Austin Music Mixer at Threadgill’s Join the Austin Music Foundation for the first Austin Music Mixer of the year to reconnect with your old friends and meet new ones to enhance your career opportunities in 2009. I’ve had musician friends make tons of connections at these events, so get yourself out there! Tuesday, January 20,…
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Jo’s Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-Off
Name? Don’t get it. Related to the band that plays? Whatevs, because Chili Cook Offs in general, I get. And love. [Well, used to, before I only ate free-range meat, which I doubt most chili-makers are employing these days. And I already missed the vegetarian chili cook-off…] Highlights: Local musicians featuring Chili Cold Blood, HoneyBread,…
Austin Kidbits / Hill Country Ride Kick-Off Party
Thursday are perking back up after that nobody-does-anything-at-all lull over the holidays. Next week is going to be even bigger! Still, these two should keep you happy (houring). Hill Country Ride for Aids 10th Anniversary Kick-Off Party at La Zona Rosa. It’s for the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, a signature Austin event and the…
Free Week – Free live music all week!
FREE WEEK is from now until January 10th and is just a big week of free music! Emo’s, Beerland, and Transmission Entertainment worked together to coordinate the freeness, and do512 compiled a mega-list of all the shows that are free this week! Thanks! Their Top Picks page lists most of the shows, but they’ve also…
Wednesday Events: Kirk Gallery, Greg Vendetti
The new Second Street store (albeit on the OTHER side … that is, other side of the site of the W) known for mod homewares is hosting its first annual Holiday Party. Party favors include bevvies–Scotch and champagne–and a giveaway of any product in the store under $250, winner’s choice. Don’t miss it! 6-8pm, Kirk,…
The Tale of John-Scott
We–that is, me and my now-Brunch-obsessed pals–were at Moonshine Sunday morning for a little rehashing of last night over bloody marys and southern comfort food. Thrilled that they sat us at the exact same table as the last time we were there, we were even more excited when our server came over. It wasn’t his…
Daily Juice Cafe Grand Opening
Grand Opening Party Saturday Dec. 13 from 7pm – ?? Um, so this one is actually a Grand Opening (ahem) featuring sets by Daily Juice DJs and other local favorites, performance artists, giveaways, contests, and free stuff … plus random stuff Daily Juice lovers recognize like raw chocolate, durian, and ionic gold! After hearing rumors…
More free cupcakes! UPDATE: not free
We know I’m not a huge Hey! Cupcake fan–not that I hate them, I just don’t think they’re the best–but we also know that I AM a huge FREE cupcake fan. So how could I let you miss out on the Hey! Cupcake North Grander Opening (since it’s been open for a bit now) party…
Brrrrr! Let Thursday Events Warm You Up!
As usual, Thursday night is busy this time of year! A smattering of the offerings: Do512 Holiday Campfire ‘Tis the season for holiday festivities, and Do512 is lighting up the campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy private performances by The Lemurs and Via Audio. There will be s’mores, eggnog, and plenty of adult beverages. It’s…
Drink Local
Sure, Edible Austin magazine is hosting its Eat Local Week this week in Austin, but while they have events every night, I’ve culled the best for you below. Ok, ok, so it’s the two free ones that involve alcohol. Drink Local. TUESDAY, 12/9: Drink Local Night at The Monarch, 6–9 pm A celebration of locally…