The Week in Cool: April 15-20Monday, April 15 Shinyribs Free In-Store Performance5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeWith free drinks by Z Tequila.Free Show: Lilly Hiatt @ Cactus Café7:30pm • Cactus Café, 2247 Guadalupe • FreeAvalanche @ Holy Mountain9pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th Street • FreeA night of music and comedy hosted by the very funny local comic Chris Cubas.Drunken Spelling Bee: Harry Potter Edition9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • FreeHosted by Blake Midgette and Austin comedian Jake Flores.Motown on Mondays @ Frank9pm • Frank, 4th and Colorado • FreeMotown dance party featuring 60s classics and remixes by the MOM DJs.TNM Clubhouse — with Host Kath Barbadoro9:30pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Pay what you wantTen comics performing 5-minute sets of new material, followed by 3 headliners.Tuesday, April 16Pizza/ Listening Party for Major Lazer1pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeEat free pizza while listening to the new Major Lazer album.Meat Puppets In-Store Performance5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • FreeFree beer from Shiner.Paper Cuts: Shakey Graves7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission — sold out for nowFree food from Austin’s Pizza and free drinks from Pacifico and Dripping Springs Vodka. 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.Style & Wine 101 7–9pm • Estilo, 234 W. 2nd St. • Free; RSVP requiredWinemaker Federico Cerelli, of Castello di Gabbiano, will share some of his wines at an event showcasing men’s fashions styled by Estilo experts. To RSVP, email Stephanie@estiloaustin.com.Improv Zero: A Free Improv Comedy Class8pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • FreeFree improv workshop led by the pros at New Movement.theGlitoris Presents: TuezGayz Selena Tribute10pm–2am • Barbarella, 611 Red River St. • (Cover?)Celebrate Selena’s birthday with a night of musical tributes and costumes. $2 wells till 11.Wednesday, April 17The Wine Down, featuring Este Vato5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from Hickory Street, happy hour wine specials, and music by Sideshow Tragedy.Art Party @ Hyde Park Bar & Grill 5–7pm • Hyde Park Bar & Grill South, 4521 West Gate Blvd. • FreeComplimentary appetizer buffet at the debut of a new exhibit featuring works by Heather Meyer, Brian Imler and Karla Man.Fusebox Festival: Opening Night Parties6pm–Midnight • 912 Congress Ave. and other locations; see site for details • FreeCelebrate the kickoff of the 2013 Fusebox Festival (which runs April 17–28) with several free events. The Opening Night Happy Hour, featuring the Fusebox margarita, starts at 6pm, and the Opening Night Party gets going at 9pm. See the Fusebox website for the full schedule.Thursday, April 18Flaps & Taps @ The Buzz Mill5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • FreeComplimentary draft beer tastings and $5 flapjack wraps.Tribeza Presents: The Lawn Party [POSTPONED until Wed. 4/24]6–9pm • French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St. • $10 (includes food & drinks)Spring fashion event featuring lots of food and beverages, which are included in the cover price. Food includes sliders, cotton candy, macarons, ice cream, and other selections provided by Frank, Max’s Wine Dive, Cornucopia, Cloud 9 Cotton Candy and Macarons by Jane. Drinks include cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka and wine from Spicewood Vineyards, as well as Corona, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, and Modelo Especial. The event also features a fashion show, lawn games, and music by Ava Arenella.Unplugged at The Grove: Suzanna Choffel8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • FreeFree show, drink specials. Additional parking available at Bicycle Sports Shop down the street at 517 S. Lamar Blvd.Friday, April 19Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • FreeThe tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.Red Bull Sound Select Presents: Bun B9pm–2am • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy Street • $3Just $3 to see Bun B, along with Max Frost, Bagheera, Digital Wild. Tickets on sale at the door only.Fly Society Presents: Zeale / Phranchyze / Flash Fellowz / LNS Crew9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $5Great hip-hop lineup for five bucks.Freebie Friday: Adrienne Mack-Davis / The Holiday / The Wolf / Brut Force9:30pm–2am • Spider House, 2906 Fruth St. • FreeSaturday, April 20Spec’s Fest10am–7pm • Spec’s Arbor Walk, 10515 N. MoPac and Spec’s Brodie Lane, 4970 W. Hwy. 290 • FreeSample wines, beers, spirits and food, with special discounts, door prizes, and giveaways.5th Annual South First Street Art Walk10am • Multiple South Austin stores • FreeMusic, art and giveaways at several independent 78704 businesses. See the website for a list of participating stores.North Loop Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale-A-Bration11am–7pm • Multiple North Loop businesses • FreeFull day of food, specialty drinks, vintage shopping, giveaways and other festivities in North Loop’s local business district. See the website for a list of participating stores.Thirsty Planet Brewery Tours11am and 1:30pm • Thirsty Planet Brewery, 11160 Circle Drive • Free; RSVP requiredTour the brewery and sample some Thirsty Planet beers.Record Store DayCheck store hours • Multiple venues • FreeAustin’s independent record stores join a nationwide celebration, featuring special deals, about 400 exclusive releases, and record signings. Waterloo Records is hosting autograph sessions with Ian McLagan (3pm) and Roky Erikson (5pm). Other participants include End of an Ear, Encore Records, Antone’s Record Shop, Breakaway Records, and Musicmania. See the Record Store Day website for more info, and check with each store for hours.Pints for Pups Noon–3pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • $10 donationDonation gets you a commemorative pint glass that can be filled three times with various Independence brews. Music by The Warm Guns. Proceeds will benefit local dog shelters and advocacy groups.Free Show: Eagle Claw / Ink Blot / Lug / Brink of Disaster / Slurr8pm • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. • FreeSphynx / Henry & the Invisibles / Chappo / Prom Date8:30pm–2am • Scoot Inn, East 4th St. at Navasota • $5Sphynx will debut their yet-to-be-released album, “Golden Garden.” Advance tix available online.Night Fever Volume XXXV: 420 Edition9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • $5 before 11pm, $8 afterA “soul shakedown party” with music by Hail Marley (Bob Marley tribute band), El John Selector, and Aquaman Chill.A Smoker’s Delight: Variety Show9:30pm • Frank, 4th and Colorado • $5Featuring performances by Phranchyze, The Bandulus, and Holiday Mountain.East Cameron Folkcore / Not In The Face / Gilded Splinters10pm • White Horse, 500 Comal St. • (Cover?)
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Monday, April 15
Shinyribs Free In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
With free drinks by Z Tequila.

Free Show: Lilly Hiatt @ Cactus Café
7:30pm • Cactus Café, 2247 Guadalupe • Free

Avalanche @ Holy Mountain
9pm • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th Street • Free
A night of music and comedy hosted by the very funny local comic Chris Cubas.

Drunken Spelling Bee: Harry Potter Edition
9pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free
Hosted by Blake Midgette and Austin comedian Jake Flores.

Motown on Mondays @ Frank
9pm • Frank, 4th and Colorado • Free
Motown dance party featuring 60s classics and remixes by the MOM DJs.

TNM Clubhouse — with Host Kath Barbadoro
9:30pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Pay what you want
Ten comics performing 5-minute sets of new material, followed by 3 headliners.


Tuesday, April 16
Pizza/ Listening Party for Major Lazer
1pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
Eat free pizza while listening to the new Major Lazer album.

Meat Puppets In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar • Free
Free beer from Shiner.

Paper Cuts: Shakey Graves
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission — sold out for now
Free food from Austin’s Pizza and free drinks from Pacifico and Dripping Springs Vodka. 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.

Style & Wine 101 
7–9pm • Estilo, 234 W. 2nd St. • Free; RSVP required
Winemaker Federico Cerelli, of Castello di Gabbiano, will share some of his wines at an event showcasing men’s fashions styled by Estilo experts. To RSVP, email Stephanie@estiloaustin.com.

Improv Zero: A Free Improv Comedy Class
8pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Free
Free improv workshop led by the pros at New Movement.

theGlitoris Presents: TuezGayz Selena Tribute
10pm–2am • Barbarella, 611 Red River St. • (Cover?)
Celebrate Selena’s birthday with a night of musical tributes and costumes. $2 wells till 11.


Wednesday, April 17
The Wine Down, featuring Este Vato
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from Hickory Street, happy hour wine specials, and music by Sideshow Tragedy.

Art Party @ Hyde Park Bar & Grill
5–7pm • Hyde Park Bar & Grill South, 4521 West Gate Blvd. • Free
Complimentary appetizer buffet at the debut of a new exhibit featuring works by Heather Meyer, Brian Imler and Karla Man.

Fusebox Festival: Opening Night Parties
6pm–Midnight • 912 Congress Ave. and other locations; see site for details • Free
Celebrate the kickoff of the 2013 Fusebox Festival (which runs April 17–28) with several free events. The Opening Night Happy Hour, featuring the Fusebox margarita, starts at 6pm, and the Opening Night Party gets going at 9pm. See the Fusebox website for the full schedule.


Thursday, April 18
Flaps & Taps @ The Buzz Mill
5–8pm • The Buzz Mill, 1505 Town Creek Drive • Free
Complimentary draft beer tastings and $5 flapjack wraps.

