A weekend guide for things to do in the 5-1-2, curated by your friendly neighborhood intern.
Nothing to do this weekend? I’ve got you covered. After living in the Austin area for 18 years, I know a thing or two about the capital of live music. Scroll for some of the coolest events going on in Austin from a self-proclaimed cool kid.
Friday, January 20th
Buzzmill’s 10th Anniversary
It’s the big one-oh! The iconic Austin staple, Buzzmill, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Riverside location. Party hard from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with live music, discounted cans, wells, and PBRs. Plus, the grand opening of “Buzz Burger”, Buzzmill’s newest food truck addition. Grab a $10 burger and fry basket from the half-vegan, half-meat menu and receive a wooden token for a free cocktail or beer.
90’s Nite at Elysium
Grab your best slap bracelet and, your sturdiest jelly shoes for a nostalgia-filled night of 90’s music at Eslyium, located on Red River St. The party starts at 9:30 p.m. with a cover of $7 for 18+ and 4$ for 21+ – a small price to pay for the revival of your childhood. You can find the link to the Facebook invite here.
Saturday, January 21st
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The Rock n’ Roll Slide Show at Feels So Good
FREE BEER! Are you listening now? Stop by Feels So Good Records on Alpine Road for a show with some shock factor. Kick back, relax and enjoy free beer and Topo Chico while you watch live music as well as featured performers like The Lizard Man. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a $10 cover in advance and a $15 cover for the day of. Did I mention the free beer? Grab tickets here.
Electric Feels Dance Party at Empire Garage
Inside all of us is a mustachioed, Ray-Ban-wearing hipster dying to say they knew an artist before that artist was cool. Let that hipster out at Empire Garage for the Electric Feels Dance Party at Empire on E 7th St. A night of dancing to indie music classics from the “indie renaissance” era like Two Door Cinema Club, Vampire Weekend, Pheonix, etc. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and music starts at 9:30 p.m. Ugh, I’ve got to post about this on my Tumblr. You can find tickets here.
Sunday, January 22nd
Aquarius Birthday Party at Far Out Lounge
Eclectic Aquarius season is upon us. Celebrate Aquarians the Austin way with live music as well as vendors from the Austin Witches Market at Far Out Lounge on S Congress Ave. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aquarians get in at a discounted cover by sending their birth date to Far Out Lounge over Insta DMs! Snag tickets here.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Cheer Up Charlies
Ring in the year of the rabbit with Cheer Up Charlies, located on Red River St. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This FREE event includes several drag performances and, DJ sets with catering from Steamies Dumplings. To honor the year of the rabbit, this event is rabbit themed so hop on down and dare to fall down the drag rabbit hole.
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