Tonight’s Best Bet

We suppose most everyone around these parts knows that Riley’s Tavern was Texas’ first tavern after prohibition and how the 17-year old J.C. Riley drove up to Austin in a Model T and slept on the steps of the capitol building to get the license for his new beer joint. What, we ask, deserves a historical marker more than that? You can contribute to the fund by hitting the Crawfish Boil and Silent Auction tonight at Riley’s. Fun, a crawfish plate, a good cause and, if that weren’t enough already (and, by gosh, shouldn’t it be?) the awesome, authentic, Texas music rowdies Luke Adair and the Big Bills (pictured) will play tonight at 10:30 p.m. making a little history of their own.

Riley’s Crawfish Boil and Silent Auction with Gulf Coast Playboys, Chris King, Luke Adair and the Big Bills at Riley’s Tavern

Listening Party for Paramore’s new album at Wake the Dead Coffeehouse

Ensemble: Opera Theatre performance: Don Giovanni, by Mozart at Texas State

Guitar Festival: John McClellan and Kirk Hanser, Guest Guitar Duo

The First Annual Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition presents Guest Artists, John McClellan and Kirk Hanser, (guitar duo)
8:00 p.m.
Music Building Recital Hall (MUS 236)

(This festival concert is open to the public).

John McClellan and Kirk Hanser began performing together in 1996, each already being an established artist in his own right. As a duo, they quickly became known for their choice of entertaining programs, their technical and musical prowess, and their abilities for connecting with audiences. Over the past thirteen years, they have become recognized by critics and audiences alike as one of the most highly respected chamber music groups in the U.S.

$10 general admission/$5 students, senior citizens & military (with ID)

William Clark Green @ 10:45 p.m.

Special Guest @ 9:15 p.m.

@ Cheatham Street Warehouse, 119 Cheatham Street

Dj Dance Night at Texas Music Theater

Loose Leaf, The Bipolar Bears @ 10 p.m.

@ The Triple Crown, 206 North Edward Gary