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Roughhouse Trail of Lights
The ranch will set up an entertaining walking loop illuminated with creative light displays, and offers a gingerbread man cutout for photos, hot cocoa, s'mores, and craft beers.Through Dec. 31. Thu.-Sat., 5-9pm; Sun., 5-8pm. Free. -
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Santa Brunch at Electric Shuffle
Bring holiday cheer and your most festive gear for a brunch with holiday tunes galore, a best/worst dressed contest, a visit from Santa, and a Gamesmaster Elf spinning the prize wheel. A portion of proceeds will go to Toys for Tots.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 17-18, 10am-4pm. $15.Electric Shuffle, 91 Red River #102 -
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Santa’s Railroad Wonderland
See the railyard decorated in lights for the season, get aboard for a short train ride, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 5:15-8pm. $10-12.San Antonio -
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Second Street District: Holiday Window Walk
Watch the storefronts of Second Street District businesses transform into decorative holiday scenes during the twelfth annual Holiday Window Walk. This year, the District is working with professional Texas artists to create holiday-inspired art installations in the storefront windows of Bonobos, Luxe Apothetique, Sneaker Politics, the Second Street District Office, and more.Through Jan 1214 Guadalupe -
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Selfies With Santa
A professional photog will be on-site, but families are welcome to take their own photos for free in Santa's workshop. Find it near Buenos Aires Cafe.Select days through Dec. 24. Free. -
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Shall We Dance (1937)
Fred and Ginger: Gershwin tunes soundtrack the story of a ballet star (Astaire) who falls for a tap dancer (Rogers).Sun., Dec. 18, 4:45pm -
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Starry, Starry Nights
Go to Badu Park to see the light displays reflect off the Llano River and sip hot chocolate.Through Dec. 31Llano -
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Sunday Soul
An open mic, live band, and afterparty in an upscale atmosphere.Sun., Dec. 18, 8pm. $15. -
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SunSLAY Drag Brunch
Amber Nicole Davenport hosts this monthly drag brunch where you can always expect great tunes, delightful drag, and endless cocktails. Special guests this month include Marilyn Williams, Vegas Van Cartier, Brandi Williams, and DJ Eriqstylz.Sun., Dec. 18, noon-3pm. $15. -
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The Apartment (1960)
An office worker (Lemmon) lends his place to execs to use for romantic trysts and develops a relationship with the elevator operator (MacLaine).Sun., Dec. 18, 6:30pm -
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The Contemporary Austin: In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive and You Were Full of Joy
Explore the works of eight female artists – Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Adriana Corral, Ellie Ga, Juliana Huxtable, Tala Madani, Danielle Mckinney, Wendy Red Star, and Clare Rojas – in this new exhibition that explores how narrative and storytelling shape our senses of self, community, history, and identity.Through Feb. 12 -
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The Creek Open Mic
See comedians try out their newest material, and if you'd like to sign up, send your full name to [email protected].Sundays, 8pm. Free with RSVP; $5 at the door. -
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The Dark Market
The Dark Market returns with a lineup of both new and familiar faces and will have the fires going for all of your last-minute holiday shopping, plus Butterfly Bar's fab drinks and Patrizi's awesome Italian.Sun., Dec. 18, 5-10pm -
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The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays
A mind-blowing showcase of the best illusionists on Earth.Sun., Dec. 18, 7pm. $39.50-$85. -
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The Last Five Years
Ground Floor Theatre and Deaf Austin Theatre: team up to present this Jason Robert Brown musical in ASL and English for all performances. It's about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over five years, with Cathy telling her story backwards and Jamie telling his story chronologically: The two characters meet only once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. Directed by Brian Cheslik and Lisa Scheps. (And reviewed by our own Bob Abelman right here.)Through Dec. 18. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm -
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Austin: Christmas Artshow
Featuring "featuring lots of wonderful art by a wide variety of artists."Sun., Dec. 18, 3-5pm1638 E. Second #326 -
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The Nutcracker
Ballet Austin’s 60th annual production of this classic of dance and music features glittering sets, beautiful costumes, and live accompaniment of Tchaikovsky’s score by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.Dec. 20-23; Tue.-Wed., 7:30pm; Thu.-Fri., 2pm. $15-125. -
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The Pearl Snaps
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