Thursday, May 31
Lumineers In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free Shiner.

Learning Secrets w/ Baio
10pm–2am • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free
Free show, plus a free Sailor Jerry Rum drink for the first 100 people with the SceneTap iPhone app.


Friday, June 1
Friday Happy Hour with My Fit Foods
4pm • Prize, 202 Colorado St. • Free
Summer wines & beers sponsored by Glazer’s.

Phoebe Hunt In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free Shiner.

Luxe Loves Local
5–7pm • Luxe Apothetique, 201 West 2nd St. • Free
Champagne cocktails, treats, and giveaways.

Rhett Miller In-Store Performance
6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free Shiner.

Movies in the Park: Jurassic Park
8:30pm • Republic Square Park, 5th and Guadalupe • Free

UV Vodka Ladies Night
9pm • Haven, 409-B Colorado St. • Free
Free pink Haven cup to ladies who arrive before 11pm, and free UV Vodka drinks before 1am.


Saturday, June 2
Open Casting Call for “Machete Kills”
10am–6pm • Austin Studios, 1901 E. 51st St. • Free
Here’s a chance to realize your lifelong dream of working alongside Danny Trejo. No experience necessary.

2ND Street Soundcheck
1–7pm • 2nd Street between Colorado and San Antonio • Free
Performances by Polica, Rogue Wave, Alpha Rev, Ponderosa, Seryn and Cowboy & Indian at a festival celebrating local businesses, restaurants and nonprofits.

Friday Night Lights Outdoor Screening        **Party of the Week**
6:30–10pm • Hotel San Jose, 1316 S. Congress Ave. • Free
Free screening of the pilot and finale of Friday Night Lights with the cast and crew in attendance, plus music by Alicia Witt, Tigerbone, and Cowboy and Indian. Food and drinks from Cornucopia Popcorn, Blue Bell, and Sweet Leaf Tea.

QueerBomb 2012
7–10pm • Pine Street Station, 1101 E. 5th at Waller • Free
Rally, procession and afterparty with DJs, drinks and dancing in celebration of Austin’s LGBTQIA community.


Sunday, June 3
Capital Techno Presents Summer Jam 2012
1–9pm • Emma Long Park, 1600 City Park Road • Free entry, but parking is $5/car
All-day party on the shore of Lake Austin featuring a marathon of house and techno tunes. BYOB and food to throw on the grill if you are so inclined.

Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing
3–7pm • South Austin Brewing, 415 E. Saint Elmo Rd., Ste. 1D • Free
Drink beer and watch performances by the Saint Elmo Trio and Patrick’s Beard & the Rusty Razors. The Belgian Waffle Company will be selling waffles.

The Green Door Record Party: Women Who Rock Edition
10pm–2am • Rio Rita, 1308 E. 6th St. • Free
DJs Leslie Cottrill and Sala Suber join Scotty Upton for a night of eclectic vinyl rock ‘n’ roll records featuring 60s garage, fuzz, psych, proto punk, 70s glam, folk, heavy, punk and other selections.


Monday, June 4
International Food and Beverage Society Presents: Meat and Greet
8pm • Volstead Lounge at Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • Free
Free BBQ — an island-style whole roasted goat, to be exact — and specials on Mt. Gay Rum. Tunes by DJ Orion.

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Thursday, May 17
Sideshow Tattoo Likes to Party
6–9pm • Sideshow Tattoo, 45th and Airport • Free
Free beer and BBQ.

Attendance Records Benefit Show
6pm–2am • Mohawk, 10th and Red River • $5 donation
Music by Guns of Navarone, Mother Falcon, The Sour Notes, Matt Hines of the Eastern Sea, Whiskey Shivers, Shakey Graves, and Hello Caller. Benefits the Attendance Records program.

Sigur Ros Listening Party
7pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free Austin’s Pizza.

Recess Arcade Bar Official Grand Opening Party
7–10pm • Recess Arcade, 222 E. 6th St. • Free
Complimentary food & drinks and music by DJ Toddy B and (supposedly) Cedric Benson.

Brew Exchange Grand Opening Party
8–10pm • Brew Exchange, 706 W. 6th St. • Free
Free Tito’s Vodka cocktails and Fireman’s #4.

Gashcat, Les Rav, One Hundred Flowers, The Magnificent Snails, Other Lovers, Wildcat
8pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • $6
Cover includes free PBR and Fireball whiskey.


Friday, May 18
Bike to Work Day
7–9am • Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St. • Free
Free breakfast tacos and coffee for anyone commuting via bike. Wear a tie or scarf for a chance to win a $300 shopping spree.

Yann Tiersen In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free

The Midgetmen’s 10th Anniversorry Party    **Party of the Week**
6pm–2am • Mohawk, 10th and Red River • $8
Complimentary beverages provided by Treaty Oak Rum, Waterloo Gin, and Graham’s Texas Tea. Music by The Midgetmen, BOY, The Sour Notes, La Snacks, Shivery Shakes, and others.

