Nick Shuley joins us for the first Plan of Attack of 2026 for your weekend in the ATX. We’ve got some awesome Austin music showcases, Longhorn Athletics, and more fun for the whole family!
Top concerts for the week
Thursday January 8 – West Texas Exiles @ Antone’s
Friday January 9 – Stephen Summer Trio @ The Elephant Room
Friday January 9 – Free Week @ Stubb’s feat. Cormae & Paige Plaisance
Monday January 12 – Kevin Russell @ Saxon Pub
Tuesday January 13 – David Grissom @ Saxon Pub
Wednesday January 14 – South Austin Songwriter Circle feat. Rob Baird, Danny Golden, David Ramirez, and Julianna Rankin @ 04 Center
Free Week on Red River – Friday January 9-10 @ Various Venues on Red River
Founded in 2003 at the legendary Emo’s located near the intersection of 6th and Red River Street, Free Week was created to keep clubs’ lights on and staff working during the slower winter months. What began as a one-venue, one-day event has grown over two decades into a citywide celebration, inspiring venues nationwide to participate in wintertime music festivities.
Locally, the Red River Cultural District serves as the principal organizer, producing the admission-free downtown festival, although many Austin venues also participate each winter. Thanks to Free Week, thousands of residents and hundreds of local bands come together each January to support, uplift, and preserve Austin’s music economy.
Featuring tons of local legends including: Buenos Diaz, Flight by Nothing, Day Eater, Indoor Creature, Me Nd Adam and so many more.
LOVB: Atlanta vs. Austin – Sunday January 11 @ Cedar Park Center
Head to H-E-B Center in Cedar Park to watch LOVB Austin on January 11 as they face off against LOVB Atlanta. First serve is set for 6:30 p.m. at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.
Each home match will feature interactive concourse activations, high-level in-game entertainment, and post-game team autograph sessions, ensuring an elevated and memorable experience for fans of all ages.
Austin roster features a ton of former longhorns including: Khat Bell, Molly McCage, Asjia O Neal, Madi Skinner, Zoe Jarvis, Bella Bergmark, Julianne Faucette, and Logan Eggleston
More info LOVB.com
Texas Women’s basketball vs. Auburn Today ⅛ @ Moody Center
Check out the undefeated and #2 Texas Women as they Take on Auburn who are 11-5 and 0-2 in conference against Texas who are 2-0 and 17-0 overall
More information at TexasLonghorns.com
Texas Men’s basketball vs. #11 Vanderbilt Wednesday 1/14 @ Moody Center
The men are in need of a huge win currently sitting in last place in the SEC. 9-6 and 0-2 in conference. They square off against #11 Vanderbilt who are 14-0 and 1-0 in conference
More information at TexasLonghorns.com
BONUS KIDS EVENT: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live – Friday/Saturday 1/9-1/10 @ Moody Center
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, and Skelesaurus™, alongside FMX riders performing jaw-dropping stunts and a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur.
More information at MoodyCenterATX.com
