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Mean Eyed Cat Brings Spirit of Johnny Cash to West 5th Street

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Bill Tucker

For 90% of the world, there’s only one Man in Black. Forget the Will Smith movies; ignore the X-Files. Johnny Cash, one of country music’s original rebels, is the only one who matters. While you can trek to Nashville to pay homage, there’s a joint right here in Austin that honors the legend through its décor, drinks […]

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, downtown

Cap City Comedy Club Is My Favorite Place in Austin and Here’s Why

Posted on May 20, 2015 by David Thomas

Duncan Carson Cap City Comedy Club

Cap City Comedy Club is my favorite place in town. That’s saying a lot, considering the number of businesses and establishments I’ve written about during my time with The Austinot. But I said it and I stand by it.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: comedy

Backyard Story Night: The Hottest Trend in Austin

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Jessica Pino

There has been a notable upswing in storytelling events in Austin. And while many of these events are formal, paid affairs, there’s a movement to make them accessible to the average Austinite. Backyard Story Night is part of this movement. The goal is simple: gather friends – and friends of friends – in a backyard to share real, unrehearsed stories. […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events, Nightlife

Downtown Austin Comic Relief: Shows at The New Movement

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Kelli McDonald

The New Movement Theater Austin

In a basement off Lavaca sits The New Movement comedy theater and conservatory. Originally located east on Rosewood, The New Movement was started by comedians Chris Trew and Tami Nelson in 2009. Since then, their success has led to a second location in New Orleans. The New Movement has created a kingdom of comedy where patrons can catch improv, […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Nightlife Tagged With: comedy, downtown

Texas Card House Opens First Legal Poker Room in Austin

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Edgar Barguiarena

first Legal Poker Room in Austin

It almost sounds too good to be true. Legal gambling in Austin? Short of a four hour drive to Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, it simply didn’t exist before now. Texas Card House has changed all that, offering the first legal poker room in Austin–and in the whole state of Texas outside reservations. The […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: south austin

4 Places to Have Fun in Austin, 80’s Style

Posted on March 4, 2015 by David Thomas

A singers gets down at The Common Interest.

The intersection of 183 and Burnet Road forms the epicenter of a half mile bubble of retro joy. If you were old enough to ride a bicycle in the 1980’s, this list of places to have fun in Austin should tickle the nostalgia center of your brain. Now you can roller skate, sing karaoke, bowl and visit an old […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: burnet

Keep Austin Weird at Spider House Cafe and Ballroom

Posted on January 8, 2015 by David Thomas

Spider House Austin

The Christmas lights are always on at Spider House Cafe. The funky atmosphere will grip you as soon as your foot is in the door, and the coffee drinks, full bar and food options will make you want to stay a while. Just next door, Spider House Ballroom keeps nightlife on an aggressive dose of […]

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, coffee shops

3 Austin Music Venues That Go Beyond Mainstream

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Erin May

Sahara Lounge Austin

Austin is often hailed as the Live Music Capital of the World. While this grandstand title is nice, if your musical tastes don’t fit into popular genres, you may wonder where to find unique music to enjoy. If you’re looking to move beyond mainstream, read on to learn about a few of my favorite Austin […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music, Nightlife

Haunted ATX: Austin Streets in Spooky Ride with Freaky Facts

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Guest Blogger

Haunted ATX Tours of Austin

Guest article by Kendra Wright There are multiple ways to experience the weird side of Austin. You can cruise the streets via a Segway, you can catch a ride in a real life Mystery Machine, and now the Austinot has discovered yet another unforgettable approach to exploring our city…and it’s unlike any way you’ve ever seen it […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: halloween

See for Yourself: The Highball Is Back

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Bill Tucker

The Highball Austin, TX

When The Highball closed its doors almost two years ago, it left a gaping hole in the Austin nightlife scene. Seriously. Where else could you grab a drink, sing a Miley Cyrus song and bowl ten frames without leaving the building? Now settled in its refurbished home, the South Lamar landmark is looking to reclaim its crown as […]

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, south lamar

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