Week of November 4

BYO VINYL NIGHT

6-11pm @ The ABGB, FREE!

Bring your coolest record to spin and score a free beer for your DJ efforts: just hit up the bartender to get in the rotation. Every Tuesday from 6-10pm, you can share your vinyl treasures with fellow music lovers while enjoying ABGB's craft brews and good vibes.

Flavors of the Silk Roads with Food Writer Anna Ansari

6-9pm @ 4001 North Lamar Blvd, $75

Journey through Central Asia's culinary traditions in this guest chef demonstration dinner where you'll be served without cooking. Food writer Anna Ansari guides you through the historic spice routes' most distinctive flavors while you enjoy a multi-course meal—use code ANNA25 for $25 off!

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Titans Viewing Party

8pm @ Cheer Up Charlies - 18+

The Haus of Hysteria brings horror drag to life every Tuesday with LIVE EXTERMINATIONS, lip sync battles, and interactive audience chaos. Rotating hosts including @jack.the.strxpper and @neuratoxin guide you through this terrifying and glamorous viewing experience of the Boulet Brothers' competition series, blending screams of terror with screams of delight.

Loro Asian Smokehouse Oltorf Block Party

6pm-8pm @ Loro South Lamar, FREE!

Austin's wildest mashup: live music from Jimmy Eat Brisket, one-night-only bites like Prosciutto & Melon Sando and pumpkin-spiced brisket on a biscuit, plus adoptable kittens from PURR-FECTO CAT LOUNGE. Enter to win a custom Loro x Mañana surfboard, snag limited edition collab hats for $38, and celebrate where Texas barbecue meets Asian flavors meets...rescue cats.

Bonsai Bar (Beginner)

7pm @ The ABGB, $85

Finally, a bar activity that doesn't involve darts: craft your own miniature tree while sipping local brews at The ABGB. Instructors guide you through potting, pruning, and designing your bonsai masterpiece in this chill fusion of ancient Japanese art and modern Austin brewery culture.

Autumn Spirits Workshop: Hot Toddy Class, Mug Painting, & Games

7pm-9pm @ West Gate - $32.02

Austin's coziest fall workshop lets you create your own hot toddy recipes AND paint a custom mug to drink them from. Sip, paint, and vibe your way through games and crafts in this perfectly seasonal combo of cocktail mixology and creative expression.

Buzzkill: The 12th Anniversary!

8:45pm @ The Buzz Mill, FREE!

Austin's longest-running weekly stand-up show celebrates 12 years of laughs with a birthday party featuring the best local comics. Free admission, FREE CAKE, outdoor patio vibes, and a killer lineup of comedians who've been slaying hump days since 2013.

Pine Needle Basket Making

7pm - 9pm @ Buzz Mill, $45

Learn the ancient art of weaving baskets from pine needles with Camp Master Chris Hyde in this hands-on workshop. While your first creation might look more like a coaster than a basket, you'll leave with skills to make something both beautiful and functional. Includes a free drink token and a Basketry Badge because apparently that's a thing now.

Lost Girl

7pm @ Crockett High School - $5 students / $8 adults

After her Neverland adventure, Wendy tracks down Peter to get her kiss back and discovers she's not the only girl feeling lost. This coming-of-age tale dives into first love and deep loss, continuing J.M. Barrie's iconic story: the girl who had to embrace adulthood.

Married at First Sight Watch Party

7:30pm @ The Dogwood Domain, FREE!

Gather with fellow reality TV enthusiasts for the ultimate weekly watch party as the brand new season unfolds. Because watching strangers marry each other is way more fun with a crowd and cocktails.

Murder By Death Farewell Tour (Night 1)

Doors 6pm @ Mohawk Austin - $35 (All Ages)

Southern gothic folk-punk legends [Murder By Death bid farewell](https://www.e ventim.us/event/murder-by-death-farewell-tour-2025/636773) on their final tour. This is night one of two Austin shows—catch them before they're gone forever. All ages welcome to witness the end of an era.

Anton Nel and Keith Womer wrangle the Herd of Harpsichords

7:30pm - 9:30pm @ 2111 Alexander Ave, $30

Five harpsichords. Two performers. Who wins? You do! Celebrating the two hundredth birthday of Felix Mendelssohn's Octet in E-flat major, La Follia director Keith Womer and Anton Nel perform music written for harpsichords of all types in what might be Austin's most delightfully baroque musical showdown of the year.

