Kick Butt Coffee
5775 Airport, 512/454-5425
This North Austin java lounge where the baristas dress in karate uniforms doubles as a community performance space, hosting open mic nights, themed dance parties, and concerts of varied genres in addition to comedy and trivia. The combination coffeehouse/bar/venue, which opened in 2007 and has continually expanded, features music three or four nights a week, both happy hour and late shows.
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Sat., May 31, 9:30pm
Naga Brujo, OK Robot, No Fucking Way, Girl Dinner
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Sun., June 1, 8pm
Matt Pless, Little Foot, Fire Ant Season, Bad Luck Penny, Poppy Fields
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Fri., June 6, 8pm
Sloppy Seconds, Brewtality Inc., 13th Victim, Worm Suicide, The Brothels
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Sun., June 8, 3pm
Threes Away, Generation Exit, Counterspell, Acoustic Throwdown
Kicks will be flying both on and off the screen as Galaxy Theatre and Master Gohring’s Tai Chi and Kung Fu host a one-two punch event. First, Master Gohring will teach an introductory kung fu class available to kids over the age of four. Adults can sip on some coffee from the aptly named Kick Butt Coffee next door. Finally, everyone heads over to Galaxy Theatre to watch the new Karate Kid: Legends. (N.B., the movie is rated PG-13 for some reason.) – Blake Leschber Sat., May 31.
This Taiwanese coffee shop and bakery is part of an international chain famous for its signature sea salt coffee.
6929 Airport Ste 197, 512/436-8189
Winner of multiple Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" awards for Best Coffee Store, their locally roasted beans taste as good as the shop smells.
1601 W. 38th, 512/453-1533
This inviting neighborhood cafe serves coffee, tea, beer, wine, and a light menu sandwiches and salads.
1601 W. Koenig, 512/362-8656