The Week in Cool: July 19-23


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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

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


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

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The Week in Cool: April 25-30

That’s right … the Party of the Week is in San Marcos! Plot twist!!


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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


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The Week in Cool: Feb. 7-13


Tuesday, Feb. 7
Free Cheese by Antonelli’s Cheese Shop
Each night this week • Multiple locations • Free
Antonelli’s celebrates its second birthday by offering free cheese plates (while they last) at multiple locations around Austin this week. Tuesday — 24 Diner, Fino and Hopfields; Wednesday — Bartlett’s, Fion Wine Pub, House Pizzeria; Thursday — Chez Zee, Max’s Wine Dive, The Steeping Room; Friday — Coal Vines, The Seedling Truck.

Randy Fertel: The Gorilla Man and the Empress of Steak
7pm • BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Free beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Randy Fertel, author of “The Gorilla Man and the Empress of Steak,” will speak and sign copies of the book.

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog: Live!
8pm • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar • $5
An “all singing, all dancing” live performance of the cult web series.

Migrant Kids, Girl Dreams, Easy Tiger, Shortwave Party
10pm • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe St. • Free
Free show with four local bands.


Wednesday, Feb. 8
Uncle Billy’s Brewery Tour
6–7pm • Uncle Billy’s Brewery & BBQ, 1530 Barton Springs Road • Free; RSVP requested
Take a behind-the-scenes tour and sample beer with the brewmaster. Post on the Uncle Billy’s Facebook wall to RSVP.

Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest Party
7pm • BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd. • Free
The Chronicle announces the winners of its annual short story contest. Complimentary refreshments and hors d’ oeuvres.

Gap at Central Park Spring Collection Launch Cocktail Party
7–10pm • The Gap, 4001 North Lamar Blvd. • Free
Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres + special discounts.

Trivia Night at The Brixton: Sex & the City and The Sopranos
8–10pm • The Brixton, East 6th at Onion Street • Free
That’s right: a trivia night with an eclectic mix of questions about “Sex & the City” and “The Sopranos.” Drink specials on Godfathers and Cosmopolitans.


Thursday, Feb. 9
Cash Mob Austin at TenOak
5pm • TenOak, 4th and Colorado • Free (but bring cash)
Be part of a new project to support local business by bringing at least $10 to spend en masse with fellow cash mobsters.

Beatles Happy Hour
5:30pm • Baker Street Pub, 3003 South Lamar Blvd. • Free; RSVP required
Google Places hosts a free happy hour featuring Beatles-themed drinks, music, and memorabilia.

Flower Hour
7–9pm • The Seedling Truck • Free
Complimentary appetizers & live music. Check the Facebook page on the day of the event for location.

Love Bites Art Opening
7–10pm • Bijou Studio, 1618 E. 6th St. • Free
Art show with free beer and snacks.

No Play Music 7-Inch Release Party
7pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River • $8
The great mostly local lineup makes this show well worth the cover: Speak, Marmalakes, Roky Moon & Bolt, Calm Blue Sea, Follow That Bird, The Sour Notes, Buxton, and Technicolor Hearts

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

Burning Avalanche, Befriend the Bears, The Antic Romantics, The Scarlett Effect
9pm • Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe St. • Free
Free show.


Friday, Feb. 10
Vogue Valentine Party
5–8pm • Rene Guest Jewelry Design House, 1200 E. 11th St, Ste. 106 • Free
Complimentary drinks by Treaty Oak Rum and Tito’s Sweet Tea Vodka, live music, and a pin-up photo shoot.

Austin Beauty Week: Sizzle Your Style
6–9pm • John Girard Salon, 800 W. 3rd St. • Free
Wrap up Austin Beauty Week in style with complimentary cocktails and hair styling. 10% of purchases that night will support Go Red for Women.

Octopus Project Aftershow: Little Radar
11:30pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River • $5
Head to Mohawk for a late set by our pals Little Radar — they’ve played two of our showcases and are an amazing up-and-coming Austin band.


Saturday, Feb. 11
South Austin Brewing Grand Opening Party
2–7pm • South Austin Brewing Company, 415 E. Saint Elmo Rd., Unit 1D • Free
Celebrate the grand opening of Austin’s newest craft brewery with tours, tastings of Belgian-style beer, and music by The Everydudes. Yumé Burger, a new Austin food truck, will be selling food.

Beef & Cake Party        ***Event of the Week***
6–10pm • The WonderCraft, 1601 E. Cesar Chavez St. #103 • Free
Free beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company, vodka cocktails by Tito’s Vodka, cake by Blue Note Bakery, music by DJ Hot Britches, photobooth by Lucy Blue Studio, and a raffle to benefit Austin Pets Alive.

