The Week in Cool: Jan. 17–22Thursday, Jan. 17Mad Hatter Happy Hour with HAAM7–10pm • J.Blacks, 710 W. 6th St. • FreeComplimentary food, music and specials on Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails. Benefits The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.Free Show: Get Yo’ Mind Right! 9pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • FreePsych / dub party with trivia and music by Saucerpilot, Selector J, Scan Hopper, and Obscured by Echoes.Free Show: The Lower Class / Canned Beets / Yr Boyfriends9pm–2am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River • FreeFriday, Jan. 18Opening Reception: Blowout VIII, UT Printmaking Show7–10pm • Gallery Black Lagoon, 4301 A. Guadalupe St. • FreeExhibit opening with drinks sponsored by Drippings Springs Vodka.2013 Hill Country Ride for AIDS Kick-Off Party7–10pm • Brazos Hall, 204 E 4th St. • FreeFree admission and appetizers, with a cash bar.Matthew Squires CD Release Party8pm–1am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy St. • $3Music by Sphynx, Shardz, Matthew Squires and the Learning Disorders, MaryAnn & the Revival Band, Waldo and the Naturals, and Crocodile.Free Show: The Awkward Robot / Black Tabs / Other Lovers9pm–1am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River • FreeFree Show: Drastik IV EP Release Party9pm–1am • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th Street • FreeNo-Comply 6th Anniversary Party9pm–2am • Club De Ville, 900 Red River St. • FreeMusic by Shakey Graves, A Sky Jet Black, and DJs Manny and Kid Slyce. Free posters for the first 50 people in the door.Knuckle Rumbler Presents: BAGO / Applied Pressure / Local Anesthetics 9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $8 online; $5 at the door if you say “I’m on the list”Saturday, Jan. 19Victoria Beer Tasting at El Ceviche Grill7pm • El Ceviche Grill, 115 San Jacinto • FreeFree Victoria and Pacifico beer and appetizer samples.The Buzz Mill Grand Opening Party8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Dr. • FreeMusic by Possessed By Paul James, plus “surprises and drinks and food and good times.”Mayeux and Broussard CD Release Show9pm–1am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $5Music by Mayeux and Broussard, Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business, Rosie and the Ramblers, and These Mad Dogs of Glory. Free CDs for the first 25 people in the door.Sunday, Jan. 20Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.3–7pm • South Austin Brewing, 415 E. St. Elmo Rd. #1D • FreeTour the brewery, taste some beer and listen to music by singer-songwriter Kem Watts.All Rise: 2nd Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.8pm–1am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy St. • $5Music by DJ Chorizo Funk, Riders Against the Storm, David Sha, Queen Deelah, Joe B., Da’Shade Moonbeam, Ballet Afrique, The Levites, Bavu Blakes, DJ Charlie, and Crew 54.Monday, Jan. 21#TNM4: Special Clubhouse at the Mohawk9:30–10:45pm • The Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Pay what you wantAs part of The New Movement’s 4th anniversary week festivities, 10 comics will perform 5 minutes of brand new material each, followed by three headliners.Inauguration Celebration 7–11pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy St. • FreeCelebrate the start of Obama’s second term with a preshow of Mitt Moments, Obama Disses and Daily Show clips, followed by a live broadcast of the inauguration on the 25’ HD screen. Plus: music by DJ Charlie and a Mitt Romney dunk tank. Benefits Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. Avalanche! Comedy and Music at Holy Mountain10pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • FreeHosted by Chris Cubas, featuring comic Chip Pope and others.Tuesday, Jan. 22Carrie Rodriguez In-Store Performance5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • FreeFree Shiner.Paper Cuts: Foreign Mothers7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admissionFree food from Austin’s Pizza and free drinks from New Belgium and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Music by Foreign Mothers. 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.Vinyl Hunt: A Record Nerd’s Swap Meet7–11pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy St. • FreeCollectors, browsers, and DJs come together to swap and sell records from their collections. Email mj@ndvenue.com to request a table spot.
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The Week in Cool: Jan. 17–22

Thursday, Jan. 17
Mad Hatter Happy Hour with HAAM
7–10pm • J.Blacks, 710 W. 6th St. • Free
Complimentary food, music and specials on Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails. Benefits The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.

Free Show: Get Yo’ Mind Right!
9pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • Free
Psych / dub party with trivia and music by Saucerpilot, Selector J, Scan Hopper, and Obscured by Echoes.

