Week of September 22

Friends Trivia at Punch Bowl Social

7pm-9pm @ Punch Bowl Social Domain, FREE!

Celebrate 30 years of the iconic sitcom with five rounds of Friends-focused trivia featuring costumes, drink specials, and prizes. The venue's arcade games and bowling provide backup entertainment, while the virtual format keeps teams engaged throughout. Registration starts at 6:30pm, giving you time to channel your inner Central Perk regular.

VARIETEASE: "SCREAM" Movie Screening

9:30pm @ Oilcan Harry's, FREE!

Step into the fabulous world of Varietease, where drag queens Mandy Quinn and Noodles host weekly adventures that blend horror with hilarity. Tonight's cult classic "Scream" screening promises thrills, chills, and cocktails—including THC drinks for those seeking an elevated experience. This isn't your typical movie night; it's drag-infused entertainment that celebrates community while serving up genuine scares.

JK's Just Kidding Variety Hour: Fall Equinox Edition

7pm-9:30pm @ Trinity Street Playhouse - Pay-what-you-wish

Celebrate the seasonal shift with punk-rocker khattieQ and experimental artist Jenny Larson hosting this eclectic variety showcase. Featuring improv wizard Shannon Stott, musician BRUCE, dancer Aida Reyes, and filmmaker PJ Raval, this pay-what-you-wish event promises an unpredictable evening of joy and artistic disruption. The show includes an artist reception for Michael Anthony Garcia's exhibit "sit with it."

Addison Raege - The Addison Tour After Party

9:30pm @ Highland Lounge

Keep the party rolling after Addison Rae's concert at this high-energy after party featuring all-night happy hour pricing until 2am. The event promises to "RAEGE" with the kind of post-concert energy that makes Monday nights feel like weekends. Perfect for extending the concert experience into the early hours.

Alien: Earth Season Finale – Super Sour & Sci-Fi Night

6pm - 9pm @ Blue Owl Brewing, FREE!

Blue Owl's exclusive one-night taproom event features a private viewing of the season finale with a custom super sour brew called "ACID BLOOD" crafted just for this occasion. Arrive early to secure your spot for sci-fi thrills, sour beer tastings, and special food offerings while experiencing cutting-edge television in an intimate brewery setting.

The Turbo Photo Scientific Method

6pm - 9pm @ Vacancy Brewing - Free to party, $6 to participate

Austin's first-ever film lab science fair where photographers showcase prints on trifold boards with glitter glue and stickers like elementary school projects. Competitors get blue ribbons and $75 gift cards while everyone votes on categories like "Very Important Pup" and "Happy Accidents." Mix craft beer with childhood nostalgia at this delightfully ridiculous event celebrating photography through elementary school science fair aesthetics.

Fantasy Costume Swappe

7pm - 11:55pm @ the Tiny Minotaur Tavern - $5

Trade fantasy costumes and gear while enjoying drinks at Austin's most whimsical themed bar ahead of Ren Fest and Halloween season. Bring spare pieces to swap with fellow enthusiasts during BOOKWYRMS QUIET READING NIGHT, where you can sip cocktails and read in this cozy medieval-inspired tavern that feels like stepping into another world.

Ego's Back to School Theme Party

7pm @ 510 S Congress Ave

Drop the homework and grab the mic at this back-to-school themed party where you dress as your favorite school stereotype. Whether you're channeling popular kid, goth, nerd, or rebel energy, this nostalgic celebration lets adults relive high school without the actual trauma of algebra tests and cafeteria drama.

Mdou Moctar

7:00pm @ Radio/East - $25

This Tuareg guitar virtuoso from Niger brings his electrifying desert rock to Austin, blending traditional African rhythms with psychedelic rock in a way that's earned him international acclaim. All ages welcome for this rare opportunity to witness one of the world's most innovative guitarists live.

