Three day weekends are like pie. Amazing, fun and far too scarce in the average human being’s life. We can’t promise you we could make a decent pie but we do claim to be really good at knowing what’s happening especially on those wide open days just waiting to be filled with adventure and hootenannies. Cue the Do512 Labor Day Research Squad and their attempts at finding the best ATX happenings to utilize that three day weekend like you never have before.
Music:
Nocturnal Fest: This happens to be a big pick for Do512 users and staff members. While it’s not exactly in Austin, the little excursion to Apache Pass River Theater is well worth is for the three gigantic stages, amazing artists and sweet dubstep moves that will undoubtedly be busted out at some point. From Girl Talk to Bassnectar not to mention Kid Cuti and the Disco Biscuits. It’s ok to be stressed out from awesomeness.
Location: Apache Pass River Theatre
Price: Tickets required
Saints of Valory, The Mercers, Chain Gang of 1974, Picardy III: For our musically inclined friends who feel like staying closer to their own zip code there’s the Saints of Valory show at Stubb’s Bar-B-Que. The show is also open to all ages so if your little brother/cousin/niece/own children are with you you’re more than welcome to bring them. Still music to get your feet dancing and your heart happy but less strain on your gas tank than Nocturnal.
Location: Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
Price: $10 per person
Justin Nozuka- Spend your Saturday evening in the folksy embrace of Justin Nozuka.
Location: Antone’s
Cost: $17.00
Melissa Engleman Happy Hour - Good for a quiet evening kick-off to your weekend go check out Melissa Engleman.
Location: Hole in the Wall
Cost: Free!
RocktheRepublic.com Presents: Blacklisted Individuals, Foe Destroyer, The Black and Blues and more: Despite throwing a huge weekend long bash last week to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Momo’s shows no sign of slowing down.
Location: Momo’s
Cost: Cover at the door
Learning Secrets Presents: Jimmy Edgar : Dance dance dance dance dance daaaance.
Location: Beauty Bar
Cost: $7 with RSVP and $10 at the door
Heartbeats II: A Benefit for Austin Musicians Health Care- Talk about supporting local music. Support those amazing folks who entertain Austin and are chasing their passion.
Location: ND at 501 Studios
Cost: $8 before 9pm and $10 after
Toddy B’s 5th Annual Labor Day Bash: Because sometimes my friends you just have to get your little dance on.
Location: Speakeasy
Cost: Free!
San Marcos River Reggae Festival w/ The Original Wailers & The Movement: Way cooler than the bananas wearing Rastafarian hats at Six Flags, the river man, it’s calling you.
Location: San Marcos Plaza Park
Cost: $12
Film:
The Big Lebowski + Brand New Red Diversions Scavenger Hunt: Because in case this movie wasn’t amazing enough as is, let’s throw in a scavenger hunt! If you want to participate in the interactive fun of the hunt you need to make sure and purchase your tickets in advance online.
Location: The Paramount Theatre
Cost: Scavenger Hunt + Ticket, Popcorn & Soda – $15
Regular Admission – $9
Online Advance Admission – $7
Sports:
The Horn-Ball Texas Tailgaters and Do512 Present Texas vs. Rice Game Watching Party: Football season is back! Tears of joy are perfectly allowed. What better way to start off the season then with a viewing party with tons of fellow fans! Hook ‘Em!
Location: Dallas Nightclub
Cost: FREE!
Misc:
Friday Night Dance Party- YES IT’s FRIDAY what’s up ya’ll you made it now dance it off like woah woah dance it off with DJ KB
Location: Hudson on Fifth
Cost: Free!
The Action Pack Presents: Intergalactic Prom- I’m not sure there’s much more we can add to this to make it sound any more exciting/awesome so you’re just going to have to go check it out for yourself.
Location: The Highball
Cost: Free!
Le Garage Sale: Shopping! Clearance! What!? Let’s do it! There is a full bar, starbuck’s coffee, snacks, salads, sanwiches, and more…
Location: Palmer Events Center
Cost: $12 per person
