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The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keep It Weird in Austin!
The Acro-Cats tour supports Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rock Cats Rescue is focused on saving cats "One Click at a Time" through cat welfare, rescue, and adoption. The Acro-Cats show promotes the importance of bonding and training cats with positive reinforcement, while also finding homes for rescued cats.Apr. 24-May 5Long Center for the Performing Arts -
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BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration
Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pmBookSpring
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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.Dec. 14-24, 11am-10pm. $8, free for children 12 and under. -
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Tinplate Trackers Train Club
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. -
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Trail of Lights
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.Every day through Sat., Dec. 23, 7-10pm. Free. -
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Winter Wonderland
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).
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12 Days of Blissmas
Features a dozen events, promotions, and giveaways centered around relaxing rituals, spa-inspired gifts, and calming crafts. See website for schedule.Dec. 8-19. Price varies.Four Seasons Hotel Austin -
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2ND Street Social
Knock out some holiday shopping including special promotions while taking in the storefront windows/festive holiday art installations, enjoy some beverages and snacks, or maybe the special prix fixe dinner at La Condesa.Thu., Dec. 14, 5-8pm. Free.214 Guadalupe -
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A Conversation With the President of Baylor
The Texas Tribune leads a conversation with Baylor President Linda Livingstone. Catch it live or via livestream.Thu., Dec. 14, 7:30-9am. Free. -
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A Native Bar Kick
Locals and travelers can explore east side bars and get to know each other starting at the Native Thursdays at 6:30pm .Thursdays through Dec. 28, 6:30pm. Free. -
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Christmas Bird Counts
Join in the annual census of our avian friends. Many events are kid- and beginner-friendly as birders fan out across Texas and the Western Hemisphere in the largest citizen science project in the world.Thu., Dec. 14-Fri., Jan. 5Various locations -
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Die Felicia Presents To Hell With the Holidays!
Take a break from all holiday cheer for some holiday fear with your hostesses Louisianna Purchase and Zane Zena. Getcher anti-holiday wear on for a screaming good time. 18 and up welcome.Thu., Dec. 14, 10pm. $6. -
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Eastside Pop Up Nights Holiday Market
Peruse handcrafted and vintage goods on the patio with a cocktail and then dance 'til the wee hours.Thu., Dec. 14, 7pm-1am. Free. -
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Girls Night Out
DJ Whatshername gets the grrrls into the groove. Cheap drinks, classy broads.Every other Thursday -
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Ice Cream for Blood
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!Through Dec. 31 -
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Little Texans: Take Flight
Hands-on learning is the name of the game as kids explore an AT-6 Texan airplane. Recommended for kids between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. Regular museum admission applies.Thu., Dec. 14, 10am -
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Nighttime Austin Flea at Craft Pride
A new flea at Craft Pride featuring all local handmade items and vintage wares from some of Austin's coolest vendors.Thu., Dec. 14, 6-10pm. Free. -
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Nite School
Drink up those dark disco, neu wave beats with Karger Traum, Gel Set, and DJs JT Whitfield and Scorpio.Thu., Dec. 14, 9pm. Free. -
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One Texas Resistance Holiday Party
A holiday celebration to support the coalition of local orgs advocating for justice every day in Austin and beyond.Thu., Dec. 14, 6-8pm -
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Outdoor Voices Shopping Party
Stop by for some holiday bites, Champagne, shopping, and a raffle to win a $100 gift card! A portion of sales will benefit Mack, Jack & McConaughey.Thu., Dec. 14, 6-8pm. Free.Outdoor Voices, 606 Blanco St. -
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Pong to Pokémon: The Evolution of Electronic Gaming
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). -
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Science Under the Stars
IB graduate student Andrius Dagilis will discuss hybrids: the blending of two species with food, kids' activities, and more.Thu., Dec. 14, 6-8pm. Free. -
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Silver Bell Social
A jazzy celebration gift to Austin’s senior citizens.Thu., Dec. 14, 3-6pm. Free. -
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Southwest Key Posada
Brings the holiday fun with performances, piñatas, tamales, arts & crafts, and a chance to get your pic take with Santa Claus.Thu., Dec. 14, 6-8pm. Free. -
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Spill the Tea & Deck the Halls
Altatudes hosts this holiday shopping event where you can sip on tea-tails, decorate an ornament, build-your-own loose leaf tea sachet, and enjoy empanadas while shopping for holiday gifts.Thu., Dec. 14, 11am-2pm. Free with RSVP at rsvp@pompr.com.Altatudes, 1717 E. 12th -
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StartOut Austin Presents LGBTQ Entrepreneurs Holiday Mixer
A holiday mixer with StartOut (an LGBTQ biz-centric meeting group).Thu., Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30pm. Free. -
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
C.S. Lewis' classic fantasy of good vs. evil in the mystical land of Narnia. For kids 5 and up.Sept. 14-Feb. 10. Tickets start at $16. -
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Time Machine 2017
Join SparkCognition, along with a few of the world’s foremost AI leaders in tech, government, business, and research for the first Time Machine Summit. Explore today’s most cutting-edge AI applications, as well as the projects and research which will be the technology of tomorrow.Wed.-Thu., Dec. 13-14, 8am-5pm. $299. -
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Vigil Honoring Victims of Gun Violence
Vigil and call to action to honor the victims of gun violence with speakers, music (beginning at 6:30pm), and more.Thu., Dec. 14, 7pm. Free. -
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Visit With Santa
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 -
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VSA Texas Holiday Art and Gift Show
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%.Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm, through Dec. 23. Free.AGE Building, Room 101, 3707 Home Ln.
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Be a Giver, Raise a Tito’s
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.Now through Jan. 3 -
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City of Austin Announces New Public Art Opportunity for Colony Park District Park
Professional visual artists are invited to apply to create a permanent public artwork for Colony Park.Deadline Jan. 4 -
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Open Enrollment for Marketplace Insurance (Obamacare)
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.Through Dec. 15.. Free.Locations vary, see website -
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PFLAG Austin Deidre Furr Essay Prize for LGBTQ Students
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).Submissions due March 1 -
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Proposed Cemetery Rules Open to Public Comment
The final draft of Austin's proposed new cemetery rules has been posted on the City Clerk's website for public feedback. Email comments to D’Anne Williams.Open through Fri., Jan. 12.
