• COMMUNITY

  • SEARCH FOR

Events

1 Documentary Screening

Paul Crowder's ode to the golden age of Formula 1 gets the big screen treatment. 7pm. $15.

Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress, 512/472-5470

www.austintheatre.org

A Christmas Affair

Four days of early holiday gift options with proceeds from the market going to the Junior League of Austin. Thu.-Saun., Nov. 15-18. $15 includes a shuttle ride to and from parking.

Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.

www.palmereventscenter.com

A Taste of African Heritage

Local food journalist Toni Tipton-Martin offers a free series of cooking classes based on a traditional healthy African diet. Get more information and sign up for the class via email. Through Dec. 13, 6pm.

Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina, 512/974-4926

www.carvermuseum.org, info@thesandeyouthproject.org

Bird's Barbershop Birthday

Free Shiner beer and Tequila 512 get you loosened up before diving into the crates of records on sale. It's a birthday soiree, so cake and ice cream go without saying. 6-10pm. Free.

Birds Barbershop, 905 E. 41st St., 512/492-8400

www.facebook.com/birdsbarbershop

Breath & Meditation

De-stress and recharge with a little structured breathing and thinking. Go online or call to RSVP. Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 6:30pm.

Art of Living, 297-7950

www.keepaustinmeditating.org

Buda Fan Jam

Even Buda is getting in on the F1 action with a live music showcase headlined by the Fabulous Thunderbirds. 6-11pm. Free.

Buda City Park, Downtown Buda

Bulb Planting Seminar

Learn which bulbs to plant now that will bloom in the spring. 10am-noon. Free.

Travis County AgriLife Extension, 1600 Smith

www.tcmastergardeners.org

Esteban Gutierrez Signing Event

He'll be signing bottles of Cuervo, no because he's a drunk, but because they sponsor his team. Phew! 9:30am. Free.

Twin Liquors, 1000 E. 41st, 512/451-7400

www.twinliquors.com

F1 Temptations

Get your tickets for one of the titillating shows featuring aerialists, exotic dancers, burlesque performances, and DJs all tasked with tempting and teasing the crowd. Thu.-Sat., Nov. 15-17, 8pm & 12mid; Sun., Nov. 18, 8pm. $300.

Maria Maria, 415 Colorado, 512/687-6800

www.f1sexy.com

First Thursday on South Congress

Apparently the Formula 1 race can even warp time and space. That's right, First Thursday's streetlong soiree happens this week to make sure the out-of-towners know that Austinites know how to shop and eat like the pros.

www.visitsoco.com

Jalopnik Meet Up

The serious gear heads at the Jalopnik blog get together to talk F1. Get there for the inside scoop from Editor-in-Chief Matt Hardigree. 6pm. Free.

Draught House Pub & Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy., 512/452-6258

www.draughthouse.com

Mammo Mixers

Manicures, refreshments, and, oh yeah, mammograms. Call to RSVP. Third Thursdays of the month, 6pm. Free.

The Breast Center at St. David’s Medical Center, 919 E. 32nd #111, 472-9599

www.stdavids.com

San Antonio Four

Join representatives from the Innocence Project for this screening and discussion of the documentary following the case of four Latina lesbians convicted of sexual assault in the late Nineties. 8pm. Free.

Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd., 917/664-9590

www.sanantoniofourmovie.com

Santa's Ranch

Santa's tired of waiting for global warming to catch up at the North Pole. He's spending most of his pre-Christmastime among the 1.5 million lights of Santa's Ranch. Why not join him? Through Dec. 30, 6-10pm. $24 per car.

9561 N. I-35, New Braunfels (two miles south of Tanger Outlet Mall)

www.santasranch.net

The Acro Cats Ambush Austin

These cats have been more than herded. That's right, ladies and gentlemen, these circus cats ride skateboards, jump through hoops, and play in a rock band (!). Nov. 12-18: Mon.-Wed., 7pm; Thu.-Fri., 7 & 10pm; Sat., 4, 7, & 10pm; Sun., 1, 4, & 7pm. $18.

Blue Theatre, 916 Springdale, 512/927-1118

www.circuscats.com

The Enduring Legacies Of America’s First Ladies

Gain insight into how these leaders behind the leaders help effect change and advance our society. Panelists include historians and children of presidents and first ladies. 1:30-4:30pm. Free.

LBJ Presidential Library

www.lbjlibrary.org/events/the-enduring-legacies-of-americas-first-ladies

Thursday Night Social Ride

Kinda like Critical Mass without all the pretension. Relax, ride around town, chat it up with cycle-lovers like yourself, and overrun a park or a local hangout or two or three. Thursdays, 7:30pm.

Festival Beach, 2101 Bergman

www.facebook.com/socialcyclingaustin

Tuscan Wine & Dine at Asti

Enjoy bubbly and savory bites before a four-course meal prepared by chef Kenzie Allen, with wine pairings by wine director Caroline Forbes. Reserve by phone. 7pm. $95 plus gratuity.

Asti, 408-C E. 43rd, 512/451-1218

www.astiaustin.com

VSA Texas Holiday Art & Gift Show

Support local artists with disabilities and get some holiday shopping done at the same time. Braille cards, prints, ornaments, books, and original art all await your holiday dollars. Through Dec. 24, Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Free.

AGE Building, 3710 Cedar, 454-9912

www.vsatx.org

ONGOING

Barton Springs Audio Tour

Take a self-guided tour of Austin's favorite swimming hole. All you have to do is download the audio files and map from the Save Our Springs Alliance website, and off you go.

Barton Springs Pool, 2101 Barton Springs Rd., 512/867-3080

www.sosalliance.org

Blanket Drive

Share the warmth and donate new or gently used blankets, towels, and pillows to five area nonprofits – including Austin Children's Shelter and SafePlace – via city newcomers Sleep Experts. Through Thanksgiving.

Sleep Experts locations or the Girl Scouts of Central Texas

www.sleepexperts.com

Central Market Cooking School

Whether you need to brush up your knife skills or throw together a romantic Thai dinner for two, these guys have you covered year round with an eclectic array of classes spanning all skill levels.

Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1000

www.centralmarket.com/Cooking-School.aspx

Helping Hands Center

needs strong, dependable males to help load/unload groceries twice monthly.

Helping Hands Center, 1151 San Bernard St., 472-2298