Free Show: The Lower Class / Canned Beets / Yr Boyfriends
9pm–2am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River • Free


Friday, Jan. 18
Opening Reception: Blowout VIII, UT Printmaking Show
7–10pm • Gallery Black Lagoon, 4301 A. Guadalupe St. • Free
Exhibit opening with drinks sponsored by Drippings Springs Vodka.

2013 Hill Country Ride for AIDS Kick-Off Party
7–10pm • Brazos Hall, 204 E 4th St. • Free
Free admission and appetizers, with a cash bar.

Matthew Squires CD Release Party
8pm–1am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy St. • $3
Music by Sphynx, Shardz, Matthew Squires and the Learning Disorders, MaryAnn & the Revival Band, Waldo and the Naturals, and Crocodile.

Free Show: The Awkward Robot / Black Tabs / Other Lovers
9pm–1am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River • Free

Free Show: Drastik IV EP Release Party
9pm–1am • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th Street • Free

No-Comply 6th Anniversary Party
9pm–2am • Club De Ville, 900 Red River St. • Free
Music by Shakey Graves, A Sky Jet Black, and DJs Manny and Kid Slyce. Free posters for the first 50 people in the door.

Knuckle Rumbler Presents: BAGO / Applied Pressure / Local Anesthetics
9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $8 online; $5 at the door if you say “I’m on the list”


Saturday, Jan. 19
Victoria Beer Tasting at El Ceviche Grill
7pm • El Ceviche Grill, 115 San Jacinto • Free
Free Victoria and Pacifico beer and appetizer samples.

The Buzz Mill Grand Opening Party
8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Dr. • Free
Music by Possessed By Paul James, plus “surprises and drinks and food and good times.”

Mayeux and Broussard CD Release Show
9pm–1am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $5
Music by Mayeux and Broussard, Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business, Rosie and the Ramblers, and These Mad Dogs of Glory. Free CDs for the first 25 people in the door.


Sunday, Jan. 20
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 singer-songwriter Kem Watts.

All Rise: 2nd Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
8pm–1am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy St. • $5
Music by DJ Chorizo Funk, Riders Against the Storm, David Sha, Queen Deelah, Joe B., Da’Shade Moonbeam, Ballet Afrique, The Levites, Bavu Blakes, DJ Charlie, and Crew 54.


Monday, Jan. 21
#TNM4: Special Clubhouse at the Mohawk
9:30–10:45pm • The Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Pay what you want
As part of The New Movement’s 4th anniversary week festivities, 10 comics will perform 5 minutes of brand new material each, followed by three headliners.

Inauguration Celebration
7–11pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy St. • Free
Celebrate the start of Obama’s second term with a preshow of Mitt Moments, Obama Disses and Daily Show clips, followed by a live broadcast of the inauguration on the 25’ HD screen. Plus: music by DJ Charlie and a Mitt Romney dunk tank. Benefits Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.
 
Avalanche! Comedy and Music at Holy Mountain
10pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • Free
Hosted by Chris Cubas, featuring comic Chip Pope and others.


Tuesday, Jan. 22
Carrie Rodriguez In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free Shiner.

Paper Cuts: Foreign Mothers
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission
Free food from Austin’s Pizza and free drinks from New Belgium and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Music by Foreign Mothers. 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.

Vinyl Hunt: A Record Nerd’s Swap Meet
7–11pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy St. • Free
Collectors, browsers, and DJs come together to swap and sell records from their collections. Email mj@ndvenue.com to request a table spot.

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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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The Week in Cool: May 10-15


Thursday, May 10
Kendra Scott Trunk Show
5–8pm • Gap Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd. • Free
Complimentary cocktails from Tito’s Vodka and cupcakes from Hey Cupcake.

Presmer Trunk Show
6–9pm • Estilo Boutique, 234 W. 2nd St. • Free
Complimentary champagne and Delish cupcakes.

Art Over Alzheimer’s
6–9:30 • Platinum Office, 360 Nueces St. #40 • Free
Food, drinks, silent auction of 10 original works, and raffle to support The Alzheimer’s Association.

BASHH (Big Ass Social Happy Hour)
7pm • The Ranch, 710 W 6th St. • Free
Get there early and score some free drink tickets.

