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Beatles Full Moon Concert in the Dark
On the April Full Moon, come set intentions and indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you. Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own yoga mats and/or pillows to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling. A circle of chairs will be provided.Tues. Apr. 23, 8pm-9pmATX Unplugged -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center
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Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic
Join Mickey Mouse, Donald and Goofy, Snow White, the Toy Story gang, and more as 25 of your favorite Disney characters take the stage to bring all the classic Disney moments to life. Children one and older must have a ticket to enter and no costumes for people 14 years and older.Sat., Dec. 23, noon, 3pm, and 6pm. $20-55. -
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Yard Dog: Odd Pottery
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.Through Dec. 31 -
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A Christmas Story (1983)
Ralphie is a young boy who wants a Red Ryder 200-shot, range-model air rifle. “You'll shoot your eye out!” becomes the film's mantra that besieges Ralphie at every turn.Sat., Dec. 23, 3:55pm -
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Alex Coke Quintet
Our man in Amsterdam, saxophonist/flutist Alex Coke, winters in Austin. Former member of the internationally renowned Willem Breuker Kollektief, the onetime local retains formidable chops seldom heard in these parts. He’ll no doubt be joined by close musical compadre Rich Harney, one of our city’s most accomplished pianists.Sat., Dec. 23, 9:30pm -
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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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Art.Science.Gallery.: Trading Card Show
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.Through Dec. 24 -
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Beto & the Fairlanes, Peterson Brothers Band, Nakia
Feliz Navidad (7), led up to by blues crew the Peterson Brothers (3), and The Voice, Nakia (noon).Sat., Dec. 23, noon -
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Carol (2015)
Essential Cinema: Adaptation of the novel The Price of Salt is a must-watch on the big screen and here's your chance.Sat., Dec. 23, 4:30pm -
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Fat Tony, BLXPLTN, Blastfamous
Laced with Andre 3000’s pliable, dynamic flow and Jay-Z’s knack for witty hooks, Houston mainstay Fat Tony threw curveballs on debut RABDARGAB (2010) and Smart Ass Black Boy (2013). Jagged synth gymnast on “Hood Party” and Whataburger rep on “Drive Thru,” Tony’s quirkiness unfurls. Local trio Blxpltn burns through industrial and punk instrumentation with a hard political edge in New York Fascist Week.Sat., Dec. 23, 9pm -
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Guzu Gallery: They’re Coming To Get You
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.Through Jan. 1 -
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Have You Seen My Chrismuss?
In which the fabulously festive Rebecca Havemeyer and Stanley Roy sparkle our holidays like no one else can, with help from Silky Shoemaker, Little Stolen Moments, Russell Reed, and Mitzi Myers, in this twisted musical spectacle on the edge of Downtown.Dec. 20-23. Wed.-Sat., 8:30pm -
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ICOSA: Tiger Strikes Austin
Here's a nation-spanning collaboration between artist-run spaces in Austin and Los Angeles, featuring a panoply of treasures created by L.A.-based artists from Tiger Strikes Asteroid and Monte Vista Projects. Creation and solidarity, beauty in making and strength in numbers: You'll find them here.Through Jan. 6702 Shady #190 -
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Nothing Lasts Forever (1984)
Tom Schiller Live: This surreal comedy was made by Saturday Night Live people and includes appearances by Dan Aykroyd, Imogene Coca, Mort Sahl, Sam Jaffe, Eddie Fisher, Lawrence Tierney, and Calvert DeForest (aka Larry "Bud" Melman). The director will be in attendance.Sat., Dec. 23, 7pm -
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The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
Newly restored version of a silent gem chronicling the final hours of France's renowned heroine.Sat., Dec. 23, 2:30pm -
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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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Trill Azz Xmas Party & Toy Drive w/ Kirko Bangz, Killa Kyleon
Houston hip-hop throws a Trill Azz Xmas Party + Toy Drive, headlined by native son Kirk Jerel Randle, aka Kirko Bangz. Fresh material accompanies from recent mixtape Progression 17, “Swang N Bang,” and “Work Sum’n” with Tory Lanez and Jacquees. Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” Watts spins for the night, along with Killa Kyleon, another Houston MC.Sat., Dec. 23, 9pm -
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Ulrich Ellison & Tribe 10-year anniversary & birthday show w/ Abra Moore, Alex Ruiz, Mark Del Castillo, Nakia, Tommy Shannon, Alan Haynes
Blues-rock blazer hosts Abra Moore, Alex Ruiz, Mark Del Castillo, Nakia, etc.Sat., Dec. 23, 6:30pm -
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Vanessa Gonzalez
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.Dec. 19-23. Tue.-Sat., 8pm. Extra show: Fri., 10:30pm. $7-23. -
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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 Rooms of Christmas
Each room at the farm will have a different game for children.Sat., Dec. 23, 10am-5pm -
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A Christmas Story (1983)
Ralphie is a young boy who wants a Red Ryder 200-shot, range-model air rifle. “You'll shoot your eye out!” becomes the film's mantra that besieges Ralphie at every turn.Sat., Dec. 23, 3:40pm -
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A Karaoke Christmas Carol
You, citizen! Time to break free of Marley's chains! Come and create a new tradition of drunken revels by playing with those Rude Mechs and a roomful of your soon-to-be best friends to create a fully produced version of Dickens' holiday classic like it's never been done before. The audience will perform all the parts and sing all the songs. Bonus: Can you and your favorite photo app beat the Rock-Solid Fruitcake Challenge?Dec. 8-10; Dec. 22-23. Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $25.Ground Floor Theatre, 979 Springdale #122. -
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A Miracle on 34th Street Classic Radiocast
The players at the fictional KPNF radio station return to put their stamp on another holiday classic, bringing the entire story to life through dozens of character voices and live foley sound effects.Through Dec. 23. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $23-25. -
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A Tuna Christmas
No, no, Jaston Williams – who created this wacky small-town wonderment with Joe Sears and Ed Howard – that Jaston ain't in this version, now, hon, but he sure 'nough directs it and brings "the third smallest town in Texas, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies" back to hilarious holiday life with just three actors playing all 25 of the Tuna citizens.Through Dec. 31. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $25 and up. -
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