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A Christmas Carol

Austin’s hottest holiday tradition returns with new music and surprises to ring in the season. ZACH’s adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres.

Nov. 17 - Dec. 31
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ZACH Theatre

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Visual Arts

Butridge Gallery: Senderos del Desierto II

Salvador Rodriguez paints the magnificence of the deserts of Texas and beyond, taking months and years of work – including detailed research of the ecosystems, history, and myths of each environment, to re-create their essence with stunning realism.

Through Dec. 16
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Dougherty Arts Center
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Visual Arts

Guzu Gallery: Catch 'Em All!

Here's an art show tribute to everyone’s favorite pocket monsters, featuring all-new artwork from more than 20 local artists. If you’re a fan of the card game, the video games, the animated series, the films, the manga, or all of the above, this free, all-ages event is for you! With art by Vinnie Martinez, George Brenner, Tessa Morrison, Chet Phillips, Half-Human, Mia Burwitz, and more.

Opening reception: Fri., Dec. 8, 7-10pm. Free.

Guzu Gallery
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Classical Music

National Children’s Chorus: Winter Showcase

The talented young singers of the National Children’s Chorus perform a new winter collection of songs that inspire gratitude, mindfulness, and self-knowledge.

Mon., Dec. 11, 7:30pm. $35 and up.
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First Baptist Church of Austin
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Visual Arts

Pepe Cornado: Traces

Austin-based artist Pepe Coronado brings together two bodies of print, both of which explore the ever-evolving nature of journeys and exchanges. The “Apertura” series comprises large black-and-white monotypes that explore spaces both transitory and evolving; the "Mapping" series points to the history of relations between the United States and the Dominican Republic as long, complicated, and in constant flux.

Through Jan. 28
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Central Library
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Visual Arts

Time Bubbles: Crossing of Realities

Here's a solo art exhibition by Fort Worth's Ivette Levy, showcasing mixed-media paintings that delve into her personal journey, merging past experiences with present realities.

Through Jan. 14

Central Library
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Visual Arts

Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Now of Now 14 Thought 14

This new exhibition centers around a singular sculpture in the gallery – Fourteen Flowers – a suspended artwork by Texas native James Surls.

Opening reception: Mon., Dec. 11, 6-8pm. Free.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

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Art & Parks Tour

This sweet opportunity comes to us from the Downtown Austin Alliance, the Pease Park Conservancy, and Ride Bikes Austin – so we know it's a damned good thing indeed. Take the self-guided Art & Parks Tour to explore the best of what Downtown Austin art and parks have to offer through this selection of curated murals, artworks, and green spaces. You can sign up anytime, so click that URL and get ready to learn the most vibrantly visual parts of your city soon – live and in person.

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Classical Music

Austin Brass Band Holiday Concert

The Austin Brass Band present a mix of well-known holiday favorites, along with some pieces unique to the British Brass Band Christmas tradition, including music by Leroy Anderson, Eric Ball, Peter Graham, and more.

Mon., Dec. 11, 6:30pm. Free.
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Central Library
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Visual Arts

Landmarks: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Use your smartphone to access self-guided tours of the outdoor public art sited by UT's award-winning Landmarks program any time you feel like it. BONUS: There's also a free, docent-led tour starting at Marc Quinn's "Spiral of the Galaxy" (1501 Red River) on Sun., Jan. 8, 11am.

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Museum of Illusions

Enter the fascinating world of illusions in this new venue that boasts a stunning array of intriguing visual, sensory, and educational experiences among new, unexplored optical wonderments.

$20-24.
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11010 Domain #100
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Comedy

The Comedy Mothership

Joe Rogan's new venue is open and packing in the comedy-craving crowds at what used to be the Alamo Ritz, bringing in some of the biggest names (Rogan himself among them) and rising stars in the business, all presented with the kind of provocative pizzazz that makes Dirty Sixth (and especially this Mothership) a destination seven days a week.

The Comedy Mothership
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WCC: RE/FRESH

West Chelsea Contemporary brings together collections from more than a dozen contemporary artists in this new exhibition, featuring works by Hunt Slonem, Ash Almonte, Bob Schneider, Cody Hooper, Tyler Guinn, Juan Mejía, and more.

Through Dec. 18

West Chelsea Contemporary