We spoke to nightlife experts in three major cities to find out when to buy merch, if moshing is bad, and smartphone etiquette. These are their concert tips.
TOP SELLER
Red Door Presents Katt Williams Great America Tour powered by Sullivan’s Landscaping on Saturday, August 5, at 8 p.m.
Unabashed veteran comic with a slew of specials under his belt tackles drugs, sexuality, and relationships
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
600+ bought
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TOP SELLER
Red Door Presents Katt Williams Great America Tour powered by Sullivan’s Landscaping on Saturday, August 5, at 8 p.m.
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
600+ bought
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
600+ bought
TOP SELLER
Two or Four Walk-In Single-Feature Tickets and Snacks at Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In (Up to 53% Off)
Pop-up boutique drive-in showcases childhood favorites, drive-in classics, indie, art house, cult, and pop culture favorites
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In
• 27.6 mi
870+ bought
TOP SELLER
Two or Four Walk-In Single-Feature Tickets and Snacks at Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In (Up to 53% Off)
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In
• 27.6 mi
870+ bought
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In
• 27.6 mi
870+ bought
TOP SELLER
I Love The 90's: The Party Continues Tour feat. TLC, Blackstreet, and More on Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Female R&B group performs megahits such as “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs” with sultry vocals and unshakeable hooks; Blackstreet and more join
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
300+ bought
TOP SELLER
I Love The 90's: The Party Continues Tour feat. TLC, Blackstreet, and More on Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
300+ bought
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
300+ bought
UNITED WE ROCK: REO Speedwagon & Styx with Don Felder on July 31 at 7 p.m.
Classic rock titans treats fans to mega-hits such as “Keep on Loving You” and “Renegade”; The Eagles’ Don Felder opens
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
470+ bought
UNITED WE ROCK: REO Speedwagon & Styx with Don Felder on July 31 at 7 p.m.
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
470+ bought
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
470+ bought
Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare: "Much Ado About Nothing"
North University
• 15.2 mi
Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare: "Much Ado About Nothing"
North University
• 15.2 mi
North University
• 15.2 mi
Big Daddy Weave: Set Free Tour on August 21 at 7 p.m.
Mike Weaver and his quintet of contemporary Christian rockers weave messages of praise into No. 1 hits such as “Redeemed” and “In Christ”
Hyde Park Baptist Church
• 14.6 mi
20+ bought
Big Daddy Weave: Set Free Tour on August 21 at 7 p.m.
Hyde Park Baptist Church
• 14.6 mi
20+ bought
Hyde Park Baptist Church
• 14.6 mi
20+ bought
Chris Mitchell Presents White Christmas Concert on December 3 at 7 p.m.
National saxophonist gives his take on holiday classics like “Let it Snow”
The Westin Austin at The Domain
• 8 mi
50+ bought
Chris Mitchell Presents White Christmas Concert on December 3 at 7 p.m.
The Westin Austin at The Domain
• 8 mi
50+ bought
The Westin Austin at The Domain
• 8 mi
50+ bought
Texas Sake Tours at Texas Sake Company (Up to 43% Off). Three Options Available.
Professional sake maker produces a highly specialized version of American sake able to be enjoyed with both eastern and western pairings
North Loop
• 13.1 mi
190+ bought
Texas Sake Tours at Texas Sake Company (Up to 43% Off). Three Options Available.
