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I have moved to this site. Please update your bookmarks, and enjoy all the libations this week!

Fun, fun, fun...

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Did you know this blog has it's own URL? ThatSoundsFun.com - much quicker to type, right? And my happy hour AND food blog (it's not just for happy hours, but there's a lot of those) is at IEatFancy.com - pretty easy to remember. Don't forget to follow me on twitter. Now, here's the fun stuff!

Thursday the 16th from 7-10 go to this fabulous art reception on West 5th. (There's drinks!) Or if you live a bit more outside of downtown, you can head to this one. If you wanna BYO in the park you can watch Fifth Element at 8:30.

Did I mention that starting at 7 a.m. you can get a free Torchy's Taco in Round Rock? It's their grand opening.

Friday at 7 UMe Time will be hosting a happy hour bar crawl.

Saturday the 18th from 11-5 check out Whole Food's downtown block party. From 12-6 you can check out the Cole Haan trunk show at Escalator (downtown) while drinking margaritas and manhattans.

Tuesday the 21st from 6:30-8:30 is the Mamma Jamma kick off party!

Yeah, yeah, yeah...

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Wednesday from 5:30-8 enjoy Deep Eddy cocktails and lobster rolls at Fawn + Raven! Also... Wine Down Wednesday is back at ACL Live. Check the menu for what free bites you'll get, but the drinks won't be free.

Thursday, April 11th head to Limbo Jewelry on South Congress for Tito's and bites from a soon-to-be-open east side restaurant.

Wednesday, April 17th at 6 head to Mynte for their grand opening!

April 18th from 5-8 enjoy sips and cupcakes at Kendra Scott. From 5-9 head to Prize downtown for the resurrection of Third Thursday!

As always, keep up with CoolInAustin for even more stuff do, and check out my happy hour/food blog and tips on where to eat and drink on Localeur!

SXSW is coming...

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Tonight from 6-8:30 enjoy some special treatment (I'm talking mini-manicures and mimosas) on 2nd Street!

Friday from 6-9 head to Tickle downtown for their 1 Year Anniversary! Expect free drinks, finger foods, and a lot of pampering.

Sunday the 3rd is The Zilker Park Kite Festival!
...and it looks like there's a salsa tasting at Wheatsville.

The SXSW round-up: CoolInAustin (free), Gabriel Does, and RSVPster (small fee for an incredible service) will keep you nice and toasted in the weeks to come :).

If you want to see more of me, check out the comic and the food blog. Better yet, follow me on the tweet-tweets.

January!

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Thursday the 17th don't miss Club de Ville's birthdary party. Word is there will be free t-shirts and complimentary food catered by The Woodland.

Friday the 18th from 6-9 check out the sake tasting and a movie (with local food trucks and a bouncy castle!) at Texas Sake Company. From 7-10 don't miss The Hill Country Ride for AIDS kickoff party at Brazos Hall!

Sunday the 20th enjoy a hosted bar, fashion show, and more at Jellifi's Beta Party!

On January 24th from 6-10 head to Okay Mountain for this excellent art opening.http://www.okaymountain.com/exhibitions/it-rained-all-day/

Movember Part II

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Tuesday the 27th head out to Shangri-La for their 4th anniversary.

Thursday the 30th (of MOVEMBER!) go to Urban Betty from 6-8 to see me, @JenHeartsArt, and enjoy some sweets and libations - ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE! It's *free* to get in.

December 3rd, 4th, and 5th enjoy free bubbly and apple cider at The Four Seasons!

December 5th from 6-9 be sure to RSVP for Austin Woman Magazine's media launch party!

Thursday the 6th at 7 enjoy food and beverages from Beau salon!

As always, be sure to keep up with me on twitter, and check out Cool In Austin for more updates. If you'd like to check out my happy hour/food blog, you can find it here.

