Celebrate Friday the 13th in Austin with tattoos, tequila and tarot readings

Jesus Vidales, Austin American-Statesman
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Austin’s Hotel Van Zandt will offer the public a night filled with tattoos, tequila and tarot card readings on Oct.13 as an homage to the classic Friday the 13th horror movie series.

The event will be held in the hotel lobby from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Following the event, an R&B performance by local band Smooth Nature will be held at Geraldine's restaurant and bar upstairs from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Tiny Tats ATX, a popular tattoo and piercing shop, will be present with multiple artists who will draw 3-inch "flash tattoos" (pre-designed tattoos). Don't worry; their designs are far from horrifying. Tattoos will only be allowed on arms and legs.

Hopefully, your future won't be scary: Ace of Cups Massage & Wellness, a local herbal apothecary and wellness center, will provide a glimpse into your future with their tarot card readings. Patrón Tequila has also partnered with the hotel and you can grab a Friday the 13th-inspired cocktail while waiting for your tattoo or tarot reading.

This event will be free to attend, and discounted valet parking will be available for $14.

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More places offering Friday the 13th tattoos

512 Tattoo

The shop will have $60-$150 flash specials on a first come, first served basis. Check the shop's social accounts for design previews.

(13233 Pond Springs Road, Suite 325; instagram.com/512tattoo)

The Austin Tattoo Co.

This shop will host a 24-hour tattoo party with 180 designs to pick from. Tattoos will be $13 plus a $7 tip for a quarter to half-dollar size design. All tattoos will have a mandatory number 13 in the design. They are not taking appointments; instead, their side yard will be converted into an outdoor waiting area with food trucks, table games, and a bar.

(5241 N. Lamar Blvd.; instagram.com/theaustintattooco)

Black Dagger Tattoo

Black Dagger will offer $130 tattoos between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.. They will only take cash, and tattoos are only allowed on arms and legs. There are no appointments available, and it will be first come first serve for walk-ins.

(1223 Rosewood Ave.; instagram.com/blackdaggertattooatx)

Iron Rite Tattoo

Tattoos will cost $130, cash only. Arms and legs only. Ink starts flowing at noon, and they will not close until they see no one left; first come, first served. This year they will have eight sheets to choose from, food vendors and door prizes.

(40120 Industrial Park Circle; instagram.com/ironritetattoosouth)

Eastend Tattoo

The shop will be tattooing from 10 a.m. to "whenever they feel like closing," as written on their Instagram. First come, first served.

(1302 E 6th Street.; instagram.com/eastendtattoo)

Savage Tattoos

Doors open at 10 a.m., and they will open for around 24 hours. First come, first served. Special Friday the 13th tattoos will cost $20 for black and gray or $30 for one accent color. It will be cash only.

(3407 Wells Branch Parkway, Suite 850; instagram.com/savage.tattoo.co)

Pride and Joy Tattoo

Get one of their gumball machine flash black tattoos for $150 if you pick the one you get or $180 to get your own. You can also add color for $30. They're open from noon to 8 p.m. and you can make an appointment by calling their number 512-494-4949 or just walk in.

(160 W. Slaughter Lane, Unit 200; instagram.com/prideandjoytattoo)

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