.


Friday, July 13
Frontier Bar’s One Year Anniversary Party
7pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • Free
Free beer at 7 and 10:30, catered food at 8, Wild West-themed photo booth, mechanical bull, and music by Honky, Garner Sloan & Schooler, and DJs Scorpio and Czech One. Free commemorative screenprinted T-shirts and posters to the first 100 people.

The Austin Series Vol. 2 : Blurred Lines
7–10pm • Gallery Black Lagoon, 4301-A Guadalupe St. • Free
Complimentary drinks provided by Deep Eddy Vodka, Circle Brewing Company, Texas Tea and Texas Springs.

Fright Night @ The Scoot Inn
9pm–2am • Scoot Inn, East 4th @ Navasota • Free with spooky costume; $5 without
Friday the 13th party featuring music by The Black Squeeze, The Bus Stop Stallions, and Chesterfield. Costumes encouraged!

Keep It Local Showcase
10pm–2am • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free
Music by 10YR, Parking, Super Villains + Kid Slyce.

’80s Dance Party
11pm–2am • Highball, 1142 S. Lamar • Free


Saturday, July 14
Brewery Tour at Uncle Billy’s Lake Travis
4pm • Uncle Billy’s Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail • Free

Takoba’s 2 Year Anniversary Party        **Party of the Week**
8pm–1am • Takoba, 1411 E. 7th St. • Free
Free tacos and Pacifico cerveza ’til it runs out, with music by DJ Manolo Black and happy hour drink prices all day.

Sorne DVD Release Party
9pm • The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • Free
Free show.

Driver Friendly w/ Little Radar & Geography
8pm • Stubb’s Indoors, 800 Red River St. • $8
The great local lineup is well worth the cover.

uLOVEi Mustache Bash
8pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • Free
Complimentary Tito’s drinks 9-10pm and music by uLOVEi, Sonora, and King Louie. Mustaches strongly encouraged!


Sunday, July 15
Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.
3–7pm • South Austin Brewing, 415 E. St. Elmo Rd. #1D • Free
Tour the brewery, taste some beer and listen to music by New Mystery Girl.

KGSR Presents “Lakeside Live” with Speak / The Sour Notes
5pm • Uncle Billy’s Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail • Free
Free show with two cool local bands.

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