Night Owl Therapy
Offering 6 FREE Sessions through November 2026
In partnership with the RRCD, Night Owl Therapy is offering 6 FREE counseling sessions through November 2026 to workers affected by the recent closures in the District. Please contact: info@nightlifetherapy.com directly to take advantage of these services.
Night Owl Therapy is a non-profit organization providing affordable and accessible mental health care to nightlife industry workers, artists, and entertainers in Texas by connecting them with licensed therapists. Therapy is available for a flat rate of $45 per session for those who qualify, with insurance also accepted, removing financial barriers to quality mental health care. We encourage you to share this information with your staff and learn more by visiting https://www.nightlifetherapy.com/.
Park and Play Austin
$5 Flat-Rate Parking for Musicians
RRCD in partnership with Metropolis Parking
Park and Play Austin is a new Musician Parking Initiative from Metropolis Parking in collaboration with the Red River Cultural District, City of Austin, Music Venue Alliance Austin, Austin Texas Musicians, and the Austin Federation of Musicians.
Park & Play gives local musicians $5 flat-rate parking at select Metropolis Locations around Austin. Load in, play the gig, and get home without circling the block, breaking the bank, or dealing with parking tickets.
Participating garages include:
Alto – 924 E 7th Street, Austin, TX, 78702
Lavaca Plaza – 504 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX, 78701
Frost Bank Tower – 171 E 4th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
Hotel Indigo Austin – 505 Ash St., Austin, TX, 78701 (limited to specific designated venues)
Musicians will access the special rate using QR codes provided by venue managers. Musicians should NOT park in these locations unless they are communicating with the participating venues for scheduled performances.
For more information on the program and to see which venues are participating in the
launch, visit: www.metropolis.io/austin-park-and-play
Affordable Parking Program
Discounted Monthly Rates for Venue Workers
RRCD in partnership with the City of Austin
The Affordable Parking Program is a City of Austin and Downtown Austin Alliance initiative, in partnership with the RRCD, to reduce economic barriers to Austin community members accessing downtown. Austin service and entertainment industry employees who work downtown can access parking options at affordable monthly rates, available as early as 3 p.m. and as late as 7 a.m. during the week, and for up to 24 hours on the weekend, depending on the garage.
For more information visit: https://www.austintexas.gov/transportation-public-works/affordable-parking-program
For questions, please contact (512) 974-7651 or email AffordableParking@austintexas.gov
Current availability for District Employees includes:
Waller Creek Center Garage
625 E. 10th St.
Rate: $50 per pass, per month
Hours: 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 a.m. Mon. – Sun. (excluding holidays)
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