Do512 Presents: Wild Child, Sorne
8pm • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free w/ RSVP

The Boxing Lesson / Megafauna / Residual Kid
10pm–2am • The ND, 501 N. IH 35 • $6


Friday, May 11
Anders Osborne In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free beer from Shiner.

Melogrand CD Release Party
9pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • Free
Free Skyy Vodka drinks from 9–10pm. Music by Melogrand, End Wave, Wiretree, & Adam Torres.


Saturday, May 12
Thirsty Planet Brewery Tour and Tasting
11am–3pm • Thirsty Planet Brewing Co., 11160 Circle Dr. • Free; RSVP required

Austin Chef Showdown
11:30am–2:30pm • Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. • Free
Free food from Tacodeli, Kerbey Lane, Hoover’s, Hill’s Café, Tom’s Tabooley, How Do You Roll and lots of others. Music by Best Best Best Friends.

Austin Beerworks’ 1st Anniversary Extravaganzacon
Noon–3pm, 3–6pm • Austin Beerworks, 3009 Industrial Terrace, Suite 150 • Free; RSVP required
Party at the brewery! In addition to the normal lineup, they’ll tap Battle Axe, Sputnik, and Gold Fist, as well as two special anniversary beers. To attend, keep a close eye on the Austin Beerworks Facebook page — they’re releasing 100 tickets to each session every day until Friday.
   
Austin Writes Music Presents: Dive Austin Dive   ***Party of the Week***
9pm–2am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River • $7
Benefit for Austin Pets Alive with music by The Couch, The White White Lights, Little Radar, and Kinky Machine. Complimentary Tito’s Vodka drinks for the first 100 people in the door.


Sunday, May 13
Second Sunday Sock Hop
10pm–2am • Shangri-La, 1016 E. 6th Street • $5
The Mother’s Day edition of the monthly dance party at ‘Shang’ celebrates the ladies of the ’50s and ’60s.


Tuesday, May 15
The Austin Chronicle Presents: Paper Cuts
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission
Free drinks and food from Austin’s Pizza. Music by The Golden Boys. 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.

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Cool at SXSW: Saturday, March 17

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Reverb Party
11am–5pm • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. • RSVP requested; still open
Free Colorado craft beer. Music by Typhoon, Bass Drum of Death, and Com Truise.

Do512 and Shiner Present: The Big One 2012
Noon–?? • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free with RSVP
Free Shiner Beer, Deep Eddy Vodka, Jack Daniels, and Southern Comfort.  Music by Bright Light Social Hour, Dead Confederate, The Features, and others. Get TabbedOut on your iPhone or Android to get priority entry.

MPressFest SXSW 2012
Noon–5pm • Soho Lounge, 217 E. 6th Street • RSVP requested; now closed
Free drinks, food, and giveaways.

Ticketometer Double Down Day Party
12-5:30pm • Skinny’s Ballroom, 115 San Jacinto St. • RSVP requested; still open
Free drinks and food.

AV Club’s March Into Softness Party
Noon–6pm • Club De Ville, 900 Red River St. • Free; no RSVP
Music by White Rabbits, The War On Drugs, We Were Promised Jetpacks, etc. Hosted by Andrew WK   

MWTX 2012
Noon–6pm • East Side Drive-In, 1100 E. 5th St. • No RSVP required
A$AP Rocky, Tan Lines, Deerhoof, Crystal Castles, and others.

Spotify House
Noon–6pm • 1010 E. Cesar Chavez • RSVP required; still open
Free drinks and food + music by Of Monsters and Men, Fanfarlo, and St. Lucia.

Paste Magazine Party
Noon–6pm • The Stage on 6th, 508 E. 6th St. • Free; no RSVP required
Free beer, wine, and gin.

The 100 Bands You Need to Know SXSW 2012 Day Party   
12-6pm • Red 7, 611 East 7th St. • Free; no RSVP
Breathe Carolina, The Used, Forever the Sickest Kid, Cancer Bats, and others.

Showlush Presents the 3rd Annual Ramble Creek Backyard Day Show
Noon–7pm • Ramble Creek, 1704 Kinney • RSVP requested; now closed
Free Lone Star, PBR, and cocktails.

McNally Smith College of Music Presents: Rock the Cause
Noon–8pm • The Liberty Bar, 1618-1/2 East 6th St. • RSVP requested; now closed
Free beer, food from East Side Kings, and music by Astronautalis and others.

