Events

Purgatory Players

Sunday July 20th

Every Sunday

Purgatory Players EVERY SUNDAY MORNING!!! FREE SHOW!! Don't miss the next Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players! It's a fantastic time for a great cause, benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank! ❤️ Tasty Tex-Mex Brunch and Breakfast Ritas will be available to order from our friendly staff during the show! https://www.justgiving.com/page/purgatory-players-2024 

11:00 AM - 01:30 PM

The Monday Night Supper Club

Monday July 21st

Every Monday

On the next Monday Night Supper Club, Monday 07/21, with hosts Barbara Nesbitt and Ben Jones, we will have the honor of having gifted artist and key player in the Austin, TX talent pool, Darin Murphy, as the featured guest artist. Darin has spent over a decade at the Austin School of Music, applying years of experience in live and studio performance. He's also currently the drummer and musical director for Austin’s most exciting cover band, Skyrocket! Don't forget, tasty Tex-Mex & Margaritas will be available to order from our friendly staff! Get here early to get a good seat! Doors open at 6:00PM! See ya'll at The Monday Night Supper Club!!! It's going to be awesome!

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Durawa Tuesdays

Tuesday July 22nd

Every Tuesday

   Durawa Tuesdays 

Bruce Spelman, the lead vocalist for Extreme Heat, will be joining the Durawa band next Tuesday, 7/22. This is will be one HOT, HOT, HOT show! Get here early for a good seat! Tasty Tex-Mex & Margaritas will be available to order from our friendly staff! Doors open at 6:30PM! See y'all soon at DURAWA TUESDAYS!

06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Strange Dayz Part 2

Saturday July 26th

The Return of Strange Dayz-Part 2! The Killer's birthday bash!

On the heels of a sold-out show, Strange Dayz is returning to the Backstage @ El Mercado to deliver the music of the Doors, with a few new additions! If you missed the last show, or couldn't get a ticket, here's a chance to make everything right! This will also be a birthday celebration for "The Killer", Mark Miller! Advance Tickets available now at holdmyticket.com/tickets/449544 ! 

Doors @ 6:00 - Show @ 7:00ish.

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

EXTREME HEAT

Sunday July 27th

EXTREME HEAT

Celebrating El Mercado's 40th Year Anniversary! Extreme Heat is returning to The Backstage here at El Mercado on Sunday, July 27! Since 1977, their eclectic, funky, jazz, and rock influenced sound has been a constant presence in the clubs and music festivals all over Texas. This is one show that is going to crank up the heat to extreme levels and definitely not one to be missed! Tasty Tex-Mex & Margaritas available during the show! 

 Doors @ 4:00 - Show @ 5:00 

 $15 Advance Tickets are available now at

holdmyticket.com/tickets/447045

04:00 PM - 08:30 PM

National Fajita Day

Monday August 18th

Come grab some sizzling goodness for National Fajita Day!

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Labor Day

Monday September 1st

Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

National Cheeseburger Day

Thursday September 18th

Come grab a giant juicy cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day Sept 18th!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

National Drink Beer Day

Sunday September 28th

Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

National Taco Day

Saturday October 4th

As if we needed an excuse... join us for National Taco Day October 4th!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

National Dessert Day

Tuesday October 14th

Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM