Things to Do in Sixth Street

40+ years of political satire and magic on Sixth Street — 90-minute shows

Political satire, magic tricks, and live music — running for 40+ years on Sixth Street. Shows are 90 minutes. Typically 7pm and 9pm, multiple nights a week. Extra $5 for center seating.

525 E Sixth St, Austin, TX 78701 · Show times typically 7pm and 9pm, check schedule · (512) 320-0198 · indoor

Multiple stages running simultaneously — catch bands before they blow up

Multi-stage compound on East Sixth — indoor, outdoor, and the Volstead Lounge next door, sometimes all running at once. Psych rock, garage, indie, electronic. Big patio, cheap beer, good food. Where you catch Austin bands before anyone else does.

1502 E Sixth St, Austin, TX 78702 · Nightly, shows typically start 8-9pm

Best pizza in Austin per locals — Detroit-style with thick, crispy cheese edges.

Detroit-style pizza with thick, square slices and crispy caramelized cheese edges. Started as a trailer, now has multiple locations. The East 6th spot has a patio and beer. Cadillac is the classic order. Expect a wait on weekend nights.

1111 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 · Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm