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Odd, they say? Well, yes. Odd, a bit eerie, and totally gorgeous, to be sure, as this excellent SoCo venue presents a collection of new work by Waxahachie potter Carl Block.

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.

If you like art inspired by science, you'll love this. If you like trading cards, you'll love this. If you like both of those things at once, you may be overwhelmed with joy at this fifth annual fundraising event featuring hundreds of original, affordable, miniature works of science-celebrating art by artists from all over the country. That's right, 2.5-by-3.5-inch works of art, already framed for your convenience, waiting for a home on your wall or – hey, it's that time of year – the wall of a lucky friend or friends.

It's a holiday horror art show here at Guzu in the Center of Austin Fandom, featuring new renditions of the iconic heroes and villains of the grisly genre. By whom, precisely? By some of the best illustrators around: Chet Phillips, Billy Perkins, Katherine Kuehne, the incredible brotherly duo of Half-Human, Tessa Morrison, and more.

“I always feel like I’m making up for lost time,” Steve Earle told the Chronicle earlier this year about his work ethic since getting sober two decades ago. Songwriter, actor, author, and activist, the Texan’s still unabashedly outspoken, though this year’s So You Wannabe an Outlaw takes inspiration from amped-up outlaw country rather than 2017 politics. Harmonious onetime locals the Mastersons open.

You'll come for the amazing light displays (2 million lights along the 2.1 mile stroll through Zilker Park), but stay for the food trucks, live entertainment, and interactive activities. A tradition since 1965.

Holy shit, Christmas has come early this year! Austin's own Vanessa Gonzalez is headlining a week at Cap City, and we can only hope the storied joint doesn't collapse from the force of audience response. We're barely exaggerating: The few times we've seen her perform, half the crowd was, like, screaming laughter, and the other half was gasping for breath so they could scream too. Some comedians are clever, some are sharp. Gonzalez is a bit of both of those, sure, but she's basically just … so … fucking … funny. We're doing ourselves a favor by recommending her; because, if you're unfamiliar with the woman's onstage talent and you go see her because we told you to, you're gonna think little but Thank You, O Savvy Chronicle for the next several years.

A new Austin holiday tradition. Millions of lights will illuminate the Circuit of the Americas track with a little bit of something for everyone: a skating rink, petting zoo, human snow globe, movies on the lawn, a tunnel of lights in addition to the Circuit of Lights track walk, a vendor village, and more.

Renowned archaeologist Dr. Jodi Mangess takes you to the holiest sites.

A hatha meeting flow yoga class for all levels. Despite the name, all are welcome. For a longer reader see our coverage.

It's the 55th year for this Austin holiday tradition, with all the colorful characters, pomp, and pageantry among the confection-filled Court of the Sugar Plum Fairy, where sweets of all kinds come to life, featuring Stephen Mills' choreography for hundreds of dancers, lavish sets and costumes, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra whipping that beloved Tchaikovsky score into glorious shape.

This exhibition features photographs by Kate Graham.

Mixed-media vessel works by Rejina Thomas, featuring art she created during the past two decades, with themes positioning the womb as a metaphorical looking glass from which viewers experience and understand the world.

Matthew Fuller's technical expertise and dazzling sense of design combine in collusion with his photographically captured flora, resulting in magnified images that allow the viewer to contemplate the most delicate details of earthly life. Suggestion: Plant yourself in front of these beauties for a refreshing art break in the middle of your harried urban existence, citizen.