CoolinAustin
The Week Ahead: December 7-12Get into the holiday spirit(s) with our list of free happenings this week. Tuesday, Dec. 7Twelve Days of Christmas Holiday Celebration5-8pm • FreeComplimentary cocktails and treats.Stella Says Go, 500 N. Lamar Blvd.Austin Events 2011 Kickoff Party6-9pm • Free (Update: RSVPs are now closed.)Free vodka, beer, cupcakes, candy and prizes.The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road Wednesday, Dec. 8Better Bites Holiday Fair4-8pm • FreeFree food samples from local establishmentsCity Hall, 301 W. 2nd St.24 Diner’s First Anniversary Party5-9pm • FreeFree food, music, beer and cocktails24 Diner, West 6th and LamarAustin Post Holiday Bash6-8pm • FreeFree food sponsored by Frank, Cornucopia and The Chocolate Cup, and free drinks for the first 50 guests with RSVPs. Photo booth by Cory Ryan. Donations of canned foods for the Capital Area Food Bank are encouraged.Gibson Bar, 1109 South Lamar BoulevardSailor Jerry Rum Presents: Bad Sports, Shapes have Fangs, and Rayon Beach8pm • Free (RSVP is required)Free rum and live music.Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St.Thursday, Dec. 9SoCo Holiday Block Party5-9pm • FreeSeveral South Congress businesses will provide free drinks, food and discounts:y&i clothing boutique – Champagne & dessert plus 15% off merchandiseStoryville – Wine & cheese plus 15% off merchandiseParts & Labour – Gift wrapping for anything purchased on the street (donations go to Austin Pets Alive)Goodie Two Shoes – Tamales & Tecates plus 15% off merchandiseDoc’s Motorworks - $2.50 Texas drafts with a receipt from one of the stores in the block party1109-1123 South Congress AvenueObjects of Confection Grand Opening Party6-9pm • FreeFree champagne and cake ballsCommunity Renaissance Market, 6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste. 120Celluloid Salon, featuring The Octopus Project7pm • Free (RSVP is required)Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Drambuie. The Octopus Project will provide a live DJ score for four silent films.The ND @ 501 Studios, 501 I-35 Do512 and Ambhar Tequila Holiday Cocktail Party7-9pm • Free (RSVP is Required)Free selection of three specialty cocktails by Ambhar Tequila. Complimentary hors d ‘oeuvres courtesy of Takoba. Music by Saints of Valory.Takoba, 1411 East 7th StreetMOSS Designer Consignment Grand Opening7-9pm • FreeFree cocktails, wine and champagne from King Liquor, Tito’s Vodka and Waialua Soda Works.MOSS Designer Consignment, 705-B South Lamar Study Breaks Issue Release Party9:30pm • Free (RSVP is Required)Free drinks from Enchanted Rock Vodka.District 301, 301 W. 6th St.Killer Thursday @ Piranha Killer Sushi11pm-midnight • FreeFree sushi. Drink specials until 2am. Music by DJ uLOVEi.Piranha Killer Sushi, 207 San Jacinto Blvd. #202 Friday, Dec. 10Black Star Co-op Grand Opening, First Tap, and Party6pm-midnight • Free (RSVP requested)Black Star Co-Op celebrates its grand opening with the first tapping of its house beers. Live music, free cider and other festivities.Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery, 7020 Easy Wind Drive, Suite 100 Tombstone Union “BeLieved” Album Release Party9pm • FreeFree beer and $1 off Jack Daniels, plus some Jack swag. In addition to Tombstone Union, the lineup includes Stonedakota and Dead Earth Politics.Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. Housewives Delight9pm-2am • FreeComplimentary Fris Vodka from 9pm until it runs out. Music by DJs Blend*E, Cilly C, J.A.M.O.N. and others.Canvas Bar & Gallery, 105 East 5th StreetFun Fun Fun Appreciation Party10pm-2am • FreeFree drinks while they last, karaoke, giveaways and a DJ set by Fun Fun Fun Fest founder Graham Williams.Red 7, 611 East 7th Street Karaoke Salvation at The Highball10:30pm • FreeFree karaoke on the Highball’s main stage, enhanced by strobes and lasersThe Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd.Saturday, Dec. 11 Bijou Festivus Show7-10pm • FreeFree beer and snacks. The show includes art, accessories and crafts, and celebrates the release of the Bijou Studio 2011 Calendar, featuring photos by Alison Narro. Bijou Studio, 1618 East 6th St. (above Liberty) SantaCon: A Santa Bar Crawl7pm-2am • FreePut on a Santa suit and join a bar crawl with dozens of other liquored-up Saint Nicks. The starting location will be announced Friday evening. Donations of clothing will be accepted for Front Steps, a local nonprofit that benefits the homeless. Austin Variety Show Premiere Party11pm-1am • FreeFree food from Freddie’s Place and cheap booze at a screening of a new episode of Austin Variety Show. (Recurring event each Saturday in December).Crow Bar, 3116 S. Congress 80s Dance Party at The Highball11pm • FreeThe event name says it all: The Action Pack hosts an 80s music video dance party at The Highball. Feel free to dress up in 80s gear.The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd. LaLa Land of 1,000 Dances11:30pm-4am • FreeFree beer at a dance party featuring an all-vinyl mix of soul and 60s garage.Baby Blue Studios, 1522 E. 12th St. Sunday, Dec. 12 Molotov’s Service Industry & Friends BBQ2-10pm • FreeComplimentary Corona and Sailor Jerry and free food from the grill on Moltov’s rooftop patio.Molotov, 719 West 6th St.The Liberty’s Annual Chili Cook-Off3-6pm • FreeFree beer provided by Real Ale at the second-annual chili cook-off. To submit your chili for the contest, email libertychilicookoff@gmail.com – there is a $10 entry fee, which includes a free Liberty apron. The Liberty, 1618 1/2 E. 6th St. Barbarella Birthday Bash10pm-2am • FreeBarbarella celebrates its birthday with free T-shirts and mix CDs, and of course a spirited dance party. $1 PBRs until 11.Barbarella, 615 Red River St. Shout out to Jeremiah at Partay Peeps, Amber, FreeEatsATX and other folks who provided event tips. If you dig these listings, make sure to Like us on Facebook and follow @coolinaustin on Twitter for even more updates. (Photo)

