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First Choice ER Toys for Tots
Drop off new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 0-12 at any First Choice ER location in the Austin and Pflugerville areas. (They're open 24/7.)Nov. 12-Dec. 9. Free.Various locations -
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Gallery Lucid: Visions Rising
Here comes the final night for this show of Leah Dorrian's trippy, polychrome, divinely inspired and potentially mind-expanding paintings, the terminal party boasting a complementary array of brews and noms and live music.Closing reception: Sat., Dec. 8, 6-9pmGallery Lucid, 7101 Easy Wind #3101 -
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Give Blood, Get Ice Cream
Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate, during the entire month of December at any We Are Blood donor center will leave with a voucher for a free pint of Amy’s Ice Cream. The need for donors is high during the holiday season, so now is a great time to give!Dec. 1-31. Free. -
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Givens District Park Community Meeting
Learn about the master plan being created to guide future improvements to the park and what those improvements might be at this open house with informational exhibits and maps.Tue., Dec. 4, 6-8pm -
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Harry Ransom Center: Archaeology and Romance
Ed Ruscha, anyone? We'll bet yes – we're big fans ourselves – and now here's a diverse selection of the celebrated American artist’s books, photographs, drawings, and pprints. With archival production materials, preliminary sketches, and studio notebooks; with more than 150 objects providing visitors an unprecedented look into Ruscha's creative process. And the Chronicle's Melany Jean tells more about this show right here.Through Jan. 6 -
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Help Families This Tax Season
United Way of Williamson County is looking for volunteers to help provide free tax prep assistance in Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, and Taylor. Tax preparers, translators, and greeters are needed. Those interested should apply by January 1, 2019.Apply by Jan. 1. Free.Throughout Williamson County -
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Holiday Build A Bike for Kids
The Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and the Hell Yes Project want you to do some good this holiday season by connecting more kids to the cycling community, and you can even get it done on your lunch hour. Each bike takes 15-20 minutes to build, and Ghisallo mechanics will be there to help.Nov. 27-Dec. 23. $300 to sponsor a bike. -
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Holiday Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Banks
US Storage Centers has partnered with Move for Hunger to be a designated drop-off point in the community. Until the end of December, they will be collecting food items to donate to local food banks.Oct. 26-Dec. 28. Free.201 W. Stassney -
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Holiday Window Walk
Starting on Nov. 23, visitors can watch the storefronts of 2nd Street District as businesses transform into festive holiday scenes created by St. Edward's University students. Participating stores include Hemline, League of Rebels, Austin Rocks, Toy Joy, Authentic Smiles, Austin General Store, and Luxe Apothetique. Cast your vote for the best one through the 2nd Street District Facebook page, and the winner will be announced on Sat., Dec. 8.Nov. 23-Dec. 7. Free. -
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Inside Out
The evolution of women’s undergarments is exposed in the groundbreaking exhibit that explores what’s under the fashions of the day.Sept. 20, 2018-Jan. 20, 2019San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo -
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Jingle All the Way (1996)
In this disaster-comedy Ahhnuld plays a busy businessman with no time for his family who promises his son a Turbo Man for Christmas, which happens to be the hottest toy on the market.Tue., Dec. 4, 7pm -
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LegalLine
Need a legal question answered? This hotline can help. Lawyers will answer your questions and give referrals to appropriate community organizations.First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Erin Shirreff
Here's a new show of the New York-based artist's sculpture and photography, a body of work that "reflects an increasingly complicated world that requires a nuanced understanding of the potential of hybridity and pluralism." And this is our reviewer's reaction to the show.Through Jan. 12 -
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Melanated Community Book Drive
The Community Advocacy and Healing Project is collecting books featuring black and brown characters for children and adults living in public housing.: Drop-off sites:: Kane's Barbershop (1719 E. 12th),: Plant Party/Gadabout Goods (1200 E. 11th),: KAZI (8906 Wall St.),Nov. 29-Dec. 29, 1-6pm -
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Miracle on 5th Street
The Roosevelt Room & the Eleanor have teamed up for this second annual holiday pop-up bar, transforming the space to look like a classic family living room on Christmas morning. There's also a ski lodge on the dance floor and a mountain summit on the mezzanine. Snag a special holiday drink and explore.Through Dec. 29 -
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
Movie Party: The third in the Vacation series is reliably amusing, with script by John Hughes and a fabulous cast.Tue., Dec. 4, 7:25pm -
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Neon Indian
Presented by Austin Music Video Festival and KUTX: Kicking off AMVFest, Neon Indian frontman Alan Palomo shares his body of music video work and introduces the premiere of his latest short film “86’d,” which will be accompanied by a live analog-synth score. Stick around for a Q&A session.Tue., Dec. 4, 7pm -
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Nickel City: Sippin' Santa
Wait, Nickel City has done what? Turned itself into a sort of tiki-powered Polynesian holiday wonderland? Yes, until the year's end – with a raft of new themed cocktails among the classic oceanic gewgaws. (Kris Kringle Colada, anyone? How about a Rudolph Shoots the Curl?) And they'll be hosting a luau party every Saturday in December. Bonus: 10% of all sales go to Action Against Hunger.Through Dec. 31 -
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Night of the Cadillacs, Dylan Bishop (10:00)
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Ohh! Pleasure Party Comedy Show
Get ready for a new and totally X-rated stand-up show featuring a sexpert demo every week. Plus, we hear the complimentary cocktails and national touring comedians pair well together.Tuesdays, 8pm. Donations accepted.
