36.12 Superbowl Sunday at Able’s on the Lake

36.12 Superbowl Sunday at Able’s on the Lake

By Kristy Owen | Restaurants, Things To Do In Austin



Superbowl Sunday has finally arrived! I’m sure most of you already have plans, but if you don’t, this is one of my favorite places to catch the game. I love the location. It’s basically a huge patio on Lake Austin. Both their food and drink menus are huge, and they have 63 beers on tap. The

35.12 Jo’s Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-Off

35.12 Jo’s Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-Off

By Kristy Owen | Coffee Shops, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Live Music, Things To Do In Austin



In Texas, it’s always chili cook-off season. And for you chili lovers out there, this is your chance to spend your Saturday filling up on delicious chili for a good cause. Jo’s is pulling out all the stops to make this a day full of great food and tons of fun. They’ll have free two-stepping

34.12 Free Wine Tasting & Art Show

34.12 Free Wine Tasting & Art Show

By Kristy Owen | Free things to do in Austin, Things To Do In Austin



I love a good glass of wine to get my weekend kicked off right. Join Cedar Valley Spirits tonight for some free wine and art. They have a broad selection of your favorite adult beverages, as well as a great local selection. They do these sorts of wine and art nights pretty regularly. Always check

33.12 Groundhog Day Dinner

33.12 Groundhog Day Dinner

By Kristy Owen | Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin



Happy Groundhog Day, First Thursday and anything else you might be celebrating today. And what better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than by watching Groundhog Day?  Bill Murray is awesome, and this was one of his best, where he keeps living the same day over and over again. It’s also one of those movies that

32.12 I “Heart” Art: Open House & Art Show

32.12 I “Heart” Art: Open House & Art Show

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Things To Do In Austin



Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery is an art studio with an important social mission. They work to bridge the gap between people who have developmental disabilities and their community by using art. It is a unique place, and one that serves a socially vital function to many people in Austin. Tonight they’re having an

31.12 La Boite Café

31.12 La Boite Café

By Kristy Owen | Things To Do In Austin, Trailer Eatery



Traditionally, trailer food is something usually reserved for lunch or dinner. But at least one trailer, La Boite Café, has managed to become a popular breakfast spot in town, so much so that they opened a new location downtown in October. They make excellent coffee, particularly espresso, along with croissants, macaroons and sandwiches. The macaroons are

30.12 Meat Week 2012

30.12 Meat Week 2012

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Random Fun, Restaurants, Things To Do In Austin



Looking for a reason to eat meat all week? Who isn’t? Meat Week 2012 is a great way to get your barbecue fix and sample some of the juiciest meats this city has to offer. This week is an excuse for meat lovers to come together under one roof and enjoy their favorite meal without

29.12 Chinese New Year Celebration

29.12 Chinese New Year Celebration

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Live Music, Things To Do In Austin



It’s time to celebrate the Chinese New Year with Chinatown Austin. They’re ringing in the Year of the Dragon with a festival full of tons of cool stuff. They’ll have a rock climbing wall, face painting, games, firecracker displays and plenty of other awesome things. Dragon and Lion Dance Teams will also perform throughout the

28.12 Le Garage Sale

By Kristy Owen | Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin



Austin fashionistas, your day has arrived. This biannual event is your opportunity to score some of the best deals from the best places around town. You can find all your favorite local boutiques under one roof with clearance prices! They have everything from men’s and women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, children’s apparel, home furnishings and more.

27.12 Magic Show at the French Legation Museum

27.12 Magic Show at the French Legation Museum

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin



The French Legation Museum has invited you to a night of magic under the oaks. I’m a huge sucker for a good magic show. They leave me completely mystified, and they’re always a great time. Today’s performers are world renowned. Arsene Dupin has performed at the White House for President George W. Bush and in