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Movember

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Thursday the 1st from 4-7 (and also the 8th, and 15th at the same time) Whole Foods will be having their Taste of Thanksgiving! From 6-8 head to Bo Concept on 2nd Street for their anniversary party. From 6-8 you can attend the Mamma Jamma party at GSDM (these are great people, and they work for a great cause).

Thursday the 8th from 6-8 head to Rae Cosmetics for mini-makeovers, cocktails, and sweet treats.

Friday the 9th from 5-9 enjoy sweets and bubbly at Aviary's send-off.

Saturday the 10th at 5 head to ZINK's Grand Opening for skinny cocktails and complimentary bites by Olive and June.

December 5th from 6-9 be sure to RSVP for Austin Woman Magazine's media launch party!

As always, be sure to keep up with me on twitter, and check out Cool In Austin for more updates. If you'd like to check out my happy hour/food blog, you can find it here.

Want to get a great, locally-made NYC inspired necklace that gives $10 to The Red Cross from each $20 necklace sold? Want free shipping? Check it out!

Some Soirees...

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October 18th from 6-9 don't miss the beer and cocktails at Maya Star. Also check out The BASHH.

Saturday the 20th enjoy cocktails at Eliza Page.

Friday the 26th from 6-10 don't miss Austin City Living's enormous Halloween blow-out. They suggest a $10 donation, but it looks like the open bar(s) will be more than worth it.

As always, keep track of me on twitter and be sure to check out Cool In Austin.

Oktoberfest

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Don't miss our Indiegogo campaign over at Vinca! I mean it. Check it out. We have a bunny.

Tuesday the 2nd from 4-6 check out Whole Foods' new "$2 Tuesday." Pizza slices, desserts, cheese, and select beer and wine are available for just $2 each at Bar Lamar.

Saturday the 6th from 2-6 head to Gallery Black Lagoon for a jewelry party - there will be sips and snacks!

October 11th from 6-8 Russell Collection is having their 10 Year Anniversary! Annie Ray will be taking photos, there will be libations, and lots of art! You have to call to RSVP: (512) 478-4440.

As always, be sure to check out Cool In Austin for more fabulous freeness, and catch me on my comic, food blog, and twitter. Want more stuff for free? Follow @VincaUSA and @DimoviShoes for frequent giveaways.

The Temperature Is Finally Dropping!

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Wednesday the 19th from 7-9 (for a $5 donation) you can hit up this single's mixer at Doc's! At 5:30 you can get 2 free drinks at The Dogwood if you download ParkMe.

Thursday the 20th is THE BASHH! From 7-10 you can enjoy Deep Eddy Vodka at Parts & Labour.

Wednesday the 26th at 7 enjoy brews, bourbons, and bites at the Tribeza/Public School pop-up shop.

Thursday the 27th celebrate Vivian's Muse from 6-9 with drinks and more on Rainey Street!

As always, be sure to check out Cool In Austin for more fabulous freeness, and catch me on my comic, food blog, and twitter. Want more stuff for free? Follow @VincaUSA and @DimoviShoes for frequent giveaways.

August Awesomeness

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Friday the 10th from 8-11 hit up The Austin Fashion Week Kick-Off! It's not free, but it sounds like a lot of fun if you've got the cash.

Saturday the 11th at 8:30 head to Fiest Gardens to see Goonies for free in the park!

Tuesday the 14th from 6-10 visit Aziz Day Spa's new location and enjoy an open bar, food, and a smattering of sample services!

August 25th-26th: Are you excited about Le Garage Sale yet? It's from 11-5 Saturday, and Sunday from 12-6, and Vinca (locally made!) will be up for grabs at the Downstairs Apparel table!

August 31st HURRY UP AND RSVP! There are drinks to be had at Frank!

September 4th come see me at 8:30!! I'll be doing some funny stories along with the improv wonders at Coldtowne! It's BYO...

Thursday, September 6th go celebrate Prize's 1 Year Anniversary! The festivities go from 5-9. Whole Foods is hosting The AIDS Walk Kick-Off with free food and drinks! Did I mention that it's Fashion's Night Out? Join Prize, Etc., Etc., and Plain Ivey Jane for food and drinks from 6-9!!

