In other words, 35 trailers in one place (Auditorium Shores) with $3 sample plates (steal!) in an all-out battle for culinary supremacy. Perhaps best of all, the eats will be arranged geographically throughout the park, so if you forget where to find something you found you loved at this event, you can just figure out…
Category: free
Austin: Fun Fun Fun Fest Parties
The first Fun Fun Fun Fest was in 2006, and the music-ish festival quickly became known as an only-in-Austin sort of festival that focuses on independent music and comedy in Waterloo Park. If it’s any indication, Weird Al Yankovic (of Amish Paradise fame … anyone?) is one of the acts. I didn’t even know he…
Austin: REALLY Fun Stuff This Weekend!
CuervoGames Holy sign-me-up! The CuervoGames are coming to Austin. What are the CuervoGames? Exactly what you’d think … tequila-fueled Cuervo-themed American Gladiators-style competition with food, music and more. Teams of four can compete in the Barrel Roll, where competitors climb a Mayan Pyramid to capture a series of flags at the top, the Waterfall Climb, where teams scale…
Aspen: Summit for Life Kickoff (free drinks!)
So, this is in a couple of hours. Whoops! Shoulda posted it sooner … The Chris Klug Foundation is hosting the fifth annual Aspen Summit for Life kickoff party on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 5:30-8:30p at the Hyatt Grand Aspen in the Grape Bar. Free appetizers and drinks! Party-goers can register for the Summit for Life,…
FREE j’tote bag?! Enter the giveaway!
I can’t believe I’ve forgotten to tell you guys about this. j’tote, only the greatest laptop bags ever (I love the Alix bag and carry it EVERYWHERE. Everywhere, people. Traveling, library, coffeeshop, you name it, Alix goes) are giving away a Colette clutch (I love her too) a day during the month of October! It’s…
ACL: Austin City Limits Fest Guide
You absolutely cannot miss: Four Seasons Austin ACL Pre-Show Looking across the river towards the Back Lawn, where you will enjoy fabulous music and delicious tacos… KUT 90.5 and Four Seasons Hotel Austin invite locals and festival visitors to experience a more intimate side of Austin City Limits with a pre-show broadcast from the hotel’s…
Austin: Pre-ACL Shenanigans + Ticket Giveaway! [Winner Announced]
[WINNER! Matt, who suggested crazy costumes!] Yes, we have a pair of tix to Talib Kweli on Thursday night at Scoot Inn up for grabs! Just post your #1 ACL tip in the comments to enter to win! Could be your fave band to see, outfit suggestions, places to go instead, whateva! As usual, I…
Austin: Free Coffee at Austin Java
Austin Java, which is surprisingly perhaps better known for its food than its, well, java, is inviting everyone to their Parkway location tonight from 7:30-9p for free coffee and apps (chips & salsa, hummus & focaccia bread, caesar salad & chicken skewers)! The master roaster will introduce the new Brazilian coffee of the month and…
Austin: Free Yoga at the Four Seasons!
How cool is the Four Seasons? Not only is it a total celeb hotspot (most recent sighting? Jessica Simpson and her cutie ex-NFL boyfriend), but they’ve been doing things just for us locals like Dive-In Movies, TRIO Happy Hour, Austin Restaurant Week, and now this! Allow me to introduce Yoga on the Lawn. The Spa…
JOIN My Chemical Breakup
It all started when I read this book: No More Dirty Looks. I ended up creating EndlessBeauty.com’s My Chemical Breakup Challenge. For the month of October, join me and give up toxins in your beauty products! Leave comments on the blog, tweet with the hashtag #mychemicalbreakup, or post videos of your debacles trying at-home hair…