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Music

Brennen Leigh

Brodie Lane’s Tuesday night country chanteuse, 6pm.

Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie

Marina & the Diamonds

Wales native Marina Diamandis reverts to the indulgent pop princess. Her sophomore LP Electra Heart, which features production aid from electro-prodigy Diplo, has already charted in the UK, but Diamandis has her eyes set on U.S. domination. Single “Primadonna” paints a pastel-hued vie de luxe, sweet and crooning with the same measure of bite that marked the “Material Girl.” And Diamandis doesn’t need to fake her accent! – Abby Johnston

Emo's, 2015 Riverside

Ola Podrida

Soundtracker David Wingo previews April’s Ghosts Go Blind.

Mohawk, 912 Red River

Sons of Fathers

Second of three Tuesdays for double-barrel countrifieds.

Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse, 22308 Hwy. 71 W.

 

Arts

Conspirare's Big Sing

St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th, 476-5775

www.conspirare.org

Community

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  Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

  Nothing says holidays in Austin like scouring aisles and aisles of local art, crafts, and – thank God – beer. All while surrounded by tunes from one of many musical acts performing this year. Don't worry; Post Office reps will be on the premises to spare you from lugging all that holiday cheer home. Dec. 12-24, 11am-11pm. $5, weekdays till 7pm; $8, evenings and weekends.

  Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., 447-1605

  www.armadillobazaar.com

• Austin Trail of Lights

  It's privately funded these days, but lights are lights, amirite? Every evening has a theme with some manner of festive entertainment. Food and drinks will be available from local trailers. Park at Austin High School for $5 and the money goes to the school's orchestra. Through Dec. 23, 6-10pm. Free.

  Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-6700

  www.austintrailoflights.org

• Blue Genie Art Bazaar

  Need something Austin-y (art, jewelry, prints, clothing, etc., whatnot, and then some) for a loved one this year? More than 125 artists and artisans will help you with your gifting conundrums. Special events occur throughout the month of December, so shop early and often. Through Dec. 24, 10am-10pm, everyday. Free.

  The Marchesa Hall & Theatre, 6406 N I-35, 454-2000

  www.bluegenieartbazaar.com

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• The Elves and the Shoemaker

  Kids over the age of 3 can get in the spirit of the season with this puppet show courtesy of your local library. 1pm, 4am. Free.

  Sat., Dec. 15, 1pm, Pleasant Hill Branch, 211 E. William Cannon; Tue., Dec. 18, 10:15am, Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina

  www.library.austintexas.gov

  MORE KIDS LISTINGS »

• Ladies Gaelic Football Practice

  Be a part of Austin's first Gaelic football team for women. Weekly boot camps and skills practice for ladies who'd like to learn about the sport of Gaelic Football which features elements of soccer, rugby, and basketball. No experience needed. Tuesdays, 7pm, and Saturdays, 10am. Tuesdays, 7pm. Free.

  Zilker Park, southeast corner of Great Lawn

  ladiesgaafootballatx@gmail.com

• The Rules of Basketball

  Features an exhibition by artist Paul Pfeiffer and a display of James Naismith's 1891 document the Original Rules of Basketball. You won't want to miss this in-depth and historical look into the sport of basketball. Runs through Jan. 13, 2013.

  The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr., 512/471-7324

  www.blantonmuseum.org

  MORE SPORTS LISTINGS »

• LezRide!

  Bike with the butchie babes and betties every Tuesday. Contact for route info. Tuesdays, 7pm. Free.

  Q Austin, 3408 West Ave., 845/642-7069

  lezrideatx.tumblr.com, mundemir@gmail.com

• Listen to OutCast!

  Tweak your knobs to 91.7FM: It's OutCast with Stephen Rice and pals. Listen as they welcome and grill guests from every band of the rainbow. KOOP = queer, yo! Tuesdays, 6-7pm.

  KOOP Radio 91.7FM

  www.koop.org

• Tasty Tuesdays

  LGBT night at Lincoln Village's tastiest spot, with Lauren YellaStud and SDot SwaggaRipe, Gina DJgiiq Laughland, and bartender Alexis Wilder. Tuesdays, 9pm. Free.

  MoJoe Room Bar & Grill, 6406 N. I-35 #1600, 512/206-4110

  www.yellastud.com

  MORE GAY PLACE LISTINGS »