***Don't forget to like I EAT FANCY on Facebook. I know, I know, asking to "like" things is totally lame, but if you actually do give a shit about that one, why not!?***

As always, check out my happy hour and food blog, comic, and don't forget to keep track of CoolInAustin! The best information can be found on my twitter, and support Vinca!

Fashion Parties!

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Thursday the 28th from 6-9 stop by Solid Gold for drinks and snacks! I'll be floating around with Vinca swag, so find me! From 7:30-10you can check out Charm School Vintage's trunk show.

Saturday from 12-4 go to Teddies for Bettys and enjoy make-overs, sangria, and more.

Sunday the 8th don't miss Cinema East from 8-11! This is one of my favorite summer events.

Friday the 13th head to Frontier at 7 for a free keg and free food at 8!

Friday the 20th be one of the1st 50 people in the door at I Luv Video's 30th Anniversary party for a coveted swag bag.

Friday, August 10th from 4-8 head to Atown's 1st Anniversary! I'll be there in person with Vinca swag, and local food and drink vendors!

As always be sure to find my food blog, cartoon blog, or twitter! Always a shout-out to Cool In Austin.

Summer Is Coming!

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May 31st at 9 is the Cinema East Launch Party at Cheer Up Charlie's! Oh, and for lunch? Go to 2nd Street District's How Do You Roll Sushi for buy 1 get 1 free sushi rolls from 11-9 in honor of their birthday. No coupon necessary (thanks @hipstercrite for that tip). An event called 'Couture & Cupcakes' is sure to get my attention. From 4-7 enjoy cocktails, cupcakes, and an incredible hat selection at Ensemble!

Have you checked out Vinca yet? I'm the one behind the scenes on twitter and facebook so expect a lot of free stuff when you follow Vinca! Plus it's a local company run by my friend, and she makes some awesome stuff like hammerhead shark shaped earrings!

Friday at 4 go to Prize for an awesome event sponsored by My Fit Foods and Glazers! From 5-7 go to Luxe on 2nd & Colorado for champagne cocktails, treats, and raffles! Vinca products will be available for sale there, so look out for them!

I'm in The Statesman!

For more awesome deals and tips, head to Scion IQ City and select Austin, then "allow" for free tips written by yours truly. It'd be a huge favor to me to have your support, plus I give a couple of juicy happy hour nuggets!

Tuesday the 5th from 5-8:30 at Star Bar get a free drink ticket at the Austin Lifestyle Magazine Issue Release Party!

A huge shout-out to CoolInAustin and FreeFunInAustin this week! As always, please visit my comic, food blog, or follow me on twitter or facebook.

More to come...

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Check out Scion's newest promotion, and learn awesome tips (such as happy hours and the like) here!

Thursday the 17th at 7 enjoy free Fireman's and Tito's at Brew Exchange's Grand Opening.

Thursday the 24th from 6-8 get to GSD&M for drinks, food, and a chance to support an awesome cause: The Mamma Jamma Ride!

As always, a huge shout-out to CoolInAustin, PartayPeeps, and don't forget to check the comic, or even my new food blog.

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Wednesday the 9th head to local malls for Mother's Day Out to enjoy swag, massages, and food samplings. From 5-8 enjoy spa treatments and cocktails at the 2nd Street District shops!

ACL Live is hosting their weekly "Wine Down Wednesday" from 5-7 with light bites by Cru.

Thursday the 10th at 5 enjoy free beer at Limbo's 'Behind the Scenes' event. I'm heading to Platinum Realty for food, art, and drinks from 6-9. Estilo is giving out free bubblies and cupcakes at their trunk show around the same time (starts at 6). From 7-9 you can go to Gibson for "Bubbles and Bitches," which promises bingo, freebies with champagne purchases, and more.

May the 12th try healthy food from 15 local restaurants for free from 11:30-2:30 at the Mexican American Cultural Center.

