Week of January 12th

FREE Intro to Improv Class

6:00 PM @ Fallout Theater (616 Lavaca St), FREE!

Dip those toes, test those waters, seize those days with a free intro to improv that'll get you thinking on your feet and saying "yes, and..." to life.

Harmony & Heart: A Community Song Circle for All Voices

5:30 PM @ Casa De Luz , FREE!

A warm, welcoming community singing experience where every voice belongs with soothing vocal rituals, breathwork, and guided toning to bring you into a state of ease.

HBO QUIZZO: True Detective Season 1

8:00 PM @ Mohawk Austin, FREE!

FREE monthly HBO series trivia where you can dress up as Rust Cohle or Marty Hart, show off your detective skills, and win prizes hosted by Anna Troxell. Drink specials available while you unravel the mystery.

Michael Hale Organ Trio

10:30 PM @ The Continental Club Gallery - $7

Deep soul funk/jazz experience from the drummer behind Tameca Jones and Afrofreque—MHOT delivers late-night grooves for those who want their Monday to end right. 21+.

Vision Board Your Delusional Dreams for 2026

6:30PM @ Clover + Maven - $25

Embrace your most ambitious, unrealistic, absolutely delulu dreams at this vision board workshop designed specifically for manifesting the impossible. Includes all supplies for a take-home vision board, light nibbles, and a drink to fuel your fantastical 2026 plans.

BYO Vinyl Night

6:00PM @ The ABGB - FREE beer with your record

Bring your favorite or most interesting vinyl record to spin at ABGB and score a free beer for your contribution. Just ask the bartender for help getting your record on the turntable and enjoy introducing the crowd to your music taste.

Super Smash Bros Tournie

7:00PM @ Little Woodrow's Burnet, FREE!

Single elimination Super Smash Bros tournament happening the second Tuesday of every month, where gamers battle it out for bragging rights and bar glory. Casual enough for fun, competitive enough to matter, with drinks and food available throughout.

SNOW DAY ft. always never stays + more!!!

7:00PM @ 29th Street Ballroom - $10

Austin in January gets actual SNOW on the back patio at this all-ages music showcase blending math rock, screamo, and experimental sounds with always never stays, hedgehog!3000, and guided by the spirit of the blue bear. It's a winter wonderland inside a venue that shouldn't have snow.

Sew Indigenous: Community Sewing & Beading Workshop

4:00 PM @ 3100 East 4th Street - Free

A weekly community gathering rooted in Native American culture, creativity, and connection. Join this Wednesday workshop to learn traditional sewing and beading techniques in a welcoming environment that celebrates Indigenous artistry and community building.

MID-WEDNESDAY TEAM TRIVIA

6:00 PM @ Waterloo Records, FREE!

Form a team and play for prizes and prestige at this mostly multiple choice music trivia night at the iconic Waterloo Records. Stage games and no entry fee make this the perfect mid-week brain workout for music lovers who know their vinyl from their cassettes.

DAC Nights: Shadow Puppets

7:00 PM @ Dougherty Arts Center, FREE!

Build your own shadow puppets using various materials, then bring them to life on the DAC Theater stage against a glowing backdrop! Walk away with your creations and instructions for setting up puppet shows at home. Free creative workshop perfect for all ages who want to explore storytelling through shadow play.

Skip the Small Talk Night at St. Elmo Brewing

7:00 PM @ St. Elmo Brewing - $23

Meaningful conversations with strangers that don't leave you drained—we use question prompts to spark unique convos. Bypass the weather chat and dive into genuine human connection over craft beer in this intentionally designed social experience.

Hot Takes, Hot Dates: The #1 IRL Dating Experience

7:00 PM @ Vulcan Gas Company - Price varies

Austin's most fun social dating event brings people together to meet and connect in person. Ditch the apps for an evening of real face-to-face interactions, games, and the possibility of genuine romantic connections in a lively group setting.

Tiny Tails Petting Zoo + Live Animal Storytime

10:30AM @ BookPeople (603 N Lamar Blvd), FREE!

Tiny Tails to You returns to BookPeople's second floor with another petting zoo storytime featuring great books, an animal show-and-tell, and plenty of pets and snuggles. This family-friendly event brings the farm to the bookstore in the most delightful way possible.

SciFi on Strings

6:30PM @ ConcertDome, $48

Explore the boundaries of human imagination inside ConcertDome's immersive 360-degree theater as a live string quartet performs iconic sci-fi scores from The Matrix, Inception, Terminator 2, Dune, and Star Wars. This multisensory journey combines reactive high-definition visuals with live music for a truly otherworldly experience.

Flow State: Unlocking Feminine Productivity Through Cycle Awareness

6pm - 8pm @ Creative Collective ATX, $25

Learn to align your work, fitness, and self-care with your menstrual cycle phases in this workshop led by Marina Kay, open to women, men, and couples. Walk away with cycle syncing strategies for all four monthly phases, a take-home calendar template, and sponsored goodies from SoulCBD and Jacob's Bars—use code "FLOW" for $5 off!

