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  • The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keep It Weird in Austin!

    The Acro-Cats tour supports Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rock Cats Rescue is focused on saving cats "One Click at a Time" through cat welfare, rescue, and adoption. The Acro-Cats show promotes the importance of bonding and training cats with positive reinforcement, while also finding homes for rescued cats.
    Apr. 24-May 5  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

  • Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy

    Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.
    Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pm  
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    Butler Park
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    Austin Trail of Lights

    Austin's beloved tradition returns for its 59th year, featuring more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.
    Dec. 8-23  
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    Zilker Park

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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.
    Nov. 17-Dec. 24. Free entry.  
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    Blue Genie Art Bazaar

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    Maywald Family Lights Display

    See a stunning light display and bring a donation for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, for which the Maywalds raised over $80,000 last year. New this year: a gift shop offering hot chocolate, mugs, shirts, Christmas ornaments, and more.
    Nov. 23-Dec. 28, 6-10pm. Donations for Make-a-Wish encouraged.  
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    10505 Twilight Vista
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    Affordable Care Act Help

    Now's the time to sign up for Affordable Care Act health coverage! Open enrollment runs through Jan. 15, 2024, and the city has gathered a ton of helpful resources to help you sort out options. Go online to learn more or call 800/318-2596.
    Through Jan. 15, 2024  
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    AISD Board Hearing/Regular Voting Meeting

    See agenda for details, and watch the broadcast on AISD.TV.
    Thu., Dec. 14, 5:30pm  
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    BarBeyTay Silent Disco Party

    Groove in style to support Sunday Afternoon Project at a silent disco with three channels: “Barbie’s Pop Dreamhouse,” “Beyoncé’s Renaissance Beat,” or “Taylor’s Cruel Summer Songs.”
    Thu., Dec. 14, 7-11pm. $20-30.  
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    Blue Norther Hard Seltzer

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    Bee Cave on Ice

    Strap on your skates and hit the ice at the rink in Hill Country Galleria's Central Plaza.
    Nov. 10-Jan. 15. $15.  
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    Hill Country Galleria

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    Beto, Beto el Abeto

    The Zilker Botanical Garden and Teatro de la Tierra present Beto, Beto el Abeto, a play – adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree – that blends languages, cultures, genres, and biological kingdoms in an inventive, unorthodox approach to Christmas amidst a world that is changing rapidly.
    Through Dec. 17. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. Free.  
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    Zilker Botanical Garden

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    Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble

    Delivered in partnership with Expect Respect – a program of SAFE (formerly SAFE Place) – Changing Lives is an ensemble of teen artist-activists who create and tour original, youth-led performances focused on violence prevention, healthy relationships, and social justice. Every spring the ensemble tours their original show across greater Austin, reaching more than 3,000 young people at area middle schools and in community settings. Here's a chance to see the latest show in staged reading form.
    Thu., Dec. 14, 6:30pm. Free.
    Creative Action

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    Cistern Illuminated

    Experience this limited-edition, site-specific art piece of light and sound in the former underground water reservoir.
    Sat., Nov. 25-Sun., Jan. 7
    Houston

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    City Council Regular Meeting

    City Council meets for the last time in 2023. Follow along or watch the recording on ATXN.
    Thu., Dec. 14, 10am  
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    City Hall

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    Donate Blood, Get a Free We Are Blood Shirt

    Get a special "Nice List Only" long-sleeve shirt when you donate blood or platelets.
    Dec. 1-14
    We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives

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    Fill a Holiday Table

    Central Texas Food Bank always welcomes donations, but now is a great time to chip in because thanks to community partners Beaumont Foundation and Methodist Healthcare Ministries, every dollar donated through Dec. 31 is doubled (up to $400,000).
    Through Dec. 31
    Central Texas Food Bank

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    Free Vaccine Clinics

    Help limit the spread of nasty viruses as holiday travel ramps up. Find a list of free vaccine clinics and other health info on the city's site.
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    Various locations

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    Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

    This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
     
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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
    Ongoing

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    Holiday Model Train Exhibit

    Austin Tinplate Trackers will have tons of cool model trains set up at the new library, and future engineers young and old are welcome to run them.
    Dec. 13-30. Wed.-Sun., noon-5pm. Free.  
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    Round Rock Public Library, 200 E. Liberty Ave.