Tuesday the 15th don't miss Paper Cuts by The Chronicle (it's free food and drinks!). Did you know that every Tuesday you can hit up Blacklist at Elysium? Great music spinning, $3 drink specials, and music photographers to capture you in all your glam.

Have fun tonight...

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Tuesday the 27th from 5:30-8:30 enjoy the grand opening of Honeycomb!

Wednesday the 28th at Icenhauer's enjoy free grilled cheese at this singles mixer!

Thursday the 29th from 5-8 head to Kendra Scott on South Congress for "Baubles and Bubbly." Free cupcakes and wine at this trunk show on Guadalupe. Enjoy cocktails at Charm School Vintage from 7:30-10:30.

Friday the 30th from 6-9 hit the vendors (Flock, Aviary, Vanity, and others) on South Lamar for food, drinks, and support of The Hill Country Ride for AIDS. From 4-8 you can enjoy sips and food from Blue Dahlia bistro at this east side boutique.

Monday the 2nd at 7 you can enjoy food, wine, and beer at Book People for a book signing.

Every Wednesday at ACL Live enjoy complimentary food from 5-7.

***I just started a food blog, and it includes tons of happy hour discounts!***

April 6th at Sugar Factory enjoy some snacks and an awesome fashion party.

Sunday the 8th from 1-3 enjoy mini-manicures, massages, and sips at Langford Market.

April 9th try Drambuie at Lavaca Street Bar. From 5-7 enjoy complimentary appetizers and discounted Treaty Oak Rum at Four Seasons.

Thursday the 12th at 7 it's The BASHH!

Thursday the 19th from 6-9 check out the open house at Aloe. From 5-7 enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at Roaring Fork.

Saturday the 21st from 4-6 head to the grand opening of Riverside Villas for cupcakes and more! From 11-5 it's the Spring Fling all over town at local shops (and one is going to have a bouncy castle).

Other awesome events can be found on PartayPeeps and CoolInAustin. My comics and artwork can be found here, and my food blog can be found here. Don't forget to follow me on twitter!

It's that time again.

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I'm finding most of the good parties on SXShhh... and this is an epic list of free food events that require no badge.

How would you like to easily win $5,000 cash during SXSW? Citysearch is offering it up in their QR hunt! This is going to be lots of fun, and easy money (did I mention they're also giving away $300 gift cards?).

Wednesday the 7th don't miss this party exploding with food and drink sponsors.

March 9th from 7-9 enjoy free sushi, but be sure to register on Eventbrite! Check out the events going on at Langford Market (which is valid for the 10th and 11th as well).

Saturday the 10th from 5-8 enjoy free drinks courtesy of Pear Haven! Be sure to RSVP! The details are vague, but Plancast is having a relaunch party in the CNN parking lot. There'scocktails to be had at Plain Ivey Jane's 2nd birthday party!

Sunday the 11th ***if you have a badge*** RSVP via Eventbrite for free drinks! I don't have a badge and I RSVP'ed +1 so I guess two of you can have that, but if 20 people go in there claiming to be me? Don't tell them I blogged it.

March 13th-15th spells free music and BYO! On the 13th check out Pandora's party at Clive!

Thursday the 15th enjoy cocktails and appetizers at Stella Says Go!

March 17th is the Rachel Ray party!

The SXSW parties keep trickling in...

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Thursday the 23rd head to Bicycle Sports Shop for free beer and maintenance classes. From 6-9 enjoy free drinks at Edge Boutique!

Friday the 24th is Fabricker's Grand Opening Party! It's also 'Fascinator Friday' with a celebration of all things hats (and Tito's cocktails).

Saturday the 25th at 8 is the annual Beard & Mustache competition!

Wednesday the 29th from 6-8 head to Draft Pick for free beer and more!

It's almost February.

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Saturday the 28th at 6 swing by Body by Frame for the Austin Lifestyle launch party with local food and cocktails! From 7-10 enjoy discounts and cocktails at Splendor Boutique. It'sJester King's anniversary from 1-6!