A Giant Dog LP Release Party
6–11pm • Trailer Space Records, 1401-A Rosewood • Free
Free beer + music by The Abominable Mex, The French Inhales, Bad Lovers, A Giant Dog, and Coma in Algiers.

Valloween
9pm–1am • Space 12, 3121 E. 12th St. • $5-$10 donation
A dance party for people who prefer Halloween to Valentine’s Day. Free beer + music by DJ One Night Stand, Deep Time, and DJ Obnoxio. Proceeds benefit Inside Books Project and Space 12.

Flying Turns 2nd Anniversary
10pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St. • $5
Music by Flying Turns and Jerome Derradji, a Chicago-based DJ and producer. Hosted bar courtesy of Treaty Oak Rum and Waterloo Gin.


Sunday, Feb. 12
Yumé Burger Soft Launch
Noon–6pm • Hops & Grain, 507 Calles St. #101 • Free
Try out the menu of Yumé Burger, a new Austin food truck that specializes in Japanese inspired hamburgers.

Do512 Presents: Brew Exchange Soft Launch
6-8pm • Brew Exchange, 706 W. 6th St. • Free; RSVP required
Free beer with RSVP – make sure you get there early.

The Girls of The 512 Valentine’s Auction
7:30pm • 512 Bar, 408 E. 6th St. • Free
Complimentary drinks and finger foods starting at 7:30pm. Bid on dates with the ladies of The 512 to benefit The Love-A-Bull Foundation.


Monday, Feb. 13
Javier Chaparro and Salud In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show (and probably free beer)

Red Beard Promotions, Isabel J and uLOVEi Present: Don’t Worry Baby
10pm–2am • Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. 6th St. • Free
Free Brooklyn Lager + oldies, R&B, and doo-wop selections by Isabel J and uLOVEi . Fifties garb is encouraged.


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The Week in Cool: Feb. 1-5

Our next showcase is this Friday! Click the poster (designed by CiA’s own Eric Pulsifer) to RSVP on Facebook.


Wednesday, Feb. 1
Wine Down Wednesday
6–8pm • DuO, 225 West 2nd St. • Free
Complimentary glass of wine from Cru wine bar while you shop at DuO. Afterwards, head to Cru with your DuO receipt and get 20% off your meal.

Living Record Music Documentary Night Presents “Don’t Look Back”
7pm • Jo’s Coffee, 242 W. 2nd St. • Free
Free screening of DA Pennebaker’s documentary about Bob Dylan’s 1965 tour of England, hosted by the Austin Film Festival.

Tom Waits Hoot Night
8pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • $5
A Tom Waits tribute night with performances by Shakey Graves, Charlie Faye, Rob Franco of the Venus Illuminato, Johnny Dango of The Memphis Strange, Jack Wilson, Kurt McMahan of King Biscuit, members of Cowboy and Indian, Shane Bartell, Taber Maine, and others.


Thursday, Feb. 2
Anthony Green In-Store Performance
5–6pm • Waterloo Records, 6th and Lamar • Free
Free show + free Shiner.

Groundhog Day Happy Hour
5–8pm • Mohawk • Free
Drink specials + Bill Murray’s Groundhog Day on repeat.

Big-Ass Social Happy Hour (BASHH)
6pm • The Ranch, 710 West 6th St. • Free
Laid-back happy hour with all kinds of cool folks from Austin’s social media community and beyond. If you get there early enough, you can get a free drink ticket.

First Thursday: February Fun
7–10pm • Goodie Two Shoes, 1111 S. Congress Ave. • Free
Complimentary drinks, snacks, styling and sales.

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

DJ Honeycomb and Malverde Present: Shuffle Shuffle
10pm–2am • Malverde, 400 W. Second, Ste. 400-B • Free
Every Thursday this month, DJ Honeycomb and Malverde present Shuffle Shuffle. This week’s guest DJ is DJ Chicken George.


Friday, Feb. 3
Free Wine Tasting with Esprit du Vins
4-8pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free tasting featuring: Trimbach Pinot Blanc ’07, Lamarque Grande Cabanes Rose 2010, Ch. De la Chaize Brouilly ’09, Lamargue Syrah Les Grand Cabanes ’08, and Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendage Tardives ’01.

The Asteroid Shop @ Fox on First
5pm • Fox on First, 1906 S. 1st St. • Free
Free show by the Asteroid Shop + free food + free beer.

Beauty Goes Red: Austin Beauty Week Kickoff Party
6:30–9:30pm • Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. • Free w/ RSVP
A red-themed party with complimentary red drinks provided by Bacardi Dragon Berry and sweet treats by Sara Belle’s Bakery. Plus: swag bags for the first 50 guests, silent auction, chair massages, and music by DJ Big Rich. Benefits Central Texas Go Red for Women.