Ultra8201 and Red River Noise Present: Politics, The White White Lights and Pop Pistol
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1600 E. 6th St. • $7

M83 Afterparty, featuring Knifight
11pm • Stubb’s Indoors, 800 Red River St. • Free
Free Knifight show after M83 performs outside.


Saturday, May 19
O. Henry Pun-Off World Championship
11am • O. Henry Museum, 409 East 5th St. • Free
It would be a c’rhyme to miss this one.

Black Sheep Lodge’s Third Anniversary Party
Noon • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar • Free
Celebrate Black Sheep’s anniversary with games, alcoholic snow cones, hourly drink specials and prizes.

School’s Out Forever: Rockaway Beach Party
2pm–2am, Sat. and Sun. • 29th Street Ballroom, 2906 Fruth St. • $7/day
Two days, four stages, and dozens of bands including King Louie’s Missing Monuments, A Giant Dog, American Sharks, Sleep Over, Henry + the Invisibles, and many others. Plus a slip n’ slide and swimming pool.

Red Bull Thre3Style Qualifier
10pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside • Free w/ RSVP ($5 without)
Party with Austin’s top DJs doing 15-minute sets that must combine at least three different genres. Featuring: Abe The Assassin, DJ Orion, Kid Slyce, DJ Mike Swing, DJ Protégé, DJQD, Bird Peterson, DJ Chorizo Funk, and DJ Klever. Hosted by Zeale.

We Will Rock You
10:30pm–2am • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar • Free
A celebration of all things Queen, including music videos, a mustache competition, and a performance by Austin’s own Queen cover band, Magnifico.


Sunday, May 20
Grand Opening for SquareRut Kava Bar
3–6pm • SquareRut Kava Bar, 6000 S. Congress, #106 • Free
Free food, kava, music and games.

Music, Food, Saké!
3–7:30pm • Texas Sake Company, 5501 N. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Free Texas Saké tastings, Q&A with the head brewer, and live music.


Tuesday, May 22
John Fullbright In-Store Performance
5–6:30pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free beer from Shiner.

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Friday, May 4
Serious Whimsy: Paintings by Jeana Baumgardner & Maggie Kleinpeter
7–10pm • Gallery Black Lagoon, 4301 A. Guadalupe St. • Free
Complimentary drinks and food, with DJ’ing by Jeff Strange

BacardiPlus Fest
7pm–2am • “The Main” (original Emo’s), 603 Red River • Free; RSVP required
Free Bacardi drinks and music by Big Gigantic, Paper Diamond, GOBI, and Richard Gear. RSVP on Facebook.

Vagina :: The Zine’s Spring Issue Launch Party
8pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • Free
Free show with music by The Couch, Fellows, and signs.


Saturday, May 5
Live Oak BBQ One Year Anniversary Party
11am–6pm • Live Oak Barbecue, 2713 East 2nd St. • Free beer; food for sale
Crazy meat party with “a mixed assortment of full loins, all kinds of ribs, large steaks, butterflied poultry, sausages as far as the eye can see, and even a few skinned vegetables & tubers for our veg-head friends.” Buy a meat wristband (MEAT WRISTBAND, people!) and get free beer. Food will be ready starting around 2pm.

Tacorama
Noon–3pm • Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. • Free
Free food, refreshments, music, and activities. Live performances by Southwest Key Ballet Folklorico, Tejano Star AJ Castillo, and the “Cruisin’ Music King” Trampia Guzman. Suggested donation of non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank.

L Style G Style Cinco de Mayo Issue Release Party
Noon–3pm • Uncle Billy’s on Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail, B-201 • Free; RSVP required
Free taco bar and one free cocktail.

Drinko De Mayo 2012                        **Party of the Week**
2pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Rd. • Free
This one sounds loco and I like it: Free beer, 30-foot water slide, Chihuahua races, moon bounce, washers, skeeball contest, piñata contest, water balloon fight, and “The Jackuzzi” — a Jack Daniels-sponsored jacuzzi. Music by Scorpion Child, Hydra Melody, The Young Maths, and others.

The White Horse Presents: Cinco de Mayo Block Party
2pm–2am • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • Free; donations encouraged
Benefit show for The Revival Fund with music by The Harvest Thieves, The Dalles, Salesman, Lord Buffalo, El Pan, Revenants, The Sideshow Tragedy, Franny&Zooey, and Equals.

La Condesa’s Cinco de Mayo Block Party
4–10pm • West 2nd Street between Guadalupe and San Antonio • Free
Music by Bombasta, La Guerrilla, Mariachi Tamazula, Charanga Cakewalk, Este Vato, Ocote Soul Sounds (DJ set) and Deejay Honeycomb. Food and beverages from La Condesa, Malaga, Cazadores Tequila, Dos XX and Tecate.

Say Om Yoga Grand Opening Party
6–9pm • Say Om Yoga, 5000 Slaughter Lane, Ste. 201 • Free
Free adult beverages, kombucha, food, henna, moon bounce, giveaways, and music by DJ Spacebar.

