Possible diversions in Austin for Song Fight Live 2013
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:06 pm
Usually, at least a few people arrive anywhere from a day early to a full week early, and sometimes they stay a day or two after the show is over. I'd like to be able to provide some suggestions for things you might do in town, or possibly group events we might schedule.
1.) Dinner
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=re ... 2C+TX&ns=1
I haven't picked a place just yet, but I'd love to get a large table at a nearby restaurant on Thursday, or maybe lunch on Friday, to give us some time to say hello, catch up on old times, or make introductions as necessary, before the actual concert.
2.) Bat watching.
http://www.batcon.org/index.php/get-inv ... ry/51.html
Austin is home to the world's largest urban colony of bats. Around sunset each night in the spring and summer they come flying out from under the South Congress bridge, and it's amazing to see. If you're staying downtown, this is a no-brainer for at least one evening. We could gather a group if there are enough people early or staying late.
3.) Alamo Drafthouse
http://drafthouse.com/austin
Yeah, I know, sitting in a dark room watching a movie and NOT TALKING isn't the best way to bond with friends you only see once a year. But, if you've never been to Austin's premiere movie theater chain, you're missing out! They throw all kinds of fun cinephile events and service full meals with the show. I'll be checking the calendar to see if they're doing one of their fun events around the time of the concert, but even if they're not, I'd still recommend stopping in to check out whatever film you're interested in seeing.
4.) Baseball!
http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp? ... =08&y=2013
Frankie usually takes point on organizing a baseball game. One snag: We don't have a Major League team here. No matter; Round Rock has a minor league team that plays on Dell Diamond a few miles north of where the show is, and they've got home games against Salt Lake City on Thursday the 8th and Sunday the 11th. And, as an employee of Dell, I get half price tickets. Anyone interested? Frankie?
5.) Brewery tours
http://www.eventbrite.com/org/980013407?s=4754511
http://austinbeerworks.com/
http://jesterkingbrewery.com/events/
I know there are a number of Song Fighters who are a mite snobbish about their liquors and beers, and Austin just happens to be home to a number of fine craft brewhouses that give public tours. Many of them occur in the morning or early afternoon, so they'd be perfect for scheduling around our evening shows! Who's up for touring the brewery and getting some beer?
6.) Bowling
http://www.dartbowl.com/
http://thegoodnightaustin.com/
Last year in Seattle, Spud took a bunch of us bowling, and a fun time was had by all. I know of a few nearby places to knock over some pins, eat some food, drink some beer, and have a general revelry of it. Anyone up for some bowling?
7.) Brunch at Jon's place!
In my experience, it's been customary for the event host to also throw a nice little after-party. I'd love to have you all over at my place on Sunday morning, after the stress of the show is over, so we can eat some breakfast tacos, relax in my backyard, jam on our various instruments, and say one last hurrah before going back home. (Note: I've got two small dogs. If you have a phobia or allergy concerning dogs, please let me know, so that I can make arrangements for them to be elsewhere during this party.)
1.) Dinner
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=re ... 2C+TX&ns=1
I haven't picked a place just yet, but I'd love to get a large table at a nearby restaurant on Thursday, or maybe lunch on Friday, to give us some time to say hello, catch up on old times, or make introductions as necessary, before the actual concert.
2.) Bat watching.
http://www.batcon.org/index.php/get-inv ... ry/51.html
Austin is home to the world's largest urban colony of bats. Around sunset each night in the spring and summer they come flying out from under the South Congress bridge, and it's amazing to see. If you're staying downtown, this is a no-brainer for at least one evening. We could gather a group if there are enough people early or staying late.
3.) Alamo Drafthouse
http://drafthouse.com/austin
Yeah, I know, sitting in a dark room watching a movie and NOT TALKING isn't the best way to bond with friends you only see once a year. But, if you've never been to Austin's premiere movie theater chain, you're missing out! They throw all kinds of fun cinephile events and service full meals with the show. I'll be checking the calendar to see if they're doing one of their fun events around the time of the concert, but even if they're not, I'd still recommend stopping in to check out whatever film you're interested in seeing.
4.) Baseball!
http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp? ... =08&y=2013
Frankie usually takes point on organizing a baseball game. One snag: We don't have a Major League team here. No matter; Round Rock has a minor league team that plays on Dell Diamond a few miles north of where the show is, and they've got home games against Salt Lake City on Thursday the 8th and Sunday the 11th. And, as an employee of Dell, I get half price tickets. Anyone interested? Frankie?
5.) Brewery tours
http://www.eventbrite.com/org/980013407?s=4754511
http://austinbeerworks.com/
http://jesterkingbrewery.com/events/
I know there are a number of Song Fighters who are a mite snobbish about their liquors and beers, and Austin just happens to be home to a number of fine craft brewhouses that give public tours. Many of them occur in the morning or early afternoon, so they'd be perfect for scheduling around our evening shows! Who's up for touring the brewery and getting some beer?
6.) Bowling
http://www.dartbowl.com/
http://thegoodnightaustin.com/
Last year in Seattle, Spud took a bunch of us bowling, and a fun time was had by all. I know of a few nearby places to knock over some pins, eat some food, drink some beer, and have a general revelry of it. Anyone up for some bowling?
7.) Brunch at Jon's place!
In my experience, it's been customary for the event host to also throw a nice little after-party. I'd love to have you all over at my place on Sunday morning, after the stress of the show is over, so we can eat some breakfast tacos, relax in my backyard, jam on our various instruments, and say one last hurrah before going back home. (Note: I've got two small dogs. If you have a phobia or allergy concerning dogs, please let me know, so that I can make arrangements for them to be elsewhere during this party.)