Texas Systems Group

Encounter old friends and new friends, and experience the true essence of Austin at FRIENDS, where they are a part of what makes Austin the live music capital of the world. Filled with live music, spirits, and food, FRIENDS has become a favorite spot for locals, SXSW, ACL, F1, and convention center visitors.

Experience your city, your art, and your museum at the world-class Blanton Museum of Art, which features the largest and most comprehensive collections of more than 21,000 works that showcase art from across the ages, from ancient Greek pottery to abstract expressionism. With a year-round schedule of traveling exhibitions, art lovers are sure to discover new and old favorites from European paintings, an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.

Join in on the fun at the best arcade bar in Austin, Cidercade, where they feature over 150 new and retro games from classics, pinball machine fighters to shooters, driving sports, and everything in-between. Refuel your energy and try one of the hard ciders or hard seltzers available at the bar. As soon as you grab your drink of choice, try the artisan thin-crust pizzas and wings made in a rotary stone hearth pizza oven. Perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings, and corporate events, they can help you set it all up and make your dreams come true.