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    Holiday Puppuccinos at Alfred Coffee

    Alfred Coffee at the Line hotel has partnered with Oakland-based sustainable dog nutrition company Petaluma to raise money for the Beagle Freedom Project this holiday season. Treat your pup to a dairy-free whipped cream puppuccino topped with a Petaluma sweet potato jerky garnish, and all proceeds will benefit the nonprofit. Plus, while supplies last, your doggo will get a limited-edition bandanna.
    Dec. 1-31. Free.  
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    Alfred Coffee, 111 E. Cesar Chavez

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    Hotel Vegas & Volstead Present: Holiday Extravaganza!

    With music from Texas String Assembly, a Santa photo booth, free tacos from Ulovei, Christmas cocktails, thrift vendors, and free T-shirts for the first 50 guests.
    Thu., Dec. 14, 5pm. Free.  
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    Hotel Vegas

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    Ice Rodeo

    Skate beneath the stars and overlooking Lady Bird Lake at an outdoor ice rink with outdoor dining cabins, pop-up lounges, immersive holiday decor, extravagant art installations, and more.
    Nov. 18-Jan. 7  
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    Four Seasons Hotel

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    Out of Town

    Inspired Minds Holiday Bazaar

    Get your holiday shopping started from a selection of uniquely local handmade gifts.
    Select dates Fri., Nov. 17-Sat., Dec. 23; get details online
    Buda

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    Jelly's 11th Annual ChristmasJam

    A benefit for Austin Firefighters Relief & Outreach Fund features the Past Lives, Tomar & the FCs, Jelly Ellington, and more.
    Thu., Dec. 14, 8pm. $25-30.  
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    3ten Austin City Limits Live

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    Kindness Exchange Clothing Drive

    Blue Owl Brewing is hosting a clothing drive to collect donations for the SAFE Alliance, and will offer prizes in exchange for your donations. Bring hats, coats, gloves, and other warm clothing then spin the Almighty Wheel for your prize.
    Dec. 1-17. Free.
    Blue Owl Brewing

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    KMFA's 12 Days of Giveaways

    The classical radio station partners with a host of local arts organizations to give lucky listeners tickets to upcoming shows, including Austin Opera's Carmen, Texas Performing Arts and Broadway in Austin's Wicked, and lots more.
    Dec. 13-24  
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    Longhorn Lights

    UT-Austin introduces a new tradition by illuminating 24 heritage oak trees with burnt orange and white lights coordinated with tunes from the Longhorn Band.
    Nov. 29-Jan. 1, 5-10pm. Free.
    The Drag (Guadalupe Street between 21st & 24th streets)

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    Miracle on Fifth Street

    It began in NYC and it continues here, there, and everywhere festive. Bring your partyingest buds and babes to this long-running Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up with wall-to-wall decor, multiple bars, and plenty of spirits – right in the tinsely heart of Downtown Austin. Best bet for whiskey lovers at the nightly holiday hullabaloo: the Snowball Old Fashioned.
    Through Dec. 27  
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    The Eleanor

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    Moxy Astrology Cocktail Series: Sagittarius’ Ring of Fire

    Sagittarians, celebrate yourselves with a special fiery cocktail blending rum, bitters, vanilla, and cinnamon, and take home an affirmation card.
    Through Dec. 21. Free.
    Bar Moxy, 2552 Guadalupe

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    Mozart's Holiday Light Show

    Savor some treats with hot cocoa or coffee and take in the gorgeous lakeside light show paired with music.
    Through Jan. 6. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day  
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    Mozart's Coffee Roasters

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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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    Butler Pitch & Putt