Cinco De Mayo Party at 1st Down and Stassney
6pm • 1st Down and Stassney Sports Bar & Grill, 730 W. Stassney #120 • Free
Free fajita cookout with games, prizes and music.

The Avengers After-Party
7pm • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar • Free
Superhero-themed cocktails and trivia hosted by Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy. Come dressed as your favorite Avengers character and get a free poster or graphic novel.

Cinco de Mayo Barrio Boombox
7pm–2am • The Volstead & Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $7
Piñatas, tequila, tacos and music by El Tule, Migrant Kids, Este Vato, Rocoroyo, Double Trouble, Chorizo Funk, and Peligrosa All-Stars.


Sunday, May 6
Blue Dog Rescue’s Perros de Mayo
Noon–8pm • 304 W. 4th St. (Formerly Ginger Man / Ghost Room) • Free
Free food and drinks, including the release of Real Ale’s Devil’s Backbone Belgian Style Tripel. Live music by San Saba County, Nathan Hamilton, The Boxcar Preachers, and more. Benefits Blue Dog Rescue.

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Wednesday, April 25
Mel’s Meals Round Rock Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
4–6pm • Mel’s Meals, 1208 N. IH 35 Suite W • Free; RSVP requested
Complimentary skinny margaritas by Z Tequila, soda by SANS soda, and music by Daniel Park.

Heartless Bastards In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free beer from Shiner.
 
The Wine Down @ ACL Live: Candace Bellamy
5–7pm • ACL Live at Moody Theater, 310 W. 2nd St. • Free
Free show with food by with bites from Hickory Street.

Jenny Lawson: “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened”
7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • Free
Jenny Lawson speaks about her new book. The talk is free, but you need to buy the book from BookPeople to have it signed.

KVET Free Texas Music Series: Casey Donahew Band w/ Curtis Grimes
8pm • Nutty Brown Café, 12225 Hwy. 290 West • Free

Fusebox Festival
April 25–May 6 • Various times, locations and covers
One of Austin’s most unique festivals, Fusebox features a broad variety of art, theater and dance performances. Many of the events are free or under $10. Check the website for full schedule.


Thursday, April 26
Uncle Billy’s 5th Anniversary Party
11am–Midnight • Uncle Billy’s Brewery & BBQ, 1530 Barton Springs Road • Free
Half-price appetizers and $3 pints all day, plus music by Paul Renna.

Chewing the Fat: Delicious Conversations & Free Waffles
Noon–1pm Thu., Fri., Sat. • Fusebox Festival Hub, 1100 E. 5th St. • Free
You guessed it: free waffles! Chat with Fusebox Artistic Director Ron Berry on Thursday, Steve Moore on Friday, and Phil Soltanoff & Rob Ramirez on Saturday.

Mickey Hart Autograph Signing
5–8pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Mickey Hart of The Grateful Dead will sign copies of his new album, Mysterium Tremendum.

Wild Flour Cakery & Boutique Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Weekend
5:30pm • Wild Flour Cakery & Boutique, 316 N Main St., Suite B, Buda • Free
Ribbon-cutting celebration with free treats from the bakery.

AYC’s 3rd Annual Non-Profit Fair
6–7:30pm • LiveStrong, 2201 East 6th St. • Free for AYC members, $5 for non-members
Food, drinks, and networking opportunities at a party showcasing 20 local non-profits.

Beauty For a Purpose
6–9pm • Plain Ivey Jane, 408 W. 2nd St. • Free; donations encouraged
Complimentary wine, cupcakes, mini-makeovers, and music by DJ Mr. Burnz. Benefits ALLIES, an Austin coalition dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking.

Pinups for Paws Fundraiser
6–9pm • House Wine, 408 Josephine St. • Free
Complimentary appetizers from 7-9. Benefits local dog shelters.

Bangles & Booze: A Do512 Trunk Show
7pm • Do512 Lounge, 2208 S. Lamar • Free; RSVP required
Trunk show with complimentary treats and beverages.

Austin Social Affair’s 1st Annual Margarita Mixer
7pm • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • $5 donation
A benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation with complimentary Z Tequila  margaritas from 7–8pm, drink specials and sales from local vendors.

Unplugged at the Grove with The Gourds
8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • Free
Free outdoor show + drink specials.

Thursday Night Social Club
8pm • ColdTowne Theater, 4803-B Airport Blvd. • $5
Every Thursday in April, ColdTowne is opening early to provide free beer and snacks before the improv comedy show.

The Boxing Lesson 7inch Vinyl Release Party
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $5
The Boxing Lesson celebrates the launch of their new record, featuring performances by Purple, [paperthreat] & The Hi-Tones.

Feist Afterparty featuring Dana Falconberry
10pm • Stubb’s Indoors, 800 Red River St. • Free
Free Dana Falconberry show after Feist performs outside.

Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival: Charlie Hodge
10:30pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free
Free comedy show.

