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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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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Holiday Big Sing
Conspirare's Craig Hella Johnson conducts the Holiday Big Sing, in which you are the choir, with help from the Conspirare Symphonic Choir. No singing experience needed! Wear your holiday sweater and Santa hat or come as you are.Thu., Dec. 15, 6pm. Free admission. -
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Dave Creaney: Alter Egos
Photographer Dave Creaney presents a one-night-only showcase, featuring 14 24" x 30" monochromatic, vibrant color portraits of Austin creatives, including musicians Kalu James (Kalu and the Electric Joint), Carrie Fussell (Calliope Musicals), Spencer Gibb, and Sara Houser – and visual artists TVHeadATX and Jackson Montgomery Shwartz.Thu., Dec. 15, 7-10pm -
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Girls Rock Austin's Open Mic & Karaoke Night
Teens and tweens can stretch their creative muscles at a performance night just for the 18-and-under set. Some equipment provided; sign up and get deets online.Third Thursdays, 6-8pm. Free. -
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Honoring Richard Overton
View 17 portraits of the iconic veteran Richard Overton by local artists, along with national and international artists from Chicago, and Trinidad and Tobago.Thu., Dec. 15, 5:30-8:30pm. Free. -
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All Is Calm
This musical drama, scripted by Peter Rothstein, relives a poignant moment in history when Allied and German forces laid down their arms to celebrate the Christmas holiday together during the first World War in 1914. Directed by Dave Anderson for Trinity Street Players.Dec. 14-18. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2 & 7:30pm -
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ASO: Elf In Concert
The holiday classic plays on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is performed live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.Thu., Dec. 15. $19-100. -
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Austin Trail of Lights
Austin's beloved tradition returns for its 58th year, featuring more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.Through Dec. 23 -
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Bad Axe (2022)
Doc Nights: This winner of the SXSW 2022 Audience Award for Documentaries tells of Trumpism's effects on a Cambodian/Mexican-American family restaurant in the rural community of Bad Axe, Mich. Presented in partnership with Austin Asian American Film Festival.Thu., Dec. 15, 6pm -
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Daddy Yankee
Reggaeton icon responsible for anthems such as “Gasolina” and “Con Calma” enters the final stretch of what he brands as his farewell world tour.Thu., Dec. 15, 8pm -
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Gift (2018)
Docs & Talks: See the doc exploring parallels between artists' work and the gift economy, preceded by a card-making activity and followed by a discussion with members from Treasure City Thrift and local Buy Nothing groups.Thu., Dec. 15, 5pm. Free. -
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La Pastorela
This year’s interactive production of La Pastorela – in which audiences will have a chance to participate in a dance, song, spoken word performance, or to create a work of visual art – will be unlike any you've seen before.Through Dec. 18. Thu.-Fri., 7pm; Sat., 2 & 7pm; Sun., 2pm. $20. -
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Food Events
Loro: HolidayTakeout package
Nigh on perfect for anyone craving easy, last-minute meals to enjoy this Christmas, LORO's takeout package combines traditional Texas barbecue with Asian influences with a smoked beef prime rib (with coffee-and-beef jus) and delicious sides. Sides? Like only Loro can do 'em: butternut squash & sweet onion soup with brown-buttered apples; kale & Asian pear salad; honey & miso-glazed carrots; confit marble potatoes. All of this will serve 4-6 people. Note: Order now through Dec. 20, for pick up on Dec. 23 & 24.$190. -
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Olamaie & Little Ola's: Festive Breakfast Packs
This holiday season, the folks behind Olamaie and Little Ola’s want to ease your meal planning with the Family Breakfast Box. This packaged bounty of goodness includes six biscuits (with honey butter and apple butter), six cinnamon rolls, Southern breakfast casserole, and hot chocolate (or, if you prefer, virgin eggnog). This will feed about ten people and, tell you what, they'll love it. Note: Use the Toast Tab platform at either website and pick up the pack on 12/23 or 12/24.$120. -
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Prizer Arts & Letters: May You Open
The brilliant figurative work of sculptor and ceramicist Alejandra Almuelle is on display at this Eastside gallery, and the artist will be on hand tonight to talk about the show and its inspirations.Artist talk: Thu., Dec. 15, 6:30pm -
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The Gulf
Street Corner Arts presents Audrey Cefaly's Lammy award-winning Southern drama. Natalie Garcia and Kelsey Mazak star, directed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia.Through Dec. 17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $25. -
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The Shabooming
