I Need A Drink.

On Friday the 18th hit Beauty Bar with your toy donations for some complimentary drinks. Also from the 18th through the 21st you should definitely make a point to stop by this. If you can scrounge up some non-perishables then head to Gruv tonight for a free shot, free vodka, and free champagne all night. From 5-8 Whole Foods is tasting champagnes... They can expect a visit from me.


On the 19th celebrate "Indie Craftivity" at Stitch Lab with sips, snacks, and more. Show up at Twin Liquors for both tastings and bottle-dippings of Maker's Mark from 3-6. Did I forget to mention that you can sample over 20 wines at the Hancock location? Enjoy coffee and chocolate at Wally Workman Gallery from 2-5 as you browse some fine art at finer discounts. From 3-6 hit East End Ink for free music, beer, and bar-b-q!

Sunday the 20th hit Blackmail from 12-4 for free makeovers by W3LL and cocktails. You can swing by Complete Clothing for free beer.

Monday the 21st, donate toys... get free drinks! WHOA. Free wine tasting at Max's Wine Dive from 5-7 tonight!

Every Wednesday from 3-6, such as the 23rd you can score free wine at the new LovelyAustin boutique.

If you didn't know about the Newton's tragic fire on Christmas Day and still want to help - check it out here. It's nice to give sometimes, right? Especially this time of year, and especially since I know the family personally and these people are stellar.

Looks like the folks over at CoolInAustin spotted a great free reference via Do512.


29th, get free drinks at Speakeasy for bar and restaurant employees! There's also complimentary vodka and Dos Equis (not to mention $2 liquor all night) at The Ranch.

January 1st is just the day to recover from your hangover, and get started on those resolutions. Empower Yoga is offering free classes at 9:30, 12, 4:30, and 6:30.

Bike to Mellow Johnny's on the 2nd for free food, drinks, and some socializing with fellow riders as they
Endless amounts of Free Lonestar at 7 pm on January 3rd at Fast Folks.

From the 4th-6th you can sample Austin Boot Camp for free... You've gotta sweat out all those toxins sometime right? There's also a free Tusa Fitness class from 6-7 p.m. at Bettysport if you're not into the whole 'waking up at 5 a.m.' thing. It's of note that the lobby lounge at the Four Seasons hotel is now doing 50% bottles all day (5-midnight) on Monday's and Tuesdays right now.

"Warm Whiskey Wednesday" on the 6th at Blu means 1 free whiskey sample per customer (and who could resist and event with such a name in this weather)?! Word on the street is all Which Wich? locations have 99 cent sandwiches all day today.

Thursday the 7th go to Speakeasy for no cover, free beer, and a bbq buffet (starts at 7 but doors open at 4). At Max's Wine Dive you can enjoy all-day-happy-hour and free fried chicken wings during the 'big game.'

Saturday the 9th at 7 get free beer, food, and raffles for things like tattoos, dinner at Uchi, and gettin' yer hair did. It's also the opening reception for a mega-sale at Wally Workman from 6-8.