BUNS & BOWTIES: Magic Mike XXL Ladies Night

8:00pm @ The Railhouse - $26.89

Fresh from Vegas, this 18+ spectacle brings all the heat you'd expect from a Magic Mike-inspired evening. Check out the full details and venue policies before you arrive. The Railhouse transforms into something special for this debut Austin show.

The Wizard of dOgZ

8:00pm @ The VORTEX, $15+ (through Sunday)

This family-friendly live entertainment features rescue canines as the stars in an all-new production from the creators of The Mutt-Cracker. Watch talented rescue dogs take center stage in this heartwarming twist on a classic tale, combining live theater with animal rescue advocacy in Austin's most unexpected venue collaboration.

Urban Dreaming: A Movement Opera

8:15pm - 9:15pm @ RBJ Residential Buildings - $25+ (through Sunday)

Witness aerial dancers performing high above the city from actual residential buildings while you watch from a rooftop viewing area. This immersive movement opera blends contemporary and aerial dance with music, exploring human connection against Austin's skyline backdrop. Doors open at 7:45pm for this truly one-of-a-kind Austin experience.

Y'ALL ABOARD Yacht Rock | WIN TWO ACL PASSES!

7pm @ Pershing Hall - $10

Austin's ultimate yacht rock band Y'ALL & OATES brings '70s and '80s nautical vibes with a chance to win TWO ACL PASSES in their costume contest! Don your best sailor caps and nautical gear while enjoying themed food and drink specials at this Moontower Entertainment event. Sweet ticket deals available before door prices kick in.

Booty Quest 2 - Torchlit Boogaloo!

7pm - 11:30pm @ Kick Butt Coffee - $30+

Roll for initiative in this epic interactive D&D burlesque show where YOU become fantasy archetypes influencing the story with dice rolls! Geekgasm Revue brings drag, variety acts, trivia, themed drinks, and costume contests to life. Dust off those Ren Faire outfits for prizes while enjoying live performances from Helena Zuul, Miss Petty Cakes, and The Silver Fox Brad French.

ALLUVIUS

7:30pm - 9:30pm @ East Side Performing Arts, $33.85 (through Sunday)

Journey through raw human experience as performers strip away armor and celebrate brutal truth through music by TOOL, Metallica, Korn, and Disturbed. This intense theatrical experience directed by AJ Garcia-Rameau confronts the depths of the human condition with uncompromising artistic vision. Expect a visceral exploration that challenges audiences to face uncomfortable realities.

Oktober Turtle Fest

8pm - 12am @ Southpark Meadows

Get ready for the most festive slow crawl of the year at Oktober Turtle Fest! This shell-shocking Oktoberfest celebration features turtle races powered by Sam Adams and Karbach Oktoberfest, stein hoisting competitions between races, and barrel races for humans. Don your lederhosen for a chance to win the best Oktoberfest outfit prize while sipping seasonal brews in this unique fusion of German tradition and quirky Austin fun.

21 Years of Mean

11am - 2am @ Mean Eyed Cat - W 5th St

The Mean Eyed Cat is throwing the ultimate 21st birthday bash with special limited events running all day and into the night. This beloved Austin dive bar is celebrating more than two decades of serving up drinks and good times in true Austin fashion. Party all day at one of the city's most iconic watering holes as they mark this milestone anniversary.

Meanwhile Oktoberfest: Day One

8am - 9pm @ Meanwhile Brewing

Meanwhile Brewing's fifth annual Oktoberfest bash features special Oktoberfest and Marzen lagers, live polka bands (Yes Ma'am Brass Band and Big Wy's Brass Band), stein hoisting contests, and inflatable pretzel toss games for all ages. Food trucks serve beer-themed specialties like beer braised bratwurst and Oktoberfest sundae with pretzel ice cream. Join the festivities for authentic German fun with an Austin twist.