Art Opening — Dimensions: Constructed Exploration & The Painted Print
7–10pm • Gallery Black Lagoon, 4301 A. Guadalupe St. • Free
Complimentary drinks (Deep Eddy Vodka) and food (The Parlor & Austinuts) at a gallery reception featuring new works by Jonathan Sanders and David Lujan.

CoolinAustin & Austin Writes Music Present: Shot Through the Heart   **Event of the Week**
9pm–2am • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • $6
That’s right: It’s time for another CiA/AWM showcase. The all-local lineup features Royal Forest, Your Friendly Ghost, Dead Black Hearts, and Little Radar. We hope to see you out there!


Saturday, Feb. 4
Independence Brewing Co. Brewery First Saturday Tour and Beer Tasting
1–3pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • Free
Free tour and tasting. Bring cash if you want to buy merchandise.

Be Our Valentine: Annual Valentine’s Trunk Show
2–7pm • Plain Ivey Jane, 408 W 2nd St. • Free
Complimentary drinks, treats from Sugar Pop Sweet Shop, and local shopping.

We’ll Go Machete, Cabra, Aetherhawk, Honey & Salt
6–10pm • Trailer Space Records, 1401 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free show + free beer.

Red Bull Skooled Tour
8pm–2am • Scoot Inn, East 4th @ Navasota • Free
Texas indie rap groups A.Dd+, The Niceguys, Worldwide, Kydd, and DJ Sober
make a stop in Austin on their six-city tour through Texas. The free show features Cold Cris.

Good Field Album Release Party w/ Jesse Woods and Sleep Good
8pm–2am • Baby Blue Recording Studio, 1522 E. 12th St. • $5
Cover includes free keg beer.


Sunday, Feb. 5
“Material Girl” Super Bowl Party
5pm • Side Bar, 602 E. 7th St. • Free
Madonna-themed Super Bowl party with complimentary food and Corona for the first 50–100 people. Plus: best dressed Madonna talent competition (with prizes), projections of the game, and a Material Girl after-dance party with music by DJ Czech One.

Super Bowl Watch Party at The ND
5pm • The ND, East 5th St. at Brushy St. • Free
Watch the game, supplemented with music by DJ Orion.

Airplanes Above Us with the Madisons
7pm–2am • Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River St. • $5
Also featuring Kiddoo & The Dude, The Holler Time, and Tippus.


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The Week Ahead: Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Hey, it’s the first wave of holiday parties! If you’re not into the whole eggnog and ugly sweater thing, you can still sip cocktails, watch some silent films with a live soundtrack, dance through the decades, and play with puppies while drinking beer.


Tuesday, Nov. 29
Moonshine Molly Tuesdays
6pm • The North Door, 501 N. IH-35 • Free
First 25 people get a free sample of Moonshine Whiskey and a free Tamale Molly tamale.

Austin Chronicle Presents: Paper Cuts
7–9pm • Palm Door • Free; RSVP required for priority admission
Free food from Chedd’s, drinks from Tito’s Vodka and Shiner, and music by The Tiny Adventurers. RSVP to reserve your spot; additional guests will be allowed in starting at 7:30 if the party isn’t at capacity.

Transistor Six Presents: Heartless Bastards, Moonlight Towers, and Ume
8:30–11:30pm • Frank, 407 Colorado St. • Free
Free show.


Wednesday, Nov. 30
Frock on Vintage Movember Party
5-8pm • Frock On Vintage, 3016 Guadalupe St., Ste. A101 • Free
Complimentary beverages and food; Burt Reynolds photo booth; music by Ripe, Starma, and Gauche.

Violet Crown Cinema Trivia Night
7–10pm • Violet Crown Cinema, 434 W. 2nd Street • Free
Film trivia with free bottomless popcorn and drink specials.


Thursday, Dec. 1
The Driskill Tree Lighting and 125th Anniversary Celebration
6:30–11pm • Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos Street • Free
Celebrate the lighting of the Driskill tree with treats from 1886 Café & Bakery, champagne, apple cider, hot chocolate and coffee. Live music by Dale Watson, Tje Austin, Betty Soo, Erin Ivey, Sahara Smith, and The Carper Family.

Celluloid Salon    **Event of the Week**
7pm • The ND, East 5th and Brushy St. • Free; RSVP required
Complimentary Drambuie cocktails and silent films scored live by This Will Destroy You.

Santa Crawl
8pm • Shangri La, 1016 E 6th St. • Free
Bar crawl through East Austin with a mob of people dressed like Santa, starting at Shangri La and ending up at Hotel Vegas.

