The Contemporary and Kind Clinic unite to present a collection of short films to honor World AIDS Day with pieces by Mykki Blanco, Cheryl Dunye, Ellen Spiro, and more.
Alexander the Great once again produces this suicide prevention fundraiser that's sure to awe and amaze. All donations go to the Trevor Project. Performers include Coco Lectric, Ginger Snaps, Zoja Ulesoo, Dandy Velour, and more.
Who killed Jenny? And other pressing questions in need of your knowledge. Free to play, prizes abound, drink specials, and lesbians (teams of 1-6 plz).
Celebrate World AIDS Day by raising money for ASA and rocking out to queer music with BLXPLTN, US Weekly, Popper Burns, Sherman's March, and Nashville's Terror Pigeon.
Come watch the choo-choos in this holiday display and inspire the next generation to keep this historic hobby alive and well. You might even be allowed to sit behind the controls if you're kind enough to the tip jar.
Wed.-Sun., through Dec. 31 (except holidays), noon-5pm. Donations appreciated.
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.
Every day through Dec. 30, 6-10pm (Fridays and Saturdays, 6-11pm). $16 (children 5 and under free).
Artisan producers from women’s cooperatives all over the world gather in Austin to celebrate cultural exchange, solidarity, fair trade, live music, a screening of A Strike and an Uprising, and poetry. Oh, and you can pick up some unique gifts while you're at it.
Catch the king of crass for his one-man show filled with all types of holiday mischief. Of the show, Waters says "It’s my obsession with Christmas. What I want for Christmas, what you should want, and how to handle every holiday disaster.”
More than 200,000 lights choreographed to holiday music will dazzle spectators at one of the biggest Christmas light displays in Central Texas. Hit up the Advent Market for gifts made by formerly homeless craftspeople and artisans who live at the Village.
Grab a pint and enjoy some live music, two longhorn heifers, and samples from local vendors with part of the proceeds donated to Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project.
A mid-holiday season weekend retreat getaway for a chance to unplug from the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life & holiday madness and gift yourself with some much-needed rest and relaxation.
With all the bragging, it was bound to happen. Houston challenges Austin barbecue joints to the ultimate taste-off. Tickets are going fast and when they're gone there won’t be any more until next year.
We're not implying that Amy Simmons is a secret vampire or anything like that, but everyone who donates at a We Are Blood location or mobile drive in December will receive a voucher for a free pint of Amy’s Ice Creams. Suggestion: Get you a taste of that cold, creamy, public good!
Parents enjoy a night out at Mueller and the kids (4 and up) experience an exclusive evening at Thinkery with pizza, hands-on activities, exhibit exploration, and more.
Fri., Dec. 1, 5:30-10pm. $40 and $20 for additional siblings; non-members $45 and $25 for additional siblings.
Follow the evolution of the gaming industry from the Seventies to the present day with a focus on the local scene from Richard Garriott's Ultima series to John Romero's Doom to the developers making waves on today's gaming platforms.
Daily through March 18, 2018. Museum admission: $13 ($9, kids).
The Q and Sellers bring you a Red Party for World AIDS Day, complete with drag and catwalk competitions: Red for Filth, Red Light District, and Red Carpet Realness.
A conference and trade show covering all aspects of specialty sporting retail featuring a sports bra salon, guest speakers, a pro surfing demo at Nland Surf Park (Thu., Nov. 30), armadillo races on (Tue., Nov. 28), and more.
Bring the kids and the pets and get up close with the big guy. Activities are planned for the kids and wine for the moms will be served outside on the terrace while waiting your turn.
Thu.-Sun., through Dec. 24, 12-8pm. Free or purchase photo package.
Anderson Terrace Event Venue, 11505 Anderson Mill Rd
Cards, jewelry, prints, ornaments, fine art, knitted items, CDs, glass, and more all from Texas artists. Artists get 70% of sales and VSA Texas gets 30%.
Text “TITOSHOLIDAY” to 81181, select the charity of your choice – such as ASPCA and Operation Homefront, and Tito’s will donate $1 for every text received (up to $150,000). No vodka necessary.
Foundation Communities can help you navigate the ACA health insurance marketplace to find the plan that works best for you. Hours vary by day and location; see website for details.
Calling all Central Texas (queer/trans/gender diverse) high schoolers. PFLAG's essay contest returns! Write 500 to 1,000 words on: What challenges LGBTQ+ high school students face in romantic relationships. First place takes $500 cash (second = $200, third = $100).