Parents, we realize it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of playdates, school, diapers, bedtime hissy-fits and all of the other love and sunshine that comes from our cherished littles. 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 and see some bands or check out a new restaurant or bar. There is SO MUCH going on in this city, embrace it. Introducing our new weekly column, Get A Sitter, in honor of our family over at Do512, here are some events to check out without the kids.
Thursday, Feb. 5:
— The True Story of Bonnie and Clyde – A Mostly Honest Musical about Texas’ Worst Couple
City Theatre, 8 p.m.
Crank Collective presents The True Story of Bonnie and Clyde, a one-hour musical that tells an action-packed tale of crime and passion taken straight from newspaper reports of the 1930s. The production, which features a live band, is based on two Dallas reporters who pursue the story of the Barrow Gang and achieve flickering fame of their own. The show runs Feb. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are a special $10 price on February 5! To order tickets online, click here.
Friday, Feb. 6:
— The Return of Magnifico (Queen Tribute), The North Door, 9:30 p.m. (doors open)
You’ll love the “king of all Queen bands” with Boss Eye. This all ages show starts at 10 p.m. (and ends at 2 a.m.) on The North Door’s main stage. Tickets are $8 in advance (online here) and $10 at the door.
— The Sanctuary Event Space Open House, 6-8 p.m.
The Sanctuary is an intimate event space in central Austin canopied by ancient oak trees. It’s the perfect spot for weddings, anniversary parties or other special events. At The Sanctuary’s Open House, vendors will showcase their services for you, and you will be treated to appetizers, drinks, and desserts. To attend this free event, please send your RSVP to [email protected]
— Horse Thief & Francisco the Man, The Historic Scoot Inn, 9 p.m.
Enjoy a night of music! Horse Thief is a band originally from Denton, TX who’s music “evokes the wide-open spaces of America’s Midwest but infuses the sense of grit and wonderment with edgier emotions.” Francisco the Man features shoegaze, garage, and melodic indie sounds and hails from L.A. Tickets are $5 in advance (online here) and $8 at the door.
Saturday, Feb. 7:
—2015 Austin Modern Home Tour, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This is a self-paced, self-driving tour of 16 of Austin’s most impressive homes. You may go in any order you choose and spend as much or as little time as you choose at each property. Tickets are available in advance for $30, and the price will increase to $40 on the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased online here.
— Cupid’s Undie Run, Rattle Inn, 12 p.m.
Cupid’s Undie Run is a 1.5 mile run in your bedroom-best that raises money for The Children’s Tumor Foundation. Start a team, join a team, or just run solo and make some new friends! Doors open at noon, the Undie Run starts at 2 p.m. Enjoy an after party, too! Register online here.
— 9th Annual Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-Off, The White Horse, 3 p.m.
Check out the 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off benefiting Health Alliance for Austin Musicians in memory of Nick Curran, a true Chili Cold Blood-ian who passed away from cancer in 2012. Enjoy chili, beer, and music from:The Neon Hearts, Lew Card, Josh Buckley, and Chili Cold Blood. Entrance fee is a $5 donation.
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Have fun out there!