North Loop
• 13.1 mi
190+ bought
North Loop
• 13.1 mi
190+ bought
"Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare" (July 7–August 26)
A classic Shakespearean play is given a not-so-classic twist when one cast member attempts to perform the entire play while drunk
Multiple Locations
• 15.2 mi
80+ bought
"Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare" (July 7–August 26)
Multiple Locations
• 15.2 mi
80+ bought
Multiple Locations
• 15.2 mi
80+ bought
Quiet Clubbing '80s-'90s Party in Austin - Saturday September 16, 2017 / 10:00pm
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
Quiet Clubbing '80s-'90s Party in Austin - Saturday September 16, 2017 / 10:00pm
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
"Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing" - Friday August 11, 2017 / 8:00pm
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
"Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing" - Friday August 11, 2017 / 8:00pm
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
"The Big Bash" for Two at The Hideout Theatre, June 23–September 29 (Up to 50% Off)
All-star improvisers play games, create long-form stories, and pluck laughs from thin air
The Hideout Theatre
• 17 mi
40+ bought
"The Big Bash" for Two at The Hideout Theatre, June 23–September 29 (Up to 50% Off)
The Hideout Theatre
• 17 mi
40+ bought
The Hideout Theatre
• 17 mi
40+ bought
ALMOST GONE
Speed Dating For Singles 35-45 - Thursday July 27, 2017 / 7:30pm (Check In at 7:15pm)
Riverside
• 18.4 mi
ALMOST GONE
Speed Dating For Singles 35-45 - Thursday July 27, 2017 / 7:30pm (Check In at 7:15pm)
Riverside
• 18.4 mi
Riverside
• 18.4 mi
Magic Mike Live Tour on September 13 at 8 p.m.
Vegas-style dance revue stars buff men showcasing titillating moves and rippling muscles to emulate the blockbuster Channing Tatum films
Come and Take It Live
• 18.8 mi
3 bought
Magic Mike Live Tour on September 13 at 8 p.m.
Come and Take It Live
• 18.8 mi
3 bought
Come and Take It Live
• 18.8 mi
3 bought
PJ Masks Live - Nov 7, 6:00 PM
Find tickets for sports, concerts and theatre events on FanXchange’s secondary ticket marketplace and get the best seats for live events.
Downtown Austin
• 17.3 mi
$77
PJ Masks Live - Nov 7, 6:00 PM
Downtown Austin
• 17.3 mi
$77
Downtown Austin
• 17.3 mi
$77
One, Two, Three, or Four Tickets to Any Speed-Dating Event Hosted by OnSpeedDating.com (Up to 54% Off)
Guests partake in 10–20, 3-minute mini dates with single professionals at themed events hosted at venues around the city
Austin
• 18.4 mi
60+ bought
One, Two, Three, or Four Tickets to Any Speed-Dating Event Hosted by OnSpeedDating.com (Up to 54% Off)
Austin
• 18.4 mi
60+ bought
Austin
• 18.4 mi
60+ bought
Outcry Summer Tour 2017 with Jesus Culture, Lauren Daigle, and More on Monday, August 21, at 7 p.m.
Music festival brings together some of today’s top artists in Christian music, including Jesus Culture, Lauren Daigle, and Bethel Music
Freeman Coliseum
230+ bought
Outcry Summer Tour 2017 with Jesus Culture, Lauren Daigle, and More on Monday, August 21, at 7 p.m.
Freeman Coliseum
230+ bought
Freeman Coliseum
230+ bought
The OG’s of Comedy featuring Rudy Rush, Hope Flood, and More on Friday, August 18, at 8 p.m.
Comedy all-stars including Don “D.C.” Curry from Next Friday and JJ Williamson of BET’s ComicView take the stage for a night of laughs
Heights Event Center
• 39.8 mi
10+ bought
The OG’s of Comedy featuring Rudy Rush, Hope Flood, and More on Friday, August 18, at 8 p.m.
Heights Event Center
• 39.8 mi
10+ bought
Heights Event Center
• 39.8 mi
10+ bought
The Piano Guys on August 23 at 8 p.m.
Piano and cello group known for their popular YouTube videos plays classical standards, pop hits, and spiritual hymns
Long Center for the Performing Arts
• 17.7 mi
80+ bought
The Piano Guys on August 23 at 8 p.m.