MR Fest 2012     **Party of the Week**
April 26–28 • Multiple venues around San Marcos Square • Free
Free shows by more than 100 artists, including some of Austin’s best bands: Quiet Company, White Denim, Knifight, Stereo Is a Lie, The White White Lights, Boyfrndz, The Sour Notes, Sphynx, The Eastern Sea, Little Radar, Marmalakes, and Wild Child. Presented by KTSW 899.


Friday, April 27
Del Castillo In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free beer from Shiner.

Lige Williamson, Barebones Orchestra, All Eyes Closed, We The Sea Lions, Pocket Rockets, Boy + Kite
6pm–2am • Skinny’s Ballroom, 115 San Jacinto Blvd. • Cover?

Red Beard Promotions Presents: The Nouns + Follow That Bird + Country Mice + Hot Rod Radio
8pm–2am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River • $5


Saturday, April 28
15th Annual Buda Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races
8am–6pm • Main Street and San Antonio St., Buda • $3 adults, free for kids 12 and under
Wiener dogs racing each other! Also: cook-off, bake-off, pet parade, washer tournament and lots of other activities. Benefits the Buda Lions Club.

Austin Dragon Boat Festival
10am–3pm • Festival Beach at Town Lake, Waller St. @ Festival Beach Rd. • Free
Another distinctly Austin event, the Dragon Boat Festival features dragon boat races, dancing, music, martial arts, games, food, and more.

Eeyore’s 49th Annual Birthday Party
11am–Dark • Pease Park, Lamar and MLK • Free
One of Austin’s oldest traditions, this crazy hippie-fest has something for almost everyone — hula hoops, maypoles, face painting, music, and a lot more. Feel free to come in costume and bring an instrument, and prepare to experience the original standard for keeping Austin weird.

EcoAustin Spring Fling
Noon–6pm • Hops & Grain Brewery, 507 Calles Street #101 • $10 suggested donation
Free Hops & Grain beer and live music by The Niel Nasset Band, Patton Sparks, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Taylor Pritchet, and Dallas Seely. Donations benefit the Trail Foundation of Austin.

South Austin Pitch and Pooch Family Golf Outing and Canine Extravaganza
Noon–8pm • Butler Park Pitch and Putt, 301 Lee Barton Drive • $5 suggested donation
A benefit for The Dream Come True Foundation featuring food catered by P. Terry’s, a dog costume contest, a silent auction, golf, music and dance performances.

Applied Pressure presents: NickNack - State Machine LP Release Party
9pm–2am • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free
Sets by NickNack and The LOEGz, Lophi, BoomBaptist, ABT, Bird Peterson, Kid Slyce, 4th Wall, Hobo D, and Goon.

Blue October Afterparty featuring Eyes Burn Electric
11pm • Stubb’s Indoors, 800 Red River St. • Free
Free Eyes Burn Electric show after Blue October performs outside.


Sunday, April 29
Jessie Street Eats Grand Opening
11am–2pm • Jessie Street Eats, 415 Jessie St. • Free
Live music, free beer, and food from Clem’s Hot Diggity Dogs, Mister Fruit Cup, Bahn-Bahn, Chocosutra, Ice Cream Social, Fatback Boucherie, plus an eating contest featuring Hungry Todd Rungy. 

Oldies But Goodies
Noon–3pm • Parts + Labour, 1117 South Congress Ave. • Free; donations accepted
A benefit for Austin Pets Alive featuring complimentary snacks and beverages from Jo’s Coffee and Tito’s Vodka, dog treats from Sugar Mama’s, a raffle, a dog photo booth, and a chance to adopt some older loveable dogs.

Mohawk Beach Party Series Presents: Burgess Meredith
5–9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free
Food by Frank, sno-cones, giveaways, drink specials, and music by Burgess Meredith + DJ Saturday Night Matador. Sponsored by Pucker Vodka, Crispin Cider and Frank.

Little Radar Album Release Show, with The Couch + The Baker Family
8pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6
Our friends Little Radar celebrate the release of their first full-length album.


Monday, April 30
The Good Music Club #4
7pm • The ND @ 501 Studios, 501 N. I-35 • Free
Free show and professional live taping with 5-song sets by Lonesome Heroes, The Sour Notes, Frank Smith & The Dalles. The first 100 drinks are sponsored by Tito’s Vodka.

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Wednesday, April 18
The Wine Down: Ariel Abshire
5–7pm • ACL Live at Moody Theater, 310 W. 2nd St. • Free
Free show with food by Coal Vines.

Tom Angleberger: “Fake Mustache”
6–7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • Free
Talk and book signing with free Austin’s Pizza.


Thursday, April 19
Joe Pug In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free beer from Shiner.

Tapeña Meet-Up
5–7pm • Roaring Fork, 701 Congress Ave. • Free, RSVP required
Tapeña wines paired w/ complimentary tapas.

Green Alley Salon & The Care Communities Fundraiser
6–8:30pm • Green Alley Salon, 6905 Dallas Dr. • Free; donations encouraged; RSVP required
Free beer from Independence Brewery, cocktails from Chaos Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres provided by Bittersweet Cakes & Catering, cookies from Tiff’s Treats, mini cheesecakes by Nonie’s Sweeties, chair massages, swag bags, and music by Haydn Vitera. Benefits The Care Communities.

