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Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
Prost! To Gemütlichkeit and Cheer Since 1981 Oktoberfest Celebrates 45 Years in the Polka Capital of Texas! For 45 unforgettable years, Fredericksburg’s Oktoberfest has brought the spirit of Bavaria to the heart of Texas. This beloved family-friendly festival is packed with three days of lively music, joyful dancing, hearty toasting, and warm Gemütlichkeit.Oct. 3-5Downtown Fredericksburg | Marktplatz -
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Mozart's World Coffee Festival
This year’s Mozart's free World Coffee Festival will feature samples from the 30 countries that provide the beans for Mozart’s special blends. Guests can taste the sweetness of a Colombian coffee drink brewed with sugar water and served with a chaser of lemonade. And yes, “ Tinto con Aqua Panella” will be served free of charge to the attendees this year. Music and Fun!Sat. Oct 4-5Mozart's Coffee Roasters
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Comedy
Bob Khosravi
It's beginning to look a lot like the nights after Christmas are gonna be funnier than ever, with Bob "The Storyteller" Khosravi bringing his smart brand of hilarity to the Cap City stage, rocking the lucky crowds like he's done at Austin's Moontower and Portland's Bridgetown and more.Dec. 26-29. Wed.-Thu., 8pm; Fri., 7:30 & 10pm; Sat., 7:30pm. $12-23. -
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Special Screenings
Fanny and Alexander (1982)
Home for the Holidays: This semi-autobiographical film from the great Swedish master's late career is regarded by many as his crowing achievement.Wed., Dec. 26, 5pm -
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Guzu Gallery: Binge
That Vince Torres and his astonishing cohort of creatives have garnered more graphic goodness for those Guzu walls, with 26 artists paying tribute to shows from the small screen, with stylish renditions of characters and settings from television’s past and present. Featuring homages by Chet Phillips, Tessa Morrison, Killian Glenn, Half-Human, Nina Sanchez, and more. Where's your fandom at, baby? It's probably right here, right now.Through Jan. 7 -
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Kevin Galloway, Malford Milligan Band, Johnny Nicholas (6:00)
Austin’s soul, blues, and gospel voice-of-truth, whose career goes back to adventurous Eighties alternative outfit Stick People and Nineties rock breakouts Storyville, added another brick to his indomitable discography this fall with October’s Life Will Humble You. The Euro-Americana chart-topping LP, featuring a near-spiritual version of Charlie Rich’s “Feel Like Going Home” and several Stephen Bruton cuts, finds Milligan linking with Dutch player/producer Jack Hustinx. Before February’s European tour, Milligan throws down at his regular South Lamar stomping grounds.Wed., Dec. 26 -
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Mozart's Light Show
Check out the holiday lights and get you a home-baked Bavarian treat, while local musicians play tunes on the grand piano.Through Jan. 2. Free. -
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Theatre
The Santaland Diaries
Does it return? Of course it returns – this show is more evergreen than a forest of Christmas trees. David Sedaris' outlandish tale of a (oh, shall we say disgruntled) Macy’s elf jingles to life again in this latest incarnation, with that costumed Crumpet waxing snarktastic on the talent it takes to juggle tinsel, tearful tots, and not-so-sober Santas during what's hailed as the most wonderful time of the year. J. Robert Moore – the bright star of Zach's one-man show Buyer and Cellar a couple years ago – plays Crumpet, and Nat Miller directs, so we reckon this year's holiday-skewering is doubleplusgood to go. But does our reviewer think so, too?Through Dec. 30. Wed.-Thu., 7:30pm; Fri.-Sat., 6:30 & 9pm. $40 and up. -
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Out of Town
Trail of Lights at EmilyAnn
Stroll through a walking path featuring more than 100 holiday light displays created by businesses, organizations, school groups, and families. Roast hot dogs and marshmallows at the Yule Log, drink hot chocolate, and enjoy live entertainment most evenings. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.Nov. 24-Dec. 28. Sun.-Thu., 6-9pm; Fri. & Sat., 6-10pm. Free. -
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Winter Wonderland at The Circuit
The racetrack transforms into something resembling the North Pole with the largest outdoor skating rink in Texas, the Tunnel of Lights, and Santa's Workshop; plus live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and Chinese Lantern Festival.Through Dec. 30. $16,.