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    Our Texas, Our Future

    See thought-provoking short films celebrating Texas' state parks and resilient wildlife from every corner of the state.
    Thu., Dec. 14, 5:30pm. Free.  
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    The Rackhouse at Desert Door Distillery, 211 Darden Hill Rd., Driftwood

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    Peppermint Parkway

    A drive-thru holiday spectacular with a mile of holiday displays, millions of lights, dancing characters, and a plaza with food, rides, activities, and more.
    Through Dec. 30
    Circuit of the Americas

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    Ride Bikes Thursday

    Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.
    Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free.  
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    Parque Zaragoza

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    Small Business Division Webinars

    Do you own a small business or have entrepreneurial dreams? The city's Small Business Division is here to help! Find resources and a selection of instructional webinars on the city's site, with many free classes and some with a small fee.
    Ongoing  
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    Virtual

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    Snow Much Fun at Edge Rooftop

    Sip festive cocktails, roast s'mores, and listen to live music while surrounded by twinkling lights and enjoying snowfall on the hour, every hour.
    Through Dec. 25. Free.  
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    Edge Rooftop Bar at JW Marriott, 110 E. Second

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    Texas Furniture Makers Show

    The annual statewide competition features the functional art of the finest custom furniture makers in Texas.
    Nov. 2-Dec. 15
    Kerrville

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    Texas State Women's Basketball

    Vs. Denver.
    Thu., Dec. 14, 7pm  
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    Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos

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    The Astrology of Now

    Join a free monthly astrology discussion for all skill levels, and email your birth date, time, and city/state to kelly.overton@austintexas.gov to have your birth chart printed at the start of the meeting.
    Through May 9. Second Thursdays, 6:30pm (February's is on Feb. 15). Free.  
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    Windsor Park Branch Library

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    The Blanton: Weird Winter

    Artist and musician Steve Parker brings a new installation to the Blanton that’ll make even the grinchiest grin, complete with brass instruments, musical snowglobes, marionette-animated trees, and carols like you’ve never heard them before.
    Through Jan. 7. $20.  
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    The Blanton Museum of Art

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    Thinkery21: Jingle Booze

    A night for grownups at the children's museum includes delish adult drinks, activities, a drag show, and more to celebrate the holidays.
    Thu., Dec. 14, 6-9pm. $35.  
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    Thinkery

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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  
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    Festival Beach

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    Upstairs at Caroline's Naughty or Nice

    A holiday-themed pop-up activation with festive decor and seasonal drinks.
    Dec. 1-31. Free.  
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    Upstairs at Caroline

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    Volunteer Days at ACR

    Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays  
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    Austin Creative Reuse

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    Volunteer With CTFB

    Central Texas Food Bank runs on volunteers and donations, and it's fairly easy to sign up for a shift. Virtual food drives are also a great way to help out.
    Ongoing  
    volunteer FAQ & Signup
    Central Texas Food Bank

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    Volunteer With Meals on Wheels Central Texas

    The season of giving is a great time to get involved with Meals on Wheels, which makes a huge difference to the homebound older adults served by the org. Volunteers deliver more than a meal; they also bring warm smiles and much-needed safety checks. Apply online and get signed up for a Zoom training to get started.
    Ongoing  
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    Apply online

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    Wild Hearted Women's Circle

    Join monthly for a deep connection in sisterhood, with a different healing theme each session. This month is "Intention-Setting Mood Boards."
    Thu., Dec. 14, 7-8:30pm. $35.  
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    Wild Heart Yoga, 5604 Bee Caves Rd.

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    Yule at Azul

    Take in the scenery from the highest rooftop bar in town and enjoy festive drinks and decor. Daily holiday happy hours (3-5pm) include $5 holiday frozens, $5 house wines, and $5 drafts.
    Nov. 24-Dec. 31. Free.  
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    Azul Rooftop Pool & Lounge at Westin
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    WIC Mobile Unit

    Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Check online for current schedule. Free.  
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    Various locations
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