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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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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance
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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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Marmalakes
When yuletide cheer inevitably fades into family-time overload, grab your least desired gift and head to Marmalakes’ white elephant spectacular. The local folk-pop trio doubles down on bassists with visiting former member Max Colonna, and drummer Josh Halpern promises homemade sweet treats. 2018 bodes a fresh capture of the group’s hardy indie sound on Austin Town Hall Records.Mon., Dec. 25 -
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The Thin Man (1934)
Home for the Holidays: The characters are the invention of Dashiell Hammett, although the urbane chemistry between Loy and Powell as Nick and Nora Charles is the ultimate in dipsomaniacal detective mystery and screwball comedy.Mon., Dec. 25, 7pm -
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White Christmas (1954)
Home for the Holidays: Come enjoy the music and holiday spirit of Hollywood's biggest hit in 1954.Mon., Dec. 25, 4:30pm -
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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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ACC Closed for Winter Break
All Austin Community Colleges will be closed for winter break until Thu., January 4 at 8am when offices re-open. Spring registration remains open and students can apply and/or register online.Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3 -
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Ballet Austin's Pink Pilates: Breast Cancer Recovery Workout
This program will help stretch and strengthen the shoulder, chest, back, and abdominal muscles, allowing women to regain full range of motion to those areas affected by breast cancer surgery, working in conjunction with your doctor's recommendations for an exercise program. See website for details.Class begins: Jan. 22, 2018. Free. -
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Bikin' Betties Social Ride
Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, minigolf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.Mondays, 8pm -
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Butridge Gallery: Buddhist High Holy Days in Tibet and Qinghai
This exhibition features photographs by Kate Graham.Through Jan. 6 -
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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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Elf Movie Party (2003)
Props, a contest, and a snowball fight in the theatre are just some of the party perks.Mon., Dec. 25, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm -
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Flaco Jimenez & Conjunto Los Pinkys' Blue Christmas Tex-Mex Dance Party
Reigning king from the first family of Tex-Mex accordion, Flaco Jiménez, 78, has taken conjunto to stages big and small since age 7. Audience with the San Antonio-bred Grammy-winner can be likened to watching Nolan Ryan pitch, never mind the date of this intimate Blue Christmas Tex-Mex Dance Party from Conjunto Los Pinkys. The East Austin combine closes out its 25th year with this Christmas soirée.Mon., Dec. 25, 8pm -
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Full Circle: The Art of Mila Sketch
"I show the whole through the fine details," says the artist. "I use subliminal manner of drawing and do not know where my own hand will lead me." Yeah, but where it winds up often looks real damned good. And, here, her works are surrounded by craft beer ready for the drinking.Through Jan. 30 -
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Goodall’s Kitchen Christmas Day Brunch
Such an array of tasty à la carte brunch items for nomming while you recover from playing Santa the night before.Mon., Dec. 25, 7am-3pm -
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Harry Ransom Center: Mexico Modern
The rise of modernism in Mexico was activated by artists, museum curators, gallery owners, journalists, and publishers both in Mexico and the United States. This exhibition explores two decades of dynamic cultural exchange between the two countries, featuring important artists such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Oroxco, and others.Through Jan. 1 -
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History in Lights
Stroll the grounds to see the old mission bathed in lights, one of the most beautiful sights of the holiday season.Through Sun., Dec. 31, 6-10pm. $3.Mission Espiritu Santo State Historic Site, Goliad -
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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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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
This sentimental perennial is a holiday chestnut. A man learns that he's made a difference in the lives of others, and an angel gets its wings.Mon., Dec. 25, 2pm -
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Josh Lightnin' Band
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Lucky Robot's Winter Cocktails
The popular SoCo eatery spikes the year's end with imbibables called apple cinnamon-infused bourbon saké, Pear Fizz, and Drunken Pun'kin. (That last one, OMG, it's coffee-infused saké, nigori, pumpkin, and cream.) Bonus: Demon Slayer saké juiceboxes during lunch. -
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Mattie's at Green Pastures
Chef Joshua Thomas has curated a morning-time meal that continues the Green Pastures tradition of serving Southern-inspired cuisine with farm-fresh produce and ingredients. Bonus: includes one alcoholic drink with your meal!Dec. 24-25. Sun.-Mon, 11am and 1:30pm. $85 ($40, ages 6-12). -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: Latina Legends and Nacimientos
This new "Latina Legends" show features the works of more than 200 artists, while "Naciamentos" displays an array of traditional Mexican Nativity scenes.Through Jan. 7 -
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Nominations Open for Austin Women’s Hall of Fame 2018
Austin's Commission for Women is currently taking nominations for Austin Women’s Hall of Fame. "Each year, the commission recognizes women who've made significant contributions to Austin/Travis County by breaking barriers for women, working to better the lives of women and girls, or through other forms of public or community service."Nominations accepted through Jan. 31 -
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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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