Tribeza Presents: The Lawn Party [POSTPONED until Wed. 4/24]
6–9pm • French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St. • $10 (includes food & drinks)
Spring fashion event featuring lots of food and beverages, which are included in the cover price. Food includes sliders, cotton candy, macarons, ice cream, and other selections provided by Frank, Max’s Wine Dive, Cornucopia, Cloud 9 Cotton Candy and Macarons by Jane. Drinks include cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka and wine from Spicewood Vineyards, as well as Corona, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, and Modelo Especial. The event also features a fashion show, lawn games, and music by Ava Arenella.

Unplugged at The Grove: Suzanna Choffel
8pm • Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd. • Free
Free show, drink specials. Additional parking available at Bicycle Sports Shop down the street at 517 S. Lamar Blvd.


Friday, April 19
Hops and Grain Brewery Tastings
2–6pm Friday; Noon–4pm Saturday • Hops and Grain, 507 Calles St. • Free
The tap room is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and brewery tours are at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday.

Red Bull Sound Select Presents: Bun B
9pm–2am • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy Street • $3
Just $3 to see Bun B, along with Max Frost, Bagheera, Digital Wild. Tickets on sale at the door only.

Fly Society Presents: Zeale / Phranchyze / Flash Fellowz / LNS Crew
9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 East 7th St. • $5
Great hip-hop lineup for five bucks.

Freebie Friday: Adrienne Mack-Davis / The Holiday / The Wolf / Brut Force
9:30pm–2am • Spider House, 2906 Fruth St. • Free


Saturday, April 20
Spec’s Fest
10am–7pm • Spec’s Arbor Walk, 10515 N. MoPac and Spec’s Brodie Lane, 4970 W. Hwy. 290 • Free
Sample wines, beers, spirits and food, with special discounts, door prizes, and giveaways.

5th Annual South First Street Art Walk
10am • Multiple South Austin stores • Free
Music, art and giveaways at several independent 78704 businesses. See the website for a list of participating stores.

North Loop Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale-A-Bration
11am–7pm • Multiple North Loop businesses • Free
Full day of food, specialty drinks, vintage shopping, giveaways and other festivities in North Loop’s local business district. See the website for a list of participating stores.

Thirsty Planet Brewery Tours
11am and 1:30pm • Thirsty Planet Brewery, 11160 Circle Drive • Free; RSVP required
Tour the brewery and sample some Thirsty Planet beers.

Record Store Day
Check store hours • Multiple venues • Free
Austin’s independent record stores join a nationwide celebration, featuring special deals, about 400 exclusive releases, and record signings. Waterloo Records is hosting autograph sessions with Ian McLagan (3pm) and Roky Erikson (5pm). Other participants include End of an Ear, Encore Records, Antone’s Record Shop, Breakaway Records, and Musicmania. See the Record Store Day website for more info, and check with each store for hours.

Pints for Pups
Noon–3pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • $10 donation
Donation gets you a commemorative pint glass that can be filled three times with various Independence brews. Music by The Warm Guns. Proceeds will benefit local dog shelters and advocacy groups.

Free Show: Eagle Claw / Ink Blot / Lug / Brink of Disaster / Slurr
8pm • Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. • Free

Sphynx / Henry & the Invisibles / Chappo / Prom Date
8:30pm–2am • Scoot Inn, East 4th St. at Navasota • $5
Sphynx will debut their yet-to-be-released album, “Golden Garden.” Advance tix available online.

Night Fever Volume XXXV: 420 Edition
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • $5 before 11pm, $8 after
A “soul shakedown party” with music by Hail Marley (Bob Marley tribute band), El John Selector, and Aquaman Chill.

A Smoker’s Delight: Variety Show
9:30pm • Frank, 4th and Colorado • $5
Featuring performances by Phranchyze, The Bandulus, and Holiday Mountain.

East Cameron Folkcore / Not In The Face / Gilded Splinters
10pm • White Horse, 500 Comal St. • (Cover?)

The (Mini) Week in Cool: April 12-14 The list is short but sweet this week. Enjoy!Friday, April 12Firehouse Lounge 1st Anniversary Party / Firehouse Hostel Grand Opening5pm–2am • Firehouse Hostel and Lounge, 605 Brazos St, Ste 100 • FreeComplimentary beer and snacks while they last. Live music and entertainment in the Lounge.Saturday, April 13Austin Handmade Arts Market Grand Opening WeekendSaturday 10am–7pm; Sunday 11am–5pm • Vuka Co-op, 411 Monroe St. West • FreeExhibit and sale of handmade works by 40+ local artists. Complimentary wine, beer and mimosas on Sunday.Art City AustinSaturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 11am– 6pm • Along Cesar Chavez St. between Lamar and Lavaca, incl. the 1st Street bridge) • $8 for single-day pass; $15 for 2-day pass; free if you park your bike at the bike valet (1st Street bridge and Lavaca at 2nd) or show your Capital Metro passArt festival and block party with local food and drinks for sale, plus live music and interactive projects.Real Ale Anniversary PartyNoon–5pm • Real Ale Brewing Co., 231 San Saba Ct., Blanco, TX • Free; parking $5Sample more than 30 Real Ale brews, with food available for purchase benefitting PAWS Animal Shelter.Oat Willie’s 45th Anniversary Party 2-8pm • Oat Willies, 617 W. 29th St. • FreeFood, drinks, music, glassblowers, prizes & more.Sunday, April 14Wonder Space Monthly Bazaar Grand Opening10am–10pm • Spider House, 2908 Fruth St. • FreeVintage clothing, artisan vendors, live music, art projects, photobooth and more.(Also on Sunday: Day 2 of the Art City and Austin Handmade Arts Market parties listed above)
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The list is short but sweet this week. Enjoy!


Friday, April 12
Firehouse Lounge 1st Anniversary Party / Firehouse Hostel Grand Opening
5pm–2am • Firehouse Hostel and Lounge, 605 Brazos St, Ste 100 • Free
Complimentary beer and snacks while they last. Live music and entertainment in the Lounge.


Saturday, April 13
Austin Handmade Arts Market Grand Opening Weekend
Saturday 10am–7pm; Sunday 11am–5pm • Vuka Co-op, 411 Monroe St. West • Free
Exhibit and sale of handmade works by 40+ local artists. Complimentary wine, beer and mimosas on Sunday.

Art City Austin
Saturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 11am– 6pm • Along Cesar Chavez St. between Lamar and Lavaca, incl. the 1st Street bridge) • $8 for single-day pass; $15 for 2-day pass; free if you park your bike at the bike valet (1st Street bridge and Lavaca at 2nd) or show your Capital Metro pass
Art festival and block party with local food and drinks for sale, plus live music and interactive projects.

Real Ale Anniversary Party
Noon–5pm • Real Ale Brewing Co., 231 San Saba Ct., Blanco, TX • Free; parking $5
Sample more than 30 Real Ale brews, with food available for purchase benefitting PAWS Animal Shelter.

Oat Willie’s 45th Anniversary Party
2-8pm • Oat Willies, 617 W. 29th St. • Free
Food, drinks, music, glassblowers, prizes & more.


Sunday, April 14
Wonder Space Monthly Bazaar Grand Opening
10am–10pm • Spider House, 2908 Fruth St. • Free
Vintage clothing, artisan vendors, live music, art projects, photobooth and more.

(Also on Sunday: Day 2 of the Art City and Austin Handmade Arts Market parties listed above)