Did I Win? Live Game Show

10pm - 11pm @ Fallout Theater - $8 online/$12 door

This wild live game show throws contestants into fun games with unexpected twists and turns, with big prizes awaiting and everyone walking away with an epic experience. Fallout Theater now has a bar, so you can grab drinks while watching people compete in unpredictable challenges. Get tickets here for this interactive entertainment experience.

VINYL BB FREAK FEST

7:30pm @ VINYL Beauty Bar

Let your freak flag fly at this all-star lineup event featuring a fully stocked bar and record bins at one of Austin's most eclectic venues. With cheap cover, A/C, and an anything-goes atmosphere, this party celebrates the weird and wonderful side of Austin nightlife. Join the freaks for a night where unconventional is the only convention.

Meridians Community Wide Garage Sale & Coffee/Breakfast Taco Truck

8am - 1pm @ Meridian Pavilion, FREE!

Southwest Austin's annual community-wide garage sale with the added bonus of a food truck serving breakfast tacos and coffee. It's quintessentially Austin—treasure hunting through your neighbors' stuff while fueling up on local breakfast favorites. The perfect Saturday morning adventure combining thrift shopping with taco consumption.

Bikini Bike Wash

11am - 3pm @ 10917 S Interstate 35

The last bikini bike wash of the season sponsored by Biker Wolfpack Law! Promo girls Jersey and crew will be washing motorcycles while you enjoy the spectacle. It's provocatively Austin in the most wonderfully ridiculous way possible—where else can you get your bike detailed by bikini-clad attendants?

Bouncing and Rolling 2000 Party

6pm - 10pm @ 1156 Hargrave St - $20

Transport yourself back to the millennium with this adult roller skating extravaganza! Channel your inner Destiny's Child with blinged-out shades and low-rise jeans while DJ Deezy spins everything from Ciara to Usher. Your ticket includes skate rental, one signature cocktail, and unlimited nostalgia—plus Big Girl on Wheels will be serving food that actually slaps.

Beat The Influencer Finale

6:30pm @ Busy Signal ATX

The culmination of a cocktail competition series with $10,000 on the line! Watch bartenders battle it out in the ultimate mixology showdown after weeks of shaking, stirring, and showcasing serious talent. High stakes, craft cocktails, and the chance to witness Austin's bartending elite compete for serious cash.

VRW - Wrestling Comedy Championship

10pm @ The Velveeta Room - $20

Comedy meets WWE in this hilariously bizarre showdown where comedians battle for the championship belt through pure punchline power! Watch local funny folks deliver knockout jokes and devastating comedic finishing moves. Will the reigning champ defend their title, or will an underdog comedian body-slam their way to glory?

Trinket Swap & Mini Market

12pm @ Amy's Ice Creams South Austinville - Free

Bring your duplicate treasures and trade for new finds at this playful swap meet partnered with Monkey See Monkey Do. The treasure hunting experience promises surprises, discoveries, and the thrill of finding that perfect new trinket while clearing out your old ones.

10 YEAR PARTY at Yard Bar

11am @ Yard Bar , FREE!

Yard Bar is throwing a massive two-day birthday bash to celebrate turning ten, and Sunday is day two of what promises to be an epic celebration. With their reputation for creating memorable experiences, this anniversary party should deliver serious fun with whatever surprises they have planned.

Austin Witches Market

6pm - 10pm @ The Far Out Lounge, FREE!

Cast some spells and browse mystical wares at this enchanting market featuring local witchy vendors, crystals, tarot readers, and magical goods. This free, all-ages event transforms The Far Out into a supernatural shopping wonderland where you can stock up on potions and magical trinkets while mingling with Austin's magical community.

PASSION OVER PROFIT: The Gallery Hard Launch

7pm - 10pm @ Photogroup Austin Studios, FREE!

Celebrate Austin's rebellious creative spirit at this anti-establishment gallery opening that proudly rejects traditional gatekeeping and sponsor walls. This passion-driven art showcase features hybrid shooters and bold creators who chose meaning over money, complete with live music from Eric Bowden and an atmosphere that puts purpose before profit.