GLOW for GEN: Charity Ride

Good Party ATX presents: GLOW for GEN - a GLOW inspired charity ride at LOVE Cycling Studio benefiting the Girls Empowerment Network. Reserve your bike now and a portion of proceeds will go to GEN to help fund their We Are Girls conference, empowering young girls to believe in their ability to be unstoppable. Costumes are optional for the ride, wear whatever makes you feel powerful! Reserve your bike and get ready to rumble.

Stick around after the class for brunch and bubbles at Tacos and Tequila. Can't make it but want to donate? You can contribute to the We Are Girls Conference and GEN here - we appreciate your support!

Janet St. Paul Studio Grand Opening Celebration

The Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty is celebrating their new move to The Northshore Austin with “Vibrations Françaises” - a night of food, fashion, and beauty. A beautifully designed studio in the heart of downtown Austin, the Janet St. Paul Studio is a welcomed addition to the bustling 2nd Street District.

Taking place Thursday, September 21, Vibrations Françaises will not only feature bites from new French restaurant Le Politique, bubbles, and pastries, but it will also benefit Texas CASA and CASA of Travis County. These organizations speak up for children who’ve been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system. A night of French-inspired fashion and fun benefiting an important cause in our community? Oui s'il vous plaît!

Learn more about Janet St. Paul’s impressive experience and commitment to empowering clients to feel their best, and purchase tickets to Thursday's celebration. Can’t make it to the party? Consider donating to Texas CASA and CASA of Travis County online, every amount helps.

Baked goods! Fabulous art! Dogs and DJs! This weekend has it all, and we've rounded up all the good parties just for you. 

Friday, September 15

The Fabulous People Party at Spider House: Celebrate 110 years of the YWCA Greater Austin, the longest serving agency in Central Texas to work to eliminate racism and empower women. MC'ed by the talented and hilarious Vanessa Marie Gonzalez, enjoy a night of performances and meet outstanding folks from the community. 7pm. Ticket info.

Art Raffle Party for Hurricane Harvey Relief at Art for the People: Purchase raffle tickets for just $10 a pop and you could win art from local artists, over 70 of which have donated for the party. Proceeds split between Austin Pets Alive! and Central Texas Food Bank. 7pm. Info. 

Shakey Graves with Parker Millsap at ACL Live: A benefit show for Hill Country Conservancy that raises funds to keep Central Texas beautiful. Ticket info.

Hurricane Harvey Relief Benefit Show at The Liberty: Music by Vision Kids and Eagle Claw. Bar sales go to hurricane relief funds, so drink up. 10pm.

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Saturday, September 16

Good Food: Bakers are coming together all over the city to sell you carbs and raise money for hurricane relief at Austin Bakes for Harvey, profits from all 14 locations of P. Terry’s will be donated to Hospice Austin, and Blenders & Bowls is hosting an Ice Cream Social with NadaMoo! Ice Cream benefiting Austin Pets Alive! Whew, we’re hungry just reading this. Hungry yet?

Brunch/Beer and Workout with Erica Nix at St. Elmo Brewing: Shake your booty with motivational, sensational exercise queen Erica Nix. Grab a cold beer and $1 of each pint will go to the Organization of Latin Trans Women in Texas. 11am.

Harvey Flood Benefit at Moontower Saloon: Live music all day, benefit food plates, and donations accepted to Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Disaster Relief Network. Noon.

Goodnight for Good at The Goodnight: Games, food, and libations, with 100% of sales going to Dell Children’s Medical Center. 1pm. Info. 

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Sunday, September 17

Franklin Backyard BBQ at Mohawk: First come, first served for delicious Franklin BBQ benefiting hurricane Harvey relief, $30 tickets at the door. 11am.

Dawg Day Afternoon at Spider House: Meet adoptable dogs from Texas Humane Heroes, pitch in to the raffle, and enjoy brunch specials. Noon.

Dogs on Deck at Cherry Cola Dog: Tito’s Vodka cocktails, DJs, pet photobooth, and supply collections for Austin Humane Society. Noon.

Live Music Fundraiser at Donn’s Depot: Donate cleaning supplies & cash to Austin Disaster Relief Network and enjoy music all dang day. 1pm.

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HAAM Benefit Day 2017

Every year on HAAM Benefit Day, the city of Austin comes together for 24 hours of music, food, and shopping to benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. You’ll have a chance to discover new acts, enjoy your favorite artists, and grab a cold beer all while supporting HAAM’s mission to provide musicians access to essential healthcare services.

There are over 200 shows on HAAM Benefit Day (Tues, Sept. 12), kicking off bright and early at 6am with Mayeux & Broussard at Whole Foods Downtown. You can find a full list of performances here, and these are our top 10 picks:

Shawn Pander, 11am at Whole Foods Arbor Trails

Ty Richards, noon at the Mayor’s Showcase, City Hall

Suzanna Choffel, 4pm at Whole Foods Downtown

Carson McHone, Jon Dee Graham, Colin Gilmore & many more, 5pm at The High Road on Dawson

The Octopus Project, 7pm at Waterloo Records

Fingerpistol, 7pm at Little Longhorn Saloon

Moving Panoramas, Semihelix, Abstract Class & more, 8pm at Hotel Vegas

Salute to Willie Nelson, 7:30pm at Threadgill’s South World HQ

Moving Panoramas, Semihelix, Abstract Class & more, 8pm at Hotel Vegas

Bidi Bidi Banda, 10pm at The ABGB

The Good Guide: Harvey Relief Efforts

We've rounded up a list of businesses and events in Austin that are giving back to hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and along the gulf coast. More to come, surely, but this will get you through the weekend if you're looking for ways to help. Texas Forever.

