We’ve finally cracked the record for most 100+ degree days (suck it, 1925!), but in the immortal words of James Murphy, “If you’re worried about the weather, then you picked the wrong place to stay.” With that in mind, let’s go have some drinks.

Tuesday, Aug. 30
New Belgium 1554 Promo at The Draughthouse
5pm • The Draughthouse, 4112 Medical Pkwy
Free BBQ, ice cream, cheese pairings, live music and globe glasses free w/ beer

Free Beer Tuesday @ I Luv Video
5pm • I Luv Video, 4803 Airport Blvd.
Free beer. On a Tuesday.

Furnish 123 Back to School Bash
6–8pm • Furnish 123 Austin, 6601 Burnet Road • RSVP required
Free champagne, baked goods & @cornucopiapops popcorn.


Wednesday, Aug. 31
Wine Down Wednesday
5pm • The Front Porch at ACL Live, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Free wine tastings from Clos du Bois, food sampling by Malaga Tapas & Bar, music by Tje Austin.

Tamale Molly Grand Opening Celebration
7pm–Midnight • The North Door, 501 I-35
Complimentary food and beer while it lasts, with music by Hobo D.


Thursday, Sept. 1
Loft Kickoff Party
6–9pm • Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive
Celebrate the grand opening of The Loft at Bass Concert Hall with free screen-printed T-shirts from Sanctuary Printshop; sandwiches from Jalopy Rotisserie & Press; cupcakes and cake balls made by Sweet Treats by Megan; Cornucopia popcorn; and Sweet Leaf Tea — plus a DJ and a photo booth. (Crazy!)


Saturday, Sept. 3
Grey Goose Vodka Tasting
6–8pm • Barton Creek Resort and Spa, 8212 Barton Club Drive
Complimentary Grey Goose L’Orange Summer Tea.

The Dope Mix
8:30pm–2am • Club de Ville, 900 Red River
Hip-hop & rock show with a keg of free beer, while it lasts.


Plus: A bonus RSVP event for next week…

Wednesday, Sept. 7
Palm Door Open House
7–9pm • The Palm Door, 401 Sabine Street • RSVP required
Free food and drinks by Pink Avocado, cupcakes by PolkaDots


Photo by Lori Greig (Flickr)

Now that last week’s freak cold front is behind us, we’re ready to proclaim that summer is here. Now get out there and enjoy it!


Tuesday, 5/10
The Wagoneers In-Store Show
5pm • Waterloo Records, 6th & Lamar • Free
Free music and Shiner.

Free Beer at I Luv Video
5pm • I Luv Video, 4803 Airport Blvd. • Free
Self-explanatory…


Wednesday, 5/11
Free Wine Tasting at Cool River Café
5–6:30pm • Cool River Café, 4001 W. Parmer Lane • Free
Complimentary appetizers and wine from Alexander Valley Vineyards. You can also buy a glass or bottle for half price.
 
Wine Down Wednesdays
5–7pm • ACL Live at the Moody Theatre, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd. • Free
Free show with music by Cindy Cashdollar, Bill Kirchin & Sarah Brown. Food samples by Cantina Laredo.
 
Movies in the Park: The Hudsucker Proxy
Dusk • Republic Square Park • Free
“You know… for kids!”

Dive Bar Grand Opening Party
5pm–2am • Dive Bar and Lounge, 1703 Guadalupe • Free
Free food from Along Came a Slider, free Dive Bar merch. DJ Czech One spinning rare vinyl all night.


Thursday, 5/12
Vagina: The Zine Launch Party
8pm–Midnight • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 East 6th Street • Free
Free cupcakes, live music, giveaways, and a photo booth.

Jose Cuervo Subterraneo Party
10pm–1am • Copper Tank, 504 Trinity St. (aka the Pure Volume House venue) • Free w/ RSVP
Free cocktails and music from DJ Prepmode. RSVP is required.


Friday, 5/13
Austin Bat Cave CD Release Party & Benefit Show
9pm–2am • Mohawk, 10th and Red River • Suggested donation of $5-$10
Live music by Sunset, Focus Group, Western Ghost House, Crooks, and Comanche Club. All proceeds will go to creative writing programs at the Austin Bat Cave.


Saturday, 5/14
Black Sheep Lodge 2nd Birthday Bash
2-5pm • Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar • Free w/ RSVP
RSVP for complimentary beer while it lasts. Plus: crawfish boil, spiked watermelon, drink specials. Music by More Cowbell and Whiskey Shivers.

Crawfish Boil at Gibson
2pm–2am • Gibson Bar, 1109 South Lamar Blvd. • Free
Adult slip-n-slide party, with drink specials and $15 all-you-can-eat crawfish.

Yellow Bike Project’s 14th Birthday Party
4pm–Midnight • 1216 Webberville Rd. • Free
Real Ale beer, Rudy’s BBQ, live music and dancing. 50 free kids’ bikes for the first 50 kids. Music by Hex Dispensers, Mole People, Bike Problems, the Vommettes, and Cominatcha.

Unite: Gay Wedding Themed Launch Party
8pm–2am • Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. Sixth St. • Free
Free Tito’s Vodka drinks for the first 100 people. Music by Diving and DJs Jorge Peña and Colin Bass.


Sunday, 5/15
Do512 Presents: Honky Tonk Brunch
Noon–4pm • Momo’s, 618 W 6th St. • $3 w/ RSVP, $5 without
Complimentary Deep Eddy Bloody Marys and Deep Lemonades while they last. $10 brunch catered by Hoover’s (worrrth it!). Music by Lucas Hudgins and The Beaumonts.

Room Service Vintage 30th Anniversary Skate Party
8-11pm • Playland Skate Center, 8822 McCann Drive • Free
Free skating party with cake and giveaways. Passes available all week at Room Service Vintage,
107 E. North Loop Blvd.


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