Fader Fort
Noon–8pm • 1101 E. 5th St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free booze + music by Darkside, Pure X, Kindness, Dive, and “special guests.”

The Future of Music Showcase
Noon-midnight • Shiner’s Saloon, 422 N. Congress • Free; no RSVP
Great local lineup.

MidCoast Takeover
Noon–Midnight • Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th St. • No RSVP required
Free beer from Boulevard Brewery.

Rollo & Grady Productions and The Electric Company Present: The Symphony Square Party
Noon-Midnight • Symphony Square, 11th and Red River • RSVP requested; still open
Music by The Strange Boys, Turbo Fruits, Futurebirds, TV Torso and others.

Check Yo Ponytail / Fools Gold / Mad Decent Super Party
Noon–2am • Emo’s East / Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside • RSVP requested; now closed
A-Trak, Diplo, The Drums, Andrew WK, Digitalism, Wavves, Trash Talk, and lots of others.

Hype Hotel
1–7pm, 10pm–4am • 504 Trinity St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free Tito’s Vodka, Miller Lite, and Taco Bell. Day party: Tennis, Clock Opera, Niki & The Dove, and Body Language. Night party: The Knocks, Mujuice, XV, Wavves, Best Coast, and Fanfarlo.

Red Bull THRE3STYLE
7pm–2am • 8th & Trinity • Free; no RSVP
Z-Trip, Erykah Badu, The Crystal Method, DJ Jazzy Jeff and others — plus some surprise guests.

Starving Artist Showcase
9pm-2am • Peckerheads • RSVP requested; still open
Free beer and food.

Cool at SXSW: Friday, March 16


All Things Gold: SXSW Edition
11am-6pm • The ND, 5th and Brushy • RSVP requested; now closed
Penguin Prison, Chiddy Bang, Walk the Moon, Clock Opera

SpokesBUZZ Showcase
11am-6pm • 512 Bar • RSVP requested; still open
Free beer.

Sonicbids SXSW Party
11:30am-5:30pm • Maggie Mae’s • RSVP requested; still open

Core Power Day Party
Noon-5pm • Skinny’s Ballroom, 115 San Jacinto St. • RSVP requested; still open
Free drinks and food.   

MWTX 2012
Noon–6pm • East Side Drive-In, 1100 E. 5th St. • RSVP requested; still open
Built to Spill, Titus Andronicus, Purity Ring, New Build, Turquoise Jeep, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Cloud Nothings.

Spotify House
Noon–6pm • 1010 E. Cesar Chavez • RSVP required; still open
Free drinks and food + music. Watch the @SpotifySouth Twitter account for lineup updates.

Hotel Vegan
Noon–6pm • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • Free; no RSVP
Free beer.

Paste Magazine Party
Noon–6pm • The Stage on 6th, 508 E. 6th St. • RSVP not being enforced
Free beer, wine, and gin.

Rhapsody Rocks Austin
Noon-6pm • Club de Ville
Free Red Stripe & Guinness; solid lineup.

The Midgetmen’s Texas Jumpstart 5
Noon–6pm • Lovejoy’s • Free with RSVP
Free beer.

MidCoast Takeover
Noon–?? • Shangri La • RSVP requested; still open
Free beer.

Fader Fort
Noon–8pm • 1101 E. 5th St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free booze + music.

The Future of Music Showcase
Noon-midnight • Shiner’s Saloon, 422 N. Congress • Free; no RSVP
Great local lineup.

Hype Hotel
1–7pm, 10pm–4am • 504 Trinity St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free Tito’s Vodka, Miller Lite, and Taco Bell. Night party has music by Star Slinger and Neon Indian.

Workaholics House Party
1pm-2am • Icenhauer’s, 83 Rainey St. • RSVP requested; now closed – but open to walk-ups based on capacity

Starving Artist Showcase
9pm-2am • Peckerheads • RSVP requested; still open
Free beer and food.

Cool at SXSW: Thursday, March 15


Bloody Mary Morning
10am–Noon • ACL Live at Moody Theater, 310 W. 2nd St. • RSVP required; still open
Bloody Marys by Tito’s Vodka; tacos by Tacodeli; music by Ben Kweller and others.

Unrefined Hype: Extended Play Showcase
11am–6pm • Bat Bar, 218 East 6th Street • RSVP requested; still open
Free food + 35 hip-hop acts, including Talib Kweli.

