Photo from the Austin History Center archives Since so many of you wrote in asking about places to watch the Democratic Presidential Debate, we went ahead and called around town. Below are your best options if you missed out on the Alamo's watch parties or the Texas Democrats' party—both are now sold out. We still recommend calling ahead to make sure the folks below haven't changed their minds, and feel free to share any that......

WEDNESDAY [13] party • 3rd Annual Food Drive & Holiday Party at The Side Bar music • The Transgressors, Hello Lovers, The Dresses at Emo's music • Joanna Newsom & Her Orchestra, Bill Callahan at The Parish Room music • The Onlys, J Dimenna, Dolly Partners, Daughter at Beerland music • Pete Yorn, Sound Team, Starsailor at Antone's music • Tia Carrera, Flower to Hide, Damage Pants at Red's Scoot Inn film • Dinner......

Maybe you’re too drunk to notice, but Side Bar is celebrating its two-year anniversary. It was just in 2004 that this scrappy little bar opened and quickly became your favorite bar that you’ve never been to. Two years and one smoking ban later, Austinites have been answering the call and Side Bar is consistently proving that it’s the place to be night after night. Whether by coincidence or just plain fate, 2004 was also the......

Tonight, Monday, February 27th, SIDE BAR (602 East 7th St) will be having a benefit/fundraiser for the local nonprofit AUSTIN PETS ALIVE, who support no-kill solutions. So please come out to donate and then participate in a RAFFLE, DOOR PRIZES AND COMPLIMENTARY FOOD (with donation)! Starts at 7PM. Feel free to bring out your friendly canine friends (LEASHES REQUIRED)! Prizes include: -Running shoes from Runtex -Toros Tickets -Lunch at Pecan Street Cafe -Plus much,......

With the deluge of radio ads promising "drink specials!" and "the biggest screen in town!", it's tough to know which Super Bowl parties might actually be worth getting off of your ass for. We've read the ads, asked around, and looked for a few parties that have something better than average going for them. Our five selections (and the reasons why) follow: - Antone's: Doors at 4pm. Food by Mangia Pizza and Rudy's BBQ.......

Independence Brewing, one of Austin's many fine local breweries, is having its inaugural Pub Crawl tonight. This event gives you the chance to join the brewers and other faithful beer enthusiasts as they make their way through four different bars that feature Independence beer. Here's a little walk-though of what you can expect at each venue. The Ritz (320 E 6th St) Crawlers will be meeting up at 7pm. Yes, that's early...but it's never......