Before Dawn CD Release Party
9pm–2am • Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. • $5
Before Dawn celebrates the release of their new album, Brush with Greatness. Also features performances by KNIFIGHT and Red Cadet. Free CDs and posters while they last.

Back in Time: Throwback Record Dance Party
10pm–2am • Beauty Bar • Free
Go Go Garcia plays some sweet 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s jams.


Friday, Dec. 2
B Scene: Holiday Lounge
6pm • Blanton Museum of Art, 200 East MLK Jr. Blvd. • Free
Free snacks, swing music by The Lucky Strikes, ugly sweater contest, museum tours, cash bar.

Totally Awesome ’80s Karaoke Bash
9–11pm • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar Blvd. • Free; RSVP required
Retro karaoke with free cocktails by 42Below Vodka.

Customer Appreciation Days at Vanity Salon and Day Spa
10am–7:30pm (Fri. and Sat.) • Vanity Salon and Day Spa, 2118 Oxford Ave. • Free
Free mudslides with Honest Tea and Dripping Springs Vodka, apple cider gingerbread men, and chocolate chip cookies.

Pop Tarts: Pop Music Dance Party with Kid Slyce
10pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St. • Free
Self explanatory!


Saturday, Dec. 3
Silver Whisk Holiday Bash
10am–4pm • Silver Whisk Cooking School, 1501 RR 620 N., Ste. C, Lakeway • Free
Free holiday appetizers, wine, cookie decorating, mimosas, and activities.

Thirsty Planet’s Silverback Pale Ale Launch Party
11am • Thirsty Planet Brewing Co., 11160 Circle Drive • Free
Thirsty Planet Brewery taps the first keg of Silverback Pale Ale in honor of the Austin Gorilla Run. The event features a beer tasting, brewery tour, and discounted Gorilla Run registration.

Pints for Pups
Noon–3pm • Hops and Grain Brewery, 507 Calles Street • $10 donation
Fundraiser to benefit local dog rescues, featuring music, food, and dogs available for adoption. Donation includes beer!

Independence Brewing Co. Brewery First Saturday Tour and Beer Tasting
1–3pm • Independence Brewing Co., 3913 Todd Lane #607 • Free
Free tour and tasting. Bring cash if you want to buy merchandise.

Barebones Orchestra’s Annual Holiday Happy Hour
5–8pm • Skinny’s Ballroom, 115 San Jacinto Blvd. • Free
Holiday potluck with burlesque performances and music by Barebones Orchestra and Elephant M. Bring canned goods for Austin Food Bank, and feel free to bring a snack to share.

“A Winter Eden” Group Art Opening at Orbit Salon
7–10pm • Orbit Salon, 1607 E. Cesar Chavez • Free
Free eggnog, desserts, and drinks provided by Bombay Sapphire.

End of Night: Dog & Pony Release Party with Xavier Schipani
10pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St. • $3
Holiday ice cream by Wanderlust Ice Cream, music by Boy Friend and Feathers, projections by Bleach Online.

Karaoke Underground
10pm–2am • Nomad, 1213 Corona Drive • Free
Free karaoke night with more than 500 punk and indie classics to choose from.


Sunday, Dec. 4
HAAM Benefit Concert at Stephen F’s Bar and Terrace
8pm–Midnight • Stephen F. Austin Hotel, 701 Congress Ave. • Free; donations accepted
Music by Del Castillo, Dale Watson, Ghosts Along the Brazos, Shinny Ribs and Bettysoo. Donations accepted at the door. Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka and Austinontherocks.com.

The Green Door Record Party
10pm–2am • Rio Rita, 1308 E. 6th St. • Free
Dance party with DJs Von Trapp, Apopalipstick, and Scotty Upton.


Monday, Dec. 5
Mohawk Home 4 the Holidays Ho-Down
8pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free
Featuring Johnny Hottub, Xmas karaoke, ATX Facial Hair Club kissing booth, mistletoe lounge, photo booth, fire, hot toddies, eggnog, and other festivities. Bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots.


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Shoutouts: Amber, Jeremiah, Do512 Free, Austin Free Events

The Week Ahead: Oct. 13-16

This week’s highlights: whiskey shots, wedding cake, sauerkraut, playscapes, and a human petting zoo. (Disclaimer: We do not recommend trying those all at once.)


Thursday, Oct. 13
Revolving Door Gallery October Group Show
7–10pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine St. • Free
Have some free drinks from the Palm Door Bar while you check out paintings, prints, mixed media, and abstract work.

Disastronauts Benefit
8pm–2am • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $6
Free pizza from Salvation Pizza starting at 9. Music by Residual Kid, Black Books, Boy + Kite,and La Snacks. Benefits the Disastronauts Foundation and the Bastrop fire relief effort.


