As the first Thursday of the month often goes, this one is jam-packed with things to do. Behold:
The Moonlight Margarita Run has only been around 4 years and has already turned into one of Austin’s most infamous running events. The Town Lake Trail Foundation hosts the 5K, with an 8pm start time, as a fundraiser. The post-race party features Tex-Mex food, mariachi music, and margaritas on the grounds of the American Legion Hall. The prices are steep: $85 for the run + party; $35 for the run only, or $55 for the party only.
For runners who want to run for free, check out the Nike Human Race training run at SIX lounge, 7pm.
If you prefer to give your credit card a workout, head to South Congress, where Prototype Vintage (which you’ll remember partnered with La Luz for a new space) is hosting a Grand Opening in conjunction with First Thursday. Officially called the Launch Pad Party, there will be an op-art photo booth, snacks, and something called a “sputnik space bar.”
For your beauty fix, Austin Monthly is hosting a party at Sana Boutique from 6-8pm to introduce Rae Cosmetics and its creator, Rochelle Rae. Wine and apps will be served. At that issue release party last week, I tried on some lip gloss and it was pretty spectacular–silky smooth, not sticky, and my friends raved about how good it made my lips look.
And for a stellar close to the evening, I have a friend, Greg Vendetti, playing a big show at Apple Bar at 10pm. He’s a pretty stinkin’ good singer-songwriter (who bills himself as pop-rock … can singer-songwriters do that?!). He has only been in Austin for about a year and has already made some waves on the music scene–his Stubbs gig landed him in the Statesman.