The Week in Cool: April 4–10Thursday, April 4Holly Williams In-Store Performance5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • FreeFree Shiner.Free Beer @ Kung Fu Saloon5–7pm • Fans Kung Fu Saloon, 510 Rio Grande • FreeFree Lone Star while it lasts — just tell the door guy he’s awesome.Lonestar Round Up Weekend Party5–7pm • Gateway Motor Club, 3700 Thompson St. • FreeFree beer + food.Wine About Cancer6–9pm • Twin Liquors Hancock, 1000 E. 41st Street, Suite 810 • Free; donations acceptedTasting with beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres at a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. There’s also a silent auction and a raffle.Recommended Show: Shivery Shakes / Tiger Waves / She Sir / Shrines9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6A Suit & Tie Event: Justin Timberlake vs. Usher Party10pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • FreeDance party with jams by DJ Sir.Friday, April 5Vuka Monthly Art Party6pm • Vuka, 411 W. Monroe St. • FreeComplimentary wine and cheese at a showcase featuring four local artists and photographers.MysteryPeople Presents: Todd Robinson, Matthew McBride, and Jesse Sublett7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • FreeHave a few drinks and listen to three mystery writers read from and talk about their books.Cheer Up Charlie’s 3rd Anniversary Party8pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • FreeDance party DJ’d by Flying Turns, with treats, a cake walk, and other fun stuff.Recommended Show: Gobi / The Shears / End Wave / DJ Set by Atticus9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6Free Show: Soul Night Under the Stars at The Blackheart, Featuring Roxy Roca 10pm–Midnight • Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • FreeNever-Ending Comedy Contest at New Movement Theater10:30pm • New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • $5Standup comics battle for no prize or goal. Hosted by Dan French. BYOB.Saturday, April 6Texas VegFest11am–6pm • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. • $5 suggested donationAustin’s first vegan festival will feature food samples, craft beer, speakers, cooking demos, kids’ activities, vendors and live musicThe Kids Are Alright Fest Noon–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $8 donation/online; $10/doorAll-day event featuring skating, gaming, and music by Marmalakes, The Sour Notes, Holiday, Residual Kid, and many others. Benefits Families Living with Autism. Forty Acres Fest, featuring Chiddy Bang 2–10pm • The UT Tower, 2300 Inner Campus Drive • FreeGames, prizes and music by Chiddy Bang, Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys, Blue Bear, Jonathas, The Followthrough, Ben Baxter Band, and Suite 709.Third-Annual Crawfish Boil at Black Sheep Lodge2pm • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar • Free entry; $6/pound of crawfishGet about a pound of crawfish for six bucks. Specials on Deep Eddy Vodka Ruby Red Grapefruit, Abita Purple Haze and Abita Amber.Marshall Anderson CD Release Party3pm • Carousel Lounge, 1110 E. 52nd St. • FreeFree BBQ and music by Marshall Anderson and special guests.Austin Pets & Arts Alive!7–10pm • Bay 6 Gallery, 5305 Bolm Rd. #6 • Donations acceptedAn evening of art, drinks and music, featuring a performance by Treachery of Others. Benefits Austin Pets Alive.Free Show: Muchos Backflips / Dead Tree Duo / Rollfast Ramblers / Migrant Kids8pm–1am • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • FreeSunday, April 7Sunday Sociale at Bungalow2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free tacos with the purchase of a drink. Music by DJ I Wanna Be Her and Kid Slyce, hosted by Zeale.Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co. 3–7pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 East Saint Elmo, # 1D • FreeOpen house with beer samples and live music by La Tampiqueña.Monday, April 8Free Show: The Sour Notes / Letting Up Despite Great Faults10pm–Midnight • Stubb’s Indoors, 801 Red River St. • FreeTuesday, April 9Free Show: Mrs. Glass Live Music Video Filming9:30–11:30pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • FreeFree Lone Star beer from 9:30 to 10pm.Wednesday, April 10The Wine Down, featuring Sideshow Tragedy5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from Cantina Laredo, happy hour wine specials, and music by Sideshow Tragedy.
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Thursday, April 4
Holly Williams In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free Shiner.

Free Beer @ Kung Fu Saloon
5–7pm • Fans Kung Fu Saloon, 510 Rio Grande • Free
Free Lone Star while it lasts — just tell the door guy he’s awesome.

Lonestar Round Up Weekend Party
5–7pm • Gateway Motor Club, 3700 Thompson St. • Free
Free beer + food.

Wine About Cancer
6–9pm • Twin Liquors Hancock, 1000 E. 41st Street, Suite 810 • Free; donations accepted
Tasting with beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres at a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. There’s also a silent auction and a raffle.

Recommended Show: Shivery Shakes / Tiger Waves / She Sir / Shrines
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6

A Suit & Tie Event: Justin Timberlake vs. Usher Party
10pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • Free
Dance party with jams by DJ Sir.


Friday, April 5
Vuka Monthly Art Party
6pm • Vuka, 411 W. Monroe St. • Free
Complimentary wine and cheese at a showcase featuring four local artists and photographers.

MysteryPeople Presents: Todd Robinson, Matthew McBride, and Jesse Sublett
7pm • BookPeople, 6th and Lamar • Free
Have a few drinks and listen to three mystery writers read from and talk about their books.

Cheer Up Charlie’s 3rd Anniversary Party
8pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • Free
Dance party DJ’d by Flying Turns, with treats, a cake walk, and other fun stuff.

Recommended Show: Gobi / The Shears / End Wave / DJ Set by Atticus
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6

Free Show: Soul Night Under the Stars at The Blackheart, Featuring Roxy Roca
10pm–Midnight • Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • Free

Never-Ending Comedy Contest at New Movement Theater
10:30pm • New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • $5
Standup comics battle for no prize or goal. Hosted by Dan French. BYOB.


Saturday, April 6
Texas VegFest
11am–6pm • Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. • $5 suggested donation
Austin’s first vegan festival will feature food samples, craft beer, speakers, cooking demos, kids’ activities, vendors and live music

The Kids Are Alright Fest
Noon–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $8 donation/online; $10/door
All-day event featuring skating, gaming, and music by Marmalakes, The Sour Notes, Holiday, Residual Kid, and many others. Benefits Families Living with Autism.

Forty Acres Fest, featuring Chiddy Bang
2–10pm • The UT Tower, 2300 Inner Campus Drive • Free
Games, prizes and music by Chiddy Bang, Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys, Blue Bear, Jonathas, The Followthrough, Ben Baxter Band, and Suite 709.

Third-Annual Crawfish Boil at Black Sheep Lodge
2pm • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar • Free entry; $6/pound of crawfish
Get about a pound of crawfish for six bucks. Specials on Deep Eddy Vodka Ruby Red Grapefruit, Abita Purple Haze and Abita Amber.

Marshall Anderson CD Release Party
3pm • Carousel Lounge, 1110 E. 52nd St. • Free
Free BBQ and music by Marshall Anderson and special guests.

Austin Pets & Arts Alive!
7–10pm • Bay 6 Gallery, 5305 Bolm Rd. #6 • Donations accepted
An evening of art, drinks and music, featuring a performance by Treachery of Others. Benefits Austin Pets Alive.

Free Show: Muchos Backflips / Dead Tree Duo / Rollfast Ramblers / Migrant Kids
8pm–1am • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • Free


Sunday, April 7
Sunday Sociale at Bungalow
2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free
$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free tacos with the purchase of a drink. Music by DJ I Wanna Be Her and Kid Slyce, hosted by Zeale.

Groovy Sunday at South Austin Brewing Co.
3–7pm • South Austin Brewing Co., 415 East Saint Elmo, # 1D • Free
Open house with beer samples and live music by La Tampiqueña.


Monday, April 8
Free Show: The Sour Notes / Letting Up Despite Great Faults
10pm–Midnight • Stubb’s Indoors, 801 Red River St. • Free


Tuesday, April 9
Free Show: Mrs. Glass Live Music Video Filming
9:30–11:30pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • Free
Free Lone Star beer from 9:30 to 10pm.


Wednesday, April 10
The Wine Down, featuring Sideshow Tragedy
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from Cantina Laredo, happy hour wine specials, and music by Sideshow Tragedy.

The Week in Cool: March 28–April 3Time to crawl out from under your post-SXSW rock, dust yourself off, and venture back into the world. Here are this week’s picks of the best free and cheap fun to be had in this time of rebuilding.Thursday, March 28Infamous Brewing Company Launch Party6–11pm • Banger’s Sausage House, 79 Rainey St. • FreeBeer samples (7–10pm), food pairings, and live music.Austin Beauty Week Kickoff Party & Salon Showcase7pm-2am • Speakeasy, 412 D Congress Ave. • Free w/ RSVPKick off Austin Beauty Week with complimentary Deep Eddy Ruby Red vodka beverages (for the first hour), a fashion show, hair & makeup exhibit, and other festivities. RSVP requested.Grizzly Adams Family / Holiday / The Gents @ Swan Dive9pm–1am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $5The New Movement Block Party9:30pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • FreeAn “anything-goes” open-mic party hosted by Rob Gagnon, featuring standup, sketch comedy, and performance art.Free Show: Sour Bridges @ The Rattle Inn11pm–1:30am • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • FreeFriday, March 29Lerin Spanish Wine Tasting4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • FreeFree tasting of four types of Spanish wine.Free Show: Shakey Graves @ The White Horse 5pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal • FreeWake for Lomography Austin6–10pm • Lomography Gallery Store, 912 Congress Ave. • FreeThe gallery is closing, so it’s time for everyone to drown their sorrows with the help of complimentary drinks and live music.Free Screening: “Beetlejuice” 25th Anniversary Party7–9:30pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy St. • FreeFree Fireman’s 4 while it lasts at this free screening.Fatback Circus / Empire Machines / Shiny Empire @ Frank9pm • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $6Mr. Mustache: A Tribute to Nirvana 9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free w/ donation to Austin Pets AliveMusic by Mr. Mustache (Nirvana cover set by members of Goodnight Goddess and Dynamite Boy), Power Chief, Del Vipers, and Residual Kid. Donate at least $3 and get a free drink ticket. All proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive.Saturday, March 30Jo’s 14th Annual Pet Parade and Costume ContestNoon • Jo’s Coffee, 1300 S. Congress Ave. • Free to watch; parade registration is $10/advance, $15/day of eventA swarm of costumed pets will parade down South Congress with a marching band, followed by a costume contest, live music, and other festivities. Proceeds from the parade will benefit Austin Pets Alive.Texas Football Fan Fest and Orange-White Scrimmage4–8pm • Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, 23rd and San Jacinto • FreeIt’s finally time for a break from the springtime college football drought. Watch the Longhorns stampede into the stadium at 4:15, try your luck at some tailgate games, and check out the Orange-White Scrimmage at 6:30, with open seating on the north and east sides of the stadium. Everything is free and open to the public.Craft Pride’s Live Music Debut & Divine Reserve Tapping6–10pm • Craft Pride, 61 Rainey St. • FreeCraft Pride is tapping a cask of Saint Arnold’s Divine Reserve No. 13 at this party featuring music by Sour Bridges, Patrick’s Beard & The Rusty Razors, and MaryAnn.March Scootenanny8pm • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • FreeFree show with music by Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business, Sour Bridges, and Southern Renaissance.Red River Noise Presents: Future of Indie Vol. III9pm • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • $3 with Facebook RSVP / $5 doorNew showcase series featuring music by Knifight, Pop Pistol and End Wave.Megafauna Tour Kickoff & Vinyl Release Party9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6With The Boxing Lesson, Future Humans, and The Couch.Sphynx / Bobby Jealousy / Sip Sip / Growl @ Hotel Vegas9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th St. • (Cover?)Free Show: East Cameron Folkcore / Cunto! / Black Eyed Vermillion @ The White Horse9:30pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • FreeSunday, March 31Easter Brunch Party @ Yellow Jacket11am • Yellow Jacket Social Club, 1704 East 5th St. • FreeSpend Easter on the east side at Yellow Jacket’s annual brunch, which will involve a petting zoo and washers tournament.Sunday Sociale at Bungalow 2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free tacos with the purchase of a drink. Music by Chorizo Funk & DJ Fndomntl. Matthew’s Easter Circus 5pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • FreeCircus-themed party with music by Holiday, Leopold and His Fiction, and DJ ulovei.“Game of Thrones” Season Premiere Party @ The ND7–10pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy St. • FreeWatch last season’s finale and this season’s premiere on the big 25-foot projection screen, with $1 Shiners.Monday, April 1Opening Day at Bar 96Noon • Bar 96, 96 Rainey St. • FreeFree batting cage with prizes, plus drink specials and ballpark snacks.April Fool’s Day Bash with Hops & Grain Brewery6pm • Banger’s Sausage House, 79 Rainey St. • FreeTry some special Hops & Grain brews with food pairings by Banger’s. Music by Wood & Wire from 7-9pm.Tuesday, April 2The Black Angels In-Store Performance5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • FreeFree Shiner.Wednesday, April 3Sons of Fathers In-Store Performance5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • FreeThe Wine Down at ACL Live5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • FreeBites from III Forks, happy hour wine specials, and music by Omar and the Howlers.
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The Week in Cool: March 28–April 3

