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In the vein of controversial producer AraabMuzik, enigmatic Persian-American trap DJ/producer Asadi (Daniel Asadi) exists as more than an MPC button masher. As a curator of his heritage, the 22-year-old Ohioan first began producing at 16, sampling his parents’ old cassette tapes and filling his loops with 808 drums. “Throne” became a Spotify hit in 2016. Latest single “Goldie” dropped last month.

Need something Austin-y (art, jewelry, prints, clothing, etc., whatnot, and then some) for a loved one this year? Thousands of original works from more than 200 artists and artisans will help you with your gifting conundrums.

Austin Shakespeare presents Tennessee Williams’ steamy, Pulitzer-winning masterpiece of what you might call "Southern discomfort" – featuring Gwendolyn Kelso as Maggie the Cat. Directed by Ann Ciccollela. But, wait – here's what our reviewer thought of the show!

What a great idea! Chef Fiore Tedesco is cooking up a sumptuous Italian feast inspired by that Stanley Tucci foodie movie from the Nineties. Every table will get their own personal recreation of Il Timpano, the baked "kitchen sink" dish with meatballs & sausage in a pastry shell. Plus, this unique pastapalooza will be accompanied by live music – those Lucky Strikes going all Louis Prima for you – and optional wine pairings. And, OMG, for dessert, it's the one-night-only return of L'oca d'oro's own addition to the pantheon of outlandish Italian food, "The S'mores Tartufo," a tower of gelato, marshmallow brûlée, hazelnut graham cracker, and chocolate sauce.

Check out the holiday lights and get you a home-baked Bavarian treat, while local musicians play tunes on the grand piano.

In 2015, this Preacher won the title of "Funniest Comedian in Florida." In 2016, he was crowned the winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Now here he is on the third coast – We are sometimes called the third coast, right? That's totally a thing, isn't it? – and set to crack you up like he does everywhere else – and on America's Got Talent.

Are you ready for a QueerTowne holiday story? Then join the crew for queer ol' yuletide with special appearances from all yer fave funny people (aka Rachel Madorsky, Austin Smartt, Frank Sánchez, and more). Come getcher halls decked.

Jeff Montalvo arrives from the house, dubstep, and trance capital of Santa Barbara.

Stroll through a walking path featuring more than 100 holiday light displays created by businesses, organizations, school groups, and families. Roast hot dogs and marshmallows at the Yule Log, drink hot chocolate, and enjoy live entertainment most evenings. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

The racetrack transforms into something resembling the North Pole with the largest outdoor skating rink in Texas, the Tunnel of Lights, and Santa's Workshop; plus live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and Chinese Lantern Festival.

This ZACH Theatre adaptation of the Dickens classic, directed by Abe Reybold and starring the estimable Jaston Williams, is "a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras." It's riotously redolent of the ghosts of Motown past, but of course you know the basic Ebenezer of this thing: crotchety, cratchity, creepy, and (ultimately) heartwarming. And, what's that? You think there's an awful lot of Dickens going on in town lately? Our Robert Faires tells you why.

The players of the fictional KPNF radio station re-create Dickens' cherished masterpiece in this Nathan Jerkins adaptation, with all the characters brought to life by a small company of voice actors and live foley sound effects. Directed by Ryan Crowder for Penfold Theatre. And, what's that? You think there's an awful lot of Dickens going on lately? Our Robert Faires tells you why.

Holidays at the Drive-In: A night of mayhem and misadventure in NYC is in store for working stiff Paul Hackett once his cab fare home gets lost to the wind.

Laser IMAX 3D: Track the 11-year journey of 1850s explorer Henry Bates.

Teodora Pogonat's provocative series of photography depicts women overcoming struggles, hardships, and setbacks through the use of a 30-pound pink military-grade parachute.

Three artists, three strong views of this complex life. And now our journo-about-town Brenner has reaped the visions that Erika Huddleston, Amy Scofield, and Tammy West have sown – and here's his report.