The Week Ahead: December 7-12
Get into the holiday spirit(s) with our list of free happenings this week.

Tuesday, Dec. 7
Twelve Days of Christmas Holiday Celebration
5-8pm • Free
Complimentary cocktails and treats.
Stella Says Go, 500 N. Lamar Blvd.

Austin Events 2011 Kickoff Party
6-9pm • Free (Update: RSVPs are now closed.)
Free vodka, beer, cupcakes, candy and prizes.
The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road


Wednesday, Dec. 8
Better Bites Holiday Fair
4-8pm • Free
Free food samples from local establishments
City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St.

24 Diner’s First Anniversary Party
5-9pm • Free
Free food, music, beer and cocktails
24 Diner, West 6th and Lamar

Austin Post Holiday Bash
6-8pm • Free
Free food sponsored by Frank, Cornucopia and The Chocolate Cup, and free drinks for the first 50 guests with RSVPs. Photo booth by Cory Ryan. Donations of canned foods for the Capital Area Food Bank are encouraged.
Gibson Bar, 1109 South Lamar Boulevard

Sailor Jerry Rum Presents: Bad Sports, Shapes have Fangs, and Rayon Beach
8pm • Free (RSVP is required)
Free rum and live music.
Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St.


Thursday, Dec. 9
SoCo Holiday Block Party
5-9pm • Free
Several South Congress businesses will provide free drinks, food and discounts:
y&i clothing boutique – Champagne & dessert plus 15% off merchandise
Storyville – Wine & cheese plus 15% off merchandise
Parts & Labour – Gift wrapping for anything purchased on the street (donations go to Austin Pets Alive)
Goodie Two Shoes – Tamales & Tecates plus 15% off merchandise
Doc’s Motorworks - $2.50 Texas drafts with a receipt from one of the stores in the block party
1109-1123 South Congress Avenue

Objects of Confection Grand Opening Party
6-9pm • Free
Free champagne and cake balls
Community Renaissance Market, 6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste. 120

Celluloid Salon, featuring The Octopus Project
7pm • Free (RSVP is required)
Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Drambuie. The Octopus Project will provide a live DJ score for four silent films.
The ND @ 501 Studios, 501 I-35
 
Do512 and Ambhar Tequila Holiday Cocktail Party
7-9pm • Free (RSVP is Required)
Free selection of three specialty cocktails by Ambhar Tequila. Complimentary hors d ‘oeuvres courtesy of Takoba. Music by Saints of Valory.
Takoba, 1411 East 7th Street

MOSS Designer Consignment Grand Opening
7-9pm • Free
Free cocktails, wine and champagne from King Liquor, Tito’s Vodka and Waialua Soda Works.
MOSS Designer Consignment, 705-B South Lamar
 
Study Breaks Issue Release Party
9:30pm • Free (RSVP is Required)
Free drinks from Enchanted Rock Vodka.
District 301, 301 W. 6th St.

