La Luz is having a Halloween fiesta tomorrow. The new-ish South Austin boutique is inviting the public out for live music by The Early Tapes, refreshments, a spooky photo booth, games, prizes and activities. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. at 2009 S. 1st St. Explore the treasures of India with Marigold's Fall Festival today at 6 p.m. If you've never heart the rhythms of tabla and sitar, check... more ›

Chicas, it's your time to get girlie. Birds Barbershop is hosting its second annual Ladies Night with Austin Tidbits at its new location on Burnet on Thursday. If you have two X chromosomes, treat yourself to a few Birds Berry Beauty cocktails (think of umbrellas and bright colors) and achingly sweet treats by Hey Cupcake! and Luxe Sweets. Enjoy the "ladylike" sounds of Michael Hooher and Zykos' Catherine Davis behind the turntables. And get... more ›

Officials in New Braunfels have grown increasingly concerned about the lascivious behavior that takes place on its beautiful rivers during the summer. There is drinking, and puking and cussing and smoking and a little too much flesh. That doesn't sound like a river, we thought, that sounds like a strip club. Apparently Trey Maddox, opportunistic owner of The Palace Men's Club in San Antonio, had the same neon light bulb flicker over his greasy head. Because this Sunday on the river, it's Ladies Night. Or something. For a mere $25, the club is offering a Tubing with Strippers excursion. Pay the price of one lap dance and you get to float down the river with Bambi, Star, Destiny and Kendra! more ›

TEX bites it. The phone system used for registration by University of Texas students will soon become extinct. Now the 1% of students who currently use TEX to register and get information such as grades will have to join the 99% of others and use the internet. Most current students embrace the change, probably because most have made the switch, but some EX's are upset and go as far to say they thought of TEX as the voice of their grandfather. So far, no protest in front of the Tower has been planned. [Source] more ›