Kitty's is a chill spot to get a good drink. The espresso martini is stiff! They had a nice…read morebrunch-ish special on mimosas on Saturday. Up until this past visit, I had only sat inside at night. I sat outside last weekend and it was more lively out there. More people, more socializing. Wish more people came here! The service has been great when I've been there. Friendly staff. No complaints here.

If you have a bad time at Kitty Cohen's, that sounds like a you problem. Happy hour prices are a…read moresteal, cocktails range from classic to creative and not a dud on the menu, and the frozens can't be beat on a hot day (which is most). The little pool outside is adorable, perfect to dip your toes in and pretend you're at a fabulous resort somewhere. Plenty of space, indoors and out, to chill with friends or relax solo. Plus, easy street parking. The only thing that's missing is food, unless there's a special event, but walk a few blocks and grab a bite somewhere else if you need to. They won't be mad if you bring something solid to to pair with your drink.

Based on an invitation from a Yelp friend, I ended up at Pershing Hall again for Motown Mondays…read more On December 22nd, Pershing Hall not only featured Motown Mondays, but also their Yule Groove and Holiday Market. The Matchmaker Band was belting some soulful songs while guests danced the night away. In addition, local vendors were selling their wares from jewelry and fur coats to books and winterwear, i.e. Spider Goddess Divination, LA LO LA Clothing, and Thunderhouse Media Group. Guests consumed holiday cocktails, competed at Pershing Hall's Ugly Sweater Social, and shopped at the Holiday Pop-Up Market with local vendors. Saint Nic aka Santa was milling about for photos along with his naughty elves. This event was free to the public along with free parking (normal entry fee is $5 for ladies). Doors and market opened at 5 PM, social from 6:30-8:30 PM, and Matchmaker Band began singing and playing at 8:30 PM. It is always fun dancing at Motown Mondays. In full transparency, I enjoyed the band more the last time we were at Motown Mondays. However, I am sure I will return.

I had the most amazing time at Pershing Hall tonight! I came for the Jam Session which was awesome!…read moreOne of my friends performed tonight and I found out they just moved to this venue and will hold this event every 2nd and 4th Monday of the week! If you haven't heard of it--you are truly missing out! On to the actual event space and area. There is no free parking at Pershing for the public so plan to take rideshare/carpool or bike if you're close enough! It's a bit of a rough neighborhood so just be mindful when parking late at night. When you arrive security will direct you to the back event space where this event is free to enter and open to the public. Nice restrooms, plenty of space, great stage for Jams! I wasn't hungry when I arrived but, I did sample the carrot salad ($14) from the menu. The name should be changed to whipped feta and carrots. It's more of a spread/dip than a salad and it didn't come with pita or anything to eat it with. The Carrot "salad" was overpriced but (I cannot lie) delicious--tangy with a prefect hint of mint! My mocktail was also great. I got the Cobbler (?) refreshing and tasted as if it had jicama in it! This drink was overpriced too at about $12 for a mocktail. It's bar service only so you order there and if you get food they will bring it to you.

I did not know this was a weekly thing, but we saw the 4th of July concert and fireworks show. It…read morewas not nearly as crowded as I expected (feared) it to be, and it was a great show. At least for the 4th of July, there were plenty of vendors, or you could just bring your own coolers and lawn chairs to enjoy the music. The Yeti Flagship is within walking distance, and we saw MANY people with brand new Yeti coolers on the lawn if you're doing last-minute planning.

Sunday evenings! Love them. I steal a couple of glorious hours hosting a leisurely picnic with…read morefriends while watching the sun go down and being serenaded by a portion of the Austin Symphony with the picturesque city skyline as a back drop. In their ninth season, these concerts are the Hartman Foundations summer gift to Austin. During this 2011 summer season, every Sunday from June 5 to Aug 28, they rotate a weekly program of Strings, Brass, Woodwinds and Big Band. The music starts promptly at 7:30 but die hard Symphony goers, extreme picnicers and take out eaters start are known to get there 30-45 minutes ahead, and enjoy the evening. It is family, kid and dog friendly. It is the perfect wind down to a summer weekend! Here is their 2011 schedule: http://www.austinsymphony.org/events/hartman-foundation-concerts-in-the-park/

I went to listen to a friend (Jane Rundquist) and her band Too Blue here last weekend. I've been to…read morethis very cool Austin original dive bar a few times over the years and always enjoy the unique decor. It is definitely a classic Austin location that I hope will be around forever! I don't drink beer but they had some great drink specials for those who do. One of my friends was able to get a non-alcoholic beer, the other had a beer, and I had a couple of topo chicos. I think you can also order food there, but we didn't order anything. They also have decent parking options if not in their lot, on the street so we didn't have to walk too far. And I appreciated that Jane was playing at an earlier time. Her band's songs were oldies but goodies and they got several people out on the dance floor! I hope to find myself at Carousel Lounge again soon!

