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Saturday: Free Pilates Day & Kentucky Derby Day

Free Pilates Day: Pilates studios all over Austin are offering free pilates classes, all day and night. Click here to find out where. The Kentucky Derby is one of my favorite times of the year, mainly because it’s an excuse to go all-out girly on the dressing up. We’re hosting a Derby Party for the…

Beer Birthday Thursday

Little Woodrow’s on the Drag Spring Bash 3pm-close: $1 beers and 1/2-price pitchers on all 100+ beers. Live music with Red Neck Boys at 6pm, followed by Doe Montoya and Whisky Business til 2am. Obe the fire dancer will also provide burning entertainment throughout the night. Hot dogs and hamburgers grilled on the back patio,…

Weekend Summer Sweat (lots ‘o Crawfish Boils)

While there’s an official event called Summer Sweat, I figured it was a most apropos title for the events I am about to post for you: hanging out outdoors in the fine city of Austin, under the blazing sun of our first above-90-degree weekend. Hello, summer! First, the Farmer’s Market From Austin Farm to Table:…

Art + Free drinks on a Friday

It’s a smidge gloomy outside, but we’re hoping it’ll clear up by happy hour. TRIO? Belmont? Little Woodrow’s? 219 West? Can’t decide. If free booze is your thing, though, you won’t want to miss Austin Monthly’s May issue party at the Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery on West 6th. Be the first to see the…

Earth Day!

In an effort to prep you for Earth Day tomorrow (Wednesday), here’s a rundown of the places that are offering giveaways, celebrations, and a free workout: H-E-B or Central Market: Swap five plastic bags for a reusable one at any H-E-B or Central Market. H-E-B says it aims to bring in 1.5 million plastic bags…

More Thursday Happs

If you can’t make it out to Westlake for Tidbits, don’t fret: three other Thursday happs should keep you entertained, fed, and liquored up for free. 903Theresea Open House & Art Show 5-9pm: drinks, DJ, art show & giveaway! See two green, mod homes and enjoy free drinks, food–including new Cupcaker L’s Cupcake Cafe–music, and…

Austin Tidbits party!

Austin Tidbits Party at Sanctuary today from 6–8 pm. Brave thunderstorms and you will be heartily rewarded… I don’t think I’ve missed a Tidbits party yet. The people are always fabulous, the gift bags chock-full of goodies you actually want, and the snacks and drinks divine. Why wouldn’t you go? This round is out in…

Free Dinner at Threadgills ALL WEEK

The twitter/foodblogosphere is abuzz with Addie Broyles’ scoop vis-a-vis KGSR radio this morning that Threadgill’s North is offering free dinner this week! So I must post as well, lest you guys assume I’m out of the loop. After a 3-month hiatus, the north store (6416 North Lamar)–which lays claim to the first beer license in…

Busy Sunday! 12th & Lamar Block Party + The Grind

Live Local Love Local Shop Local from 1 to 4 pm. Snag free food, beverages, and a card that will get you a discount all summer at participating shops, boutiques and restaurants in this little nugget of Austin retail. Awesome! Bettysport Hem Kickpleat Underwear Flora and Fauna Austin Land and Cattle The Tavern Fete Accompli…

Fashion-filled (and free) Thursday!

From after-work until the wee hours, you could party your Thursday away at some stellar events: Soigne Expansion Party – brother store Slate closed, but Soigne expanded into the space and is throwing a party to celebrate! Reopening event with free food and drink, plus 20% off! Check out a lovely spring fashion show too.…