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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival
Grab your friends and come to the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival! Give your palate a treat, enjoy the tastes, textures and aromas- you will find a new favorite brewery! If you prefer a glass of wine or seltzer – they’ll have that too. Lively music, food, games, brewers panel and more. Come See What’s on Tap! Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club.Sat. June 14, 11am-6pmDowntown Fredericksburg Market Square -
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Maudie's Moonlight Run by The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy for Maudie's Moonlight 5K Run! The scenic route winds along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail, leading to the ultimate post-run fiesta with legendary Tex-Mex, ice-cold margaritas, and live music! Complete details on the run route, registration, and volunteer info are available online.Thurs. June 5, 8pm-10pmAuditorium Shores
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A Christmas Carol
Remember that god-awful Christmas Carol movie that had Jim Carrey playing almost all the characters filtered through Robert Zemeckis’ evil motion-capture magic? Well, this is nothing like that. Actress, storyteller, and author Bernadette Nason instead brings joyful life to all 30 Carol characters in her recreation of Dickens’ abridged tale. Another great detail that sets this one-woman show apart from that misguided Disney disaster? This show’s an hour, tops – short and sweet! – James ScottDec. 16 & 18 -
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Black Christmas (1974) (1974)
Of the scary cinematic tool kit, I find jump scares to be the least among the devices within. Cheap pop-ups or screams leave you rattled but otherwise fine. No, no: If you really want to scare a viewer, just confront them with the unrelenting misogyny that surrounds us all. As a sorority empties out before Christmas break, the threatening phone calls they’ve been receiving all semester become a physical foe as a killer stalks through the house. Written by Roy Moore as a play on the age-old campfire tale of the babysitter and the man upstairs – the call is coming from inside the house, you know – there’s a prescient exploration of men’s hatred for women within this brisk little slasher. – James ScottDec. 18 & 20 -
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I Come in Peace (1989)
Aliens come to Earth to score drugs … and go to Houston. Well, of course they do, but not just any drugs: human endorphins! Released internationally under the more generic name of Dark Angel, and with stunt genius Craig R. Baxley directing a script by future Jurassic Park and Spider-Man co-writer David Koepp, it’s oddly better than the schlocky premise suggests and even more fun. But what will get you hooked is a rarely better Dolph Lundgren at his most charming, slugging it out with the hulking Matthias Hues as an interstellar drug dealer. And it’s a Christmas movie, too! – Richard WhittakerWed., Dec. 18 -
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Last Holiday (2006)
Star of CBS’ The Equalizer – a show I’ve only seen muted on bar kitchen screens – Queen Latifah spent a lotta time in the rom-com circuit bringing her signature style to the genre. This, in Hyperreal Film Club writer Louise Ho’s description, elevated Lifetime movie showcases her skill for uniquely empathetic performances, especially with protag Georgia Byrd, whose terminal diagnosis becomes a starting gun for her living a more fulfilling life. If your last holiday was a whirlwind romp through Europe during which LL Cool J fell in love with you, well: I think that’d be a pretty cool finale to life. – James ScottWed., Dec. 18 -
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Robert Earl Keen, Catie Offerman
Apparently, this year’s Xmas shindig from one of Texas’ most beloved songwriters is inspired by such films as Pretty Woman, Pulp Fiction, and The Big Lebowski, among others, which is to say REK and friends will populate the set with tracks from these movies. There is no way y’all are not hearing “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon” at least once, because that thing is really fun to sing. Expect songs you know from Christmas, songs you know from the movies, and songs you know from the man’s extremely deep back catalog. – Joe GrossWed., Dec. 18, 8pm -
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The Dialtones, Sophie Seng
Far from the Queens, NY, doo-wop group, the Dialtones, a project of former Okkervil River guitarist Lauren Gurgiolo, features a sound not immediately specific. The swirling sonics ring familiar and nostalgic in the mode of what British social critic and intellectual Mark Fisher called hauntology, a study of lost futures and unburied pasts. Freshly shared to Spotify, past dream collages “Eagle Eye City Surveyor” and “Desire” push the avant-garde envelope. Vocalist and saxophonist Sophie Seng, an ideal co-conspirator, blends Fiona Apple-adjacent art pop with swinging jazz rhythms. Her 2023 EP Precipice emphasizes layered honeyed vocals and ruminative songwriting. – Kahron SpearmanWed., Dec. 18, 7:15pm. $12 cover (21+).
