1. Paramount Theatre
8.9
713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Austin 360: The 1915 Vaudeville-era theater presents musicals, plays, comedians and musicians - both touring and homegrown. The Summer Classic Film Series is a great way to stay cool on hot summer nights.
NYB: Built in 1915, the Paramount, is home to Austin’s red carpet film premieres and is part of the SXSW and the Austin Film Festival. Including opener The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, & final The East.
Austin Fine Properties: Summer Film Classics presents The Gay Divorcee with Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton and Betty Grable. Come either Saturday at 1PM or at 5:15PM!
2. Stateside Theatre
8.1
719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 14 tips and reviews
Michelle Langston: At SXSW? See film critics will be talking about. Attend special showing tonight of Incendies w/ Q&A session w/ writer/director Denis Villeneuve! 9:15 PM tonight! Pass here: http://bit.ly/eSFHQr
Social News Network: In need of a little holiday spirit? Head over here tonight for the screening of the classic film, "A Christmas Story" at 9:05 pm and 9:35pm. Click here for ticket info! http://bit.ly/190ZabW
Rebecca Huey: Smaller and more comfortable than its neighbor. One of my favorite SxSW film venues.
Adele: Go to Alamo Drafthouse for their special events, including quote-a-thons and classic movie screenings. Sometimes you get to meet the people behind the films.
Anna Hanks: Discounts: for Austin Film Society Members on tickets you purchase in person. Go Local card discounts on food (Give card to your server with your payment.)
Zac Snider: Might be hard to get to during SX, but worth going to for dinner and a film.
Andrew Spear: +1 for reserved seating and serving food during the film. You may end up next to a stranger eating hot food, just so you know!
Jackie Mann: Alamo Drafthouse is a great place to see a movie. If I'm going to pay $10 or more for a food item at a theater, it might as well be cooked and brought to my table while I'm enjoying the film!
Dulcenea: The goat cheese salad, steak sandwich & queso are all great meal choices. Don't forget dessert. They're all great!
c0uP: Waiting in line for SXSW Film? Premium line waiting facilities on hand. Chill under the tent, get a drink at the bar!
Austin Chronicle: The new jewel of Zach's theatrical complex on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, Topfer’s Karen Kuykendall Stage has 400-plus seats, and they’re all good. Two lounges provide pre-show libations. Read more.
Jeff Knoll: Best Theatre cocktails in town!
Jeff Rider: A great place to hang out and do a little celebrity watching whenever big things like SXSW and the various film festivals are going down.
Sara Reyes: Don't hesitate to ask for anything, these people are best of best refrigerator to room, pack car while you race to last session / film, HOT FRESH coffee delivered when promised All through hectic SXSW
Reserve123.com: Take your pets to Trio for dinner. They have dog and cat menus, as well as fresh treats to take home with you.
Scion Advisor: Catch a film at the IMAX theater and expect little surprises, such as your seat moving with the action. It's sandwiched between two other great landmarks: The Texas State Capitol and UT. Read more.
Austin American-Statesman: 'The Story of Texas' museum offers exhibits, theaters, films and interactive computer displays. The museum, which opened in 2001, also has Austin's only IMAX theater.
Wendy Kalthoff: I learn so much every time I come, They have great rotating exhibits. The staff and volunteers are incredibly helpful as well.