Free Week: Where Will You Be? [Beerland, Emo's, Mohawk, More]

Courtesy Planning Ahead, Austin  Mon, 12/21/2009 - 1:03pm

As the winter months settle in and the national touring schedules slow, Austin hipsters get ready for the most wonderful time of the year: Free Week.


Started by Graham Williams at Emo's about six years ago to liven up the quiet winter nights, the tradition of Free Week has continued to grow each year.

About the event, Williams says, "The same way 1st Thursday on South Congress and other sort of organic event happen [sic] in Austin...



 

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