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Meet Co-ops Transforming Austin's Food System
The co-op model offers an alternative to low wages and high turnover. Taste food from new local co-ops free from 2-4 p.m. Learn what it means to be a values-focused restaurant, farm, bakery, or grocery store. Hear about cooperation across the food system, worker-consumer collaboration, and success stories.Sat. June 21, 2pm-4pmDell Jewish Community Center -
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Junkyard Nights w/ Tele Novella, Theo Lawrence, and Cazayoux
Junkyard Nights is Junkyard's second annual Fundraising Event and this year features Tele Novella, Theo Lawrence, and Cazayoux. Come help them raise money for their JUNKPOD program, transformed city buses into FREE and accessible rehearsal and work spaces for Austin musicians and venue owners. Doors at 6pm.Thurs. June 26, 6pm-MidnightHole in the Wall
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Beginner Boxing Workshop for the Trans Community
Austin Women’s Boxing Club and instructor Lu Villarreal invite those in the trans, intersex, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming communities to get the boxing basics in an affirming space.Sun., Dec. 15 -
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Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto’s Interstella 5555 (2003)
French dance/electronic music superduo Daft Punk released sophomore album Discovery in 2003 along with visual accompaniment Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem by anime master Leiji Matsumoto (Captain Harlock, Galaxy Express 999). With newly restored animation, the film tells the story of an evil human abducting an alien band, soundtracked by hits like “One More Time” and “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.” A rarity in theatres, this special screening also includes several of Daft Punk’s most iconic music videos from directors like Spike Jonze (“Da Funk”) and Michel Gondry (“Around the World”). – Kat McNevinsDec. 12-15All Alamo Drafthouses -
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Holiday Hootenanny Day 2 w/ Of Montreal, Voxtrot, Cut Worms, Being Dead, Font, TC Superstar, Native Sun, Magic Rockers of Texas
Bands, DJs, and complete insanity – expect all of the above at Radio/East’s first-ever Holiday Hootenanny. A joint effort between Resound, KUTX, and prolific music photographer Pooneh Ghana, the winter mini-fest boasts a piping-hot lineup of local and out-of-town talent. On Saturday, high-energy sets from Danny Brown and Tear Dungeon are sure to defrost any seasonal chill, while indie mainstays Of Montreal and Voxtrot headline Sunday. After braving the event’s mechanical reindeer (!), peruse a full-scale holiday market or stop by the ornament decorating station. Staying in tune with the holiday spirit, a portion of proceeds benefit children’s advocates CASA of Travis County. – Genevieve WoodSun., Dec. 15, 2:30pm -
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Kelly Kline Pink Santa Show and Toy Drive
Austin Pride teams up with her highness Kelly Kline for a drag show featuring so much seasonal spirit you might just leave in a candy-cane coma. Bring a toy donation, too, to help kids in need.Sun., Dec. 15 -
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Kickback Brunch
ATX Chcolit LGBT throws their final event of the year, with a brunch buffet by Tooo Sauccy and mimosas for $25. Be there or be cursed to wait until 2025 for the next fun fete.Sun., Dec. 15RSVP for location -
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Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Naughty or nice? Choose your path as you wend your way through the snowy, spooky winter wonderland that settles on Austin’s favorite haunted attraction this season. Treats and terrors galore await within these terrifying walls, and if you can survive your encounters with evil elves, scary Santa, and good ol’ Krampus himself, then maybe you’ll make it to the haunted selfie museum for a Christmas photo you’ll never forget. – Richard WhittakerDec. 13-15 -
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Mat to Mask
Local queer-owned wellness space Pilates Apothecary ferries you from the sweat-inducing stretches of pilates & yoga flow to a relaxing savasana, where you’ll wear a face mask while in a resting post.Sun., Dec. 15Pilates Apothecary, 1803 S. First -
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Queer Skate Austin
Last of the year, this skate session invites queers and allies to get wheelin’ around among friends. Plus: It’s ugly sweater themed!Sun., Dec. 15 -
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Sapphic Singles
Mingle among fellow merry-makers at this social event for anyone who identifies on the sapphic spectrum. Bring a game to add a little competitive spice.Sun., Dec. 15Cabana Club, 5012 E. Seventh St. -
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Sundaze Munchies
Stoner extraordinaire Lauren Wyatt hosts with Local Queer ATX a smoke sesh featuring pizza and meaningful chats on cannabis community care.Sun., Dec. 15RSVP for location -
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The Art of Gifting Art
Girl, how many more times am I gonna have to convince y’all to go shopping? This one’s not even that hard of a sell: Women & nonbinary art collective atxGALS throws a big ol’ market featuring over 200 different original works from local women artists, with thousands of prints also on offer. Whether you’re buying for your aunt who loves the avant-garde or your landlord who adores a landscape, there’s a little art here for everyone. – James ScottSun., Dec. 15 -
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The Texas M/s Event
A weekend of free events – except for Sunday’s victory drag brunch – surrounding Texas’ inaugural Master/slave contest, where all those who love that power dynamic can engage in boot blacking, cigars, auctions, and much more.Dec. 13-15 -