Air Show: Austin Independent Radio Day Party
11am–7pm • The Dogwood, 715 W. 6th St. • Free, no RSVP
Featuring Quiet Company, Nic Armstorng, the Couch and others.

Playing in Traffic Records SXSW Day Party
Noon–5pm • Whole Foods Rooftop, 6th and Lamar • RSVP requested; still open
Music by Speak, Hudson Moore, The Dunwells, and Michelle Armstrong. Sponsored by Thirsty Planet Brewing Co. and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.

The Wind and The Wave + Vivogig present: The Second Annual Matchbox Showcase
Noon • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. • RSVP requested; still open
Music by The Soldier Thread, Zeale, Saints of Valory, The Burning Hotels, and others.

Relix / Creative Allies SXSW Party
Noon–5:30pm • Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. 6th St. • RSVP required; still open
Free BBQ & booze.

Core Power Day Party
Noon–5:30pm • Skinny’s Ballroom, 115 San Jacinto St. • Free; no RSVP
Free drinks, food, and music.

MWTX 2012
Noon–6pm • East Side Drive-In, 1100 E. 5th St. • RSVP requested; still open
Cults, Girls, Two Gallants, Chairlift, Juan Cirerol, Tycho, The Men, The Young, Razika

Pitchfork Austin Day Party
Noon–6pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River • Free; no RSVP
Free show with SBTRKT, Cloud Nothings, Danny Brown, The War on Drugs

Pop is Serious Day Party
Noon–6pm • Spill, 212 East 6th St. • RSVP required; still open
Free booze for the first 150 people.

Spotify House
Noon–6pm • 1010 E. Cesar Chavez • RSVP required; still open
Free drinks and food + music. Watch the @SpotifySouth Twitter account for lineup updates.

Hotel Vegan
Noon–6pm • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • Free; no RSVP
Free beer, music by Fanfarlo, The Drums, The Wedding Present, This Will Destroy You, Yellow Ostrich, Cymbals Eat Guitars, and others.

Paste Magazine Party
Noon–6pm • The Stage on 6th, 508 E. 6th St. • RSVP required; still open
Free beer, wine, and gin, plus music by Dinosaur Feathers, Howler, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Blitzen Trapper, Maps & Atlases, Built to Spill, and others.

SxSWeetwood Presents
Noon–6pm • Beauty Bar • RSVP requested; now closed
Quiet Corral, The Electric Hearts, Turf War, Cotton Jones, Bear Hands, Little Hurricane, Caveman, and others.

The 17th Street Party at the Rail
Noon–7pm • PeopleFund, 2921 E. 17th St. Bldg D, Ste 100 (next to the 17th Street MetroRail stop) • Free; no RSVP
Free beer from Live Oak Brewing Co., free margaritas courtesy of Sabor Azul and free appetizers supplied by La Madeline.

Fader Fort
Noon–8pm • 1101 E. 5th St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free booze + music by Zola Jesus, Teengirl Fantasy, Nite Jewel, Gary Clark Jr., Alice Smith, Big KRIT, and others. Badge pickup runs from noon–7pm.

The Warner Sound
1–4:30pm • La Zona Rosa, 612 West 4th St. • Free; no RSVP
Free food and beer. Music by Kimbra + Crystal Fighters + The Staves + We Are Augustines.

Hype Hotel
1–7pm, 10pm–4am • 504 Trinity St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free Tito’s Vodka, Miller Lite, and Taco Bell. Day show: Father John Misty, Bleached, Alabama Shakes, and Futurebirds. Night party: Jacques Greene, Shlohmo, Kindness, Jimmy Cliff, and others. Pick up Hype Hotel badge from 1–9pm.

The Roxy Theatre’s 5th Annual AUSTINROX at SXSW
7pm–2am • BandPage HQ (Empire Automotive), 604-606 E 7th St. • RSVP required; now closed
Das Racist, The Black Angels, and others.

Polyvinyl Showcase
8pm–2am • Emo’s East, 2015 E. Riverside • RSVP required; still open
Featuring Of Montreal, Deerhoof, Japandroids, and others.

Scion Presents: Fools Gold Austin Party
8pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside • Free with RSVP
Featuring A-TRAK, Flosstradamus, and others.

Cool at SXSW: Monday, March 12

Here are a few suggestions of cool n’ free events worth checking out tonight. As of 3pm, all the RSVPs are still open — but hurry! Watch our Twitter feed for more party info as it comes in.

