Non-Film Events & Parties
Social events where OW attendees can engage with filmmakers and other attendees. We will never schedule our social events against programming, so that attendees don’t have to choose events over films and vice versa.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - The Big Quiz Thing: SciFi Edition
When: Wednesday, Nov 30, 7:00pm
Where: The Aristocrat Lounge
6507 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
Pick up your badge early, have a drink on us, and compete against each other in the return of one of our most beloved live and in person events. For nearly 20 years, The Big Quiz Thing has been America’s premier provider of interactive trivia entertainment, customized for any setting. Register your team ahead of time or at The Aristocrat and the first pint is on us.
Thursday Night - LAUNCH PARTY
When: Thursday, Dec 1, 7:00pm
Where: The Aristocrat Lounge
6507 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
After MAD HEIDI, stop on by the “Launch Chalet” for a Swiss-themed party. Free drinks all night to anyone with braids. Or in Lederhosen. One drink for everyone else. But lots of Chocolate. And Cheese. And a live cow (*permit pending). Fun party games like shooting apples off people’s heads and remaining neutral while people dump scalding fondue on your head (*again, details to be worked out).
Sunday Morning - 2022: A Brunch Odyssey
When: Sunday, Dec 4, 10:00am
Where: Vamonos
4807 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
Before the final day of films, discuss your favorites of the festival so far with other attendees and filmmakers. Open to all attendees (who get up out of bed for it).
Sunday Night - The Other Worlds Holiday Special
When: Sunday, Dec 4, 10:00pm
Where: Kick Butt Coffee
5775 Airport Blvd, Suite 725
Celebrate the end of the festival and onslaught of the holidays with cake and cookies and watch beloved holiday genre flicks along with some OW and UW themed specialty drinks.