Two days after SXSW kicks off and our city becomes a living, breathing conglomeration of people from all walks of life, Austinist presents Local Music is Sexy at the PureVolume Ranch. Past Local Music is Sexy events have showcased acts such as The Black Angels, Brothers and Sisters, The Lemurs, The Corto Maltese, Black Before Red, and IV Thieves to name a few. Last year, we remember dancing the night away to Car Stereo (Wars)’ mad mash-ups, drinking free Red Bull (among other things), and having a go at the sweet Wii set up in that little lounge at the location. All in all, an excellent time....

The Texas Memorial Museum is having a holiday shopping event. Knock 20% off museum merchandise through this Thursday, Dec. 8th. The shop has "jewelry, educational toys, books, puzzles, t-shirts, stationery, rocks and minerals, and other fun gifts" -- nothing says "fun gift" like an educational toy. The museum shop is also hosting a book signing this Thursday. Joe Nick Patoski and Laurence Parent will be putting their John Hancocks on copies of Texas Coast,......

Apparently, the doors are closing on downtown booze-and-dance stalwart, The Copper Tank Brewery. Rumor has it that the owners of Ringers Sports Bar will be opening a new sports bar mecca at the 504 Trinity Location. In order to cut some of their losses, The Copper Tank will be holding a public auction at the bar this Saturday. The auction begins at 10am and goes until they get rid of everything or get tired......