Sunday at 11 you can meet the vendors of Parts & Labour over brunch!

Wednesday the 1st from 6-8 Duo is serving complimentary wines from Cru.

February 14th - it's my birthday!!

Finally some fun in 2012!

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Tuesday the 10th is Spec's Grand Tasting, it's free if you bring your own wine glass, and there's more wine samples than you can shake a corkscrew at! I love this event.

Thursday the 12th enjoy free Skyy Vodka from 9-11 at Geisha Room. From 7-2 it's Rain's 7th Anniversary with complimentary appetizers until 9, and $1 drinks. If you go by Live Oak Pharmacy from 6-8, you can enjoy chair massages, champagne, and h'ors douevres. At Langford Market, from 6-9, drop in for consultations and healthy snacks.

Friday the 13th from 6-9 head to Fashion Massacre, a fabulous horror-themed party at The Sugar Factory. There will be cocktails and delicious treats!

Saturday the 14th check out this grand opening and day of food and fun on Lamar at noon!

Sunday the 15th from 3:30-6 head to Butler for free fitness classes (including Pilates)!

Friday the 20th from 5-8 swing by Duo Austin for cocktails, cupcakes, and an art opening.

Saturday the 21st head to any of these local dance studios for a free day of dance classes!

Wednesday the 25th at 6 head to Cazamance Cafe for gabrieldoes Wednesdays featuring free vodka courtesy of 360 Vodka, food from the cafe, and a guaranteed good time! From 6-8 don't miss this launch party at GSD&M! Spec's at Arbor Walk is hosting a tasting with over 20 wines!

Thursday the 26th at 8 go to Hangar Lounge for Airbnb's launch party!

Good Times!

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Wednesday the 14th at 6 get to TenOak for the Austin Social Affair launch party for free Grey Goose cocktails (bring a $5 donation).

Thursday the 15th spells Third Thursday on SoCo from 7-10. Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks like spiked hot cocoa at Y&I. It's Liberty's 3rd Annual Christmas Party! Free sushifrom Roll On at Social Media Club's holiday party (be sure to RSVP and bring a toy to donate).

Friday the 16th enjoy free cocktails from 9-11 at Qua's 4th Anniversary.

Have you read my comic?

I will always and forever recommend both Partay Peeps and Cool In Austin for fun and free events.

Happy Holidays!

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Wow! You like me? You really like me?

Monday the 5th from 5-7 it's the opening art reception for UT seniors. From 7-10 it's Repeal Day at Peche (that means free music, no cover, and delectable drink specials). From 8-2 head to Mohawk to enjoy their "Home for the Holidays Ho-down."

December 6th from 4-8 enjoy Bettysport's Holiday Bash! At 5:30 enjoy a French wine tastingat Uncorked. From 6-8 you can attend the faculty art opening at Dougherty. From 6-9 head to Plain Ivey Jane for sips and treats while you shop!

Wednesday the 7th, don't miss East Side King's birthday bash! From 4-9 at The Domain enjoy samples of some of Austin's best local food (and pick up some gifts while you're there)!

Thursday the 8th from 6-9 join Platinum Realty at their holiday soiree.

Don't miss hair styling, chair massages, wine, and cheese at Sikara from 6:30 to 8:30. Also, check out the Tidbits party at Y&I with free bubbly.

December 10th from 4-8 head to Volstead for this party.

December 13th from 7-9, don't miss Paper Cuts at The Palm Door. Be sure to RSVP via Austin Chronicle's Chrontourage, and enjoy free food, drinks and music.

Drinks!

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Friday the 4th at 7 enjoy free St. Arnold's beer and join Edible Austin at Book People.

Saturday the 5th head to 2nd Street for cocktails at their fashion brunch!

November 8th at 7 don't miss THE Hodgman judging mustaches.

Wednesday the 9th from 7-9 Plain Ivey Jane is having a party with Pink Kisses!

