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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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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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Jazz Tonight
After a full day stuffing yourself and trying to avoid fights with the Trumpier parts of the fam, why not end Thanksgiving on a mellow note with the local premiere of the Austin-produced Jazz Tonight? Hosted by local singer Christian Wiggs and filmed at Austin PBS Studio A, the show features trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III along with a host of ATX jazz musicians including Elias Haslanger, Mike Sailors, and Daniel Dufour. Airs at 7pm. – Kimberley JonesThu., Nov. 28Austin PBS (18.1) -
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Julie Nolen, Patrice Pike, PAACK (6:00)
No Thanksgiving plans? Find a hearty three-course offering at Saxon Pub Thursday night kicking off at 6pm with resident lady group PAACK. Paige DeChausse, Andrea Magee, Violet Lea, Cari Hutson, and Kelly Green each front their own bands, yet merge with PAACK as one power tribe syncing quintet harmonies with hand drums, flutes, electric solos, and acoustic vibes. At 8pm, enter beatmaker, strummer, and soul singer Patrice Pike. She’s toured alongside Dave Matthews and rocked ACL but still frequents local spots with a friendly celebratory spunk. Keep partying at 10pm with the eighth annual birthday show featuring grit and country-rock from Julie Nolen, who forged her own from West Texas. Yes: It’s her actual birthday.: – Amber WilliamsThu., Nov. 28 -
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ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
Want to join the largest 5-mile run in Texas while helping aid your unhoused neighbors and fighting off tryptophan effects? Trek over to the Turkey Trot. Benefiting Caritas of Austin since 1991, the sub shop tradition kicks off Thanksgiving morning with timed and untimed divisions plus a 1-mile walk/run. Check the website for a map of free parking options and be sure to grab your packet early at First Texas Honda to guarantee a T-shirt. Or, you can fashion an inflatable turkey suit. – Amber WilliamsThu., Nov. 28 -
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Turkey Tailgate & Operation Turkey
In the real spirit of Thanksgiving and community pride, Operation Turkey asks volunteers to help give the less fortunate delicious memories through preparing T-Day staples. Hit up operationturkey.com before the big day to sign up for more volunteering specifics, and make sure to check your email for important day-of details. Wednesday before Thanksgiving at Dave & Buster’s Austin will be prep time for all them smoked turkeys as well as sides. Then Thursday, aka Game Day, aka Thanksgiving, sets up Juliet Italian Kitchen locations on Barton Springs and Research as delivery locations for these great meals. – James ScottNov. 27-28Multiple locations
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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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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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BIPOC Improv Celebration
Yeah, okay, there’s the big ol’ comedy compost pile Downtown that keeps certain not-so-funny guys on retainer, but there’s better places to get your laughs. Consider, instead, homegrown venue the Hideout – which also has pretty good coffee! November marks a full month of shows highlighting Austin’s bench of all-star BIPOC improvisers at the coffeehouse/comedy stage, along with a sprinkling of out-of-town talent. From long-running & awarded showcases like Y’all We Asian to Hispanic Heritage Month horror hit My Killer Quinceañera, there’s plenty to fill up your comedy schedule. But wait! There’s more: special guests John Gebretatose and Stephanie Rae, BIPOC jams seshs, photo booths, and karaoke. – James ScottThroughout November -
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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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Cap City Comedy Club
That's right: Cap City Comedy Club, the longtime cornerstone of Austin's comedy scene for nearly four decades is at a new venue in the Domain. And here's Valerie Lopez with a closer look at what's in store for the scene via the venue. Click for details! -
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Carl Cheng: “Nature Never Loses”
The California-based artist, known for combining visual art and industrial design, uses media including photography, sculpture, simple machines, and more to explore both the art world and corporate culture and other themes during this exhibition’s six-decade span. While tackling often serious subject matter, Cheng’s work retains a sense of playfulness on display at the Jones Center. Get a first look of the collection at the public opening reception Friday at 6pm. – James RenovitchSept. 6 - Dec. 8 -
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Jon Langford: “The Cuckoo Is a Pretty Bird”
It makes sense that a multihyphenate like Jon Langford – a musician-storyteller-radio star-artist – would create work that blends pop culture, symbology, and the roots of musical history in rich living color. Yard Dog Gallery, after decades working with Langford, now has a completely new batch of originals to share. His work depicts musicians like Hank Williams and John Prine combined with punk-rock detailing surrounding them: a high-class zine aesthetic. When not featuring saintlike musical icons, the paintings and prints focus on nature or skeletal figures. It’s a reminder of the world around us and the world to come. – Cat McCarreyThrough Dec. 31 -
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Laguna Gloria
This local treasure of a venue, run by those Contemporary Austin folks who also bring us the Jones Center shows Downtown, is all about the outdoors – which is perfect for these trickily navigated times of ours, n'est-ce pas? Recommended: Stop by and breathe in the air, enjoy the lawns and gardens and the many examples of world-class sculpture arrayed across the property, and (as Frankie used to say) r-e-l-a-x.Thu.-Fri., 9am-noon; Sat.-Sun., 9am-3pm -
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Night Golf
A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20. -
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Old Bakery Gallery: Fantastical Flora
This multimedia exhibition is a comprehensive exploration of the beauty of botanical forms, expressed realistically and in the abstract, featuring the work of local artist Francine Funke.Opening reception: Sat., Jan. 20, 1-4pm. Free. -
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Sand Volleyball & 5x5 Soccer Signups
Meanwhile Brewing really maximizes the use of its expansive south-side space, offering a stage, playground, and soccer field alongside its excellent taproom and food trucks. They’ve got two sports leagues gearing up to start in January, for those who want to burn a few calories with pals along with a few cold ones. Whether you’re a bump-set-spiker or a dribble-pass-kicker, you’ll find your people at one of these leagues that dangles a $200 Meanwhile gift card as a championship trophy to work toward. – Kat McNevinsThrough Dec. 19 -
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South Austin Comedy Club
South Austin’s first dedicated comedy venue is spearheaded by local comics Martin Henn, Andre Ricks, and Raza Jafri, and brings top-notch acts to South Austin every Wednesday through Saturday. Note: The upcoming comics – including nationally touring acts, local sweethearts, and everyone in between – will be listed on Instagram each night.Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm -
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Stephen L. Clark Gallery: Kate Breakey
This exhibition of new work by Kate Breakey showcases hand-colored photography of the natural world, particularly of Texan and Australian landscapes, animals, and insects. -
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The Ghosts of Christmas Past
If the Halloween spirit lingers in your soul while you’re trying to transition to a merry frame of mind, don’t resort to the Mariah Carey immersion therapy just yet. The crew at Archive Theater invites folks to gather in the Merriwether family parlor for Victorian takes that are equal parts spooky (think Krampus) and merry. Absolutely no Dickens allowed. Come early to check out the Christmas Market and pre-game with drinks, treats, and live music. Suitable for ages 8 and up. – James RenovitchThrough Dec. 15 -
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The Hideout
The diverse lineup of hilarious, always surprising improv shows continues, with Pgraph and Maestro and the Big Bash and more, for the most unexpected delights of in-person entertainment.$10 and up. -
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Thursday Night Social Ride
Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.Thursdays