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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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Comedy
A VERY MILFS AND COOKIES CHRISTMAS
Here's a comedy show "featuring acts inspired by something out of a Clark Griswold Family Christmas," featuring Jay LaFarr, Mike Hudak, Craig Fergola, Rachel McMillen, Jamie Rowan, Joe Barksdale, and host James Garibay.Mon., Dec. 20, 8:30pm. Free. -
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Austin Public Library: Outpost
The Austin Public Library presents an installation by Sarah Welch: multimedia objects and imagery from the artist’s self-published comic, Holdout.Through Jan. 14 -
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Special Screenings
Black Christmas (1974)
The OG holiday sorority slasher that spawned remakes in 2006 and 2019.Mon., Dec. 20, 7:50pm -
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Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker
A magical and enchanting ballet set to Tchaikovsky's memorable score.Mon., Dec. 20, 7pm -
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Butridge Gallery: The Art of Peace
Paintings and drawings by five award-winning Austin figurative artists: J.C. Amorrortu, Lawrence Jolly, Meena Matocha, Rhea Pettit, and Linda Wandt.Through Jan. 8 -
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Downtown Holiday Stroll
Enjoy free and family-friendly events all month, and with your Downtown Passport, collecting stamps at participating businesses can get you entered in a drawing for prizes. Grand prize is a Hotel ZaZa staycation package, and others include gift cards and even a ukulele!Through Dec. 31Downtown Austin -
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Out of Town
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights
Mosey through the lighting displays along the lake and then head over to the ice skating rink for more holiday fun.Through Sat., Jan. 1Marble Falls -
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Nautical Light Show
A boat tour is a lovely way to view the spectacular light show at Mozart's, made even sweeter with their treats and cocoa.Select dates through Jan. 6 -
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Peppermint Parkway
The holiday tradition at COTA is back and bigger than ever, with tons of fun for the family to be enjoyed from the car or at Peppermint Plaza. There's a mile of immersive displays, millions of lights, dancing elves, and race fans will enjoy taking a lap around the F1 track.Through Dec. 30 -
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Remember the Night (1940)
Home for the Holidays: An unconventional Christmas rom-com that finds a shoplifter spending the holiday with the attorney prosecuting her case.Mon., Dec. 20, 7pm -
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River of Lights
Stroll along the riverside park and bask in the glow of colorful holiday lights.Through Sat., Jan. 1Bastrop -
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Theatre
The 12 Dates of Christmas
Austin Playhouse presents Gina Hoben's heartwarming one-woman play that "offers a hilarious and modern alternative to the old standards of the holiday season," as a spurned fiancée re-enters the dating world, where romance isn’t – as you, citizen, may be way too aware – all it’s cracked up to be. Starring Lara Toner Haddock, directed by Cyndi Williams.Wed., Dec. 15, 7:30pm; Sat., Dec. 18, 7:30pm; Mon., Dec. 20, 7:30pm. Streaming on demand: Dec. 20-26. $20 (in-person), $12 (streamed live). -
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Winter Wanderland
"Snow Close, Yet Snow Far Out" is the theme for this festive series of holiday happenings. Enjoy the neon rainbow decor, seasonal bevvies and treats, and fun activities, including photos with Santa on Friday and carols with Mrs. Claus on Saturday.Through Dec. 26. Donations for Council on At-Risk Youth suggested.
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Out of Town
"Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer"
Known for her paintings and married to a famous photographer, this is the first exhibition that explores: O’Keeffe’s connection to photography.Sun., Oct. 17-Jan. 23, 2022Museum Fine Arts, Houston -
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Food Events
2 Dine 4 Holiday Dinner
The talented chefs at Austin's 2 Dine 4 catering have you covered for the holidays, with a variety of delicious meals to delight the senses and sate those holiday appetites. Think: Andouille-and-apple-stuffed chicken with brie cream; boneless braised beef short ribs; cherry-and-walnut-stuffed pork tenderloin; and more – accompanied by the likes of duck-fat-fried heirloom potatoes, maple butternut squash, cranberry wld rice pilaf, creamy boursin cheese polenta, and other amazing sides. Order now, and pick 'em up on Tue.-Thu., Dec. 21-23. -
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Aba's Mediterranean Christmas Dinner Carry-Out
Aba’s Christmas carry-out is available for groups of two, four or six guests. This year's feast from the excellent epicenter of all noms Bosporus-adjacent features wild mushroom hummus, whipped feta with persimmon, thyme-roasted carrots with labneh, grilled chicken kebab, braised short rib, crispy brussels sprouts, and honey pie. Ooooh, honey pie, you're making us crazy. Note: Order by Tue., Dec. 21 at 9am for pickup on Fri., Dec. 24, 10am-4pm.$56.95 per person. -
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Art for the People Gallery: Alchemy
Witness now the meditative and exploratory oil and ink artworks of Wolf Garden. "Through peaceful paintings and bold poetry, this show invites individuals to connect with their ultimate reality: infinite potential."Through Dec. 20 -
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Artworks Gallery: Holiday Miniature Art Show
Here's a group exhibition of "small, original artwork priced for the giving season," featuring many small pieces including paintings, pastels, and collage from Enid Wood, Ann Flemings, Lucy MacQueen, and Nate Fuss.Through Dec. 23 -
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ATX+Egypt Fashion Pop-Up Store
Featuring clothing, jewelry, bags, leather goods, and more by Austin and Egyptian fashion designers participating in the ATX+EGYPT Entrepreneurship Program.Through Dec. 20. Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Sat., 11am-7pm225 W. Second -
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Austin FC Holiday Merch
Find the perfect gifts for soccer fans and celebrate Austin's MLS team's first season with ornaments, stockings, apparel, pet supplies, and pretty much anything else you can think of with the Verde logo in green & black.OngoingOnline or at Verde Store: 506 Congress or 10414 McKalla Place -
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Austin Pets Alive! Store
Austin Pets Alive! has some adorable items in the online shop and proceeds benefit animals in need. Find ornaments, toys, collars, cards, and more for any animal-lover on your list.Ongoing -
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Austin Trail of Lights
The drive-through format for the trail means the fam can take in the magic of the beautiful light displays while you play holiday tunes and enjoy Christmas cookies.Select dates through Dec. 31 -
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Bakery Lorraine Christmas Specials
This fine bakery in the Domain NORTHSIDE has added new items – a hazelnut tart and a rum cake(!) – to their popular holiday offerings of classic gingerbread men, buche de noel, sacher torte cake, red velvet cake, Dutch apple pie, and – oh, there's so much delicious festivity to choose among here. Note: Specialty desserts require at least a 72-hour advance notice, so get those orders in while you can. -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Austin's fave shopping destination for the holidays is the place to find unique jewelry, art, home goods, and gifts with oodles of Austin flair.Through Dec. 23, 10am-10pm; Dec. 24, 10am-6pm. Free entry. -
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Blue Monday Blues Jam
Mondays, 7pm, Mondays, 7pm, Mon., June 6, 7pm, Mon., June 20, 7pm and Mondays, 7pm -
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