Hall of Mysteries - Opening Reception

7pm @ 10000 Research Blvd Suite 141 , $20

Step beyond the veil into a world where ancient symbols breathe, opposites unite, and the boundaries between myth and reality dissolve. This mystical art exhibition explores esoteric themes through visual art, creating an otherworldly experience that'll have you questioning everything you thought you knew.

Yes or No...

6pm @ F. Loren Winship Building, UT Austin, FREE!

A nonverbal, highly physical 25-minute performance that explores curiosity through devised theater. Directed by Ishu and Kanea MacDonald, this experimental piece communicates entirely through movement—proof that sometimes words just get in the way.

Austin Food & Wine Festival 2025

1pm @ Auditorium Shores (through Sunday), $185+

Sip & savor through Central Texas favorites and bites from top chefs nationwide with Austin's skyline as your backdrop. New for 2025: Friday night tailgating vibes celebrating Texas food culture, plus a hands-on grilling session with Chef Tim Love. Fire Pit demos, guided tastings, and serious BBQ action all weekend.

The Austin VHS Swap

12pm - 6pm @ Double Trouble - FREE! (Rock 'n' Roll High School screening at 7pm for $5)

Step into a nostalgic wonderland at this free event featuring vendors selling physical media, retro merchandise, and vintage clothing alongside raffles and tables of free VHS tapes. Soak in vintage video montages and a killer retro playlist all afternoon, then cap off the night across the street at We Luv Video with a cult classic screening of The Ramones' "Rock 'n' Roll High School" for just $5.

Been There 4 - A Party To End Homelessness w/ Mix Master Mike, Ben Kweller, & More

Doors 2pm @ Radio/East - $30 (til Friday)

Austin comes together for another epic charity concert that's already raised over $3 million to tackle homelessness. 100% of ticket funds go directly to nonprofits—$10,000 gets a tiny shelter, $800 gets one person off the street. Killer lineup, massive impact.

Lucha Libre Premier Event Wrestling

6pm - 9pm @ St. Elmo Brewing Springdale, FREE!

Free, family-friendly, and in your face: Premier Event Wrestling brings adrenaline-pumping Lucha Libre action to the brewery. Watch masked luchadores fly through the air while you sip craft beer in this uniquely Austin mashup of Mexican wrestling tradition and local brew culture.

Two-Step Night

7pm @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, FREE!

Interactive two-step lessons for all skill levels set to an upbeat country playlist, followed by a live band that'll keep you dancing all night. Whether you're a pro or a newbie, come twirl the night away at this free community dance party.

Drunk Theatre (LA)

10pm - 11:30pm @ Fallout Theater - $17.10

What happens when a comedian downs five shots of whiskey then teams up with five sober comics for an improvised play? Find out in this wild show that's exactly as chaotic as it sounds. Part of the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, this LA troupe brings their signature blend of booze and improv to Austin.

Shangri-La + DiscoTex: A Night of Disco!

10pm-11:30pm @ Shangri La, FREE!

Shangri-La celebrates their anniversary by bringing the boogie to the dancefloor with DiscoTex. Get ready for mirror balls, platform shoes, and all the disco vibes as this legendary East 6th venue throws it back to the golden age of funk and disco.

Hecate's Bazaar: Witches Market

6pm - 12am @ 5604 S Congress Ave, FREE!

A wild blend of magicians, fire performers, and a tattoo artist, plus tons of awesome vendors—all free to enter. Austin's witchiest market brings the mystical, the dangerous, and the weird together for one unforgettable night.

USS Improvise: A Musical Star Trek Improv Parody

7pm-8:30pm @ Scottish Rite Theater - $32.86

Join the crew of the USS Improvise for a completely improvised musical episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation! This Portland troupe tackles cosmic challenges and explores strange new worlds—all while belting out improvised tunes with special guests from La Spazzatura.

Prom Night at War O'Clock High

Doors 5pm, Show 6pm @ Empire Garage, $33

Dust off those dance shoes for this glamorous prom night where a queen will reign and surprises await! Inspire Victorious brings the ultimate dance party to Empire Garage.

Evil Dead in Concert

Doors 6pm @ Paramount Theatre, $25

Sam Raimi's cult classic gets a live-to-film treatment with a live band cranking out Joe LoDuca's revamped musical score. The fresh restoration on the big screen plus live music makes this iconic horror film experience absolutely killer.