Time to crawl out from under your post-SXSW rock, dust yourself off, and venture back into the world. Here are this week’s picks of the best free and cheap fun to be had in this time of rebuilding.

Thursday, March 28
Infamous Brewing Company Launch Party
6–11pm • Banger’s Sausage House, 79 Rainey St. • Free
Beer samples (7–10pm), food pairings, and live music.

Austin Beauty Week Kickoff Party & Salon Showcase
7pm-2am • Speakeasy, 412 D Congress Ave. • Free w/ RSVP
Kick off Austin Beauty Week with complimentary Deep Eddy Ruby Red vodka beverages (for the first hour), a fashion show, hair & makeup exhibit, and other festivities. RSVP requested.

Grizzly Adams Family / Holiday / The Gents @ Swan Dive
9pm–1am • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. • $5

The New Movement Block Party
9:30pm • The New Movement Theater, 616 Lavaca St. • Free
An “anything-goes” open-mic party hosted by Rob Gagnon, featuring standup, sketch comedy, and performance art.

Free Show: Sour Bridges @ The Rattle Inn
11pm–1:30am • The Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • Free


Friday, March 29
Lerin Spanish Wine Tasting
4–8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free tasting of four types of Spanish wine.

Free Show: Shakey Graves @ The White Horse
5pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal • Free

Wake for Lomography Austin
6–10pm • Lomography Gallery Store, 912 Congress Ave. • Free
The gallery is closing, so it’s time for everyone to drown their sorrows with the help of complimentary drinks and live music.

Free Screening: “Beetlejuice” 25th Anniversary Party
7–9:30pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy St. • Free
Free Fireman’s 4 while it lasts at this free screening.

Fatback Circus / Empire Machines / Shiny Empire @ Frank
9pm • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $6

Mr. Mustache: A Tribute to Nirvana
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free w/ donation to Austin Pets Alive
Music by Mr. Mustache (Nirvana cover set by members of Goodnight Goddess and Dynamite Boy), Power Chief, Del Vipers, and Residual Kid. Donate at least $3 and get a free drink ticket. All proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive.


Saturday, March 30
Jo’s 14th Annual Pet Parade and Costume Contest
Noon • Jo’s Coffee, 1300 S. Congress Ave. • Free to watch; parade registration is $10/advance, $15/day of event
A swarm of costumed pets will parade down South Congress with a marching band, followed by a costume contest, live music, and other festivities. Proceeds from the parade will benefit Austin Pets Alive.

Texas Football Fan Fest and Orange-White Scrimmage
4–8pm • Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, 23rd and San Jacinto • Free
It’s finally time for a break from the springtime college football drought. Watch the Longhorns stampede into the stadium at 4:15, try your luck at some tailgate games, and check out the Orange-White Scrimmage at 6:30, with open seating on the north and east sides of the stadium. Everything is free and open to the public.

Craft Pride’s Live Music Debut & Divine Reserve Tapping
6–10pm • Craft Pride, 61 Rainey St. • Free
Craft Pride is tapping a cask of Saint Arnold’s Divine Reserve No. 13 at this party featuring music by Sour Bridges, Patrick’s Beard & The Rusty Razors, and MaryAnn.

March Scootenanny
8pm • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • Free
Free show with music by Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business, Sour Bridges, and Southern Renaissance.

Red River Noise Presents: Future of Indie Vol. III
9pm • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • $3 with Facebook RSVP / $5 door
New showcase series featuring music by Knifight, Pop Pistol and End Wave.

Megafauna Tour Kickoff & Vinyl Release Party
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6
With The Boxing Lesson, Future Humans, and The Couch.

Sphynx / Bobby Jealousy / Sip Sip / Growl @ Hotel Vegas
9pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th St. • (Cover?)

Free Show: East Cameron Folkcore / Cunto! / Black Eyed Vermillion @ The White Horse
9:30pm • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • Free


Sunday, March 31
Easter Brunch Party @ Yellow Jacket
11am • Yellow Jacket Social Club, 1704 East 5th St. • Free
Spend Easter on the east side at Yellow Jacket’s annual brunch, which will involve a petting zoo and washers tournament.

Sunday Sociale at Bungalow
2–6pm • Bungalow, 92 Rainey St. • Free
$1 mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary bar, and $2 domestics — plus free tacos with the purchase of a drink. Music by Chorizo Funk & DJ Fndomntl.

Matthew’s Easter Circus
5pm • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th St. • Free
Circus-themed party with music by Holiday, Leopold and His Fiction, and DJ ulovei.

“Game of Thrones” Season Premiere Party @ The ND
7–10pm • The ND, East 5th @ Brushy St. • Free
Watch last season’s finale and this season’s premiere on the big 25-foot projection screen, with $1 Shiners.


Monday, April 1
Opening Day at Bar 96
Noon • Bar 96, 96 Rainey St. • Free
Free batting cage with prizes, plus drink specials and ballpark snacks.

April Fool’s Day Bash with Hops & Grain Brewery
6pm • Banger’s Sausage House, 79 Rainey St. • Free
Try some special Hops & Grain brews with food pairings by Banger’s. Music by Wood & Wire from 7-9pm.


Tuesday, April 2
The Black Angels In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free Shiner.


Wednesday, April 3
Sons of Fathers In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free

The Wine Down at ACL Live
5–7pm • ACL Live at the W Hotel, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Bites from III Forks, happy hour wine specials, and music by Omar and the Howlers.

