I had a friend who used to live near the original El Chilito (the taco-stand version of El Chile) on Manor Road and she used to talk almost incessantly about how good El Chilito was, and how she lived off their tacos in college. So when I found out that El Chilito Numero Dos is…
Month: November 2008
Sunday Afternoon Veggie Chili Cook-Off
They may bill it as the Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off, but all the chili actually has to be vegan! It’s just $8 to sample all the chilis there, and teams get wild with their booth decorations and themes. Sunday from 12-4 at the Historic Austin Farmer’s Market 6701 Burnet Rd. There are also door prizes, live…
Tonight is the Night! Blondes vs. Brunettes!
The event I’ve totally been pimping for weeks on end (is anyone sick of me hyping it yet?) is finally here! BLONDES VS. BRUNETTES KICK-OFF PARTY is tonight! I am so pumped. You’ve got to pick up your wristband before 5pm today or you won’t get access to the free bar tab! Or get to…
National Music Blogger Event
This event is going to be badass all around. Starts out with some of the biggest names in music blogging (hello, Gorilla vs. Bear practically started the blogging movement, then propelled hundreds of bands to national recognition!) talking about how they became mainstrean–so helpful for a blogger, so fascinating for a non-blogger. Then there’s a…
Settlement Home Garage Sale
Tonight we went to the preview party of the Settlement Home Garage Sale. My parents have been going for something ridiculous like 18 years, my brother and I have been going for at least six. This year, we brought friends and everyone scored some awesome deals. The bro and I bought five dining room chairs…
Mix Master Mike & lots of free drinks
Mix Master Mike, the Beastie Boys’ resident turntablist, is considered to be one of the best DJs in the industry, having won multiple DMC World Championships. As part of the Bacardi Live Tour, his show at La Zona Rosa is totally free with RSVP, Bacardi will be there serving delicious (free?!) adult beverages, and you…
Doubling up the Crossfit Fun
I did 6:30pm last night and 6:30am this morning of the free Crossfit Austin workouts … super fun! Remember that this is FREE Crossfit workouts put on by two of my friends, Austin natives, until they open their NEW South Austin Crossfit gym in mid-to-late November. Yay building delays=free workouts! So last night’s workout was…
FREE Wine Tasting Tonight!
KLBJ-FM and Washington Wines are sponsoring a free wine tasting at Fogo de Chao today! EVERYONE will need a drink on election day, right? And Washington State wines are on the up-and-up of the wine world, so you might as well get in on the action before everyone else knows it’s cool. What: Washington State…
More Election Eve Festivities
In the interest of the election is on everyone’s minds anyway, I’ll fill you in on this completely partisan* event as well … party politics aside, it’s a great group of musicians! Election Eve concert “Red State Blues – A Concert for Change” at Austin Music Hall with Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, James McMurtry,…
Pearl Jam’s 2004 Vote for Change Tour Documentary to Austin
Jo’s Coffee is one of just 50 viewing parties in the nation for the new Pearl Jam documentary chronicling their 2004 Vote for Change Tour. In honor of Tuesday’s election, they’re showing this unreleased film that shows behind the scenes footage of Pearl Jam trying to make a difference. Monday, November 3 at 7pm, free…