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We're ready - are you? Austin ISD hosts a variety of events, meetings, educational opportunities, happenings, and more throughout the district. There is something for everyone: students, families, partners, and the community. Other favorites include Firehouse Lounge for a fresh take on classic cocktails hint: the bar is hidden behind a bookcase , Midnight Cowboy an underground cocktail speakeasy; reservations required , or Parish and Flamingo Cantina for live music.

As the name suggests, many of these bars and restaurants have been renovated from former warehouses in the heart of downtown. More mature crowds hang here, and live entertainment and good food make for dynamic nightlife scenes and gorgeous rooftop views. Enough said. From South Congress or "SoCo," to a variety of music venues and restaurants off of South Lamar and South First Street, this district below the river gets its funky flair from its locally-oriented shopping, live music and cuisine, and boasts some of the most photographed and famous street art in the city.

Top Picks: Be sure to hit up Continental Club , an iconic Austin live music venue on South Congress, for local staples of the rock and blues scenes, as well as national touring artists. Other South Austin faves include Winebelly for vino and tapas in a cozy setting, The Golden Goose for craft cocktails or Loro for a unique Asian smokehouse-meets-Texas barbecue flair.

Get a two-step lesson at Broken Spoke or listen to live tunes seven nights a week at Saxon Pub. For the ultimate music fan, this district is your scene.

From big-name acts to local newbies, this street blares with the sounds of live bands at a variety of bars and clubs along the block. This crowd is a toss-up of people there to listen to artists, and is located northeast of the Sixth Street district.

The nightlife scene here is trendy and chic, luxurious and sophisticated; perfect for the cocktail-sipping, upscale crowd. Top Picks: The longest-running music television series in U. Head to Lamberts for slow-smoked barbecue in a restored historic building, or Violet Crown Cinema , before heading out for the evening. Often referred to as the "Market District," this district is Sixth Street fun with the more mature crowd.

There is very little retail in this area as most of the space is dedicated to serve the Texas Capitol. That being said, this part of Downtown is often packed with tourists and others enjoying the Capitol grounds.

This mile long strip of 6th Street goes from Congress Avenue east towards the I frontage road and is packed with shot bars, restaurants, pubs, live music venues and more. On weekend nights, the district gets so full of nightlife revelers that the streets close and are taken over by foot traffic. East 6th is hipster central for Austin. Due to the popularity of the area for its nightlife attractions and relatively low rents, developers have started buying up blocks and erecting mixed-use condos, putting pressure on local businesses.

East Cesar Chavez is a relatively new district in Downtown Austin. The 4th Street, or Warehouse District, is located along 4th street extending west from Congress Avenue. It features a healthy mix of nightlife, restaurants, hotels, and more. Centered around the Whole Foods Market, there are plenty of local shops and restaurants to enjoy in this area. It also encompasses parts of the more popular West Sixth District.