BEGINNER Two-Step Dance Lessons w/ Sentimental F...
Get ready to kick up your boots every Thursday at Sam's Town Point with Beginner Two-Step Dance Lessons alongside the lively Sentimental Family Band! Enjoy a friendly and relaxed vibe perfect for total beginners—no partner or experience required.
- Learn the classic Texas two-step from patient instructors who make dancing fun and easy.
- Put your new moves to the test immediately with live country music by the Sentimental Family Band.
- Meet new friends, enjoy ice-cold drinks, and soak up the authentic charm of one of South Austin’s favorite honky-tonks.
- Boots are optional but smiling is encouraged—just come as you are and be part of Austin's vibrant dance community!
Sam’s Town Point is a beloved, dog-friendly dive with vintage decor, cozy seating, and a spirit that captures the true essence of Austin nightlife. The wooden dance floor and welcoming crowd are waiting for you.
The Venue
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.
Location
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