Strange Brew
2pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • Free w/ RSVP
Free beer, food, and music by TV Torso, Whiskey Shivers, and others.

The Barbarian Group & Tumblr present: Robo Trip
6pm–2am • Club de Ville/Mohawk, Red River b/t 9th & 10th • Free, no RSVP
Free show with lineup featuring Wavves, Kool Keith, Japandroids, Beach Fossils, The Sour Notes, and others.

White Whale Games Presents: The God of Blades SXSW Party
7pm • Shangri-La, 1016 E. 6th St. • RSVP requested
Drinks, video games, music, and prizes.

Indie GoGo presents: Starry Night
7–10pm • Icenhauer’s, 83 Rainey Street • RSVP required
Free cocktails by Dripping Springs Vodka.

Thrillist Presents: Rocktails
10pm–2am • Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • RSVP requested
Free drinks, live band karaoke hosted by Asher Roth, and music by Hood Internet, Brenton Duvall, and Valida.

iHeart Radio Presents: PureVolume House After Hours Showcase
11:30pm–4am • PureVolume House, 2nd and Trinity • PureVolume badge required
Free drinks + music by T. Mills, ZZ Ward, K’NAAN, Dead Sara, and Foxy Shazam. PV badge pickup runs through 5pm.

SXSW RSVP Roundup 2012: Free Drinks Edition, Part 2

It’s not too late! Here is the RSVP info for 22 more SXSW parties with free booze, plus 12 other shows we think are worth going to. As with the first batch of RSVPs (31 parties), all of these are free and open to those without badges or wristbands. Keep an eye on the CoolinAustin Twitter feed for even more party updates from now through festival week. Home stretch!


Multiple Days
PureVolume House
Sun. 3/11–Sat. 3/17 • Various times • 2nd and Trinity Street
Open bar + music — check the website for details throughout the festival.

Hype Machine’s Hype Hotel
Tue. 3/13–Sat. 3/17 • Various times • 504 Trinity St.
Free Tito’s Vodka, Miller Lite, and Taco Bell, plus a pretty ridiculous lineup. (If you’d prefer not to RSVP through Facebook, click the “Enter the slow way” link to type in your info.)

Core Power Day Party
Thu. 3/15–Fri. 3/16 • Noon–5:30pm • Skinny’s Ballroom, 115 San Jacinto St.
Free drinks, food, and music.

MidCoast Takeover
Fri. 3/16–Sat. 3/17 • Noon–Midnight • Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th St.
Free beer from Boulevard Brewery.
 
Starving Artist Showcase
Fri. 3/16 & Sat. 3/17 • 8pm–2am • Peckerheads, 402 E. 6th St.
Free music, beer and food.
 

Wednesday, March 7
Gabrieldoes Presents: South by Southeast
6–10pm • CTC Garden, 1102 E Cesar Chavez St.
Free booze (Hops & Grain beer, Republic Tequila, 360 Vodka), prizes, swag, massages, and desserts; food at a discounted price; music by Driver Friendly, The Please Please Me, Atlas Maior, Garrett T. Capps, and Bud Cahill.


Friday, March 9
TaskRabbit Park Kickoff Backyard BBQ
4:30–8:30pm • 307 E. 2nd St.
Free Franklin BBQ + beer.


Sunday, March 11
Glomper Recharge Hangover Party
3–7pm • Launch787, 606 E. 3rd St.
Free cocktails by Treaty Oak Distilling and kebabs by Verts.

Fluent Party Rock
7–11pm • Maria Maria Cantina, 415 Colorado St.
Open bar + cupcakes by Hey Cupcake! RSVP email


Monday, March 12
Thrillist Presents: Rocktails
10pm–2am • Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St.
Free drinks, live band karaoke hosted by Asher Roth, and music by Hood Internet, Brenton Duvall, and Valida.


Tuesday, March 13
Jansport Bonfire
1–6pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St.
Free drinks, snacks and giveaways. Music by White Denim, Strange Boys, Bear Hands, and Fly Golden Eagle.

DMX Party featuring Pandora for Business
2–6pm • Clive Bar, 609 Davis St.
Free drinks, contests and live screen printing. To RSVP, text DMXRSVP to 70626


Wednesday, March 14
Goodnight Records Day Party
Noon–5:30pm • Bar 96, 96 Rainey St.
Free beer + music by …Trail of Dead and others.