Thursday the 10th from 5-9 Teddies for Bettys is having a trunk show! Don't miss Floss Dental's party from 6-8 featuring drinks and small bites!

Friday the 11th at Take Heart enjoy cocktails at this EAST kick-off party! Speaking of EAST... I will be showing and selling paintings at the fabulous Hearts & Robots Hair Studio! Support me!

Saturday the 12th there is a massive party at ACL Live, the legendary Bob Schneider is involved, it doesn't cost much, and it benefits a truly awesome local school!

Sunday the 13th is 2nd Sunday- expect cocktails, mini-manis, and more!

Wednesday the 16th from 5-8 Langford Market is having a cocktails and crafts party!

It's an intense week.

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On Wednesday the 19th from 6-8 enjoy sips and nibbles at Stella Says Go (but you may want to RSVP). From 5--7 enjoy champagne, cocktails, and appetizers at BeBelle! From 5-8 have champagne and cupcakes while you shop at Kendra Scott.

Thursday the 20th at 7 Liberty's giving away 100 steins at Oktoberfest. From 6-9 do not missDesignRiot. Trust me. Heavy hors d'ouevres at Dogwood for those of you in the IMA at 4:30. Lamberts is having a patio party from 6-8! Also from 6-8, have bubbles and Iffy's Treatsat Langford Market. At 6 I'm going to do all I can to make The BASHH (free drink for the 1st 100 in the door, and this is pretty much everyone I like jammed into one bar - good times).

Friday the 21st from 5:30-8 enjoy this Frisk Riesling tasting at the Personal Wine Tasting Room (across the street from Max's Wine Dive) thanks to the wonderful Wines.com!

Saturday, October 22nd visit Bo Concept for "Ask An Architect." The event takes place from 10-2. Free appetizers from 6-8 at House Wine. From 12-6 at Gallery Black Lagoon enjoy cocktails and jewelry from artists! Free couples dance lessons starting at 6! Don't miss Own Local's grand opening!

Sunday the 23rd don't miss Hope Market's birthday! They're doing food demos all during, and it's sure to be fun.

Monday the 24th at 7 enjoy beer and quite possibly some delicious Texan food at Book People.

Tuesday, the 25th from 6-9 enjoy h'ors douerves and more at this Land Rover event (be sure to RSVP before 10/18 - the limit is 200 guests). Do not miss Paper Cuts (I know I will be there). Just check out the fun free-ness on this link, and tell me you don't wanna RSVP right now...

Thursday the 27th enjoy vodka and more at this Tidbits party. At 7 swing by Treasure City Thrift for their birthday (it involves beer, cake, pinatas...). Free oysters and vodka with RSVP? YES, PLEASE. At 8:30 Yelp is having The Thriller Throwdown.

Friday the 28th check out Austin City Living's Halloween bash from 7-10! The food and booze sponsor list is long, and it's going to be worth it for the $15 donation to help local fire victims.

On both Friday and Saturday (the 29th) you can enjoy tastings, tapas, games, and prizes courtesy of Freixenet! You can spot their truck near pure from 9-1 on Friday, and near Qua the same time on the next day.

Sunday the 30th at 7, dress in costume and enjoy refreshments at Book People!

Monday the 31st at 7:30 check out this awesome boat party! If you have a child under 7, take them to this Book People event where they'll hear stories and get a free book to take home at the end.

Thursday the 3rd enjoy a glass of champagne at Spartan's trunk show from 6-9.

Funemployment.

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Wednesday the 12the enjoy champagne and cupcakes at Kendra Scott! Free cocktails and food from 4:30-7:30 at eOs on West 6th. It's Molotov's birthday and they're celebrating...

Thursday the 13th from 7-10 enjoy this art reception at Palm Door. It's Langford's birthday bash with bites and more!

Saturday the 15th from 6-10 do not miss this over-the-top party at Room Service Vintage. From 4-6 at Breed & Co.'s 29th Street location, enjoy bites from La Sombra and adult beverages.

It's the grand opening of Frock!