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.
Friday, October 23:
— Austin Beer Week
Love craft beer? Austin Beer Week takes place Oct. 23 – Nov. 1. It’s a multi-event, brewer-centric showcase of all things beer, now in its 6th year. Click here to see a calendar of events.
— Snoop Dogg @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 9 p.m.
See multi-platinum artist, actor and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg. Dave Hill as Emcee, KP and the Boom Boom will open the show. Tickets start at $94 and can be purchased in advance here.
— F1 Fan Fest @ Rainey Street, 7-10 p.m.
This year, Fan Fest is moving to Rainey Street with free shows. On Friday you can check out Elle King at 8:20 p.m. and Trombone Shorty at 9:45 p.m. the big stage.
Saturday, October 24:
— 29th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour
Saturday & Sunday
AIA Austin Homes Tour is a a showcase of great design by local architects. The self-guided tour will feature ten homes in Austin with both traditional and contemporary designs, as well as renovation and new construction projects. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online here.
— Lionel Ritchie @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 9 p.m.
ACL Live is honored to present Lionel Ritchie or a one-night-only concert during the big race weekend. With The Suffers and DJ Mel. You and your friends will be dancing on the ceiling in no time! Tickets start at $94 and can be purchased online here.
— Evita @ ZACH Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Experience passion and seduction in the seven-time Tony Award®-winning musical Evita, in an all-new production created by ZACH. Revered by her people as an advocate for the poor, Eva Perón climbed meteorically from the slums of Argentina to her role as beloved First Lady at the age of 27, and became one of the most powerful women in the world. Evita tells Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story through some of the theatre’s most beautiful songs, including the unforgettable “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” Tickets start at $57 and can be purchased online here.
Sunday, October 25:
— Sir Elton John and His Band @ COTA, post-race event
Take in Sunday’s race activities & the Elton John concert. General admission tickets start at $99, which you can purchase here. Spread out a blanket on a comfortable grassy hillside and take it all in and explore several great vantage points.
— Sunday Shindig @ South Austin Brewery, 2-5 p.m.
Every Sunday from 2-5 pm you’ll find a band or singer/songwriter plays on stage. Or maybe it’s a well-loved movie being projected, or even stand up comedians…Who knows? But it will be a shindig for sure, with $3 pints and $10 pitchers, No Cover, and friendly dogs welcome.
–> 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!