The Portland Party
Noon–2am • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St.
Free bloody marys and coffee from noon–1pm. Free beer from 6–7pm. Music all day.

BAMM.tv SXSW Riverboat Music Showcase
12:30–3pm and 3–5:30pm • Lonestar Riverboat Dock, 50 S 1st Street (behind the Hyatt)
Free Laguinitas Brewing Company beer and snacks + live music. Benefits Blue Dog Rescue.

Eventbrite Arcade Party
1:30–6pm • Side Bar, 604 E 7th St.
Free drinks, food, music and arcade games.


Thursday, March 15
Bloody Mary Morning
10am–Noon • ACL Live at Moody Theater, 310 W. 2nd St.
Bloody Marys by Tito’s Vodka; tacos by Tacodeli; music by Ben Kweller and others.

Relix / Creative Allies SXSW Party
Noon–5:30pm • Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. 6th St.
Free BBQ & booze.

BlackBird Records + SPACE Showcase
8pm–2am • Tap Room @ Six Lounge, 311 Colorado St.
Hosted bar.


Friday, March 16
SpokesBUZZ Showcase
11am–6pm • 512 Bar, 408 E. Sixth St.
Free beer.

Rhapsody Rocks Austin 2012
Noon–6pm • Club De Ville, 900 Red River
Free Red Stripe & Guinness; solid lineup.

Greetings From … Noise Pop
Noon–6pm • Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River St.
Sponsored by Wente Vineyards.



Best of the Rest: No (Confirmed) Open Bars, but Pretty Damn Cool Anyway
Girl+Guy Party SXSW 2012
Sat. 3/10 • 6pm–Midnight • Stubb’s, 801 Red River
Music by Quiet Company, The Tontons, UME, Wild Moccasins, Dave Wrangler, and The Kingston Springs.

Art Disaster No. 14
Tue. 3/13 • 8pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.
Music by Boy + Kite, The White White Lights, Cotton Mather, White Mystery, and others. Skip the line with free VIP back-alley entrance by Liking Bleach’s Facebook page.

Consequence of Sound’s COSIGNS, Presented by Knuckle Rumbler and Forecastle Festival
Wed. 3/14 • 11:30am–6pm • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.
Music by Cloud Nothings, Titus Andronicus, and others.
 
Party Ends Showcase
Wed. 3/14 • 1–10pm • The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar
Featuring music by Astronautalis, Bleubird, Nervous Curtains, and Tiger Waves. Sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery.
 
Sony Electronics + ‘Stache Media SXSW Showcase
Wed. 3/14 • 7:45pm–2am • Red 7, 611 East 7th Street
Music by Eve 6, Say Anything, and others.

GigaCrate SXSW Party
Wed. 3/14 • 8:30pm–2am • Beso Cantina, 307 W. 5th St.
Music by Flosstradamus, Tittsworth, Eh Team and more.

Sonicbids Official SXSW party
Thu. 3/15 • 11:30am–5:30pm • Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. 6th St.
Music by ANR, Clock Opera, and others.   
 
Playing in Traffic Records SXSW Day Party
Thu. 3/15 • Noon–5pm • Whole Foods Rooftop, 6th and Lamar
Music by Speak, Hudson Moore, The Dunwells, and Michelle Armstrong. Sponsored by Thirsty Planet Brewing Co. and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.

MWTX Party
Thu. 3/15–Sat. 3/17 • Noon–6pm • East Side Drive-In, 1100 E. 5th St.
Killer lineup!
 
Polyvinyl Showcase
Thu. 3/15 • 8pm–2am • Emo’s East, 2015 E. Riverside
Featuring Of Montreal, Deerhoof, Japandroids, and others.

Scion Presents: Fools Gold Austin Party
Thu. 3/15 • 8pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside
Featuring A-TRAK, Flosstradamus, and others.
 
Workaholics House Party
Fri. 3/16 • 1pm–2am • Icenhauer’s, 83 Rainey Street
Let’s get weird! Music by Reptar (total Tommy move!), Youngblood Hawke, Party Supplies, Action Bronson, Freddie Gibbs, Cool Kids, Statik Selektah, Trash Talk and Wavves — with a special performance by the gangsta-rapping wizards themselves.



Photo by Jared Polin (via Flickr)