Texas/ OU 2011 Weekend Party Planner

by Danielle Leahy

Texas/OU Weekend kicks off tonight with a variety of events across the Metroplex. Here are some of the best watching parties and post-game events going on throughout Dallas. We will add to the list as we hear about the events.             

Watching Parties:

The Texas Exes Dallas Chapter: Begins it’s weekend long festivities tonight with a Happy Hour at Park 17. Two official watching parties are scheduled at Knox Street Pub and Grill and Brick House Tavern and Tap in Plano.

The OU Club of Dallas- Tx/OU Weekend Events kick off tonight with a Happy Hour at Sherlock’s in Addison and continue all weekend long. Official OU Club Game Watching Parties in three locations across Dallas: Three Sheets, The Texas Theater (FREE to get in. Will have a hot dog, Nacho vendor on hand selling food, full bar with hh specials all day), and BlackFinn American Saloon in Addison ($2.50 domestic draft pints, $13 buckets of beer, $13 domestic beer towers).

The Crown and Harp- Doors open at 11am to watch the Red River Shootout on multiple flat-screens and a big screen. Drink specials for the game. The after party starts upstairs at 10pm with DJs: Miss CJ, Mark J, B-Boy, You.Eff.Oh!& Live music downstairs with Texas’ own John Lefler of Dashboard Confessional, 8 Track, and Altered States. Upstairs, No Cover, Free Valet before 10pm, $5 Valet after 10pm!!!

Coors Light Party at the AT&T Plaza- The Coors Light Texas-Oklahoma Party in the Plaza features food and drinks (for purchase) and prize giveaways. Bring a lawn chair to watch the game on nine jumbo video screens. Doors at 9am, starts at 12pm. No coolers or outside food permitted. 21 and up.

National Sports Lounge – They have over sixty HD televisions to watch the football game. Full service bar and menu.

The Bone- Opens early with Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Pregame music from Rodeo Clown Dropouts. Rogue Radio’s postgame set starts at 10 p.m.

Granada Theater- Watch the game of the Granada Big Screen (movie screen sized) and enjoy the all you can eat Fajita Buffet. Doors at 1:30pm. $20. Must RSVP

McKinney Ave Tavern- Plenty of TV screens, outside seating, TX/OU VIP Packages available, $20 shuttle to and from State Fair, and after party with DJ Spinderella of Salt N Peppa.

Duke’s Original Roadhouse- Celebrates with a huge tent party all weekend. $14 Dos XX beer towers.

After Parties/Saturday Night Events:

Elm Street Bar- Elm Street Bar along with La Onda & Key City presents:Southern Moombahtality TX/OU Afterparty. Moombah, Cumbia, and Hiphop and more.  DJ’s: Nemeses, Soi, Phooka, Sarah Battle, AC VolVeR. Cover $5 21+
4th Annual Bash After the Clash- At Wish Ultralounge with DJ Kurupt.  All Texas and OU students with a valid ID get to skip the line. This event is expected to reach capacity so be sure to arrive early.

Zubar-  Hiphop (front room) and House (back) music with DJ’s:SOULjah, Jay Clipp, Pascuall, Jose, Fransico Javier. Mc’s Flotation and Special Guest. Starts at 9pm.

House of Blues- Black Ex-Students of Texas presents Liquid Soul a Texas-OU Edition after-party. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. $35-$50.

If you have any events you wish to add to our list feel free to make a comment or send us an email!