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"Native America: In Translation"
One thing I’ve loved about newer theatre or museums is the space given for land acknowledgement – statements about the ancestral roots of the space being used. Space that was not always ours, but taken. The Blanton’s latest exhibit tackles that question, but pushes the boundaries. It’s not just about what Native America was, but what it can be. Curator and lauded artist Wendy Red Star has assembled nine other Native artists to create a rich exploration of what life in America is today. Shown through a variety of mediums, something is guaranteed to resonate with the audience. Whether it’s the photos, paintings, videos, or multimedia works is up to you. – Cat McCarreyAug. 4-Jan.5 -
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60th Annual Trail of Lights
Kicking off this Tuesday is a tradition Austinites always “light up” for. See dazzling electric light displays alongside loved ones – or maybe a person you’re trying to buddy up to so you can betray them later? Your choice, TBH. In addition to their illuminated offerings, the Trail of Lights Foundation and sponsor H-E-B also spotlight local musicians with a lineup including Tone Royal, Chief Cleopatra, Como Los Movies, and more. Attend on the free weekdays (Dec. 10-13, 16-18) or pay the weekend price ($8 for general admission, $25+ for the “platnium” tickies). Bonus: That blessed little train the Zilker Eagle will be running during special holiday hours. Toot-toot! – James ScottThrough Dec. 23 -
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A Christmas Carol
It’s a timeless story, but revisiting A Christmas Carol now seems especially timely, what with billionaires running roughshod as income inequality rises with no sign of relief. Dickens wrote the story while under financial pressure, and the story was intended to touch the hearts of the rich and powerful. It was a nice idea, and the fact it’s been adapted countless times is testament to its broad appeal, but some of the real Scrooges may just be beyond its reach. We’ll keep trying though! Zach brings its production back for a 10th year, with fresh songs and special extras like commemorative tickets and experiences. – Kat McNevinsNov. 20-Jan. 1 -
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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Almost 200 local artists and 30 bands converge at the 49th edition of this holiday bonanza. Jackie Venson (Dec. 14), Kelsey Wilson (Dec. 20), and Tomar & the FCs (Dec. 22) are just some of the impressive musicians performing at the event. There’s also an array of goodies primed for gifting this season – check out Illuminidol’s celebrity prayer candles for the devout Swifties and Charli XCX stans in your life. Single-day admission costs $12 while a “season” ticket covering each day of the event costs $60. Kids under 12 enter free. – Derek UdensiThrough Dec. 23 -
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Belles & Chimes Pinball Meetup
Women and nonbinary pinball players are welcome to join this casual pinball group for all levels, meeting at Bender Bar on first Wednesdays of the month and Cidercade on third Wednesdays.First & third Wednesdays, 8pmBender Bar, 321 W. Ben White #300; Cidercade, 600 E. Riverside -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
This annual holiday market has been doing the unique, artisanal gift thing for long enough to have pretty much perfected it. Get in, grab the items to help check folks off your giftee list, and check out. You might want to take a business card from the booths you buy from so when the person opening your gift inevitably wants to know where you got it, you’ll be one step ahead. Online shopping and shipping is also available for folks unable to visit in person. – James RenovitchNov. 15-Dec. 24 -
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Buzz Kill Comedy
Hosted by Carlton Wilcoxson and Angelina Martin, and featuring the best local and national comics every Wednesday.Wednesdays, 9pm. Free. -
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Buzzkill at the Buzz Mill
Hump day just became, uh, no-slump day? Ah, sorry. I have to workshop my tight five. In the meantime, how about you enjoy some actual good comedy by attending this free show hosted by the hilarious Carlton Wilcoxson and Angelina Martin. They pull in Austin’s most engaging local talents, both emerging and headlining, to make the logs on Buzz Mill’s wall shake from thunderous laughter. “For the past 10+ years,” their event copy states, “this consistently entertaining show has earned its spot as one of the most fun things to do in Austin and with good reason: it never misses.” – James ScottEvery Wednesday -
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House of Lepore and Kind Clinic team up for this bi-weekly class on "practices for ballroom members to commune and develop their craft across various ballroom categories (i.e., Vogue Performance, Sex Siren, Runway, and Face, etc.)." Kind Clinic will also provide STI/HIV rapid testing services.Every other Wednesday, 7-10pm -
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Nightlife & Parties
Divina: Noche Drag Latinx
At the start of her drag career, Divina host Tatiana Cholula told Qmmunity she’d be critiqued for not assimilating enough “American” culture into her acts. “Before I started Divina,” she said, “the scene was rich in amazing Latinx drag performers and artists, but there weren’t any spaces focused on them or they didn’t feel comfortable performing certain songs at certain spaces.” Thankfully, Tatiana did start Divina, and now every other Wednesday you’ll see Oilcan Harry’s stage taken over by the spirits of Latina legends like Gloria Estefan and Paulina Rubio – courtesy of local Latinx drag talent. – James ScottEvery Wednesday -
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Drag Lab
Drag doctor Bobby Pudrido hosts this experimental drag experience with cast members Gacho Marx & Sirgio, where they push all the limits.Third Wednesday of every month, 11pm -
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Drag Queen Bingo with Louisianna Purchase
Louisianna Purchase hosts this night of drag, bingo, beer and shopping in partnership with the Little Gay Shop.Third Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm -
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Dreadneck Wednesdays w/ Mau Mau Chaplains, DJ Jah Bill (9:00)
Wednesdays, 9pm, Wednesdays, 9pm and Wed., Jan. 8, 9pm -
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