House Gallery Opening Reception
7–11pm • House Gallery, 2206 New York Ave. • Free
Complimentary beverages at a gallery reception for artists Alejo Ramírez and Noah Marion.

Unplugged at the Grove: Hudson Moore
8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • Free
Free outdoor show + drink specials.

Collective of Lady Arm Wrestlers presents: CLAW2
8–11pm • Bar 96, 96 Rainey St. • Free; donations accepted
Eight competitors arm wrestle for charity. Benefits Austin nonprofit The Upside of Down.

Melvins Afterparty with Tweak Bird, Sky Crawler, and Boars
10pm–2am • Red 7, 611 East 7th St. • Free
Free show.

HAAM Corporate Battle of the Bands Afterparty
11pm–2am • Antone’s, 213 W. 5th St. • $5
Mad Men-themed cocktail party with food from Pink Avocado, drink specials from Tito’s Vodka, performances by Zeale and Learning Secrets, and a photobooth. Benefits the Heath Alliance for Austin Musicians.


Friday, April 20
Willie Nelson Statue Unveiling Ceremony
4pm • 2nd and Lavaca Streets • Free
The unveiling ceremony will feature an appearance by the man himself as well as other Texas musicians.

Gary Primich All-Star Tribute In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and refreshments from Shiner.

420 Dirtbags Showcase
5pm–1am • Billy Cannon’s Smoke & Ink, 6800 West Gate Blvd. Ste 117 • $5
Free beer, DJs, and live music.

Fire Fest Presents: The Matchbox Showcase
7pm–Midnight • The Trophy Club, 310 E 6th St. • Free w/ RSVP
Free beer if you Like Fire Fest on Facebook. Performances by Holiday, Bobby Jealously, Burning Avalanche, The Wolf, Black Tabs, and La Migra.

Austin’s Green City Mixer        ***Party of the Week***
7pm–Midnight • House + Earth, 1214 West 6th St. • Free; RSVP requested
Celebrate Earth Day with free beer from Hops and Grain, tequila mixers from Republic Tequila, wine tasting by Duchman Family Winery, food from Veggytopia and Urban Roots, chair massages, and live music. RSVP here.

Top Notch Movie Night: Dazed and Confused
8–10:30pm • Top Notch Hamburgers, 7525 Burnet Rd. • Free
A special 4/20 screening of Richard Linklater’s classic flick, with food specials and door prizes from Oat Willie’s. Bring lawn chairs.

Red River Noise presents: Amplified Heat, Scorpion Child & Professor Cowboy
9pm–1am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $6

Chad Swiatecki’s Birthday Show
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $5
Music by The Nouns, The Ugly Beats, The Golden Boys, and The Black.

Night Fever! Volume XXIV: 420 Edition
9pm–2am • Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. 6th St. • Free
Music by DJ Chicken George, DJ Manny, Richard.Gear, and El Dopa.

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


Saturday, April 21
Record Store Day in Austin
All day • Record stores all over town • Free
Show your local independent record stores some love and they’ll return the favor with giveaways, discounts, and sales of limited edition vinyl. Garbage (yes, *the* Garbage) is even scheduled to make an appearance at Waterloo. Check out Do512 for a list of participating stores.

Thirsty Planet Brewery Tour
11am • Thirsty Planet Brewing Co., 11160 Circle Drive • Free; RSVP required

IBIZ Districts Spring Fling
11am–5pm • Various locations • Free
Several events around town will promote local businesses with sales, giveaways, food, drinks, scavenger hunts, and games: South First Art Walk, “Just Say Hi” Scavenger Hunt, Lo-Burn Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale, and North Loop Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale.

Pints for Pups
Noon–3pm • Independence Brewing, 3913 Todd Lane #607 • $10 donation
Drink beer, listen to music, save puppies. Your donation gets you a pint glass that can be filled three times.

Twin Liquors April Open House
2–6pm • Twin Liquors Hancock Center, 1000 E. 41st St., Ste. 810 • Free
Free wine, spirits, and beer.

Uncle Billy’s Lake Travis Brewery Tour
4pm • Uncle Billy’s Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail, Unit B • Free

Riverside Villas Grand Opening
4–6pm • Riverside Villas, 2001 Faro Drive • Free
Free cupcakes from Hey Cupcake and live music by local singer/songwriter Ricky Stein and The Warm Guns.

Karaoke Underground
10pm–2am • Dive Bar, 1703 Guadalupe • Free
Free karaoke night with more than 600 punk and indie classics to choose from.


Sunday, April 22
Urban Betty’s 5th Annual Clothing Swap
2–5pm • Urban Betty, 1206 W 38th St., Suite 1107 • Free; RSVP required
Swap your gently worn clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, scarves and belts. Unclaimed items will be donated to Safe Place.  Ladies only.


