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Kick off your boots and step onto the dance floor for BEGINNER Two-Step Dance Lessons with Sentimental Family Band! Every Thursday night, Sam’s Town Point transforms into a welcoming meetup for novices eager to master Texas’ favorite country partner dance.
- No experience or partner required: These lessons are specifically crafted for first-timers and beginners to get comfortable and have fun dancing.
- Live music: After the lesson, stick around for classic and original country tunes performed live by the Sentimental Family Band, a group beloved for their honky-tonk vibe and heartfelt songs.
- Community atmosphere: Meet new friends, sip an ice-cold drink, and enjoy one of South Austin’s longest-running music venues.
- Perfect night out: Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a fun social experience, or just want to dance to great music, this event is a vibrant, low-pressure opportunity to jump in.
Lace up those dancing boots and join the friendly two-step crowd—your new favorite Thursday tradition awaits!
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Welcome to Sam's Town Point - a hidden gem in South Austin that feels like stepping back in time! This beloved dive bar has been a working-class neighborhood joint since 1981, run by Penny Grossman and her family, and has emerged as one of Austin's most authentic music venues.
Nestled among trees in a quiet neighborhood, Sam's Town Point exudes old Austin charm with its unassuming beige exterior. Inside, you'll discover a cozy space adorned with aging beer signs, wood paneling, and a delightful mix of comfy couches and old movie theater-style seats facing the dance floor and bandstand. Christmas lights and Chinese lanterns add to the homey atmosphere, while a late-1960s Wurlitzer jukebox loaded with 45-rpm records stands against one wall like a forgotten treasure.
- Enjoy live music seven nights a week featuring top local and touring talent
- Try Texas draft beers from breweries like Jester King, Karbach, and Live Oak
- Join the popular two-step dance lessons held weekly
- Experience both indoor entertainment (capacity ~80) and outdoor events (several hundred)
- Bring your friendly pup - they're dog-friendly!
What makes Sam's truly special isn't just the pool table, DJ booth, or even the taxidermied black bear near the front - it's the community of artists and music lovers who gather here. Under the curation of songwriter Ramsay Midwood, you can always count on quality performances, whether inside or on the spacious outdoor stage.
Open Hours
- monday6 PM-12 AM
- tuesday6 PM-12 AM
- wednesday6 PM-12 AM
- thursday6 PM-12 AM
- friday6 PM-12 AM
- saturday6 PM-1 AM
- sunday4 PM-12 AM