Celebrate The Start Of 2018 With Various Free And Low Cost Events

AUSTIN, TX -- Nobody does the kick-off of a New Year quite like Austin. With a variety of events and activities, like Austin's Free Week featuring talented live bands and the Hot Coco Run Loop, this 2018 is off to a great start. Check out all the great stuff going on this weekend in Austin and surrounding areas with these FREE and low-cost events.

FRIDAY, JAN. 5

• Free WEEK - Honey & Salt, Glaze & More!: OUTER LIMIT, For Spite Creative and Copperwire Productions will host Honey & Salt, Glaze, and many more for Austin's Free Week on Friday, Jan. 5 beginning at 7 PM as part of Austin's FREE WEEK. Outer Limit will also be releasing physical copies of their new compilation Instant Leftovers Vol. 2. For line-up and additional information, click HERE. The Sidewinder, 715 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
• Free Week: Cloudchord with Sphinx and Solid State Dream Suit on 1/5: As part of Austin's Free Week, Stubb's Austin will host Cloudchord with Sphinx and Solid State Dream Suit on Friday, Jan. 5 beginning at 8 PM. This FREE and family-friendly event is a great opportunity to enjoy fantastic music in beautiful ATX. For more information, click HERE. Stubb's Austin, 801 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
• Free Week, 1/5 - Los Coast with Emily Wolfe, Otis the Destroyer: Red River Cultural District, Side One Track One & Mohawk Austin present Los Coast with Emily Wolfe, Otis the Destroyer for Austin's Free Week, Friday, Jan. 5 beginning at 8 PM. For line-up and additional information, click HERE. Mohawk Austin, 912 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
• HAAM Charity - The Sun Machine, Matt Gilmour, The Halfways & More: The Electric Church will host Charity Week on Friday, Jan. 5 beginning at 8 PM with proceeds from the show benefitting Health Alliance for Austin Musicians - HAAM. Featuring music by:The Sun Machine, Matt J Gilmour, The Halfways, The Cuckoos, Polarized and featuring The Electric Church Light Show. $10 at the door (Proceeds go to HAAM); 21+ BYOB and Complimentary Drinks; Doors at 8:30pm. For additional information, click HERE. The Electric Church, 5018 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702
• The Most Awkward Show on Earth: The New Movement Theater will host The Most Awkward Show on Earth on Friday, Jan. 5 beginning at 8 PM. Come out and enjoy a fun evening with this variety show that offers the funniest, weirdest, and strangest comedy in Austin. $5 at the door. For additional information, click HERE. The New Movement, 616 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

SATURDAY, JAN. 6

• Austin 10K'r Hot Coco Run Loop: Austin 10K'r invites all to join in on the Hot Coco Run Loop on Saturday, Jan. 6 beginning at 8 AM. This one-of-a-kind event offers fun running routes to compliment your Cap10K training. The Hot Chocolate Run will intersect the park, cross the river, and take you through Austin's entertainment district in downtown to Willie Nelson's statue. Following the run, complimentary hot chocolate will be offered. For additional information, click HERE. Austin American-Statesman, 305 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 Event Page: http://bit.ly/HotCocoRunLoop
• Children's Book Fair: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will host its Children's Book Fair on Saturday, Jan. 6 beginning at 9 AM. Attendees will be able to meet children's authors and spend time with favorite characters, while enjoying story time, and discovering great stories and books to take home. Beloved characters such as Peter Rabbit, Froggy and Ladybug Girl will be there to meet and greet and have photos taken with the kiddos. Activities free with regular admission to the Wildflower Center. Following the event, stay and enjoy the Family Garden. For additional information, click HERE. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739
• Hotel San José + Mood x Moss Aura Portrait Two Day Pop-Up: MoodbyMoss will be shooting aura portraits in the breezeway adjacent to the Courtyard on Saturday, Jan. 6 and Sunday, Jan. 7 beginning at 11 AM. Get 2018 off to a great start by identifying your energetic signature and knowing the color of your aura. You must sign up here to secure a time slot for your portrait:http://bit.ly/moodxmosshotelsanjose. For additional information, click HERE. Hotel San José, 1316 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
• TalkAbout: The Internet: Women & Their Work Gallery will host a conversation about art and the internet with Good Days & Bad Days on the Internet artist, Rachel Stuckey, plus guest artists Melanie Clemmons, Rachel Weil, Bug Davidson, and Sean Ripple. TalkAbout is a new program that facilitates casual Saturday morning conversations with exhibiting artists and the people who inspire them.This event is free and open to the public. Coffee, mimosas, and breakfast snacks provided. For additional information, click HERE. Women & Their Work Gallery, 1710 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 78701
• Hail Marley, Afro Jazz and Zoumountchi, Free Buffet Dinner: Zoumountchi and The Sahara Lounge will host an evening of Afro Jazz and positive vibes on Saturday, Jan. 6 beginning at 8 PM. 8pm buffet is served w/ veg. options; 9 PM Ibrahim Aminou on kora (Afro Jazz); 10:15 PM Hail Marley; 12 AM Zoumountchi. Dance 'til 2 AM. Enjoy a hot toddy and some conversation around the firepit. For additional information, click HERE. Zoumountchi, 1413 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78721

SUNDAY, JAN. 7

• Free Yoga Week: Austin Yoga Tree is bringing back its annual New Year's gift with Free Yoga Week on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 9 AM and runs through Saturday, Jan. 13. This is a great event for those who have considered starting their personal yoga practice. For additional information, click HERE. Austin Yoga Tree, 10401 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750
• Rise + Recharge Meditation: Willful will host a restorative 45 minute guided meditation on Sunday, Jan. 7 beginning at 10 AM. This meditation will help you recharge after your new year's celebrations and set some intentions for the year ahead. Space is limited so please RSVP to reserve your spot! All experience levels welcome; Dress comfortably; Blankets and cushions provided; Donation based. For additional information, click HERE. Wellfull, 2503 East MLK Boulevard, Austin, TX 78702
• Unicorn Soirée: Tiaras & Tea Parties will host its popular Unicorn Soirée on Sunday, Jan. 7 with two times available -- 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM. Guests will make an edible unicorn horn to take home in a special carrying case; unicorn sparkle slime station; unicorn magic sparkle station; find your unicorn name; glittery “unicorn tail” hair style with colorful hair accessory to take home; pick your nail polish and glitter color for a sparkly mani; decorate a bag to take home all of your goodies; fun upbeat music for singing and dancing on our Castle Stage $25 per child. Adult accompanying child is free (limit one adult per child please for space purposes)Recommended for ages 3-12 PRE PURCHASED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED- space is limited. Tiaras & Tea Parties, 201 South Bell Boulevard, #105, Cedar Park, TX 78613
• New Year Sound Bath: Space 24 Twenty and Singing Bowl Lady will host a FREE New Year reset on Sunday, Jan.7 11 AM - 12 PM. This one will be outdoors, as the old space is now under construction, so please make sure to dress warm enough (we will report on forecast as it gets closer)! Bring a mat, blanket or both to relax on. For additional information, click HERE. Space 24 Twenty, 2420 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78705
• Sunday Tarot at Native Hostel: Sound Sight Tarot and Native Hostel Austin host its weekly Tarot readings this Sunday, Jan. 7 at 6 PM. Join Carly on the couch for 15-minute readings. Event repeats every Sunday. Reserve your time by calling Native Hostel's front desk (512) 551-9947 or leave your chances to fate and sign up when you arrive. For additional information, click HERE. Native Hostel Austin, 807 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78702

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