7 Fun things to Do in Austin This Weekend: Aug. 5-8
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Celebrate the 10.5th anniversary of the Hotel Vegas & The Volstead
Hotel Vegas and the Volstead Lounge’s anniversary party starts on Thursday at 5 p.m. and lasts until Saturday and features music (such as Christian Bland & The Revelators and Nolan Potter’s Nighttime Band), live screen painting, free giveaways and more. Don’t miss happy hour from 5pm to 7pm every day and come hungry – special foods are available for purchase. Get your tickets here. Thursday-Saturday, 1502 E. Sixth St.
Visit SURE THING Stand Up
Every Friday night at the Fallout Theater Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O’Grady host SURE THING, a comedy show that is guaranteed to be the highlight of your weekend. This week, watch Chris Tellez, a Funniest Person in Austin (FPIA) finalist, make the headlines for the event. The curtain rises at 9:30 pm and adults of legal age have access to a fully stocked bar in the lobby of Party Pulse. Buy your tickets in advance here. Friday, 616 Lavaca St.
Visit local shops on National CBD Day
National CBD Day is August 8, but thanks to local CBD brand Early Bird CBD, the festivities start on Friday and last all weekend. Working with local businesses, they’ve created a way for Austinites to party in town, with everything from drink specials at Austin Eastciders (be sure to order their CBD-infused blueberry lemonade) to free goodies at the Crux Climbing Center (free Earlybird CBD samples will be distributed in selected courses). Tickets are free, but check out the schedule and register in advance here. Friday-Sunday, locations vary
Watch a Poetry Jam Showcase
The Historic Victory Grill is hosting a Poetry Jam: Open Mic and Showcase at 8 p.m. this Friday evening. Poets and singers are encouraged to hug the stage and showcase their talents while attendees are invited to take advantage of the full bar and kitchen. (Interested in a gig? Reserve a time slot at 512-645-6810.) Buy tickets here. Friday, 1104 E. 11th St.
Brunch with a show
This weekend, order brunch classics at Illusions the Drag Show, then spend the day waking up to comedy performances by celebrity impersonators (think Cher, Madonna, Adele, and more) and hilarious drag queen presenters to chat. buy tickets here. Saturday-Sunday, 4134 Filzer Ln.
Take a morning yoga class at Austin’s Boggy Creek Farm
This Saturday at 9 a.m., relax with a vinyasa flow at Austin’s Boggy Creek Farm. All guests receive yoga mats, Richard’s Rainwater, Moontower Matcha and One Farm Balsam. After the class, stop to explore the local products and produce the farm offerings or enjoy a cold brew infused with One Farm’s oils. Saturday, 3414 Lyons Road
Get competitive in a cornhole tournament
Do you consider yourself an expert on cornhole? Grab a partner and sign up for a double elimination tournament at The Creek and The Cave. All boards and bags are provided and prizes are given to the top three teams. Pre-registration necessary. Sunday, 611 E 11th St.
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