With football season in full swing, it’s pretty easy to get wrapped up in the slew of events surrounding “the big game.” Between tailgating, pre-gaming and drinking copious amounts of cheap beer, game days are the ultimate NCAA-sponsored endurance tests. So what’s to fill the time that’s not spent picking out your next outfit of burnt orange? Here’s our weekly guide to keep you busy during the days that don’t start with S.

Monday, October 17

Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas @ The Frank Erwin Center

Join new Emmy-Winner Kyle Chandler as he emcees an evening of live country music to benefit the areas devastated by the recent wildfires in Central Texas. George Strait, the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Asleep at the Wheel and special guests Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Christopher Cross and more will all perform.

Brew Skee Ball Roll-Off @ Kung Fu Saloon

Get your weekly chance to become a local skee-lebrity, as Kung Fu offers the chance to compete in a head to head, best two out of three roll-off against fellow billiard enthusiasts. Compete on a weekly basis to track your scores, and work your way to the big leagues at the 'BIG SKEE TEXAS TOURNAMENT.'

Tuesday, October 18

ACL Live Presents: Peter Frampton

In the immortal words of Wayne Campbell, “Everybody in the world has Frampton Comes Alive. If you lived in the suburbs you were issued it. It came in the mail with samples of Tide.” Do you even need another reason?

Teen Angst Tuesdays Presents: Buffy the Vampire Slayer @ Highball

Join The Institution Theater as they put their own spin on the trials and tribulations of high school, this time tackling everyone’s favorite teen vampire vigilante. With any luck, they’ll really capture Willow’s essence.

Wednesday, October 19

Music in Architecture: Architecture in Music @ UT Performing Arts Center

The Center for American Architecture and Design and The Butler School of Music’s competition kicks off, combining unique composition techniques and both physical and sonic materials.

Halloween Burlesque Showcase

Bask in a bevy of things themed all hallow’s eve, at this special live event. Indulge in some crafty concoctions, get your Tarot Cards read, and channel your inner “Walking Dead” at the Zombiefication station.

Thursday, October 20

​Austin Design Riot!

For the aesthetically curious, this Austin x Design event is collaboration between Apartment Therapy, Threshold Furniture and, yours truly, CultureMap, honoring stellar modern architecture and design. Attend and enter to win a variety of cool giveaways from Apartment Therapy and Threshold.

Third Thursday at The Blanton

Head to The Blanton’s monthly event for the art-lover on a budget. The café offers an extended happy hour, so enjoy a glass of wine and a gourmet slice for only $5. If you’re looking for something a little more… stimulating, enjoy a Yoga class, or partake in the museum’s monthly book club.

Last Act Theater Company Presents: Titus Andronicus @ CTC Gardens

Don’t get too excited, indie music fans. This isn’t a performance by the New Jersey rock band, but the bloody Shakespearean tragedy from which they got their name. Set in the lovely CTC Stone Garden, and featuring some of Austin’s finest talent, this is Shakespeare with an Austin spin.

Friday, October 21

Southern Lights Music Festival @ Austin Music Hall

Members of A Tribe Called Quest join forces with Adam Rapp of Sports Rapp Live, to present an epic night of music from the deep and dirty south. Headliners include RJD2, Lupe Fiasco, and Milkman.

MC Frontalot @ Highball

Nothing says swagger like a heavy dose of nerdery. Join the Highball for an evening with MC Frontalot, the man responsible for the term nerdcore. Enjoy additional performances from Brandon Patton and Doug Funnie. Do you think he’ll bring Patty Mayonnaise?

There you have it, Austinites. This week’s smattering of events is more-than-varied, so you’re sure to survive the nine-to-five.