Week of October 21

Code2College Charity Benefit Concert

6:30pm - 9:30pm @ Antone's Nightclub - $0/$30

Rock out for a good cause at this benefit concert featuring local bands Matchmaker and Tomar & the FC's. Learn how Code2College interns are making an impact and help fund 100 girls' summer STEM internships for 2025. Their fundraising goal is an ambitious $100,000 - be part of making it happen!

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour

8pm @ Bass Concert Hall - $45

Celebrate 49 wild years of this cult classic with a special screening featuring original 'Columbia' actress Nell Campbell! Watch the uncut film with a live shadow cast, participate in audience callbacks, compete in the costume contest, and throw toast to your heart's content. Perfect for both longtime fans and "virgin" viewers!

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27 Club

10pm - 2am @ RAIN, $10

A uniquely themed drag show tribute to music legends who left us at age 27, featuring Austin's hottest drag performers (who happen to be 27 themselves!). Includes special vendors, a memorial altar, and performances by Lilith Azazel, Monica Monae Davenport, and more. Hosted by Tangelo with beats by DJ Montez.

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FIDLAR w/ Sugar Pit

8pm (7pm DOORS) @ Mohawk Austin - $27.50+

Don't miss indie garage rock favorites FIDLAR with special guests Sugar Pit! Known for their high-energy live shows and raw sound, this promises to be an unforgettable night of rock and noise pop. Doors open at 7pm, all ages welcome.

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ATXplained Live and ATXpo

7:30pm @ Bass Concert Hall, $33

Experience KUT's beloved ATXplained project live, featuring compelling stories about Austin from your favorite KUT reporters. Before the show, explore the ATXpo outside Bass Concert Hall, where you can discover local businesses, sample products, enjoy live music, and get some surprises. A unique blend of storytelling and community celebration!

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The Murder Mystery Roast of Dracula

7pm - 11pm @ The Ballroom at Spiderhouse - $25-$40

Join Dracula for a killer party as he celebrates his impending doom! This interactive murder mystery combines comedy, music, and sleuthing. Enjoy roasts from Dracula's enemies played by top Austin comics, tunes from The Annie Family, and try to solve the mystery before 10:30 PM for a chance to win a grand prize. Come in costume for extra fun!

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Queen of Pints Launch Party

6pm - 9pm @ Home Slice (North Loop)

It’s the launch of Queen of Pints Italian Lager, the ultimate pizza beer collab between Meanwhile Brewing and Home Slice! Enjoy carnival games, a photo booth, live marching band music, and a Frank Sinatra impersonator. Score free tattoos featuring art from both brands. Featuring a special menu at Home Slice North Loop with calamari, spaghetti and meatballs, and spumoni.

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Chaotic Good: A Libra2Libra Improv Comedy Experience

8pm - 9pm @ Fallout Theater - $8-$12

Celebrate Libra season with this zodiac-themed improv comedy show! The Libra2Libra duo and guest performers deliver a night of astrological mischief and unpredictable laughs. Perfect for astrology fans or anyone looking for a unique comedy experience.

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WHIPLASH! AFTERCARE w/ Kris Baha, Normal Bias And Auragraph

10pm - 2am @ Chess Club - $12

Get ready for a late-night weekday immersion into dark wave, goth and EBM! Featuring Berlin-based DJ Kris Baha, NYC/ATL's Normal Bias, and local ATX icon Auragraph. This 18+ event is perfect for night owls looking to dance to cutting-edge electronic music in an intimate club setting.

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Museum of the Moon (through Nov 3)

6pm @ Domain Northside, FREE!

Get moonstruck this Halloween with the incredible Museum of the Moon, a massive 23-foot inflatable art piece by Luke Jerram featuring stunning NASA lunar imagery. This half-million times smaller moon lets you explore the lunar surface up close, with each inch equaling 8 miles of moon territory. Don't miss the electric violinist performance at 6pm on opening night!

