Parents, we realize it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of playdates, school, diapers, bedtime hissy-fits. And it’s easy to feel out of touch. But we beg you to Get A Sitter, to go out with your significant other and your friends. See some bands or check out a new restaurant or bar. There is SO MUCH going on in this city! Embrace it. In honor of our family over at Do512, here are some events to check out without the kids.
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Friday, August 28:
— Belle & Sebastian w/ Wild Moccasins @ ACL Live at the Moody Theatre, 8 p.m.
Belle and Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in the late ’90s that has released 9 albums and praised by critics. You can go enjoy their pop tunes at the Moody Theatre! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and up and can be purchased online here.
— T Bird & The Breaks Farewell Show @ The Continental Club, 11:45 p.m.
Popular Austin funk & hip hop band, T Bird & The Breaks, has decided to “individually pursue other goals and what-have-you” and won’t be playing together much longer. Head out to The Continental Club for a farewell performance on Friday and on Saturday, both at 11:45 p.m. Tickets are $17, and can be purchased online here.
— Coltrane & Cocktails @ The Roosevelt Room, 8 p.m.
Enjoy a night filled with John Coltrane, with music and drinks inspired by his life and works, crafted by The Roosevelt Room’s nationally acclaimed cocktail bartenders. General Admission tickets start at $20, and VIP and seating are available for purchase here. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show is at 8 p.m.
— Shinyribs @ Strange Brew, two shows – 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.
Catch a show from Austin favorites, Shinyribs playing their “country-soul, swamp-funk” tunes at 7 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. The show is all ages. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online here.
Saturday, August 29:
— Lone Star Beer Texas Heritage Festival @ Fair Market, 1 – 10 p.m.
This event is FREE and open to the public for ages 21+. Attendance is first come first served and limited to capacity. Enjoy music from Dale Watson, Tele Novella, A.Sinclair, LaTasha Lee & The BlackTies, Grupo Fantasma, The Black Angels, and Old 97’s. Click here for the schedule.
— Float Fest Day Two feat. Ghostland Observatory, Max Frost & more @ Cool River Ranch, San Marcos
Float Fest is a three day music fest in San Marcos, TX. Saturday’s fun starts at 3 p.m. and the lineup includes Ghostland Observatory, Bun B, Max Frost, Devin the Dude, Wrestlers, A.Dd+, The Digital Wild, Sam Lao, LEV and SIP SIP. Single-day passes start at $50. Three Day Packages, as well as packages combining tubing and camping, are all available at FloatFest.net.
— Bad Example Sketch Comedy @ The New Movement Theatre, 9 p.m.
The New Movement’s own sketch troupe, Bad Example, will be debuting an all-new hour of comedy every Saturday night. No repeat sketches, no cutting corners, just a full hour of brand-new sketch comedy. Tickets are $7 online and $10 at the door. It’s also a BYOB venue!
Sunday, August 30:
— Last Splash Swim Club with !!! (Chk Chk Chk) @ W Austin Hotel Wet Deck Pool, 1-7 p.m.
It’s time to grab some sun, suds, and buds, and come hit the pool at Last Splash Swim Club. Have fun at a grown-up pool party. Tickets are $30, which you can purchase online here.
— Super Soul Sunday w/ The Nightowls @ Icenhauer’s, 4 – 7 p.m.
The Nightowls is a 10-piece soul band from Austin, Texas. Formed in the fall of 2011, The Nightowls have garnered accolades and praise for their unique blend of vintage and modern soul music, combined with high-energy, foot-stomping live performances. No cover.
— Chicken Shit Bingo @ Ginnys Little Longhorn Saloon, 4 p.m.
For many years on Sundays, Austin locals have scurried up Burnet Road for a “keep it weird” version of Bingo that involves chickens, chicken feed, and what happens after chickens eat. For $2 you can play a round of bingo and hope to be the lucky winner as you also enjoy some live music in a honky tonk atmosphere.
–> MORE: This is just a selection of ideas! For more Get A Sitter events including HAPPY HOUR & BRUNCH ideas, click here!
Have fun out there!
