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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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Kadampa Meditation Center Austin
This evening talk offers a special visit with renowned Buddhist teacher and NKT-IKBU Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. Gen-la will share Buddhist advice on developing our love as a way to protect our self from suffering and learn to become truly happy. Our life then becomes immensely meaningful in benefiting others with our mind of unconditional love.Fri. May 3, 7pm-8:30pmVuka North
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Los Texmaniacs, Flaco Jimenez, Peter Rowan
Feast on a holiday helping of conjunto by Los Texmaniacs as they cook up rock & roll with traditional Tejano in Grammy-winning Borders y Bailes. The accordion’s foremost practitioner and Grammy getter, Flaco Jiménez squeezes and wheezes a smorgasbord of Latin genres mixed with country, jazz, and his native San Antonio soul. Guests include Peter Rowan, Rick Trevino, Rosie Flores, Augie Meyers.Fri., Dec. 22, 8pm -
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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 Queer Up Charlie's Christmas
A holiday party for the most queer of heart with performances by the lovely, the freaky, and the bearded.Fri., Dec. 22, 10pm -
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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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Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
The long-maintained housewife illusion of a single and workaholic columnist is threatened to be exposed when her boss has her host a Christmas party.Fri., Dec. 22, 6:30pm -
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Guy Gerber, Bill Patrick
Tel Aviv native and label head of Rumors, Guy Gerber’s productions for and collaborations with the likes of Puff Daddy showcase the underground house and techno star’s prowess. It’s work that keeps him in demand internationally. American Bill Patrick, no stranger to global festivities, lacks a discography, but his reputation bloomed the old-fashioned way – with DJ panache.Fri., Dec. 22, 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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Jesse Dalton vs. the State of Texas feat. Roger Sellers (of Bayonne), the Deer, Buck Meek (of Big Thief)
MilkDrive/Deer bassist in collaboration with bandmate Noah Jeffries and electro one-man-band Roger Sellers.Fri., Dec. 22, 9pm -
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Leo Rondeau
Following a detour to neon cowboysville, Leo Rondeau plugged back into his old stomping grounds with a solo set at the Cactus Cafe last week and now loads his full band into a favored beer hall. Distilling Townes-inspired folk, Byrdsian country rock, and Lone Star honky-tonk with a plainsman perspective and a voice projecting honesty, Rondeau’s a treasure for discerning song junkies and rowdy two-steppers alike.Fri., Dec. 22, 9pm -
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Merry TubaChristmas
Two hundred tuba players gather on the south steps of the Capitol and crank out the Christmas jams.Fri., Dec. 22, noon. Free. -
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Princess Mononoke (1997)
World Animation: This Japanese animated feature is packed with an environmentally aware storyline and breathtaking animation.Fri., Dec. 22, 8:15pm -
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The Midgetmen, Poly Action, The Gary
Mueller rumpus room hosts free, homegrown hot rocks.Fri., Dec. 22, 9pm -
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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.Fri., Dec. 22, 9pm -
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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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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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Xetas, USA/Mexico, Borzoi, Exhalants, Rocket 808
As evidenced by summer LP bow Laredo, an opus of experimental punk and excoriating harsh noise, power trio USA/Mexico demonstrates a rare combination of sonic destructiveness and legitimate instrumental prowess. Their label’s annual holiday canned goods drive pairs them with fellow woke locals in punk threesome Xetas, gnarly rock bashers Borzoi, noise/post-punk triptych Exhalants, and John Schooley’s brilliantly titled Rocket 808, which combines old-school rock guitar with drum machines.Fri., Dec. 22, 8pm
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12 Rooms of Christmas
Each room at the farm will have a different game for children.Fri., Dec. 22, 10am-5pm -
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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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