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Judas Priest: Invincible Shield Tour 2024

7:30pm @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater - $77

Rock out with the legends of heavy metal as Judas Priest brings their Invincible Shield Tour to Austin! Joined by Sabaton, they'll be performing tracks from their highly-anticipated new album along with classic hits. Witness these titans of metal live on stage.

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UNDEAD. Haunted House of Dances (through October 30)

7pm @ Factory on 5th, $33-$46

Enter a chilling world where only the undead gather in this immersive, adults-only Halloween show. Featuring local professional theater and dance artists, UNDEAD blends suspense, comedy and ballet for an evening of "unearthly elegance where mischief unhinges the mortal realm." New spooky surprises await in the air-conditioned "Undead Woods" this year!

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Austin Oddities Market - The Odd Ball

9pm - 2am @ Elysium - $10

Get weird at this one-of-a-kind Halloween market featuring oddities vendors, live music, performances, a tattoo artist, and special guests. Dress up for the costume contest and enter the raffle for spooky prizes. This 18+ event promises a night of delightfully strange fun to kick off the Halloween season.

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KUTX Rock The Park

6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Mueller Lake Park & Amphitheater, FREE!

A free family-friendly concert series at the scenic Mueller Lake amphitheater! Featuring Karate Dance Party at 6:30 PM followed by Superfónicos at 7:15 PM. Bring blankets, water, and picnic supplies. Free earplugs available at the KUTX tent. ASL interpreters on-site and designated accessible seating available. Come early to snag the best lawn spots!

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Hive-To-Table Honey Tasting

6pm - 8pm @ The 75 Oaks, $50

Dive into the sweet world of honey at this unique tasting experience! Learn about honey production, develop your palate to detect subtle flavor differences, and enjoy a curated platter of honey pairings with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and chocolate. Perfect for foodies and nature enthusiasts interested in learning about our important pollinator friends.

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B Scene: Surrealism Soirée w/ The Octopus Project

6pm - 10pm @ Blanton Museum of Art, $20

Celebrate 100 years of Surrealism at this artsy museum party! Experience live music from The Octopus Project and DJ Near Mint, participate in stream-of-consciousness writing, get your aura photographed (free for members), enjoy art-making activities, and explore dream interpretation. Includes cocktails, mocktails, and late-night gallery access until 10 PM.

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Halloween Murder Mystery Party with Dinner Detective

6:30pm - 10pm @ Hotel Viata - $45/$95

Join an interactive murder mystery dinner theater experience where YOU become part of the investigation! Enjoy a three-course dinner while solving the crime - but watch out, the killer could be sitting right next to you! Includes a costume contest during intermission and Halloween-themed cocktails. Use promo code PROHWN for 15% off your hotel stay if you want to make a night of it.

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The Cathedral's 5th Anniversary Dia de Muertos-Inspired Gala

7pm - 11pm @ The Cathedral ATX, $75

Celebrate The Cathedral's 5th birthday at this vibrant Día de Muertos-inspired gala. The gallery will be transformed with colorful altars adorned with fresh flowers from México. Enjoy the unveiling of a new solo exhibit, live mariachi performances, traditional bites from local favorites, an open bar, and much more. Don your most festive cocktail attire for an unforgettable night honoring Mexican culture and supporting women and minority artists.

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Pitties & Pong at Gin Bar

8pm @ Gin Bar, $25 per couple to play 

Get ready for an epic beer pong tournament featuring 24 teams battling it out for glory and prizes. A portion of proceeds support Love-A-Bull, a local pit bull advocacy organization. Meet adorable adoptable dogs on-site, enjoy drink specials, shop vendor booths, and bid on over $15,000 worth of items in the silent auction. Fun competition for a great cause!

