Prickly & Bright Cactus Cafe Holiday Pop-Up

The Cactus Cafe is adding a little prickle to campus this holiday season!

Debuting December 1st at the longtime music venue, Prickly & Bright brings festive decor, themed drinks, and photo ops.

The Cactus Café is located on the street level of the Texas Union at 24th and Guadalupe on the UT Austin campus.

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When We're Open

  • Prickly & Bright December 1st - December 18th
  • Regular Cactus hours are Monday-Saturday, 2PM-11PM
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What We'll Have

Stop by for:

  • Festive decor
  • Holiday vibes
  • Themed drinks
  • Photo ops

Stay for Prickly & Bright Programming & Shows!

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Drinks

We'll have specialty mocktails and cocktails to amplify your holiday spirit.

Prickly & Bright Programming and Shows

Open Mic at the Cactus

Tuesday, December 1: Songwriter's Open Mic Night

FREE Admission! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Join us every Tuesday to hear all original music (no covers allowed!) from talented local artists on the famed Cactus stage.

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Thursday, December 3: Mark Rubin

Acclaimed folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Rubin, Jew of Oklahoma returns to Austin’s historic Cactus Cafe for a highly anticipated performance marking his first time back on that stage in 20 years.

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Friday, December 4: Michael Prysock

Michael Prysock is a singer-songwriter deeply affected by life in rural Arkansas. Through his music, Michael is a storyteller like no other, sharing the influences of his family then and now.

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Saturday, December 5: Jimmy George

Jimmy George is a visual ink artist and seasoned musician with more than four decades of experience in writing, recording, and performing music.

Open Mic at the Cactus

Tuesday, December 8: Songwriter's Open Mic Night

FREE Admission! Join us every Tuesday to hear all original music (no covers allowed!) from talented local artists on the famed Cactus stage.

Wednesday Jazz Nights w/ Neil Blumofe

Wednesday, December 9: Wednesday Night Jazz with Rabbi Neil Blumofe

FREE Admission! In the intimate, inviting setting of the Cactus Cafe, engage with Austin’s leading jazz musicians in an evening of conversation and music.

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Thursday, December 10: Two Step Lessons with Ori Moore

Ori Moore & The Lonesome Rangers represent the next generation of classic country and western swing, bringing fresh danceable perspectives to everything from hundred year old deep cuts to 90's dancehall favorites.

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Friday, December 11: Guy Forsyth Band

Guy Forsyth has played around the world, made 20 or so records, won many awards and helped define Austin music. Forsyth is simply a one-of-a-kind original. He not only writes and sings his own songs, but he enjoys telling the stories behind their inspiration.

Open Mic at the Cactus

Saturday, December 12: Fall Songwriter's Showcase Hosted by Jake Farr

Don't miss your chance to see these 5 up-and-coming songwriters in Austin's best listening room! These songwriters were selected from hundreds of local artists because of their raw talent, songwriting, and artistry.