CiA @ SXSW: Wednesday, March 13Here are today’s free party highlights — enjoy! Stay tuned to our Twitter feed for more party tips and reports from the field. Hipstamatic #Morning After Brunch 11am–4pm • Haus of Hipstamatic, 509 Brushy St. • RSVP required; now closedMexican food from La Condesa, coffee, mimosas, a Bloody Mary bar, a photobooth and other surprises. Badges and wristbands will get priority entry. Music by Redd Volkaert, Warren Hood & the Goods, and Quiet Company.The Warner Sound Showcase11am–6pm • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th Street • No RSVP requiredFree official showcase with performances by Fitz and The Tantrums, Bonaparte, Saints of Valory, and Ashley Monroe. Open to the public, but badges will probably get priority.Waterloo Records Day Shows11am–7pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • No RSVP requiredToday’s highlights: Tegan & Sara (2pm); Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (3pm); Robert DeLong (6pm).T-Mobile Austin House Party11am–Midnight • Papi Tino’s, 1306 E. 6th St. • Free; no RSVP requiredFree tacos, giveaways, video games, screen-printing, and bands. Check out The Mowglis at 6pm and The Sheepdogs at 8:30.Consequence of Sound’s Cosigns II11:30am–6pm • The Parish Underground/ Beale St. Tavern, 214 E. 6th St. • RSVP requested; still openFree beer and tea. Bands include Fort Lean, St. Lucia, The Thermals, Mac DeMarco, Chelsea Light Moving, and several others.B3SCI Presents: Day Party Takeover 11:45am–5pm • Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. 6th St. • RSVP required; list still openFree drinks and popcorn. Lineup highlights:12:15 PM     Blondfire1:50 PM     Ghost Beach2:45 PM     Gold Fields3:35 PM     Wildcat! Wildcat!4:20 PM     Trails and Ways4:25 PM     The 1975Gobbler Grill Noon–5pm • 350 Trinity St. (across from the convention center, between 3rd & 4th) • RSVP requestedFree food, beer, and music.Hype Hotel Day Party: Gorilla vs. Bear & Yourstru.lyNoon–6pm • The Whitley, 3rd & Brazos • RSVP required; still openFree booze, good bands, and if you’re lucky you might just score a Cool Ranch Doritos taco or two. You’ll need to pick up your Hype Hotel wristband before you can go in. Wednesday’s lineup includes:Noon    Empress Of1pm     Fear of Men2:00     Antwon3:00     Charli XCX3:30     John Talabot4:00     Shlomo4:30     Ryan Hemsworth5:00     DisclosureRock On Foundation Presents: Sneakers & SpeakersNoon–6pm • Club Deville, 900 Red River St. • RSVP required; still open for nowFree 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).Paste & HGTV Present: The Stages on SixthNoon–6pm • The Stage on 6th, 508 E. 6th St.Free booze and a long lineup of bands including Guards (1pm), Foxygen (2pm), The Shout Out Louds (5pm) and many others.Under The Radar SXSW PartyNoon–6pm • Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. 6th Street • No RSVP requiredFree Sapporo beer and a good lineup including Shout Out Louds, Doldrums, Young Dreams, and Surfer Blood (5pm).Spotify House Noon–6pm, Monday–Friday • Cenote, Cesar Chavez & Medina Street • RSVP requested; still open for nowFree drinks and food for Spotify Premium members. Wednesday’s music lineup: Neon Indian (DJ set), Flume, The Last Bison, and more.Bands, Beer, and Burgers Vol. 2 Noon–6:30pm • Hostelling International, 2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd. (off Riverside) • RSVP required; now closedFree local beer from Live Oak Brewing and Hops & Grain. Burgers for sale. Music by Bobby Jealousy, Burgess Meredith, and others.The Fader FortNoon–8pm • Pine Street Station, East 5th @ Brushy Street • RSVP required; list now closedFree drinks and a day full of music — might as well check it out today before it gets insane starting Thursday. Make sure to pick up your Fader wristband on the other side of the venue before you line up to go in.Free Now! Presented by Beautiful Buzz and Deli RadioNoon–2am • Brew Exchange, 708 W. 6th St. • RSVP required; now closedFree food, drinks, and music by more than 25 bands. Wednesday’s lineup highlights include Tall Ships (2pm), Ghost Beach (5:30), The Chevin (6:50); Sunbears (7:30), and tons of others.The Portland Party Noon–2am • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • No RSVP requiredFree beer from 3-4pm and free wine from 6–7pm.Midcoast TakeoverNoon–2am • Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th St. • No RSVP required Free margaritas for the first 200 people, and a lineup of more than 20 bands.LiveMusicCapitol.org Day Show Noon–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • No RSVP requiredFun lineup featuring Your Friendly Ghost @ noon, Night Panther @ 2:35, The Astronaut Suit @ 3:30, and many others.British Music Embassy1–6pm • Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto St. • RSVP required; list looks like it’s still openAlways a chill place to spend the afternoon and catch some fun bands from across the pond. Usually with some free food and drinks in the mix.Urban Outfitters Backlot Sesh1–6:30pm • Urban Outfitters, 2406 Guadalupe St. • No RSVP requiredFree beer and a lineup including Icona Pop at 6pm.Pandora Discovery Den 1pm–1am (with a break from 6–8pm) • Antone’s, 213 W. 5th St. • RSVP required; list closedLineup highlights include Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears (4pm); Chali 2NA (5:40pm); Dead Prez (11pm); and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (midnight).Macbeth Presents Filter On Rainey Showcase2–6pm • Lustre Pearl, 97 Rainey St. • RSVP required; still open for nowMusic by Wild Feathers (2pm), Solid Gold (3pm), In the Valley Below (4pm), and !!! (5pm). SX badges get priority, so once again, early is the word of the day.DTS and Slacker Present: 2013 Filter On Rainey Showcase2–7pm • Clive Bar, 609 Davis St. • RSVP required; list is still open for nowAfternoon party lineup:2pm     The Neighbourhood3pm     Blondfire4pm     Guards5pm     Akron/Family6pm     Lord HuronSpotify Live Night Party7pm–?? • 1100 E. 5th St. (across the street from Fader Fort) • RSVP required; still open for nowMusic by Kendrick Lamar, Youngblood Hawke, Cazette, and Hesta Prynn.
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CiA @ SXSW: Wednesday, March 13

Here are today’s free party highlights — enjoy! Stay tuned to our Twitter feed for more party tips and reports from the field.

Hipstamatic #Morning After Brunch
11am–4pm • Haus of Hipstamatic, 509 Brushy St. • RSVP required; now closed
Mexican food from La Condesa, coffee, mimosas, a Bloody Mary bar, a photobooth and other surprises. Badges and wristbands will get priority entry. Music by Redd Volkaert, Warren Hood & the Goods, and Quiet Company.

The Warner Sound Showcase
11am–6pm • The Belmont, 305 W. 6th Street • No RSVP required
Free official showcase with performances by Fitz and The Tantrums, Bonaparte, Saints of Valory, and Ashley Monroe. Open to the public, but badges will probably get priority.

Waterloo Records Day Shows
11am–7pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • No RSVP required
Today’s highlights: Tegan & Sara (2pm); Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (3pm); Robert DeLong (6pm).

T-Mobile Austin House Party
11am–Midnight • Papi Tino’s, 1306 E. 6th St. • Free; no RSVP required
Free tacos, giveaways, video games, screen-printing, and bands. Check out The Mowglis at 6pm and The Sheepdogs at 8:30.

Consequence of Sound’s Cosigns II
11:30am–6pm • The Parish Underground/ Beale St. Tavern, 214 E. 6th St. • RSVP requested; still open
Free beer and tea. Bands include Fort Lean, St. Lucia, The Thermals, Mac DeMarco, Chelsea Light Moving, and several others.

B3SCI Presents: Day Party Takeover
11:45am–5pm • Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. 6th St. • RSVP required; list still open
Free drinks and popcorn. Lineup highlights:
12:15 PM     Blondfire
1:50 PM     Ghost Beach
2:45 PM     Gold Fields
3:35 PM     Wildcat! Wildcat!
4:20 PM     Trails and Ways
4:25 PM     The 1975

Gobbler Grill
Noon–5pm • 350 Trinity St. (across from the convention center, between 3rd & 4th) • RSVP requested
Free food, beer, and music.

Hype Hotel Day Party: Gorilla vs. Bear & Yourstru.ly
Noon–6pm • The Whitley, 3rd & Brazos • RSVP required; still open
Free booze, good bands, and if you’re lucky you might just score a Cool Ranch Doritos taco or two. You’ll need to pick up your Hype Hotel wristband before you can go in. Wednesday’s lineup includes:
Noon    Empress Of
1pm     Fear of Men
2:00     Antwon
3:00     Charli XCX
3:30     John Talabot
4:00     Shlomo
4:30     Ryan Hemsworth
5:00     Disclosure

Rock On Foundation Presents: Sneakers & Speakers
Noon–6pm • Club Deville, 900 Red River St. • RSVP required; still open for now
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).

Paste & HGTV Present: The Stages on Sixth
Noon–6pm • The Stage on 6th, 508 E. 6th St.
Free booze and a long lineup of bands including Guards (1pm), Foxygen (2pm), The Shout Out Louds (5pm) and many others.

Under The Radar SXSW Party
Noon–6pm • Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. 6th Street • No RSVP required
Free Sapporo beer and a good lineup including Shout Out Louds, Doldrums, Young Dreams, and Surfer Blood (5pm).

Spotify House
Noon–6pm, Monday–Friday • Cenote, Cesar Chavez & Medina Street • RSVP requested; still open for now
Free drinks and food for Spotify Premium members. Wednesday’s music lineup: Neon Indian (DJ set), Flume, The Last Bison, and more.

Bands, Beer, and Burgers Vol. 2 
Noon–6:30pm • Hostelling International, 2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd. (off Riverside) • RSVP required; now closed
Free local beer from Live Oak Brewing and Hops & Grain. Burgers for sale. Music by Bobby Jealousy, Burgess Meredith, and others.

The Fader Fort
Noon–8pm • Pine Street Station, East 5th @ Brushy Street • RSVP required; list now closed
Free drinks and a day full of music — might as well check it out today before it gets insane starting Thursday. Make sure to pick up your Fader wristband on the other side of the venue before you line up to go in.

Free Now! Presented by Beautiful Buzz and Deli Radio
Noon–2am • Brew Exchange, 708 W. 6th St. • RSVP required; now closed
Free food, drinks, and music by more than 25 bands. Wednesday’s lineup highlights include Tall Ships (2pm), Ghost Beach (5:30), The Chevin (6:50); Sunbears (7:30), and tons of others.

The Portland Party
Noon–2am • The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • No RSVP required
Free beer from 3-4pm and free wine from 6–7pm.