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Moondance Music Festival w/ Black Joe Lewis, Emily Wolfe, Alesia Lani, Big Wy's Brass Band, Cazayoux, Ruthie Craft and More

12pm - 9pm @ Vista Brewing - $30

Get ready for the 6th Annual Outside the City Limits Music Festival at Vista Brewing's stunning 21-acre ranch in Driftwood! Enjoy a lineup of local musicians across two stages, featuring genres from Americana to Soul. Savor farm-fresh food, local brews, and Texas wines while soaking up gorgeous Hill Country views. The festival is family- and dog-friendly with complimentary parking. Don't miss GREYHOUNDS headlining from 6:30 to 8 PM!

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Monster Smash Pickleball Tournament (Through Sunday)

All Weekend @ Austin Pickle Ranch, $50/$90 

Get ready for a spooky pickleball showdown! Play as classic monsters like Frankenstein and vampires on courts decked out with cobwebs and glowing pumpkins. Compete for prizes in Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles brackets. Enjoy 2 hours of playtime plus social hangouts after matches. Costume contest with prizes for top three teams and best outfit! Early bird pricing available until October 2nd.

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Viva La Vida 2024

12pm - 6pm @ Downtown Austin, FREE!

Join Austin's biggest and longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration! The 41st Annual Viva la Vida Festival kicks off with a Grand Procession at noon. Enjoy hands-on art activities, traditional foods, local artists, lowriders, and live performances all day. The spectacular parade features sections like La Catrina, Pre-Columbian vibes, and Chicanx Sí, Se Puede. Don't miss this vibrant cultural event!

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Sumo and Otaku Food Festival (Through Sunday)

11am @ Dreamland, $20 - $60

Experience the 4th Annual Consulates Cup Sumo Tournament and Otaku Food Festival! Watch thrilling sumo wrestling matches with 80 competitors hailing from all corners of the world, while enjoying incredible eats from local Asian food vendors. Shop awesome merch from talented Asian artisans. Whether you're a sumo superfan, foodie, or collector, this unique two-day celebration of culture has something for everyone!

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Night Ops - Halloween Edition

7pm @ 3727 Drossett Dr - $75

Gather your bravest friends for this spine-tingling 3-mile race in the dark! Navigate between 5 mysterious checkpoints while being chased by "Reapers" - get caught and become one yourself. Each checkpoint features unique challenges testing wit, strength and courage. Stick around after for the Halloween After-Party with music, drinks and spooky celebrations. Teams compete for prizes including Fastest Teams and Best Costumes!

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7th Annual Ugly Dog Contest

12pm - 3pm @ Jo's Coffee Red River - $10 to enter, $2 to vote

Bring your scruffy pups to compete in categories like Ugliest Dog, Best Costume, and Best in Show at the 7th Annual Ugly Dog Contest! Enjoy a parking lot party with adoptable pups, local vendors, live music, hot dogs, face painting, and balloon animals. Every entry and vote supports the Austin Humane Society. Don't miss this hilariously fun event!

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Manuel's 40th Anniversary Celebration

11am - 10pm @ Manuel's Great Hills, $40

Celebrate four decades of Manuel's with a special Prix Fixe 3-course menu for just $40! Join the VIP party where they'll unveil the best of Manuel's Story, with a chance to win gift cards up to $1000. Ten lucky winners will be selected. Share your Manuel's memories for a chance to win!

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Death Match Wrestling

5pm @ Drinks Backyard - $35

DEATH IN THE FAMILY is the hardcore crown jewel of Texas death matches! Wrapped in barbed wire and packing an intense punch, it's the wrestling event you don't want to miss. Keep an eye out for the full lineup details of this high-octane, adrenaline-pumping spectacle.

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Freaky Deaky (also on Saturday)

2pm - 10pm @ Travis County Expo Center, $119+

Welcome to Freaky Deaky Eternal Night, where darkness reigns! This gothic wonderland features spine-chilling haunted houses, a mind-blowing costume contest, and the debut of the Blood Rave. Get ready for bone-rattling beats from an epic lineup that'll keep you dancing all night. Don't miss the supernatural party of the season!

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