Paramount Theatre
LOCATIONS
El Mercado
1302 S. First, 512/447-7445
Mystery Mondays are the staple at this Tex-Mex restaurant – perfect for those avoiding nearby South Congress chaos. Every week, Christine Albert and Bill Kirchen join a surprise guest in what usually turns out to be an unrehearsed yet can’t-be-missed jam session loved by locals. During the rest of the week, the all-ages (and dog-friendly) patio stage is frequented by country, blues, and rock & roll staples in the Austin scene.
Other Locations
El Mercado, 1702 Lavaca
El Mercado, 7414 Burnet Rd.
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Music Calendar
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Tue., Dec. 18, 6:30pm and Tue., Dec. 25, 6:30pm
Durawa -
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Chris Gage & friends -
Fri., Dec. 21, 7pm
Tex Zep (Led Zeppelin tribute) -
Sundays, 10am
Purgatory Players -
Mondays, 5:30pm
Mystery Monday w/ Christine Albert & Bill Kirchen
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