Long Center for the Performing Arts
• 17.7 mi
80+ bought
Long Center for the Performing Arts
• 17.7 mi
80+ bought
"Perfect Life" (August 25–September 9)
New musical based off the 1980s hit One Man Band makes its stage debut with a cast of characters reflecting on love, loss, and denial
Trinity Street Players Theatre
• 16.8 mi
3 bought
"Perfect Life" (August 25–September 9)
Trinity Street Players Theatre
• 16.8 mi
3 bought
Trinity Street Players Theatre
• 16.8 mi
3 bought
Quiet Clubbing DJ Battle - Friday August 18, 2017 / 10:00pm
You might not have heard about the hottest trend in Austin nightlife, since it involves keeping the sounds to yourself
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
Quiet Clubbing DJ Battle - Friday August 18, 2017 / 10:00pm
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
East Cesar Chavez
• 17.2 mi
20-Something Speed Dating - Thursday August 3, 2017 / 7:00pm
South Austin
• 20 mi
20-Something Speed Dating - Thursday August 3, 2017 / 7:00pm
South Austin
• 20 mi
South Austin
• 20 mi
TRENDING
"Getting Paid to Talk": An Introduction to Voice Over - Wednesday August 16, 2017 / 7:00pm
Downtown Austin
• 17 mi
TRENDING
"Getting Paid to Talk": An Introduction to Voice Over - Wednesday August 16, 2017 / 7:00pm
Downtown Austin
• 17 mi
Downtown Austin
• 17 mi
Disney's "The Little Mermaid" (June 25–August 6)
Under the sea spectacular with humans and puppets.
Roxie Theatre
140+ bought
Disney's "The Little Mermaid" (June 25–August 6)
Roxie Theatre
140+ bought
Roxie Theatre
140+ bought
$30 or $50 of Horserace Betting Credit at TwinSpires (50% Off)
A website and mobile app allows horseracing fans to make wagers on a range of horse races around the globe, including the Kentucky Derby
1,000+ bought
$30 or $50 of Horserace Betting Credit at TwinSpires (50% Off)
1,000+ bought
1,000+ bought
MattyB on Friday, August 25, at 8 p.m.
Internet rap sensation, who happens to be 12 years old, floors audiences with G-rated swagger and age-defying skills
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
180+ bought
MattyB on Friday, August 25, at 8 p.m.
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
180+ bought
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
180+ bought
NEW
Dean James featuring DC The Comedian on Saturday, August 5, at 8 p.m.
Prolific saxophonist takes things easy with smooth, grooving jazz
Jazz & Jokes Club
2 bought
NEW
Dean James featuring DC The Comedian on Saturday, August 5, at 8 p.m.
Jazz & Jokes Club
2 bought
Jazz & Jokes Club
2 bought
"Ain't Always Been Saved" Musical Comedy on Saturday, September 16
Follow the uphill climb of Vicki Lorraine in a gospel comedy that deals with addiction, abuse, and forgiveness with a sense of humor
Killeen Arts & Activities Center
• 42.7 mi
5 bought
"Ain't Always Been Saved" Musical Comedy on Saturday, September 16
Killeen Arts & Activities Center
• 42.7 mi
5 bought
Killeen Arts & Activities Center
• 42.7 mi
5 bought
The Dinnerbox Series Dinner and Show for Two Through October 31
A professional theatre with over 23 years of experience invades an Italian restaurant for an evening of dinner and comedy theatre
The Big Apple Room at the Original Little Italy
50+ bought
The Dinnerbox Series Dinner and Show for Two Through October 31
The Big Apple Room at the Original Little Italy
50+ bought
The Big Apple Room at the Original Little Italy
50+ bought
Red Cat Jazz Festival (September 30-October 1)
Festival gathers some of the biggest names in jazz, adding charitable golf tournament and events for children to keep the whole family happy
Sylvan Beach Park
520+ bought
Red Cat Jazz Festival (September 30-October 1)
Sylvan Beach Park
520+ bought
Sylvan Beach Park
520+ bought
The Australian Pink Floyd Show Tribute Concert on August 20 at 7 p.m.
Musicians from Down Under channel the entire Pink Floyd experience with laser shows, animations, and a giant floating kangaroo
Tobin Center
120+ bought
The Australian Pink Floyd Show Tribute Concert on August 20 at 7 p.m.
Tobin Center
120+ bought
Tobin Center
120+ bought
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As you walk in, you’re greeted by a woman in a fringed flapper dress, her bob, her lilting voice, dripping with 1920s style. She eyes you suspiciously, but you’re not sure why—has the show already started? Are you running late? Do you have lipstick on your eyebrows? Or is it because she’s marked you as a cold hard killer?
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