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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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The Princess Switch
“Sneakernight” siren Vanessa Hudgens has had a career most would kill for: a teen star sparkling in Disney Channel Original Movie smash hit High School Musical; a staple in mid-tier family action films throughout the 2000s; and now she’s secured herself as queen Christmas movie. Netflix hit goofy gold with Hudgens, who plays the film’s mirror-image holiday protags Stacy and Lady Margaret. These same-faces get – you guessed it – switched and end up falling for their respective hot-guy second-stringers. Enjoy this gas-leak of a holiday flick and feel the memory of Hudgens saying we should just let old people die of COVID float right out of your head. – James ScottWed., Dec. 11 -
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Ben Folds, Lindsey Kraft
Winston-Salem, N.C.-born musician (and occasional actor) Ben Folds first came into the national zeitgeist with top 40 single “Brick,” off the Ben Folds Five’s jazz-inflected alt-rock second album Whatever and Ever Amen. His best mainstream solo effort, 2001’s Rockin’ the Suburbs, found Folds temporarily sidelining the failed chamber pop effort of BFF’s breakup-inducing 1999 release The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner. He’s had a momentous last couple of years, still in the chamber pop/jazz piano pool with 2023’s anxious but rewarding What Matters Most. But Folds is now hawking a super fun Christmas record, 2024’s Sleigher, just in time for the cold weather. – Kahron SpearmanWed., Dec. 11, 8pm -
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Gremlins Movie Party (1984)
Two Christmases ago, when I held the family remote hostage so I could put on this holiday horror comedy, my grandma betrayed her interest in the fate of the Mogwai. Despite claiming to not want to watch the movie at all, when gremlin Stripe hops into the pool, my grandma breathlessly asked me: “How are they going to get rid of all those gremlins?” Well, Grandma: That’s basically what the whole dang movie is about. Bring with you to these upcoming movie parties the spirit of Grandma Eileen, and find out exactly how they get those gremlins gooified. – James ScottTue., Dec. 10 -
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Karaoke Fight Club
Put up your dukes and sing your songs at this weekly karaoke night hosted by divas divine Honey Baby and Lavender Thug.Wed., Dec. 11 -
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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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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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Comedy
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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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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Dreadneck Wednesdays w/ Mau Mau Chaplains, DJ Jah Bill (9:00)
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Epilepsy Support Group
Listen to the experiences of other people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Tuesdays are for family group, and Wednesday is for adults.Second Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Food Events
Get Lit: A Hanukkah Pop-Up
You cut Austin and the city bleeds Christmas bars. And you know what? As the guy who spends most of my work hours scanning for cool events to recommend, I’ll say what needs to be said: That’s so BORING! No more of this mishegoss; we’ve got better shit to show ya. Such as Kitty Cohen’s returning pop-up featuring fantastic drinks, food, and more for the Festival of Lights. Even the most gratuitous of goy will be won over by the Maccabee’s Knees and Oy Fashioned cocktails – although the real star here is the Latke Punch. Made from potato vodka, apple cider, ginger liqueur, and lemon, this splashy sip reminds me of my own grandpa frying up potato pancakes in the kitchen. – James ScottThrough Jan. 2 -
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Arts & Culture
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Texas Performing Arts brings television to the theatre stage in their mounting of Robert Leleux’s Golden Girls play. More a continuation than a tribute show, everyone’s favorite Miami-based seniors hit the boards running, with Sophia, Blanche, Dorothy, and Rose all busy causing as much mischief as they ever did – with a modern twist. Sophia’s been busted for drug running; Blanche and Rose made an app; and Dorothy, well, she’s schtuping a young sweetheart. You’ll be thanking yourself for being a friend after you grab a ticket – or maybe more than one, you know, for your pals and confidantes. – James ScottThrough Dec. 22 -
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Jason Kane & the Jive, Shades of Oleander, EL GALLO! de ALiEN TEjAS
Wed., Dec. 11, 9:30pm. $12 cover (21+).
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