Friday, Oct. 14
Opening: The Austin Series, Part IV
7–10pm • Gallery Black Lagoon, 4301 A. Guadalupe St. • Free; RSVP requested
Complimentary beverages by Savvy Vodka & Vitamin Water. Features new works by 11 Austin artists.

Fireball Whisky presents Wildcat, The Soapbox Spellbinders, So Far Gone, and The Prawns
8pm–2am • Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River St. • $5
Free whiskey shots!

Autumn Hoedown Jamboree
10pm–1am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E 6th St. • Free (?)
Free beer while it lasts + face painting, apple bobbing, hayride photos, and a (human) petting zoo. Dress up country-style. Proceeds benefit AIDS Walk Austin.


Saturday, Oct. 15
International Independent Video Store Day (Event of the Week)
10:30am–2am • Vulcan Video, 112 W. Elizabeth St. & 609 W. 29th St. • Free
Free beer, cheap-ass rentals, prizes, etc.

The Playscape Project
10am–6pm • Breed & Co., 718 W. 29th St. • Free; RSVP required
Architects design and build “ultimate playscapes.” Reception (4–6pm) features complimentary drinks from Bombay Sapphire, Deep Eddy, Victoria and Pacifico, plus food from La Sombra Bar & Grill.

Frock On Vintage Grand Opening Party
11am–7pm • Frock On Vintage, 3016 Guadalupe St. • Free
Complementary beverages provided by Treaty Oak Rum, food, Arrr Squeeze soda, photobooth, and live music.

Hawktoberfest
3–7pm • Club de Ville, 900 Red River; Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • $5
Block party featuring a sauerkraut eating competition, games, food vendors, and music by Forever Overhead and The Motts. Benefits St. Jude’s.

Room Service Vintage 30th Anniversary Party
6–10pm • Room Service Vintage, 107 E. North Loop • Free
Free wedding cake and Dos Equis. DJ set by DJ Sue.

Skellies Dub Ride for Austin Children’s Shelter
8pm–2am • Club de Ville, 900 Red River St. • $5
Free beer while it lasts + food from the Grill Girls, Beanitos Chips, and Nadamoo Ice Cream. Raffle with prizes from Birds Barbershop, Fast Folks Cyclery, Haute Plate Supper Club, Hoboken Pie, and Bouldin Creek. Music by Jamaican Gold w/ Art Baker, Heart & Soul SoundSystem, DJ Charlie, and Totally Consensual. Meet at the Grackle at 8 for a leisurely 3-mile bike ride to Club de Ville.

Double CD Release Party w/ JLD and Chamothy the Great
9pm–2am • Scoot Inn, 1308 E 4th St. • Free
Free BBQ, no cover.

Table Manners Crew and Keep It Local present: Real Talk
10pm–2:30am • Plush, 617 Red River • Free
Free Dos Equis starting at 11. Music by Go Go Garcia and DJ Crown.

Footloose Party
10:30pm–2am • The Highball, 1142 S. Lamar Blvd. • Free
Dress up 80s style, dance to some music videos, and celebrate your right to cut loose. Photobooth by Annie Ray. Hosted by the Action Pack.


Sunday, Oct. 16
Doomsday Dance Party
7pm–2am • Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th St. • Suggested $3 cover
Complimentary food and booze, works on display by local artists, and music by The Great Nostalgic, Paperthreat, and Real Book / Fake Book.

Make sure to hit us up on Facebook — and visit our friends Jeremiah and Amber.

Free Week Spotlights: Thursday

T Bird and The Breaks, East Cameron Folklore, Guns of Navarone

Mohawk (Outside) @ 7 p.m.

Soul band T Bird and The Breaks (recommended if you like: James Brown, Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears, The Black Crowes) headline this launch party for Revival Fund, a fund designed to provide temporary financial assistance to Austin-area musicians and their families in times of crisis. As if T Bird and his bad-ass brass section wasn’t enough to ensure a good time, food from Frank, drinks from Sailor Jerry, Thunderbird coffee and giveaways throughout the night should seal the deal.

 LISTEN: T Bird and The Breaks on Daytrotter




Ringo Deathstarr, The Carrots, The Ugly Beats, The Hi-Tones

Emo’s (Outside) @ 9 p.m

The Ugly Beats (RIYL: sunny vintage pop-rock a la The Kinks) play earlier in the night sandwiched between The Hi-Tones and ’60s girl group The Carrots. The evening comes to a loud and fuzzy head with the droning guitar of shoegazers Ringo Deathstarr (RIYL: My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain).