Throw back to the 70s! Awesome Austin dive bar and music venue! We went to see a friend's band…read moreplay. While I've been to many local dive bars, somehow I've missed this one! Shouldn't be overlooked! Not sure anything has changed in 50 years! One man was bartender, cook, bubbles blower, popcorn maker, and friendly welcomer to all who entered or wanted to chat. Very spacious inside. Drink prices are of a bygone era- they only sell beer and wine for alcohol options. Sound equipment was good I'm told. A classic spot.

Fallout Theater is a local gem of a theater that provides comedy relief and education for…read moreAustinites and visitors. The theatre runs shows on a nightly basis, usually after 7 or 8pm in the evening and simultaneously teaches a bunch of different comedy classes, including improv, stand-up, sketch, clown, and other one-off specialty comedy classes. Most of the normal classes run for approximately 8 weeks and are about 2 hours a week. The pricing for almost 16 hours of instruction is usually super reasonable (~$250 classes, or less than $15/hr). Most instructors are local Austin veterans and I've always enjoyed taking classes at the Fallout (at least for improv) and often end up being local community members that you'll see in shows or other comedy-related events. Shows are often affordable and a fun date night option that have different themes catering to anything you'd like. There's a small amount of snacks (candy) and a bar up-front for show attendees. Parking is relatively limited but not impossible to find. You can find street parking usually just one block north of the Fallout on 7th Street, 8th Street, Guadalupe, and Lavaca.

Great spot for a Saturday night. The staff was very kind and the show was funny. It was a little…read morewarm but not too bad.

This church on S Lamar also doubles as a music venue during non-church hours. The acoustics are…read moregreat, chairs are comfortable, and the parking is plentiful and FREE. There is a bar with adult beverages to add to the enjoyment. Will definitely return!

I wish all venues were this intimate, this clean, this easily accessible and this perfect…read more I saw a phenomenal indie pop/R&B artist named John Splithoff here and they couldn't have picked a more perfect venue. -Venue location was easy to get to and not along a crowded street -Parking was SO easy -Check-in was a breeze -Venue snack & drink prices were so affordable -Acoustics were amazing -Restrooms and all areas were very clean and comfortable -Staff was so funny and friendly -Performance felt intimate I could go on and on and ON. This church turned part time music venue is amazing. They knocked it out of the park. I wish I could experience every artist's performance here.

Super fun concept, great hospitality. Making a reservation is easy, I didn't want to chance walking…read morein and having to wait. I have heard the cocktails here are crazy and innovative, even offering an edible cocktail. When me and my friends got on the bus, we were told all of the cocktails were wine based only.. but they have a full bar on the bus. None of the options were fun and edible. I know the theme changes every month or so, but I was expecting the offerings to have a little more wow factor based on posts I've seen.

This is such a fun experience to try and find the double decker bus. It is very discrete and you…read morereally wouldn't notice it unless you knew about it. The inside has two floors and has a very interesting and decorative theme. We went on a Saturday night around 9pm and it wasn't too crowded. The Anti-gravity (comes in a thin glass with a light inside) was super tasty. I loved the blueberry popping boba. It was very fresh and hid the alcohol really well. The Blue Solar Slush is an amazing cocktail. I personally love rose and the whole flavor palette of it was unlikely anything I'd ever had. It was incredible! I do wish they had tap water and not just canned water to buy. But the canned water was seawater from Tulum so it was nice and worth it.

Why have I never reviewed Hotel Vegas? Prior to relocating to Austin, we would visit family twice a…read moreyear. This is one of the places we would always be sure to hit because they always have great live music, deejays, etc.. Some of my favorite bands have played here. Hotel Vegas gets insanely busy for shows and just generally. Why? Because the vibe is there. As I mentioned, the live music & other shows can't be beat. Staff are always friendly and helpful even during the busiest of times. Bonus: Marina Miracles (OMYum) now has a third location, a food truck at Vegas. Woo-Wee!

Great venue, good staff, touchy/weird management…read more Let me explain. Really just overall a fun music venue, I came here to support one of the local bands I knew some of the people in. Great spot for music, you get up close with the band in their performance, I would recommend however to have some ear buds as some of the space can get really loud. The one of the bartenders was kind enough to just let me have some of their ear buds and that made the night so much better. Since it is down East 6th, parking can be confusing. I talked with one of the staff and she was nice enough to provide some suggestions. Now the elephant in the room, as I was having a conversation with the staff member the supposed manager pushed my hands out of the way and said "Don't get too close". I admit I was close to the member due to the loud music, but I really was just trying to find directions. Felt kind of like an abuse of power, "I can do this because I'm the manager" sort of deal. Soiled a could've been great night, but the music and the staff besides that particular manager are nice. With that said: Yes be wary of parking, the paid parking across the venue is very strict, but there is free parking near the cemetery that's about a 5 minute walk