Saturday, October 3, 2026, 2:00 AM - 7:00 AM · Cheer Up Charlies, Downtown Austin, Austin
No-cover ACL afterparty weekend at Cheer Up Charlies with DJ sets from Dragonnqueen and Lidia Beatz outside and inside on Friday, running 9pm to 2am. The lineup continues Saturday with DJ Q and GURLFRND, and Sunday with Iggy Bank presents a Rebecca Black drag show.
Queer- and WOC-owned institution in the Red River District where drag shows and live music rotate through the same stage most nights of the week. Cocktails pour from fresh-juice taps (kombucha included), and the kale lime gingerita is either exactly your thing or immediately not. Rainbow murals, a busy outdoor patio, and a door policy that boils down to everyone is welcome.
Kale, lime, and ginger margarita — fresh-pressed, vegan, surprisingly good
Whisky, kombucha, lavender bitters, candied ginger — the house signature cocktail
Kale-spiked house margarita with fresh lime and ginger — the bar's most-ordered drink.
Rum, mango juice, elderflower, habanero — tropical heat in a glass
House kombucha on tap, served straight or as a cocktail base.
White Russian made with coconut milk in place of cream, fully vegan.