 LISTEN: Ringo Deathstarr on Hype Machine 

 LISTEN: The Carrots on Hype Machine 

 WATCH: The Ugly Beats on Vimeo

The Weekend Flow: January 8-10It’s a new year, and it’s time to get down.FRIDAY, JANUARY 8Grand Opening Art Bash of D’Monstrative Studios7pm-MidnightFree booze. Bring your own shirt for $5 screen printing. Photobooth.Free, no RSVPD’Monstrative Studios, 209 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite.213L.A.X, Auto Body, Freshmillions, GOBI and DJ ThibaultFree Week show at The ParishDoors at 8pmFree, no RSVPThe Parish, 214 E. 6th St.The Laughing, Low Line Caller, Motel AvivFree Week Show at MohawkDoors at 9pmFree, no RSVPMohawk, 10th and Red RiverCorto Maltese, Candi & The Strangers, She SirFree Week show at Club DeVilleDoors at 9pmFree, no RSVPClub Deville, 900 Red River St.Slow Down Lady and Jesse WoodsFree Week show at Stubb’sDoors at 9pm; Slow Down Lady at midnightFree, no RSVPStubb’s, 801 Red RiverSATURDAY, JANUARY 9Flying Saucer 2nd Anniversary Party2-10pmTapping special kegs each hour: St. Arnold Divine # 9, 2007 Dogfish Head 120, Dogfish Head Pangea, Sierra / Dogfish Life & Limb, Allagash Victor, Sierra Nevada Edge of Darkness (Cask), (512) Whiskey Pecan Double Porter, Stone Double Bastard, Randalized Breckenridge 471, with Fresh Pineapple & MangoEntry is free, no RSVPFlying Saucer, 815 W. 47th St.Bijou Studio’s Grand Opening Party7pm-2amFree beer and finger foods. Other cool stuff: door prizes, raffle, photo booth with Alison Narro, and gift bags for the first 50 people in the door.Free, no RSVPBijou Studio 1618 E. 6th St.T-Bird and the Breaks, The Carrots, The Ugly Beats, The Hi-Tones, Missions, Clouds are Ghosts, Death is Not a JoyrideFree Week show at Mohawk, featuring live performance art, compilation CD for first 100 people, prizes and moreDoors at 9pmFree, no RSVPMohawk, 10th and Red RiverBright Light Social Hour w/ The Frontier Brothers, Dertybird, MotelAviv, DJ Billy QFree Week show at The ParishDoors at 8pmFree, no RSVPThe Parish, 214 E. 6th St.DJ Car Stereo (Wars) w/ All My Friends / Mothfight / The LaughingFree Week show at Beauty BarDoors at 9pmFree, no RSVPBeauty Bar, 617 E. 6th St.Image credit: The Daily Greenhttp://www.thedailygreen.com/
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The Weekend Flow: January 8-10
It’s a new year, and it’s time to get down.


FRIDAY, JANUARY 8
Grand Opening Art Bash of D’Monstrative Studios
7pm-Midnight
Free booze. Bring your own shirt for $5 screen printing. Photobooth.
Free, no RSVP
D’Monstrative Studios, 209 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite.213

L.A.X, Auto Body, Freshmillions, GOBI and DJ Thibault
Free Week show at The Parish
Doors at 8pm
Free, no RSVP
The Parish, 214 E. 6th St.

The Laughing, Low Line Caller, Motel Aviv
Free Week Show at Mohawk
Doors at 9pm
Free, no RSVP
Mohawk, 10th and Red River

Corto Maltese, Candi & The Strangers, She Sir
Free Week show at Club DeVille
Doors at 9pm
Free, no RSVP
Club Deville, 900 Red River St.

Slow Down Lady and Jesse Woods
Free Week show at Stubb’s
Doors at 9pm; Slow Down Lady at midnight
Free, no RSVP
Stubb’s, 801 Red River


SATURDAY, JANUARY 9
Flying Saucer 2nd Anniversary Party
2-10pm
Tapping special kegs each hour: St. Arnold Divine # 9, 2007 Dogfish Head 120, Dogfish Head Pangea, Sierra / Dogfish Life & Limb, Allagash Victor, Sierra Nevada Edge of Darkness (Cask), (512) Whiskey Pecan
Double Porter, Stone Double Bastard, Randalized Breckenridge 471, with Fresh Pineapple & Mango
Entry is free, no RSVP
Flying Saucer, 815 W. 47th St.

Bijou Studio’s Grand Opening Party
7pm-2am
Free beer and finger foods. Other cool stuff: door prizes, raffle, photo booth with Alison Narro, and gift bags for the first 50 people in the door.
Free, no RSVP
Bijou Studio 1618 E. 6th St.