Midcoast Takeover
Noon–2am • Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th St. • No RSVP required
Free margaritas for the first 200 people, and a lineup of more than 20 bands.

LiveMusicCapitol.org Day Show
Noon–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • No RSVP required
Fun lineup featuring Your Friendly Ghost @ noon, Night Panther @ 2:35, The Astronaut Suit @ 3:30, and many others.

British Music Embassy
1–6pm • Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto St. • RSVP required; list looks like it’s still open
Always a chill place to spend the afternoon and catch some fun bands from across the pond. Usually with some free food and drinks in the mix.

Urban Outfitters Backlot Sesh
1–6:30pm • Urban Outfitters, 2406 Guadalupe St. • No RSVP required
Free beer and a lineup including Icona Pop at 6pm.

Pandora Discovery Den
1pm–1am (with a break from 6–8pm) • Antone’s, 213 W. 5th St. • RSVP required; list closed
Lineup highlights include Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears (4pm); Chali 2NA (5:40pm); Dead Prez (11pm); and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (midnight).

Macbeth Presents Filter On Rainey Showcase
2–6pm • Lustre Pearl, 97 Rainey St. • RSVP required; still open for now
Music by Wild Feathers (2pm), Solid Gold (3pm), In the Valley Below (4pm), and !!! (5pm). SX badges get priority, so once again, early is the word of the day.

DTS and Slacker Present: 2013 Filter On Rainey Showcase
2–7pm • Clive Bar, 609 Davis St. • RSVP required; list is still open for now
Afternoon party lineup:
2pm     The Neighbourhood
3pm     Blondfire
4pm     Guards
5pm     Akron/Family
6pm     Lord Huron

Spotify Live Night Party
7pm–?? • 1100 E. 5th St. (across the street from Fader Fort) • RSVP required; still open for now
Music by Kendrick Lamar, Youngblood Hawke, Cazette, and Hesta Prynn.

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: 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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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.

Source: do512.com

The Week in Cool: Free Week 2013 Edition — Part 2The 12-day Free Mega-Week continues. Here’s the best stuff to see down the home stretch, including available set times in case you’d like to hop from venue to venue. Tuesday, Jan. 8Danny Malone / Three Leaf / Befriend the Bears / Calliope Musicals / Gorgeous Hands7pm–2am • The Parish, 214 E. 6th St.7:15pm – Gorgeous Hands8:15 – Calliope Musicals9:15 – Befriend The Bears10:15 – Three Leaf11:15pm – Danny MaloneGrape St. / The Golden Boys / Shivery Shakes / Broken Gold / Gentlemen Rogues9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 E. 7th St.9pm – Gentlemen Rogues10 – Broken Gold11 – Shivery ShakesMidnight – The Golden Boys1am – Grape St.My Empty Phantom / Knifight / Tacks, The Boy Disaster 9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St.Wednesday, Jan. 9The Sweet Nuthin / Elijah Ford and the Bloom10pm • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe St.Marc Fucking Savlov Presents…7pm–2am • Club DeVille, 900 Red River St.Hosted bar by Revel Stoke Whisky and UV Vodka.7:30pm – Scan Hopper8:15 – Baby Robots9 – ukemi10 – The Astronaut Suit11 – Tijuana BibleMidnight – Corpus Gold1am – Eets FeatsThursday, Jan. 10Missions / Lean Hounds / Roger Sellers7pm • Mohawk (Outdoors), 912 Red River St.8pm – Roger Sellers9 – Lean Hounds10 – MissionsMighty Mountain / My Education / Equals / Co-Pilot / DJ sets by Ghostland Observatory’s Thomas Turner 8pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 East RiversideWhiskey Shivers / Guns of Navarone / Slowtrain / Holiday Style / Wiretree 9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 E. 7th St.9pm – Wiretree10 – Holiday Style11 – SlowtrainMidnight – Guns of Navarone1am – Whiskey ShiversThe Wolf / Blind Pets / La Migra / Holiday 10pm–2am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy StreetFriday, Jan. 11Zorch / The Boxing Lesson / Boyfrndz / Tiger Waves / Residual Kid7pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 E. 7th St.Riverboat Gamblers / East Cameron Folkcore / American Sharks / The Ugly Beats / Bobby Jealousy / Gentleman Rogues8pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St.101X Homegrown Live: The Tontons / A Silent Film / Sounds Under Radio / Stereo Is A Lie8pm–2am • The Parish, 214 E. 6th St.9pm – Stereo Is A Lie10 – Sounds Under Radio11 – A Silent FilmMidnight – The Tontons Saturday, Jan. 12TV Torso / Oh No Oh My / Hundred Visions / Tiger Waves9pm–2am • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St.Migrant Kids / Pop Pistol / Hydra Melody / Knifight / Borrisokane / Friday Avenue / Oh Look Out7pm–2am • Club DeVille, 900 Red River St.7:30pm – Oh Look Out 8:15 – Friday Avenue 9 – Borrisokane 10 – Knifight 11 – Hydra Melody Midnight – Pop Pistol 1am – Migrant Kids Silent Diane / Feathers / The Sour Notes / The Couch / Shivery Shakes / Letting Up Despite Great Faults / The Plastic Habit 8pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St.
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The 12-day Free Mega-Week continues. Here’s the best stuff to see down the home stretch, including available set times in case you’d like to hop from venue to venue.


Tuesday, Jan. 8
Danny Malone / Three Leaf / Befriend the Bears / Calliope Musicals / Gorgeous Hands
7pm–2am • The Parish, 214 E. 6th St.
7:15pm – Gorgeous Hands
8:15 – Calliope Musicals
9:15 – Befriend The Bears
10:15 – Three Leaf
11:15pm – Danny Malone

Grape St. / The Golden Boys / Shivery Shakes / Broken Gold / Gentlemen Rogues
9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 E. 7th St.
9pm – Gentlemen Rogues
10 – Broken Gold
11 – Shivery Shakes
Midnight – The Golden Boys
1am – Grape St.

My Empty Phantom / Knifight / Tacks, The Boy Disaster
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St.


Wednesday, Jan. 9
The Sweet Nuthin / Elijah Ford and the Bloom
10pm • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe St.

Marc Fucking Savlov Presents…
7pm–2am • Club DeVille, 900 Red River St.
Hosted bar by Revel Stoke Whisky and UV Vodka.
7:30pm – Scan Hopper
8:15 – Baby Robots
9 – ukemi
10 – The Astronaut Suit
11 – Tijuana Bible
Midnight – Corpus Gold
1am – Eets Feats


Thursday, Jan. 10
Missions / Lean Hounds / Roger Sellers
7pm • Mohawk (Outdoors), 912 Red River St.
8pm – Roger Sellers
9 – Lean Hounds
10 – Missions

Mighty Mountain / My Education / Equals / Co-Pilot / DJ sets by Ghostland Observatory’s Thomas Turner
8pm–2am • Beauty Ballroom, 2015 East Riverside

Whiskey Shivers / Guns of Navarone / Slowtrain / Holiday Style / Wiretree
9pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 E. 7th St.
9pm – Wiretree
10 – Holiday Style
11 – Slowtrain
Midnight – Guns of Navarone
1am – Whiskey Shivers

The Wolf / Blind Pets / La Migra / Holiday
10pm–2am • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street


Friday, Jan. 11
Zorch / The Boxing Lesson / Boyfrndz / Tiger Waves / Residual Kid
7pm–2am • Holy Mountain, 617 E. 7th St.

Riverboat Gamblers / East Cameron Folkcore / American Sharks / The Ugly Beats / Bobby Jealousy / Gentleman Rogues
8pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St.

101X Homegrown Live: The Tontons / A Silent Film / Sounds Under Radio / Stereo Is A Lie
8pm–2am • The Parish, 214 E. 6th St.
9pm – Stereo Is A Lie
10 – Sounds Under Radio
11 – A Silent Film
Midnight – The Tontons


Saturday, Jan. 12
TV Torso / Oh No Oh My / Hundred Visions / Tiger Waves
9pm–2am • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St.

Migrant Kids / Pop Pistol / Hydra Melody / Knifight / Borrisokane / Friday Avenue / Oh Look Out
7pm–2am • Club DeVille, 900 Red River St.
7:30pm – Oh Look Out
8:15 – Friday Avenue
9 – Borrisokane
10 – Knifight
11 – Hydra Melody
Midnight – Pop Pistol
1am – Migrant Kids

Silent Diane / Feathers / The Sour Notes / The Couch / Shivery Shakes / Letting Up Despite Great Faults / The Plastic Habit
8pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St.

