Things to do in Austin this weekend. When and where to do them. Brought to you by:ย Smoking Burnouts
Friday, February 3rd
Winter Party/Die Spitz Album Party | 9 p.m. | Hotel Vegas
“The boy band with titz” are steadily wracking up hype among the Austin music scene. Die Spitz have earned a reputation for their outlandish and energetic stage presence. The band will be celebrating their debut album, “Teeth” accompanied by performances from bands, Tear Dungeon and Rose Hips. Head to Hotel Vegas this Friday to see what all the talk is about. RSVP to the 21+ event here. $10 cash at the door.
Chalkfest | 7 p.m. | Far Out Lounge
The buzz of Austin Psych Fest and SXSW has got me itching to go to a music festival. If you’re anything like me, then Chalkfest is the perfect way to scratch that festival itch. Chalkfest features performances from experimental bands like AlexAlone, Sad Cell, Chalk, and Typical Girls. I’ve seen all of these bands live and can vouch that they are WELL worth the watch. Along with live music, festival-goers have the chance to experience several light shows. If you get hungry, food trucks will be available on-site! Chalkfest will continue through Saturday, February 4th. Buy tickets here.
Saturday, February 4th
Being Dead | 10 p.m. | Sagebrush
Being Dead is one of my favorite bands to emerge from Austin’s music scene. Being Dead’s quirky sound mixed with a bit of garage rock edge is sure to charm any listener. The band’s unique sound combined with the hole-in-the-wall atmosphere of Sagebrush will make for the perfect night out. If you’re looking for a lowkey bar to shoot some pool and enjoy up-and-coming bands, get to Sagebrush this Saturday. Tickets are $15 at the door.
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Open Canopy | 1 p.m. | Canopy Art Studios
Creatives unite! Canopy Art Studios invites you to join them for Open Canopy – a chance to take an intimate, insider look at the creative process of artists and vendors at their studios. Open Canopy is an East Austin event that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. More on Open Canopy here.
Sunday, February 5th
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Eastside Pop-up | 12 p.m. | Central Machine Works
Valentine’s day is about a week away. Got a gift for the valentines in your life? If you’re still gift shopping, the Eastside Pop-up offers handcrafted and vintage items from a number of local vendors. The market is FREE to attend with tons of beverage and food options if you need a lil’ snack while you shop.
Jo’s 16th Annual Chili Cook-off | 12 p.m. | Jo’s Coffee
Warm up after that Texas freeze with some hot chili! Jo’s Coffee is partnered with Hotel San Jose, Free Lunch and H-E-B to host the 16th annual chili cook-off. This chili fights for a cause with proceeds benefitting Free Lunch, an organization that fights food insecurity issues in Austin. Along with chili tasting, the event will include live music, a raffle and a contest with a chance for ticket holders to vote for the best chili. The Event is FREE to attend but if you want to get in on the chili-tasting action, you can purchase $25 wristbands here.
This list was curatedย by Intern, Mackenzie Akin. Mackenzie is a senior at Texas State University, majoring in journalism. She has a passion for live music and digital content creation. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram.