T-Bird and the Breaks, The Carrots, The Ugly Beats, The Hi-Tones, Missions, Clouds are Ghosts, Death is Not a Joyride
Free Week show at Mohawk, featuring live performance art, compilation CD for first 100 people, prizes and more
Doors at 9pm
Free, no RSVP
Mohawk, 10th and Red River

Bright Light Social Hour w/ The Frontier Brothers, Dertybird, Motel
Aviv, DJ Billy Q
Free Week show at The Parish
Doors at 8pm
Free, no RSVP
The Parish, 214 E. 6th St.

DJ Car Stereo (Wars) w/ All My Friends / Mothfight / The Laughing
Free Week show at Beauty Bar
Doors at 9pm
Free, no RSVP
Beauty Bar, 617 E. 6th St.


Image credit: The Daily Green
http://www.thedailygreen.com/

The Weekend Flow: December 17-20Boy, ugly sweaters are back in style this winter. Sure, parties celebrating the brightly colored wool abominations were called out last year by Stuff White People Like, but that didn’t stop them from coming back in force in ‘09, dammit. (One wonders if there’s someone out there with a sweater so horrible that they’d be able to sweep *every* Ugly Sweater Contest — the Chris Floyd of the sweater world, if you will). Fortunately for everyone, there’s plenty of cool n’ free stuff going on this weekend to make the whole thing easier to stomach. Stay warm, Austin!THURSDAY, DEC. 17Austin Post Citywide White Elephant Party6-9pmFree cocktails, pizza, sushi, and other crazy stuff. Bring a wrapped gag gift for swappin’.Lanai Rooftop Lounge, 422 Congress Ave.Tje Austin at Cedar Street Courtyard6-8pmCedar Street Courtyard, 208 W. 4th St.Do512 Holiday Party7-10pmFree Fireman’s #4 beer while it lasts; $3 Tito’s drinks. Music by All My FriendsBlack Sheep Lodge , 2108 South Lamar Blvd. Free, RSVP REQUIREDBright Pink Charity Launch Party / X-Mas Sweater Party7-10pm / 10pm-2amFree vodka 7-10. Benefits Bright Pink, a non-profit organizationthat provides education and support to women who are at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. The X-Mas Sweater Party starts after the launch party and features a “champagne jam,” music by the New Drugs and photos with Santa courtesy of Alison Narro. Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.No RSVPCharity Bash Appreciation Party8-10pmFree drinks by Grey Goose. Free with RSVPThe Liberty’s First Holiday Party9pm-2amFree homemade food; drink specials. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Salvation Army.The Liberty, 1618 1/2 E. 6th St.Free, no RSVPCrystal Antlers, Audacity, Harlem @ The Mohawk10pm-2amMohawk, 11th and Red RiverFRIDAY, DEC. 18The Saggi Ball8pm-2amFree Dripping Springs Vodka from 8-10 with toy donation, plus: photos by Trevor Ray, Inebriated Santa Costume Contest and the 817th ugly sweater contest of the season. Music by The Pons, The Boom Boom Box, Ripe, Ok Sweetheart, DJ Czech One and the ubiquitous DJ Prince Klassen.Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.$5, no RSVPNo Sleep Til Brooklyn9pm-2amFree vodka from 9-11:30pm. Bring 5 canned food items for free shots. Free champagne all night for the ladies.Gruv, 101 W. 5th St.Free, no RSVPSATURDAY, DEC. 19Santa vs. Satan Soiree8pm-2amHosted By TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, the soiree will feature music by local bands Whiskey Business and Petals and a raffle, as well as “tinsel-covered pillow fighting” (I’m intrigued…).$3 if you dress in Santa or Satan attire, or $5 if you decide not to dress up for some reasonTiniest Bar in Texas, 817 W. 5th StreetNo RSVP.Swerve! Reunion9pm-2:30amFree Sailor Jerry rum from 11:30pm-12:30am. Mike from @ThePeenScene and DJ Orion are bound to go all out for their birthdays, so this should be a wild one. Music by: Ocelot, Bird Peterson, Go Go Garcia and PrepmodeBarcelona, 209 E. 6th St.$3, no RSVPSaturday Night Afterparty12-5amAssuming Mike “Peen” Hernandez survives his birthday party at Swerve, the rager will continue into the wee hours on East Sixth. $5 donation gets you all the beer you can drinkMusic Gym, 815 E. 6th St. (just east of IH 35)SUNDAY, DEC. 20Sideshow Grand Opening Party2-6pmFree beer and bands at the grand opening of the new tattoo shopAirport and 45th St.Free, no RSVPMONDAY, DEC. 21Octopus Project, Neiliyo, and Sunset at Tibaut’s 30thDoors at 7:30pmMohawk$10/presale, $12/doorRat Trap Ball10pm-2amFree beer at a crazy dance party featuring a selection of rock n’ roll 45s.Trophy’sFree, no RSVPPlug zone:- Check out @SupercoolEric’s predictions of music critics’ picks for the best albums of 2009.- Be our fan on Facebook. We’ll be your best friend.- Give us a holler if you’re at La Zona Rosa tonight for the much anticipated Phoenix show. À bientôt!
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The Weekend Flow: December 17-20
Boy, ugly sweaters are back in style this winter. Sure, parties celebrating the brightly colored wool abominations were called out last year by Stuff White People Like, but that didn’t stop them from coming back in force in ‘09, dammit. (One wonders if there’s someone out there with a sweater so horrible that they’d be able to sweep *every* Ugly Sweater Contest — the Chris Floyd of the sweater world, if you will). Fortunately for everyone, there’s plenty of cool n’ free stuff going on this weekend to make the whole thing easier to stomach. Stay warm, Austin!