The Week in Cool: Dec. 6–11Thursday, Dec. 6Jingle Bell Rocks5:30–7pm • y&i clothing boutique, 1113 S. Congress Ave. • FreeDrinks and snacks from Patrón Tequila, Two Gals Cupcakery, Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop, The Cupcake Bar, and KIND Healthy Snacks. Also, 20% discounts on merchandise and a gift bag if you get there early.Space Rehearsal Studios Grand Opening Party6–9pm • Space Rehearsal & Recording, 7915 Manchaca • FreeMusic by The Black Angels and complimentary food and drinks provided by Deep Eddy Vodka, Southern Comfort, Tuaca, Evangeline Café, and Sweet Leaf Teas.Rattle Inn’s First Anniversary Party6pm • Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • FreeLive music by Warren Hood & the Goods and Sour Bridges, plus hors d’oeuvres and drink specials.Free Screening: “Hitchcock”7pm • Regal Metropolitan 14, 901 Little Texas Lane • Free; RSVP requiredFree movie screening — RSVP on Facebook and email jenna.housson@gmail.com to be added to the reserved seating list.A Decade In Fashion8pm • SoLa, 2005 S. Lamar • FreeBeverages provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, tasty treats, giveaways, fashion show and other entertainment. Benefits SafePlace.Santa Crawl8pm • Begins at Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th St. • FreeJoin a large group of drunken Santas in overtaking eastside bars — Shangri La, Cheer Up Charlies, Violet Crown Social Club, Rio Rita, and Hotel Vegas — to get people in the Christmas spirit.Spite Club Holiday Battle Royale9pm • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. • FreeFree insult comedy battle.Hangar Lounge Anniversary Party10pm • Hangar Lounge, 318 Colorado St. • FreeFree cake from Sentelli’s Bakery, music, snow machine, and lasers.Friday, Dec. 7CustomNation Filming at The Grackle5:30-8:30pm • East Side King at The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • FreeFree Lone Star during a taping of the new travel show CustomNation at East Side King at The Grackle.Tinsel and Tequila - A Holiday Fiesta6pm • El Arroyo, 1624 W. 5th St. • Free; RSVP requiredComplimentary fajita and salsa bar (while supplies last), tequila tastings, $1 margs, taco-themed photobooth and other goodness.Let it Snow! Holiday Party7pm • New Bohemia, 1606 S. Congress Ave. • FreeComplimentary drinks, snacks, music, a holiday photobooth (featuring a snow machine!) and special gifts for attendees. Accepting donations for Austin Pets Alive.Lucky Lounge 15 Year Anniversary8pm–2am • Lucky Lounge, 209-A W. 5th St. • FreeLive music with free drinks from 8:30–9:30 and midnight–12:30am.  Your Friendly Ghost / Sweet Pea / Shiny Empire9pm-Midnight • Club Deville, 900 Red River St. • $5Some first-rate shredding, if you ask us.Saturday, Dec. 8C3 Presents and Front Gate Tickets Present: Yard Sale Benefiting Kids in a New Groove9am–6pm • Stubb’s, 801 Red River St. • Free admissionBuy Austin music memorabilia from C3’s warehouse at a sale benefiting Kids in a New Groove, the Texas music mentorship program that provides free music lessons to youth in foster care. Also: door prizes (including tickets to Stubb’s shows), food & drink specials, and a silent auction.Holiday Party at Plain Ivey Jane1–6pm • Plain Ivey Jane, 408 W. 2nd St. • FreeComplimentary drinks and treats, plus 15% discounts on purchases if you bring a can of food to donate.Waldenfest2:30pm–2am • The Owl, 1522 E. 12th St. • $5 donationFree beer, food, photobooth, and live music by Les Rav, Corduroi, Auroravore, Milezo & The Noize, and others. Proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive. The fest continues Sunday at Wardenclyffe Gallery, 1101 Springdale Road — see the website for more info.Cheapo’s Last Dance3–8pm • Cheapo’s Records, 914 N. Lamar Blvd. • FreeCheapo’s is closing — bummer! But they’re going out in style with a rock n’ roll dance party featuring free beer and music by The Ugly Beats, The Go-Wows, Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers, The Mighty Landshark!, and Modern Don Juans.House Party!7pm • Eric Unusual’s, 5317 Peacedale Ln. • FreeWe don’t know who this Eric character is or why he’s opening up his house party to the masses, but apparently there will be kegs, pizza, music and marshmallow roasting, so there ya go.Revival Cycles’ 3rd-Annual Throwdown Celebration8pm–1am • Revival Cycles, 5305 Bolm Rd. Suite 1 • FreeSpecialty drinks will be provided by Deep Eddy Vodka and beer by Dos Equis Amber.Free Show: The Boxing Lesson / Blackstone Rangers / Residual Kid / Obscured by Echoes / Pangia8pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • FreeGrand Opening of East Side King at The Hole in the Wall8pm–1am • East Side King at The Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • FreeFeaturing live music from The Texas East Side Kings and Arum Rae.Unknown Relatives LP Release Party8pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • (Cover?)Free burgers and hotdogs while they last. Featuring music by Unknown Relatives, ELVIS, Grape St, Shivery Shakes, and Deep Space.Free Show: The Lost Soul Revue 10:30pm • The Legendary White Swan, 1906 E 12th St. • FreeSunday, Dec. 9Groovy 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 Amy Atchley.Yelp Helps4–7pm • Pine Street Station, 414 Waller St. • Free; RSVP required (list full; waitlist available)Tons of drinks and food from sponsors including Deep Eddy Vodka, Makers Mark, Republic Tequila, Treaty Oak Distilling, Corona, Mercury Pizza, Reel Popcorn, SugaPlump Pastries, and many others. Several local non-profits will be on-site to promote volunteer opportunities. The RSVP list is apparently already full, but you can sign up to get on the waitlist on the event website.Uberfest5pm • Lustre Pearl, 97 Rainey St. • Free; donations acceptedMusic by Whiskey Shivers, Mrs. Glass, and Mayeux & Broussard, plus food from Bomb Ass Tacos. Bring non-perishable foods or cash to donate to the Capitol Area Food Bank.Second Sunday Sock Hop 9pm–2am • Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th St. • $5The Sock Hop Deejays will be spinning vintage rock & roll, R&B, blues and soul tunes with a few holiday tunes in the mix, as well.The White Horse One Year Anniversary Party10pm–2am • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • FreeLive music from Loves It! and Urban Achievers Brass Band, with drink specials including $1.50 Lone Stars and $2 wells.Monday, Dec. 10Attendance Records Presents: A Holiday Party8pm–2am • Mohawk, 900 Red River • $5 suggested donationDrink specials, a Family Christmas Photo Booth, prizes for arm-wrestling with Santa, and music by Growl, Boyfrndz, Shivery Shakes, and Sip Sip.Tuesday, Dec. 11Paper Cuts Live Music Series: The Preservation7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admissionFree food and beverages from Austin’s Pizza, Tito’s Vodka, Bridgeport, and Sweet Leaf Tea. Music by The Preservation. 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.Free Show: Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business 5th Anniversary Show 10pm–2am • The Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • Free
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The Week in Cool: Dec. 6–11

Thursday, Dec. 6
Jingle Bell Rocks
5:30–7pm • y&i clothing boutique, 1113 S. Congress Ave. • Free
Drinks and snacks from Patrón Tequila, Two Gals Cupcakery, Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop, The Cupcake Bar, and KIND Healthy Snacks. Also, 20% discounts on merchandise and a gift bag if you get there early.

Space Rehearsal Studios Grand Opening Party
6–9pm • Space Rehearsal & Recording, 7915 Manchaca • Free
Music by The Black Angels and complimentary food and drinks provided by Deep Eddy Vodka, Southern Comfort, Tuaca, Evangeline Café, and Sweet Leaf Teas.

Rattle Inn’s First Anniversary Party
6pm • Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces St. • Free
Live music by Warren Hood & the Goods and Sour Bridges, plus hors d’oeuvres and drink specials.

Free Screening: “Hitchcock”
7pm • Regal Metropolitan 14, 901 Little Texas Lane • Free; RSVP required
Free movie screening — RSVP on Facebook and email jenna.housson@gmail.com to be added to the reserved seating list.

A Decade In Fashion
8pm • SoLa, 2005 S. Lamar • Free
Beverages provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, tasty treats, giveaways, fashion show and other entertainment. Benefits SafePlace.

Santa Crawl
8pm • Begins at Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th St. • Free
Join a large group of drunken Santas in overtaking eastside bars — Shangri La, Cheer Up Charlies, Violet Crown Social Club, Rio Rita, and Hotel Vegas — to get people in the Christmas spirit.

Spite Club Holiday Battle Royale
9pm • Red 7, 611 E. 7th St. • Free
Free insult comedy battle.

Hangar Lounge Anniversary Party
10pm • Hangar Lounge, 318 Colorado St. • Free
Free cake from Sentelli’s Bakery, music, snow machine, and lasers.


Friday, Dec. 7
CustomNation Filming at The Grackle
5:30-8:30pm • East Side King at The Grackle, 1700 E. 6th St. • Free
Free Lone Star during a taping of the new travel show CustomNation at East Side King at The Grackle.

Tinsel and Tequila - A Holiday Fiesta
6pm • El Arroyo, 1624 W. 5th St. • Free; RSVP required
Complimentary fajita and salsa bar (while supplies last), tequila tastings, $1 margs, taco-themed photobooth and other goodness.

Let it Snow! Holiday Party
7pm • New Bohemia, 1606 S. Congress Ave. • Free
Complimentary drinks, snacks, music, a holiday photobooth (featuring a snow machine!) and special gifts for attendees. Accepting donations for Austin Pets Alive.