Lip Service

9:00PM @ 2505 E 6th Street Suite D - $13.54

Spill the tea and get served some advice (with a healthy side of judgment, love, and sass) at this live comedy show where audience members share their drama and professional comics dish out commentary. This interactive format turns confession into comedy gold in the most Austin way possible.

Texas Contenders Series 62: Austin

7:00PM @ Come and Take It Live, $10

Get ready for an exciting wrestling event featuring New Texas Pro Wrestling with all the athleticism, drama, and showmanship that makes live wrestling such a spectacle. This high-energy competition brings professional wrestling's theatrical combat to Austin's premier live music venue.

Hydraulics & Hamburgers

6:30PM @ Top Notch Hamburgers, FREE!

Classic vehicles, community vibes, and iconic Austin burgers converge at Top Notch for this community cruise event hosted by Chrome Nights and Ricardo Rodriguez. See lowriders, customs, and automotive art while enjoying one of Austin's legendary burger joints in all its retro glory.

Barbarian Night at Tiny Minotaur Tavern

7:00PM @ the Tiny Minotaur Tavern - $10 (Free for Members)

A berserker horde descends on Austin's fantasy tavern for the most savage themed costume night of the year. Don your rattiest fur loincloths and join fellow warriors for Barbarian Night, featuring the otherworldly violin of resident bard Nøkken. Conan-style costumes encouraged but not required for this 21+ battle-ready bash.

What Follows What Remains: An Immersive Listening Experience

8:00PM – 10:00PM @ dadaLab - $10

An immersive, seated album release for Nathaniel Earl featuring meditative visuals and intimate live performance. This contemplative experience at dadaLab is BYOB and designed for deep listening—a rare chance to experience new music the way it was meant to be heard, surrounded by intentional atmosphere.

Chaotic Singles Party: Sapphic Edition

8:00PM – 11:00PM @ Stargazer, $15

Calling all single lesbians and queers! You must be single, you must be chaotic, and you must be 21+ for this color-coded singles mixer. Name tags are handed out by age demographic, laid-back icebreaker games keep things fun, and dancing encourages genuine connection with Austin's sapphic community.

The Improvised Shakespeare Company

8:00PM @ McCullough Theater, $47

Based on one audience suggestion (a title that's never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Expect iambic pentameter, dramatic deaths, and comedic brilliance—all completely made up on the spot.

Bunny Yoga Benefiting House Rabbit Resource Network

12 PM @ Inner Diva Studios, $30

Join Bunny Yoga where adorable rescue rabbits hop around while you flow through poses, all while supporting the House Rabbit Resource Network. The perfect combination of stretching, smiling, and making a difference for Austin's bunnies.

PowerPints

8 PM – 10 PM @ The Highball - $6.93

Drink and learn things at PowerPints, the original comedy show where 8 presenters have 5 minutes each to deliver a PowerPoint on any topic. Expect hilariously unhinged presentations ranging from deep dives on niche obsessions to brilliantly absurd arguments—all while you enjoy drinks.

6th Annual: Edgar Allan Poe Ball

9 PM – 2 AM @ Elysium - $10.08

Celebrate the birthday of the master of macabre and dance the night away to your favorite goth, dark wave, post punk, and related genres. Six years running, this Austin tradition honors Poe's legacy with darkness, dancing, and deliciously morbid aesthetics.

The Room with Live Shadowcast

10:30 PM @ Southwest Theaters - 18+

Austin's finest fishnet clad actors O'Brien's Orchestra presents Tommy Wiseau's THE ROOM with a LIVE SHADOWCAST and guided audience participation. Perhaps the world's worst movie? Perhaps the best? Either way, let them do all the work while you enjoy the spectacle—cast merch available in the lobby.

Dolly Parton Birthday Tribute Show: Benefitting HAAM

7 PM – 11:55 PM @ Sagebrush - $20, 21+

Celebrate Dolly's birthday at the 5th annual tribute bash featuring live singers, a drag show, and a look-a-like contest—all while supporting the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). Doors at 7 PM for a night of rhinestones, big hair, and charitable giving.

The Stag Dark Moon Ritual

7:00 PM @ Dittmar Park, FREE!

Embrace the mystical as the dark moon rises over Dittmar Park with this outdoor ritual honoring the stag archetype. Perfect for those seeking something beyond the ordinary Sunday night, this gathering offers a chance to connect with ancient traditions and the Austin pagan community under the January sky.

FREE MMA for the Queer Community

12:30 PM @ Black Widow MMA, FREE!

Coach Lu brings Thai pad holding techniques to the LGBTQ+ community in this monthly training session that's all about empowerment and community building. No experience necessary—just show up ready to learn how to throw strikes and be a rad pad holder at Black Widow's new location, welcoming ages 16+ with younger teens accompanied by adults.

No New Music Rooftop Day Party: For the 99 & 2000

4:00 PM @ LUNA Rooftop - FREE with RSVP!

Step into a full 90s/2000s time capsule with DJ Hella Yella, special guest DJs, and MC Chas Moore keeping energy high on this climate-controlled rooftop. Think flip phones, baggy jeans, Air Force 1s, and every anthem from Usher to Destiny's Child—pull out your throwback era fits and relive the soundtrack to our lives with signature cocktails and possible surprise performances.