Monday, April 23
Clubhouse: A Standup Comedy Show
9–10:15pm • The New Movement Theater Downtown, 616 Lavaca • Pay what you want
Ten comics each perform five minutes of all-new material. The show is hosted by Kath Barbadoro, with special guests including Grow Up Radio’s Seth Cockfield, The Encyclopedia Show’s Katie Pengra, and Stag Comedy’s Mac Blake.

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Here’s a rundown of the best free n’ cheap fun this week.

Wednesday, April 11
Dry the River In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and refreshments from Shiner.

The Wine Down: Speak
5–7pm • ACL Live at Moody Theater, 310 W. 2nd St. • Free
Free show by Speak + sushi from How Do You Roll.

Uncle Billy’s Monthly Brew Tour
6pm • Uncle Billy’s, 1530 Barton Springs Rd. • Free; RSVP requested
To RSVP, post on their Facebook page.

BookPeople Talk: Randall (The Honey Badger Guy)
7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free talk and book signing by Randall, narrator of the “Honey Badger Don’t Care” video.

The Hang, Mayeux & Broussard, Classy Nudes
9pm–2am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River • $6

Isabel J. Presents DIRTY: Cops & Robbers Edition
10pm–2am • Dirty Bill’s, 511 Rio Grande • Free
Hip hop, indie, punk, and dance DJ night by Isabel J. & ulovei.


Thursday, April 12
Austin Food and Wine Festival Preview Party
6–7:30pm • Twin Liquors Hancock, 1000 E. 41st St., Ste. 810 • Free
Featuring samples of Ambhar Tequila.

BASHH (Big Ass Social Happy Hour)
7pm • The Ranch, 710 W 6th St. • Free; RSVP requested
A relaxed mixer filled with professionals of all backgrounds that feel awkward knowing each other online but not offline. Get there early and score some free drink tickets.
 
The Onion Beer Society Thursday
8–10pm • Jackalope, 404 E. 6th St. • Free w/ RSVP
Free beer from Boulevard Wheat and music from Robert Allan Caldwell and Back Alley Music Review.


Friday, April 13
Wanderlust Live Open House
11am–7pm • 4th and Brazos • Free
Tour the new yoga studio and enjoy refreshments and tastings from Blenders and Bowls. Register for a chance to win ACL VIP tickets & Wanderlust Fest tickets.

Forty Creek Whisky Tasting
4–6pm • Twin Liquors Hancock, 1000 E. 41st St., Ste. 810 • Free
Free whisky tasting with John Hall, the founder of Forty Creek Whisky.

Waters In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and refreshments from Shiner.
 
Rosie and the Ramblers Concert
6–9pm • Freddie’s Place, 1703 South First St. • Free
 
Do512 Presents: The Belmont Grand Opening Party
8pm–2am • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free w/ RSVP
Free show with performances by All My Friends (LCD Soundsystem tribute band) and Mike Relm, with a DJ set by Applied Pressure Crew.

The New Movement’s Grand Opening Weekend
9pm–Midnight • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Free
The New Movement breaks in its new location with shows by Vanessa Gonzalez, Alex Berry, Dan Grimm, Chris Trew, and Tami Nelson.

Megafauna, Opposite Day, Hayden Karchmer, Nano Whitman
10pm–2am • The Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe St. • $5


Saturday, April 14
Forty Acres Fest, featuring Minus the Bear
Noon–9pm • UT Tower • Free
All-day event with music by The Reynolds Number, Driver F, Suite 709, and Minus the Bear (who goes on at 5:30).

2nd Annual Crawfish Boil at Black Sheep Lodge
2pm • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar • Free
Crawfish + music by Skyline Wranglers.

Terán de los Ríos Release Party        ***Party of the Week***
3–8pm • Texas Saké Company, 5501 N Lamar Blvd. • Free
Free saké tastings and music by The Ramsey Park Rounders, Bottom Dollar String Band, ASK and Four Pegs & a Pug. Yumé Burger food truck will sell Texas Saké pairings.

… And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
8pm–2am • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St. • Free w/ RSVP
Free show celebrating the second night of The Belmont’s grand re-opening.

101X Homegrown Live: Burgess Meredith EP Release w/ Oh No Oh My, BOY   
10pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • $5

Airplanes Above Us w/ Violet Grenade
10pm–1am • Trailer Space Records, 1401 Rosewood Ave. • Cover?

Lost Soul Revue
11pm–2am • Lovejoy’s, 604 Neches St. • Free
Austin’s best Motown tribute band.


Sunday, April 15
Free Play Tax Day at Kung Fu Saloon
11am–2am • Kung Fu Saloon, 510 Rio Grande • Free
Free catered food, free play on arcade games, $1 mimosas and happy hour prices all day.


Monday, April 16
Funniest Person in Austin Contest
8pm (Monday and Tuesday) • Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd. • $6

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Thursday, April 5
All American Rejects Album Listening & Pizza Party
1–2pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Congress • Free
Eat some free pizza from Austin’s Pizza while listening to the new All American Rejects album, “Kids in the Street.”