Killer Thursday @ Piranha Killer Sushi
11pm-midnight • Free
Free sushi. Drink specials until 2am. Music by DJ uLOVEi.
Piranha Killer Sushi, 207 San Jacinto Blvd. #202

 
Friday, Dec. 10
Black Star Co-op Grand Opening, First Tap, and Party
6pm-midnight • Free (RSVP requested)
Black Star Co-Op celebrates its grand opening with the first tapping of its house beers. Live music, free cider and other festivities.
Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery, 7020 Easy Wind Drive, Suite 100

Tombstone Union “BeLieved” Album Release Party
9pm • Free
Free beer and $1 off Jack Daniels, plus some Jack swag. In addition to Tombstone Union, the lineup includes Stonedakota and Dead Earth Politics.
Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St.
 
Housewives Delight
9pm-2am • Free
Complimentary Fris Vodka from 9pm until it runs out. Music by DJs Blend*E, Cilly C, J.A.M.O.N. and others.
Canvas Bar & Gallery, 105 East 5th Street

Fun Fun Fun Appreciation Party
10pm-2am • Free
Free drinks while they last, karaoke, giveaways and a DJ set by Fun Fun Fun Fest founder Graham Williams.
Red 7, 611 East 7th Street
 
Karaoke Salvation at The Highball
10:30pm • Free
Free karaoke on the Highball’s main stage, enhanced by strobes and lasers
The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd.


Saturday, Dec. 11
Bijou Festivus Show
7-10pm • Free
Free beer and snacks. The show includes art, accessories and crafts, and celebrates the release of the Bijou Studio 2011 Calendar, featuring photos by Alison Narro.
Bijou Studio, 1618 East 6th St. (above Liberty)
 
SantaCon: A Santa Bar Crawl
7pm-2am • Free
Put on a Santa suit and join a bar crawl with dozens of other liquored-up Saint Nicks. The starting location will be announced Friday evening. Donations of clothing will be accepted for Front Steps, a local nonprofit that benefits the homeless.
 
Austin Variety Show Premiere Party
11pm-1am • Free
Free food from Freddie’s Place and cheap booze at a screening of a new episode of Austin Variety Show. (Recurring event each Saturday in December).
Crow Bar, 3116 S. Congress
 
80s Dance Party at The Highball
11pm • Free
The event name says it all: The Action Pack hosts an 80s music video dance party at The Highball. Feel free to dress up in 80s gear.
The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd.
 
LaLa Land of 1,000 Dances
11:30pm-4am • Free
Free beer at a dance party featuring an all-vinyl mix of soul and 60s garage.
Baby Blue Studios, 1522 E. 12th St.
 

Sunday, Dec. 12
Molotov’s Service Industry & Friends BBQ
2-10pm • Free
Complimentary Corona and Sailor Jerry and free food from the grill on Moltov’s rooftop patio.
Molotov, 719 West 6th St.

The Liberty’s Annual Chili Cook-Off
3-6pm • Free
Free beer provided by Real Ale at the second-annual chili cook-off. To submit your chili for the contest, email libertychilicookoff@gmail.com – there is a $10 entry fee, which includes a free Liberty apron.
The Liberty, 1618 1/2 E. 6th St.
 
Barbarella Birthday Bash
10pm-2am • Free
Barbarella celebrates its birthday with free T-shirts and mix CDs, and of course a spirited dance party. $1 PBRs until 11.
Barbarella, 615 Red River St.

Shout out to Jeremiah at Partay Peeps, Amber, FreeEatsATX and other folks who provided event tips. If you dig these listings, make sure to Like us on Facebook and follow @coolinaustin on Twitter for even more updates.

(Photo)

Posted 1 year ago
3 notes
Tagged: week ahead, fdp, free drinks, free beer, free food, live music, highball, dance party, free desserts, local business, holiday party, austin, .