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Thomas Wenglinski Quintet
Pianist Thomas Wenglinski made his bones on the Austin scene while studying with John Mills and Jeff Hellmer for a degree in Jazz Composition at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s since decamped to the University of Miami to attain his Doctor of Musical Arts degree, and has played, composed, and arranged for a dizzying array of leaders: clarinetist Anat Cohen, saxophonists Joe Lovano and Tom Scott, even Texan soft rock icon Christopher Cross. Never fear, however, as he maintains his Austin ties by working with the Christian Wiggs Big Band and performing Monks gigs like this one. – Michael TolandSun., Dec. 15, 8pm
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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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Angel Hubris: “Shepherd Bells in Ballaban”
Catching a work mid-progress always excites me. New elements have been added to Albanian American artist Angel Hubris’ sonic art show since its premiere on Montez Press Radio, but still future manifestations tease: a photobook, a horror story, etc. What comes to us on Monday, Nov. 25, and sticks around through the new year is a multidisciplinary presentation where Hubris has collected audio samples from rural Albanian shepherds. Their bells ring out with myriad interpretations, according to Hubris, from divine to dangerous. “I tell my friends in New York that I’m going to Church when I travel to rural Albania,” the artist writes. “My intention for this sonic piece is to generate a gentle moment where the listener can daydream and ponder other possibilities.” – James ScottThrough Jan. 3 -
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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Almost 200 local artists and 30 bands converge at the 49th edition of this holiday bonanza. Jackie Venson (Dec. 14), Kelsey Wilson (Dec. 20), and Tomar & the FCs (Dec. 22) are just some of the impressive musicians performing at the event. There’s also an array of goodies primed for gifting this season – check out Illuminidol’s celebrity prayer candles for the devout Swifties and Charli XCX stans in your life. Single-day admission costs $12 while a “season” ticket covering each day of the event costs $60. Kids under 12 enter free. – Derek UdensiThrough Dec. 23 -
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Armadillo Road, Silo Road
Sundays, 8pm, Sun., Oct. 20, 8pm, Sun., Oct. 27, 8pm, Sun., Nov. 3, 8pm, Sun., Nov. 17, 8pm, Sun., Nov. 24, 8pm, Sun., Dec. 1, 8pm, Sun., Dec. 8, 8pm and Sun., Dec. 15, 8pm -
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Austin Philharmonic Orchestra
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“First Impressions”
Flatbed Press has championed local printmakers for 35 years. Not to be outdone, Women & Their Work has been putting the work of Texas women on their walls for 45 years. For the next couple of months the two organizations will collaborate by gathering 30 artists (who not-coincidentally are women and printmakers) and showcasing the variety of the medium and the skills of the creators. Who doesn’t love a creative collab? – James RenovitchFridays-Sundays. Through Jan. 9 -
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“Soft Opening”
Out of the garage and into much fancier digs, community-minded art gallery DORF celebrates its new home at South Lamar’s Zilker Point with the cheekily named group show “Soft Opening.” Amble in before January 11 to see what insights participating artists Eepi Chaad, Michael Anthony Garciá, Nitashia Johnson, Bárbara Miñarro, Natalia Nakazawa, Rebeca Proctor, Libby Rosen, James Viscardi bring to the concept of softness, or get in on the ground floor at Friday’s opening reception, featuring a performance by Garciá and music by DJ Apanda. – Kimberley JonesThrough Jan. 11 -
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Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker
Every year, Ballet Austin puts on a world-class version of this Christmas classic, proving that Austin’s dancers punch above their weight on par with any other big-city ballet. There is simply no better way to get in the spirit than to take in the delicious costumes and sets flowing perfectly from “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Snowflakes.” Dancing rats, Russian nesting dolls with giant skirts, intrepid wooden toys, and anthropomorphic flora and fauna galore swirling around in a sparkling winter wonderland is the perfect seasonal escapism from Austin’s traditionally steamy holidays. – Lina FisherThrough Dec. 23 -
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Barton Creek Farmers Market
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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Bear Beer Bust
Iron Bear's beer bust brings all the boys to the bar. Specials on select pints and pitchers.Sundays, 2-9pm -
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Ben Siekierski’s “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
This month, another of Austin’s talented coterie of visual artists opens an exhibition of painting, drawing, and sculpture that asks the eerie question, “won’t you be my neighbor?” I say eerie because these images are less Mr. Rogers, more David Lynch, dealing with the persistent surveillance of the modern American upper-class neighborhood – Ring cameras, doorbells, etc. – that so often imbue city dwellers with a pervasive sense of anxiety rather than security. Ben Siekierski’s images reflect that with surreal flaming lawns, disembodied eyes, and other markers of a nascent undulating evil in the mundane. Opening reception is this Friday 6-9pm, on Friday the 13th no less. – Lina FisherThrough Jan. 11