Egg White Cocktail Presentation
6–8pm • Twin Liquors Marketplace at Hancock Center, 1000 E. 41st St., Ste. 810 • Free
Free cocktail presentation and tasting featuring Hendrick’s Gin.

Cinema41 and The Austin Film Society Present: “Living in Oblivion”
7–10pm • Austin Film Society Screening Room, 1901 East 51st St. • Free
Free screening of an underrated indie comedy starring Steve Buscemi, followed by a discussion with local independent filmmakers.

Rock Out Against Violence: One Night, Five Bands
8pm–2am • Blind Pig, 317 E 6th St. •$8
A benefit for the Domestic Violence Survivor Support Network, featuring music by Driver Friendly, Hello Lovers, The Kevins, Chesterfield, and Pink Nasty.

Austinist Indieroke
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River • $3
Sing your favorite indie tunes by bands including Spoon, Bloc Party, and more.

The Preservation, Golden Bear, The Sweet Nuthin’
10pm–1am • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • Free

Childish Gambino Afterparty, Feat. Zeale
Time TBA • Stubb’s Indoors, 800 Red River St. • Free
Austin’s own Zeale performs at a free aftershow open to the public.


Friday, April 6
Electric Touch In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show by Austin’s own Electric Touch, plus free Shiner.

Cheer Up Charlie’s 2nd Birthday Party
5pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E 6th St. • Free
Yard games, bouncy house, cake, drink specials + music by Endwave, Dancinatra, Mouthfeel ATX and Dylan Reece.

Art Opening: “Death: Turbo Edition”
7pm • South Austin Gallery by JJWorldStudio, 507 W. Mary St., Ste. A • Free
Gallery opening featuring the work of Jenna Carey and Jonathan Hubbell. Free wine, cheese and music.

BLEACH presents: Art+Photography No.1
9pm–2am • 29th Street Ballroom, 2906 Fruth St. • Free
A night of art and photography by Texas artists, with free sushi provided by How Do You Roll.


Saturday, April 7
Just Ask the Axis   **Party of the Week**
4pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E 6th St. • Free
Free showcase on two stages with performances by La Snacks, Tiger Waves, Waldo & the Naturals, Politics, Magnificent Snails, The Sweet Nuthin’ and many others. Get a free beer from Hops & Grain Brewery if you show up between 4–8pm. Food provided by Say.She.Ate.

MEDIA + Knifight at Lambert’s
9pm–Midnight • Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue, 401 W 2nd St. • $5 (door or advance)
Two of our favorite local bands sharing a lineup at a cool venue. Check it out!

A Place to Dance
9pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside • $8
Here’s a fun lineup for you: All My Friends (LCD Soundsystem tribute band), Foot Patrol, and DJ Mel.

’90s Karaoke Party
10:30pm–2am • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar • Free
Free karaoke party with your fave ’90s jams. Request songs in advance here.


Sunday, April 8
Ice Cream for Waller Creek
3–5pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free
Eat Amy’s ice cream and get updates on the Waller Creek improvement project.


Monday, April 9
Drambuie Nail or Fail: Night 1
7–10pm • Lavaca Street Bar, 405 Lavaca St. • Free; RSVP required
Taste cocktails by Austin’s best bartenders. To RSVP, post on the Facebook event wall (include the name of your +1 if you’re bringing one).


Tuesday, April 10
Kat Edmonson In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show + free Shiner.

Drambuie Nail or Fail: Night 2
7–10pm • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • Free; RSVP required
Taste cocktails by Austin’s best bartenders. To RSVP, post on the Facebook event wall (include the name of your +1 if you’re bringing one).

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Here’s our list of today’s top free events. Take note that some of the RSVPs have closed, as noted. Have fun! As always, keep an eye on our Twitter feed for more party info as it comes in.

Spotify House
Noon–6pm • 1010 E. Cesar Chavez • RSVP required; still open
Free drinks and food; music by Yellow Ostrich (1pm) and others. Watch the @SpotifySouth Twitter account for lineup updates throughout the week.

A Music OVRLD Presented by The Boxing Lesson
Noon–10pm • Guero’s Taco Bar, 1412 S. Congress • Free w/ RSVP
Music by The Great Nostalgic, The Good The Bad, The Hi-Tones, Sorne, and others. Tito’s Vodka and Cazadores drink specials.

All Tamara’s Parties
Noon–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. 6th St. • Free, no RSVP
Music by 33 bands, including Zorch, Dikes of Holland, The Eastern Sea, The Sour Notes, and many others.

Jansport Bonfire Sessions
1–6pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free drinks, snacks and giveaways. Music by White Denim, Strange Boys, Bear Hands, and Fly Golden Eagle.

SXSFree
2–7pm • Hickory Street, 800 N Congress Ave. • Free; no RSVP
Free vodka cocktails, cookies, and music by Geography, Politics, Dear Science, The Eastern Sea (solo performance with Matt Hines), and Driver Friendly.

