The newly extended 2-weekend Austin City Limits Festival has meant more music for fans, more money for local Austin businesses, and unfortunately for some locals, more festival fatigue. Fortunately for Austinites, this great city does have something to offer this weekend other than the festival.
Mueller Movies in your Park: The Lorax
When: Friday, October 11 at 6:30 pm
Where: Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller Blvd
This Dr. Seuss classic featuring a creature that talks to the trees is perfect for watching in the park on a fall night. There will be activities and giveaways for kids, food trucks (you can still bring your own snacks), and the movie starts at sunset. Admission is free.
Action Pack: Totally 80′s Sing-Along Dance Party
When: Friday, October 11 at 10:05 pm | Saturday, October 12 at 10:15 pm & 10:30 pm
Where: Alamo Drafthouse
Lakeline- 14028 N. US Highway 183, Bldg F
Village- 2700 W. Anderson Ln
Slaughter- 5701 W. Slaughter Ln
If you've never been to an Alamo sing-along, you are missing out. The theater is transformed into a club, and in a setting where you must usually stay seated and quiet, you can let loose and dance like a crazy person complete with props and rad 80′s music videos playing on the big screen. Tickets are $12.
The Book of Mormon
When: Friday, October 11 at 8 pm | Saturday, October 12 at 2 pm & 7 pm | Sunday, October 13 at 1 pm & 7 pm
Where: Bass Concert Hall
2350 Robert Dedman Dr
Catch this show it's last weekend in Austin. From South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, this musical was the winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical. Tickets range from $39-$154.
Ditch the Fest @ The Historic Scoot Inn
When: Saturday, October 12 from 4pm- 2 am
Where: The Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E. 4th St
The ultimate anti-fest festival is back this weekend with a plethora of homegrown music (approximately 20 local and regional bands) and art installations. Tickets are only $5.00, and all ages are welcome.
Brunch at The Goodnight
When: Sunday, October 13 from 11am- 4 pm
Where: The Goodnight
2700 W. Anderson Ln #101
The Goodnight sets you up for the ultimate Sunday Funday. Everyone loves brunch, and you can't beat $1 mimosas…or can you? Try adding all day free bowling, karaoke, shuffleboard, ping pong, and billiards (with the purchase of an entree).