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EVENTS

Thursday, August 31

Hope for Houston Donation Drive at Native Hostel: Bring items to donate (diapers, first aid, toiletries, etc.) and Native Hostel along with the Vince Young Foundation will drive them into Houston on Sunday. Thursday night, enjoy music by DJ Mel and the venue will match your cash donation. Details here. 

Hurricane Benefit at Antone's: Join Guy Forsyth, Carolyn Wonderland, and friends as they help raise money for American Red Cross. Tickets here.

The Peterson Brothers at 3Ten ACL Live: all show proceeds benefit American Red Cross. Tickets here. 

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Friday, September 1

J. Black's Friends Helping Neighbors benefit: for every Friends & Neighbors Allies Noisy Cricket Session IPA sold, $2 will go to Houston Flood Relief Fund. Details here.  

Houston Strong at Mohawk: Benefiting the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund with music by Black Joe Lewis, The Octopus Project, Robert Ellis, Walker Lukens, The Deer, and Otis the Destroyer. Tickets here. 

Hot Dogs 4 Hurricane Harvey: Stop by Volstead for hot dogs, Tito's drink specials, music, + more benefiting American Red Cross. Details here. 

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Saturday, September 2

Smoke Out at Banger's: Live music, delicious food, good cause. All proceeds from the sale of the Smoke Out plate, along with the sale of beers from Houston breweries, will be donated to the GlobalGiving Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Details here. 

Beyoncé VS Rihanna at Cheer Up Charlies: Celebrate Bey's birthday by helping raise money for Houston. Music by GirlFriend ATX, and limited edition posters by Awful Goods for sale, all proceeds benefiting Houston Food Bank. Good Party ATX will be onsite to collect donation items to send to Houston with uShip. Items needed include: diapers, baby formula, canned food, new blankets and towels, and batteries. Details here. 

Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches fundraiser: Batch will be offering a special "Hatch Recovery Kolache" made with Micklethwait's Craft Meats' pulled pork shoulder, hatch green chili, and cheese; and a special keg of Yellow Rose IPA from Lone Pint Brewery in Houston. All proceeds from this special keg and kolache will be donated directly to the American Red Cross. Music by Cotton Mather, Darin Murphy, Noah and the Megafauna, Phil Hurly, and more. Details here.

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Sunday, September 3

Diddy Day Soiree at Austin Beerworks: Inspired by P. Diddy's legendary White Party and a way to help others, the folks at Austin Beerworks are wearing their finest white linens before Labor Day and donating 100% of party proceeds to Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Info. 

Hurricane Harvey Bake Sale at the Skylark Lounge: Music by James Bullard, and Soul Man Sam & the SMS Band. All proceeds benefit hurricane victims. Details here. 

Rotel Vegas Chili Cookoff: Cast your vote for the best chili around. Music by Sailor Poon and The Sun Machine. Benefiting Houston Food Bank. Details here. 

SPECIALS

Black Star Co-op is donating $1 from every house beer purchased now through Sept. 3 to American Red Cross. 

FRIDAY: Shangri La is donating 100% of proceeds to Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. 

LOVE Cycling Studio is donating all proceeds on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday to hurricane relief efforts. Details here. 

Ramen Tatsu-Ya Austin is offering their Hatch Chile Miso Ramen for $15, all proceeds to go to Hurricane Harvey relief. Available at both locations while supplies last. 

Freedman's is collecting supplies to take to Port Aransas and Rockport now through Sept. 3. Info here.  

Fall Creek Vineyards in Driftwood is accepting donations of canned goods and bottled water for the Central Texas Food Bank. Donate and get 20% off your wine purchase.

Blue Dahlia Bistro is donating 5% of sales all week to GlobalGiving.org.

St. Elmo Brewing Company is donating $1 from every pint of Rain Helles Lager to the Houston Flood Relief Fund, as well as accepting donated goods.

All proceeds from pint sales of Lick Honest Ice Creams Texas Sheet Cake will benefit American Red Cross through end of September. 

Saturday, Sept. 2: Veracruz All Natural will be donating 20% of sales to Central Texas Food Bank. 

Wright Bros. Brew and Brew is donating $1 from every beer or wine to local relief efforts. 

SHOPPING

FRIDAY: 100% of sales from YETI Flagship will go to hurricane relief. Now's the time to get that bear-proof cooler. 

Heywood Hotel is donating 100% of profits from their gift shop and 10% of gift certificate sales to Greater Houston Community Foundation. Now til Sept. 4. Info. 

Kammok is donating 100% of proceeds from their Texas flag hammock, indefinitely, to hurricane Harvey relief efforts. HELL YES. Get one here. 

THURSDAY: Purse & Clutch will donate 20% of all in-store sales to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund . Our store, 4477 S. Lamar, Suite 590, will also serve as a collection drop-off location for Texas Diaper Bank through Sept. 1st, 7pm. 

Now through Sept. 4, Sound on Sound Fest will donate 25% of fest ticket sales to hurricane relief efforts. Get your ticket now!