Canopy Studios Grand Opening

Drop by Canopy Studios, Austin’s newest creative complex, on Saturday, May 11 from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday, May 12 from 11 am-5 pm, for their grand opening party. There will be plenty of bites, beverages, live music, and art. Here’s what the party organizers say about the new venue: Canopy is a place for [...]

Earth Day Austin Celebration

Come out to Browning Hangar at Mueller this Saturday, April 20 from noon to 7 p.m. for the Austin Earth Day Festival. At this free event, you’ll enjoy live music, a full slate of interesting speakers (including Austin mayor Lee Leffingwell), environmentally-focused workshops, kids’ activities and more. A few tips if you plan to attend: [...]

Drink Specials at Restaurant Week Kick-Off

April 7 marks the first official day of Austin Restaurant Week – and to prepare for the big day, organizers are holding a kick-off party tonight (March 25) at The Records Room beginning at 8 p.m. At this free event, you can hear live music from Break of Reality. There will also be drink and [...]

Free Movie + Free Chipotle Burrito

This is a last-minute event that I just discovered in my email. Today, Feb. 12, the UT Campus Environmental Center and Chipotle Mexican Grill will sponsor a free screening of “American Meat,” a documentary on sustainable farming in America. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with industry experts about the key themes [...]

Grand Opening of The Buzz Mill on Saturday

Like coffee? Like beer? Like both? Then come out on Saturday, Jan. 19 for the grand opening of The Buzz Mill, a combo bar/coffeehouse with a lumberjack feel that has taken up residence in the east Riverside area across from Emo’s. According to Austin Tidbits, you can enjoy free coffee all night during the grand [...]

Free Wine Tasting + BOGO Entrees at Eleven Plates

Stop by Eleven Plates & Wine this Saturday, Jan. 12 from 5-6 p.m. for a complimentary wine tasting. They will offer 2-4 selections for you to try. This is a fun way to start your Saturday night! While you’re there, stay for dinner, too – you can print a coupon for a free entree at [...]

Free Fitness Classes from Ballet Austin

Are you ready to move and make good on that New Year’s Resolution? Come out to the Butler Dance Education Center on Sunday, Jan. 13 for Ballet Austin’s Get Fit! 2013, a free day of fitness for all ages. There will be plenty of free classes for adults, teens and kids, ranging from Pilates to [...]

Try Hockey For Free Day

On Saturday, Nov. 3, USA Hockey and over 400 local programs across the country will encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come to a local participating rink and try youth ice hockey for free. Even if you don’t have skates or helmets, you can still participate, as all participating venues will have a limited [...]

Sip & Shop at Westlake Court

Come by the fabulous shops in Westlake Court on Thursday, Oct. 25 for their Sip & Shop event. From 7-9 p.m., you can shop at stores like Breed & Co., Izzy and Ash, and Bay Hill Design for gifts, housewares and more. Many stores will have special sale events, and you can enjoy complimentary snacks [...]

Family Fun Day at Central Market

Come out to Central Market on North Lamar this Saturday, Oct. 20 for Creative Action Project’s 4th Annual Family Fun Day. This year’s event theme is “I Spy Pie!” From 12-3 p.m., there will be a variety of family activities taking place on the lawn, including: Creative Action’s famous giant parachute Face painting Apron decorating [...]

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