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37th Street Lights
This is how Austin does holiday lights. This yearslong tradition took a hiatus, but it's back this year and it's weirder than ever.Through Jan. 5. Free.505 W. 37th, across from Amy's Ice Creams on Guadalupe -
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A Christmas Carol
This ZACH Theatre adaptation of the Dickens classic, directed by Abe Reybold and starring the estimable Jaston Williams, is "a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras." It's riotously redolent of the ghosts of Motown past, but of course you know the basic Ebenezer of this thing: crotchety, cratchity, creepy, and (ultimately) heartwarming. And, what's that? You think there's an awful lot of Dickens going on in town lately? Our Robert Faires tells you why.Through Dec. 30. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $25 and up. -
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Civic Events
African Drum March: In Memory of African Immigrants Killed by Police
Celebrate the first day Kwanza by honoring those lost to police violence. Austin's Black Lives Matter chapter will march from 9th and Chicon through Downtown and back to Hutson-Tillotson University.Wed., Dec. 26, 11am-2pm9th St. and Chicon -
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Special Screenings
Amazon Adventure (2017)
Laser IMAX 3D: Track the 11-year journey of 1850s explorer Henry Bates.Wed., Dec. 26, 10am -
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Food Events
Antonelli’s Cheese Shop: Classes & Date Nights
Yes, we’re telling you about these events at Austin’s favorite cheese shop early because 1) they’re so damned fun and informative and tasty, and 2) they – because of the previous reason – tend to sell out in advance like whoa! So start prepping your fun-time schedule this year for the likes of Cheese 101: The Seven Styles of Cheese (Jan. 8), Cheese Date Night (Jan. 10 & 24), Soft Cheeses and Bubbles (Jan. 11 & 22), and that much-buzzed-about Cheese-y Bus Tour (Jan. 26).$40-125. -
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Visual Arts
Ao5 Gallery: Light vs Darkness
Steven Lavaggi's large colorfield paintings "contain a spontaneous energy that captivates the imagination."Through Jan. 13. Free, but RSVP for the reception. -
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Art for the People: The Pink Parachute Project
Teodora Pogonat's provocative series of photography depicts women overcoming struggles, hardships, and setbacks through the use of a 30-pound pink military-grade parachute.Through Jan. 26 -
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Atelier 1205: Post-Apocalyptic Harvest
Three artists, three strong views of this complex life. And now our journo-about-town Brenner has reaped the visions that Erika Huddleston, Amy Scofield, and Tammy West have sown – and here's his report.Through Jan. 27. Artist talk with Tammy West: Sat., Jan. 26, 1pm -
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Civic Events
Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Draft Review
View the ASMP's draft policies and maps – now available in both English and Spanish – to see the city's revamped transportation plan, then share your feedback online.Feedback accepted through Jan. 13 -
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Out of Town
Ayomi Yoshida Exhibition
The Japanese artist makes her Texas debut with a large-scale multimedia exhibition that evokes a pool with flowers falling into it that complements the center’s water garden.Tue.-Sun., through Jan. 13. Free.Asia Society Texas Center, Houston -
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Out of Town
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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Big Medium: Annual Report
It really is a sort of annual report, visually, with this eight-person show featuring artists from Big Medium's wealth of programming in 2018 – including EAST, WEST, the Big Medium Gallery, and Canopy Studios. Witness here the marvels of R F Alvarez, David Amdur, Mimi Bardagjy, Jieun Beth, Santiago Escobedo, Bill Kolb, Ana Esteve Llorens, and Alyssa Taylor Wendt.Through Dec. 29 -
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Blanton Museum: Making Africa: A Continent of Contemporary Design
This new exhibition, organized by the Vitra Design Museum and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, presents the work of more than 120 artists and designers, displaying sculpture, prints, fashion, furniture, film, photography, apps, maps, digital comics, and more to show how African design generates innovative design approaches and solutions with worldwide relevance.Through Jan. 6 -
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Blue Moon Jazz Quartet w/ Rosie Flores
Wednesdays, 8:30pm and Wed., Jan. 8, 8:30pm -
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Butridge Gallery: 2020 Call For Artists
The Julia C. Butridge Gallery is now accepting exhibit proposals for 2020. Located at the Dougherty Arts Center in the heart of the arts district, the JCB Gallery is known for its diverse exhibitions of artists and their work.Deadline: Sun., Feb 17, 2019 -
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Butter N Jam, D-Madness Project, Scooter Holiday & guests, open mic (5:30)
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