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Comedy superstar Amy Schumer drops the mic on new Austin tour date

Amy Schumer heads to Austin this September.

Editor's note: Since publication, Amy Schumer has rescheduled her performance twice. The newest date is March 3. The Long Center will honor previously purchased tickets. More information can be found here.

Unlike Dave Chappelle, comedy superstar Amy Schumer is giving Austin a little more notice about her upcoming date with the Capital City. On August 24, the Long Center announced Schumer will be taking to the Dell Hall stage on September 28.

Famous for movies like Trainwreck and her Emmy Award-winning show, Inside Amy Schumer, it's a safe bet the comedian will likely to play to sold-out show when she returns to Austin next month. Tickets for the one-night-only performance go on sale beginning August 28 at 10 am via the Long Center. Pre-sale tickets are available to Long Center members beginning on August 25 at 10 am.

The comedian kicks off her Amy Schumer and Friends tour on August 31 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, and ends in Albany, New York, in November. As of press time, Austin is Schumer's only Texas tour date. And, bonus for fans, Schumer will be debuting all new material during the run.

For those lucky enough to score a ticket, the event is phone-free, something that is increasingly common among live performers. The Long Center requests attendees leave the phone at home or they will be required to store it in a locked pouch for the duration of the show.

Schumer's performance comes amidst a banner year for the Long Center, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. On September 9, the South Austin venue is hosting a free birthday bash for the public on the Long Center lawn. Running from 1-5 pm, the birthday party's highlights include a performance from Grupo Fantasmo, goat yoga, an interactive art exhibit, food trucks, cupcakes, and more.

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Busy Austin venue for games and drinks debuts a Christmas sweater pop-up

Photo courtesy of Punch Bowl Social

If you're not buying an ugly sweater at 2 am the Saturday before Christmas, are you even celebrating?

It doesn't seem possible, but the first ugly Christmas sweater shop for the 2024 season is about to open: It's The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop, and it's coming to a surprising location for a sweater shop: inside Punch Bowl Social, the restaurant bowling entertainment destination at The Domain, where it will hold forth as a limited-time pop-up during the holidays.

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop will run from Friday, November 15, to Tuesday, December 24, during Punch Bowl Social’s regular hours: Sundays through Thursdays from 11 am to 11 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 2 am.

Guests can peruse an assortment of upcycled and brand new holiday sweaters, ranging in price from $15 to $40, while sampling seasonal cocktails and shareable dishes, not to mention the venue's holiday décor and games including bowling, karaoke, darts, and arcade games.

Punch Bowl Social drinks sweaters If you can't win at bowling, you can win at finding the weirdest sweater.Photo courtesy of Punch Bowl Social

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop was founded in 2013 by Dallas-based vintage clothing guru Jeremy Turner after he noticed a demand at his mobile thrift store. First covered by none other than CultureMap, his shop went on to become national news, influencing hordes of hipsters everywhere to embrace the sweaters in an ironic manner.

Turner took a multi-year hiatus during COVID but relaunched at Punch Bowl Social Dallas in 2023. In 2024, he'll expand to Chicago and Austin for the first time.

“Following the successful launch of the pop-up series last year, we’re excited to continue our partnership with Jeremy and The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop to spread some holiday cheer in Dallas” said Jencey Keeton, chief marketing officer of Punch Bowl Social. “During this year’s activation, we’ll be showcasing a collection of over-the-top holiday-inspired knits that are guaranteed to bring an extra touch of merriment this season.”

“I’m thrilled to be bringing The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop back to Punch Bowl Social this year to inspire Dallasites to get into the holiday spirit,” said Turner. “Together, we’ve created a whimsical shopping experience that will be a fun and memorable way to celebrate the holidays.”

Punch Bowl Social Christmas snacks The snacks rival any Christmas party.Photo by Punch Bowl Social

In addition to the sweaters, Punch Bowl Social will be pouring cocktails, zero proof and punch, including To Me, You are Perfect, a fruit-forward punch served by the bowl or single cup; We Slept In!, a twist on the classic margarita; I Triple-Dog-Dare Ya, an old fashioned served with Ralphie glasses and a pickled filthy cherry and Son of a Nutcracker, an espresso martini also available in a N/A version, along with a variety of eats.

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