THURSDAY, DEC. 17
Austin Post Citywide White Elephant Party
6-9pm
Free cocktails, pizza, sushi, and other crazy stuff. Bring a wrapped gag gift for swappin’.
Lanai Rooftop Lounge, 422 Congress Ave.

Tje Austin at Cedar Street Courtyard
6-8pm
Cedar Street Courtyard, 208 W. 4th St.

Do512 Holiday Party
7-10pm
Free Fireman’s #4 beer while it lasts; $3 Tito’s drinks. Music by All My Friends
Black Sheep Lodge , 2108 South Lamar Blvd.
Free, RSVP REQUIRED

Bright Pink Charity Launch Party / X-Mas Sweater Party
7-10pm / 10pm-2am
Free vodka 7-10. Benefits Bright Pink, a non-profit organization
that provides education and support to women who are at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. The X-Mas Sweater Party starts after the launch party and features a “champagne jam,” music by the New Drugs and photos with Santa courtesy of Alison Narro.
Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.
No RSVP

Charity Bash Appreciation Party
8-10pm
Free drinks by Grey Goose.
Free with RSVP

The Liberty’s First Holiday Party
9pm-2am
Free homemade food; drink specials. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Salvation Army.
The Liberty, 1618 1/2 E. 6th St.
Free, no RSVP

Crystal Antlers, Audacity, Harlem @ The Mohawk
10pm-2am
Mohawk, 11th and Red River


FRIDAY, DEC. 18
The Saggi Ball
8pm-2am
Free Dripping Springs Vodka from 8-10 with toy donation, plus: photos by Trevor Ray, Inebriated Santa Costume Contest and the 817th ugly sweater contest of the season. Music by The Pons, The Boom Boom Box, Ripe, Ok Sweetheart, DJ Czech One and the ubiquitous DJ Prince Klassen.
Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St.
$5, no RSVP

No Sleep Til Brooklyn
9pm-2am
Free vodka from 9-11:30pm. Bring 5 canned food items for free shots. Free champagne all night for the ladies.
Gruv, 101 W. 5th St.
Free, no RSVP


SATURDAY, DEC. 19
Santa vs. Satan Soiree
8pm-2am
Hosted By TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, the soiree will feature music by local bands Whiskey Business and Petals and a raffle, as well as “tinsel-covered pillow fighting” (I’m intrigued…).
$3 if you dress in Santa or Satan attire, or $5 if you decide not to dress up for some reason
Tiniest Bar in Texas, 817 W. 5th Street
No RSVP.

Swerve! Reunion
9pm-2:30am
Free Sailor Jerry rum from 11:30pm-12:30am. Mike from @ThePeenScene and DJ Orion are bound to go all out for their birthdays, so this should be a wild one. Music by: Ocelot, Bird Peterson, Go Go Garcia and Prepmode
Barcelona, 209 E. 6th St.
$3, no RSVP

Saturday Night Afterparty
12-5am
Assuming Mike “Peen” Hernandez survives his birthday party at Swerve, the rager will continue into the wee hours on East Sixth.
$5 donation gets you all the beer you can drink
Music Gym, 815 E. 6th St. (just east of IH 35)


SUNDAY, DEC. 20
Sideshow Grand Opening Party
2-6pm
Free beer and bands at the grand opening of the new tattoo shop
Airport and 45th St.
Free, no RSVP


MONDAY, DEC. 21
Octopus Project, Neiliyo, and Sunset at Tibaut’s 30th
Doors at 7:30pm
Mohawk
$10/presale, $12/door

Rat Trap Ball
10pm-2am
Free beer at a crazy dance party featuring a selection of rock n’ roll 45s.
Trophy’s
Free, no RSVP


Plug zone:
- Check out @SupercoolEric’s predictions of music critics’ picks for the best albums of 2009.
- Be our fan on Facebook. We’ll be your best friend.
- Give us a holler if you’re at La Zona Rosa tonight for the much anticipated Phoenix show. À bientôt!