SXSW Space Party
3–11:30 • The Granada House, 1184 Greenwood Ave. • Free, no RSVP
Free beer + music by Megafauna, Zlam Dunk, Feuding Fathers, Equals, Boyfrndz, Whitey on the Moon, and others.

Art Disaster No. 14
8pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St. • Free w/ RSVP
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.

Kool Keith Party Extravaganza
8pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside • Free w/ RSVP
Free Sailor Jerry rum (8-9pm) + music by Kool Keith, Kid Slyce, and Phranchyze.

Hype Hotel: The Syndicate’s Conflict of Interest Party
8pm–3am • 504 Trinity St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free Tito’s Vodka, Miller Lite, and Taco Bell. Music by Miniature Tigers, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, and Delta Spirit. Pick up Hype Hotel badge from 1pm–1am.

PureVolume House Party
Midnight–4am • 2nd and Trinity Street • RSVP required; still open
Open bar + music by Moonlight Gram, Harriet, Exitmusic, Choir of Young Believers, and Mirel Wagner. Badge pickup runs from 2–10pm.

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.



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Wednesday, Feb. 29
CityBidz.com Happy Hour Mixer
6–8pm • Draft Pick, 1620 E. Riverside • Free; RSVP requested
CityBidz.com hosts a happy hour with food, beer and networking.

Macallan Whisky Tastings
Wed. 6:30–8pm / 8:30–10pm; Thu. 6:30–8pm • The Marchesa, 6406 N. IH-35, Ste. 3100 • Free; RSVP required
Private tastings of The Macallan Single Malt.

Top Chef: Texas Finale Viewing Party
9–11:30pm • Uchiko, 4200 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 140 • Free
Watch Uchiko chef Paul Qui compete in the finale of “Top Chef: Texas,” with a special menu for the occasion. (Get there really early — like 7pm — to have any chance of getting seated).

Bleach Online Issue Launch
9pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St. • $3 before midnight, $5 after
Free popcorn from Cornucopia, drink specials, giveaways, and DJ sets by Grimes, Markus Diffee, and DJ Forever 21.


Thursday, March 1
Ultra8201 6th Anniversary Party
10pm–2am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River • $5
Performances by TV Torso, Politics and Young Girls, plus photos and DJ set by ULOVEI. Sign up here for a chance to win a pair of tickets.


Friday, March 2
Austin Monthly Music Issue Release Party
7:30pm–2am • Emo’s East, 2015 E. Riverside • $5 suggested donation; RSVP requested
Music by Wiretree, Dana Falconberry, Marmalakes, Not In The Face, Soul Track Mind, Graham Wilkinson, and Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys. Benefits Help Clifford Help Kids (American Youthworks).

Represent Austin’s Texas Independence Day Party
8pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St. • Free until 10pm; $5 after
$1 Lone Stars and music by Guns of Navarone, Este Vato, So Long Problems, Tiger Waves, and JD Clark.

Total Crush 2 
8:30pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E 6th St. • Free
Free show by The White White Lights, New Roman Times, Magnificent Snails, and Boy + Kite.

Less Volume — More Valium
9pm–2am • Dive Bar & Lounge, 1703 Guadalupe St. • Free
Free show with The Pons, DJ Czech One, and Bravo, Max!


Saturday, March 3
Thirsty Planet Brewery Tour
11am and 1:30pm • Thirsty Planet Brewing Co., 11160 Circle Drive • Free; RSVP required
Brewery tour and tasting.

Independence Brewing Company’s Texas Independence Day Party
1–3pm • Independence Brewery, 3913 Todd Lane • Free
Show up early to get a wristband good for three complimentary beer samples. Live music by Sam Sliva and BBQ from Smokin’ Rose of Texas.

Good Libations Brewing Co. Beer Tasting
3–5pm • Old Koenig Engraving & Gifts, 900 Old Koenig Lane #114 • Free
Several Good Libations beers available for sampling, including: Kolsch Style, Chocolate Porter, Honey Pale Ale, and IPA. Co-hosted by PubGlasses.com.

CoolinAustin Presents: All My Friends, Knifight, Media, and DJ Geoff Millions
9pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St. • $5 if you Like us on Facebook; $7 if not
Celebrate the weekend before SXSW with an all-local lineup including Austin’s favorite LCD Soundsystem tribute band. Get there early to score some beverages sponsored by Cinco Vodka! Don’t forget to head over to our Facebook page and Like us to get the discounted cover.


Sunday, March 4
The Contest: The 3rd Annual Seinfeld Quiz
7pm • The Highball, 1142 S Lamar Blvd. • $5
Teams of up to six players vie to become master of the Seinfeld trivia domain. Winners take home cash prizes of up to $500.


Monday, March 5
Michael Ian Black at BookPeople
7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • Free
Make it your beeswax to attend this talk and book-signing. Black will speak and sign copies of his collection of essays, “You’re Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death and Other Humiliations.”



**Make sure to check out our list of SXSW open bar RSVPs, and stay tuned to this site for even more leading up to the fest**

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