Museum of Human Achievement, Terror Pigeon, and Shaboom (Silky Shoemaker, Lex Vaughn, and Paul Soileau) present an adaptation of the novel by Stephen Drag King: The Shabooming. This Yuletide horror features Khattie Q, Angelica Mcauley, Matt Hislope, Adrienne Sneed, Y2K, Thor Harris, Beth Schindler, and Thomas Graves, plus magic by Andie Flores, Jay Roff-Garcia, Tori Reynolds, and more. "Oh Come/ Oh Come/ Sweet Austin Town/ and Hark! The Hotel Herald sings/ of hallways strangely patterned round a tide of blood that's glistening!"Dec. 15-17. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7pm. $25-35. -
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The Watchmaker's Song
Inspired in part by the original tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by German Romantic-era author E.T.A. Hoffmann, this story centers on Clara, a quiet, kind, thoughtful young woman, in her journey of empowerment and self-discovery. Presented as an immersive theatrical show by Austin's own Ventana Ballet.Thu.-Sat., Dec. 15-17, 6:30 & 8:30pm. $40-60. -
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Tito’s Vodka for Dog People: Distillery Dogs
This is a 25-piece art collection featuring vibrant artwork created by local and national artists – Judy Paul, John Walker, Joel Ganucheau, Jeff Skele, Hope Perkins, and more – inspired by the many distillery dogs rescued over the years, the paintings now on display at the Long Center.Through Dec. 30. Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm -
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Witches Exist [patio]
The blasphemous depravity soon to befoul the Hotel Vegas patio would make an 18th century Puritan blush – dancing, singing, laughing. They knew it all along: Witches Exist. The new four-piece noisegaze band will rendezvous for the final 2022 installment of the free outdoor show series that the cherished venue has hosted every Thursday, 9:30pm, with preceding bands in this concert sequence being Water Damage and Castle Club. Fronted by audio production starchild Jackson Baker, Witches’ late-November single “Double Homicide” swelters in a shoegaze haze dipped in electronic garnish. Live, Derek Ivy reigns over melancholic drum beats, while guitarist Jimmy Mercado spins a soundscape of dreamy, eclectic riffs off their August singles bundle entitled Fertilizer. Principal Baker steers the melodic helm with synth and eerie vocals atop the hypnotic bass of Anthony Day, both former members of the now disbanded group DiceHouse. Following the free early show, Magic Rockers of Texas celebrate a new single indoors with fellow underground establishments Being Dead, Van Mary, and Pelvis Wrestley.Thu., Dec. 15, 9:30pm -
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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2nd Street District Holiday Window Walk
As you do your holiday shopping, take in the beautiful scenery created by Texas artists tasked with creating holiday-inspired art installations.Through Jan. 12nd Street District Downtown: West Second Street from Colorado to San Antonio and surrounding area -
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Theatre
A Christmas Carol
[NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO COVID] Zach Theatre's adaptation of the Dickens classic is "a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras," as directed by Dave "Hardworkin'" Steakley. Which is all well and good, but we're happiest because Austin's own Marc Pouhé plays that Ebenezer Scrooge. [NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO COVID]Through Dec. 31. Times vary. $25. -
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A Sherlock Holmes Christmas
In this Archive Theater production, the famed consulting detective Holmes Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson take on their most festive case yet as they try to unravel the mystery of a flawless blue diamond hidden in a Christmas goose. Bonus: Come early and enjoy the tavern atmosphere with games, themed refreshments, live music, and interaction with the cast.Through Dec. 18. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $10-35. -
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Food Events
Aba Mediterranean: Hanukkah Dine-in and Christmas Eve To-Go
We recently dined at Aba – thanks to the generosity of the bourbon masters at Garrison Brothers – and were, yeah, pretty much blown away by the excellence of the food there. No wonder people are ordering in advance to get this Christmas Eve Package for two that features wild mushroom hummus (pictured), whipped feta with persimmon, village salad, grilled chicken kebab, braised short rib, crispy brussels sprouts, and sticky date cake. ($118.) And, if you're dining in from Dec. 18-26, you can feast on such Hanukkah specials as parmesan and potato brussels sprout latkes, shawarma spiced brisket confit with sesame pumpkin puree currant gremolata, and more. -
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AISD COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Austin ISD has free vaccine clinics scheduled at schools all over the city, so it's a great time to get those boosters and get the kids vaccinated; it's approved for anyone 6 months or older.Various dates through fall/winter. Free.Citywide; find list online -
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Austin Baptist Chapel Angel House Soup Kitchen
The nonprofit org seeks men's clothing donations for its clients. Jackets, scarves, hats, gloves, socks, and shoes are especially needed.Ongoing908 E. Cesar Chavez -
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Austin Flea Night Market
Shop artisan, vintage, and handmade items from local sellers, then stick around for live music, 7-9pm.Thu., Dec. 15, 4-8pm. Free.
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