Lucky Lounge 15 Year Anniversary
8pm–2am • Lucky Lounge, 209-A W. 5th St. • Free
Live music with free drinks from 8:30–9:30 and midnight–12:30am.
 
Your Friendly Ghost / Sweet Pea / Shiny Empire
9pm-Midnight • Club Deville, 900 Red River St. • $5
Some first-rate shredding, if you ask us.


Saturday, Dec. 8
C3 Presents and Front Gate Tickets Present: Yard Sale Benefiting Kids in a New Groove
9am–6pm • Stubb’s, 801 Red River St. • Free admission
Buy Austin music memorabilia from C3’s warehouse at a sale benefiting Kids in a New Groove, the Texas music mentorship program that provides free music lessons to youth in foster care. Also: door prizes (including tickets to Stubb’s shows), food & drink specials, and a silent auction.

Holiday Party at Plain Ivey Jane
1–6pm • Plain Ivey Jane, 408 W. 2nd St. • Free
Complimentary drinks and treats, plus 15% discounts on purchases if you bring a can of food to donate.

Waldenfest
2:30pm–2am • The Owl, 1522 E. 12th St. • $5 donation
Free beer, food, photobooth, and live music by Les Rav, Corduroi, Auroravore, Milezo & The Noize, and others. Proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive. The fest continues Sunday at Wardenclyffe Gallery, 1101 Springdale Road — see the website for more info.

Cheapo’s Last Dance
3–8pm • Cheapo’s Records, 914 N. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Cheapo’s is closing — bummer! But they’re going out in style with a rock n’ roll dance party featuring free beer and music by The Ugly Beats, The Go-Wows, Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers, The Mighty Landshark!, and Modern Don Juans.

House Party!
7pm • Eric Unusual’s, 5317 Peacedale Ln. • Free
We don’t know who this Eric character is or why he’s opening up his house party to the masses, but apparently there will be kegs, pizza, music and marshmallow roasting, so there ya go.

Revival Cycles’ 3rd-Annual Throwdown Celebration
8pm–1am • Revival Cycles, 5305 Bolm Rd. Suite 1 • Free
Specialty drinks will be provided by Deep Eddy Vodka and beer by Dos Equis Amber.

Free Show: The Boxing Lesson / Blackstone Rangers / Residual Kid / Obscured by Echoes / Pangia
8pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • Free

Grand Opening of East Side King at The Hole in the Wall
8pm–1am • East Side King at The Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • Free
Featuring live music from The Texas East Side Kings and Arum Rae.

Unknown Relatives LP Release Party
8pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • (Cover?)
Free burgers and hotdogs while they last. Featuring music by Unknown Relatives, ELVIS, Grape St, Shivery Shakes, and Deep Space.

Free Show: The Lost Soul Revue
10:30pm • The Legendary White Swan, 1906 E 12th St. • Free


Sunday, Dec. 9
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 Amy Atchley.

Yelp Helps
4–7pm • Pine Street Station, 414 Waller St. • Free; RSVP required (list full; waitlist available)
Tons of drinks and food from sponsors including Deep Eddy Vodka, Makers Mark, Republic Tequila, Treaty Oak Distilling, Corona, Mercury Pizza, Reel Popcorn, SugaPlump Pastries, and many others. Several local non-profits will be on-site to promote volunteer opportunities. The RSVP list is apparently already full, but you can sign up to get on the waitlist on the event website.

Uberfest
5pm • Lustre Pearl, 97 Rainey St. • Free; donations accepted
Music by Whiskey Shivers, Mrs. Glass, and Mayeux & Broussard, plus food from Bomb Ass Tacos. Bring non-perishable foods or cash to donate to the Capitol Area Food Bank.

Second Sunday Sock Hop
9pm–2am • Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th St. • $5
The Sock Hop Deejays will be spinning vintage rock & roll, R&B, blues and soul tunes with a few holiday tunes in the mix, as well.

The White Horse One Year Anniversary Party
10pm–2am • The White Horse, 500 Comal St. • Free
Live music from Loves It! and Urban Achievers Brass Band, with drink specials including $1.50 Lone Stars and $2 wells.


Monday, Dec. 10
Attendance Records Presents: A Holiday Party
8pm–2am • Mohawk, 900 Red River • $5 suggested donation
Drink specials, a Family Christmas Photo Booth, prizes for arm-wrestling with Santa, and music by Growl, Boyfrndz, Shivery Shakes, and Sip Sip.


Tuesday, Dec. 11
Paper Cuts Live Music Series: The Preservation
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free; RSVP required for priority admission
Free food and beverages from Austin’s Pizza, Tito’s Vodka, Bridgeport, and Sweet Leaf Tea. Music by The Preservation. 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.

Free Show: Clyde and Clem’s Whiskey Business 5th Anniversary Show
10pm–2am • The Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe • Free

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The Week in Cool: June 27-July 1


Wednesday, June 27
Blues on the Green with Ben Kweller and Amy Cook
7:30pm • Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road • Free

 
Thursday, June 28
Kick Butt Coffee Music & Booze: Open Mic & Beer Tasting
6:30pm • Kick Butt Coffee, 5775 Airport Blvd. • Free
Open mic night with tastings of beer from Rahr Brewing Co.

Austin Beer Guide Summer Issue Release Party
7pm • Billy’s on Burnet, 2105 Hancock Dr. • Free
Celebrate the release of the new issue of ABG with special brews from Austin Beerworks, Hops & Grain, Jester King, and Live Oak. Buy a beer on the patio and keep the pint glass.

XRay Love Trunk Show at Charm School Vintage
7:30–10:30pm • Charm School Vintage, 2109 E. Cesar Chavez • Free
Free cocktails from Dripping Springs Vodka.

Little Mikey and the Soda Jerks / The Bonfire Choir / Airplanes above us / The Rollfast Ramblers
9pm–2am • Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville Road • Free
Free show with complimentary vodka cocktails from 9–10.

The Shake’s First Year Anniversary with Christian Bland & The Revelators
9pm–2am • Volstead Lounge, 1500 East 6th St. • Free
Free beer.

Viva Big Bend Launch Party
9pm–2am • The White Horse Saloon, 500 Comal St. • Free
Free show with giveaways and music by Graham Wilkinson, Colin Gilmore, The Lonesome Heroes, and Mike & The Moonpies.


Friday, June 29
Rodney Crowell In-Store Performance
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show and free Shiner.

The Good Music Club #6
7pm • The ND, East 5th at Brushy Street • Free
Live taping of sets by Slowtrain, Scorpion Child, Melogrand, and My Jerusalem.


Saturday, June 30
Real Ale’s 16th Anniversary Party
Noon–5pm • Real Ale Brewing Co., 231 San Saba Ct., Blanco • Free admission, $5 parking
Beer, food, music, tours and special surprises.

Tiki Block Party   ***Party of the Week***
6–9pm • Noble Pig Sandwiches, 11815 620 N., Suite 4 • Free; RSVP required
Complimentary rum cocktails and Polynesian sandwich specials. To RSVP, email rsvptiki@gmail.com.

Strange Brew’s 2nd Birthday Party
6pm–1am • Strange Brew Coffee, 5326 Manchaca Rd. • Free
Free food, free beer, and live music by Dick Walker, Kacy Crowley, Chris Gates, and Bandhaus.

The Mind of Adi’s Wimbledon Night Birthday Party
8pm–Midnight • Club de Ville, 900 Red River • $5
Tennis-themed party with music by Neiliyo, Cover Girl, Froetzel and Dubwerth. Tennis outfits encouraged!

Ladies Night: T Bird & the Breaks / Speak / Whitman / Major Major Major
8pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River • Free for ladies, $10 for dudes
Very cool local lineup.

Zlam Dunk / The Sour Notes / Mobley / Stand-up Comedy
9pm–2am • The Parish, 214 E. 6th St. • $5


Sunday, July 1
Chedd’s Cheesy Brunch in the Triangle
10am–2pm • Chedd’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, 4601 N. Lamar • Free
Free mimosas.

2nd Annual Splash Mob Flash Mob
2:30–3pm • Corner of 6th and Trinity • Free
Flashmob water fight in the middle of downtown — bring your water guns, water balloons, and a bathing suit. Check out the Facebook page for more instructions.

Fantastic Arcade presents Juegos Rancheros: God of Blades
4–6:30pm • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar • Free
Local indie game studio White Whale Games debuts its new game, God of Blades. Compete for a chance to win T-shirts, limited edition prints and other cool stuff.

L Style G Style’s Bowlorama Issue Release Party
6–9pm • Dart Bowl, 5700 Grover Avenue • Free; RSVP required
Free evening of bowling with prizes for highest and lowest score, best outfit and most dynamic socks. Reserve your free tickets online in advance of the event.

Sun Records Sunday Dance Party, featuring The Derailers
7–10pm • Antone’s, 213 W. 5th St. • Free
Get your two-step on to songs by classic Sun Records artists including Roy Orbison, Elvis, and Jerry Lee Lewis, performed by Austin’s own Derailers.

The Green Door Record Party: Soul Twistin’
10pm–2am • Rio Rita, 1308 E. 6th St. • Free
Vinyl selections by DJs Samantha Wendel (Crooked Bangs) and Cody Leitholt (Crisis Hotlines).

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