The Weekend Playbook: Free whiskey and new taprooms

Austin Event of the Week
You’re broke and bummed you had to go back to work/school/whatever… well, buck up friend! It’s FREE WEEK! What’s FREE WEEK? All the cool-kid bars and music venues are having cool-kid bands play for free all week until Sunday. Some highlights include: Letting Up Despite Great Faults, Riverboat Gamblers, Ringo Deathstarr, and My Jerusalem. Check out the schedule for the full lineup

Friday, January 10th: Neil Hamburger, the “hardest working comedian in existence”, is paying a visit to The North Door to share his dark, off-beat, Tony Clifton-esque brand of stand up. Get tickets here Continue Reading

Saturday, January 11th: Local favorite, Hops & Grain, has just opened their brand new tap room -- aside from drinking their fine brews, you can also see where and how it’s made on one of their tours. Check out the dates and times and remember not to touch anything

Sunday, January 12th: Acclaimed mixologist Jason Stevens will be teaching a Make Your Own Bitters Class at The North Door for you cocktail aficionados, including super-secret insider tips. Imagine the possibilities: pizza bitters, BBQ bitters…

Wednesday, January 15th: Get your whiskey learn on at West Campus BBQ joint, Freedmen’s. They are hosting a FREE Tullamore Whiskey tasting event where you will taste, learn, and also enjoy appetizers. It’s free but with limited space, reserve now!