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Family Eldercare's 80 Over Eighty Nominations
Family Eldercare's 80 Over Eighty is challenging Central Texas to discover, share, and celebrate the stories of older adults who are living life to the fullest. Nominate a Central Texan who is 80 years young and thriving by Dec. 31, 2018. Categories include: Adventure, Creativity, Family, Humility, Integrity, Optimism, and Service.Nominations open through Dec. 31. Free. -
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Five Years of Austin B-cycle
Austin B-cycle celebrates five years, 1.1 million miles ridden, and 76 stations, with discounted memberships. Sign up or renew for another year and get 50% off. Through Jan. 6, 2019!Through Jan. 6, 2019 -
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Fresa's Holiday Menu Preordering
Fresa's, that local powerhouse of Mexican-inflected sabor – is offering a special menu this holiday season, featuring tamales (chicken tinga or black bean & cheese) and a variety of tasty desserts – and you can preorder the goods online for your own fête as of … right now! (Note: Same-day orders can be placed December 22-24, from 11am until they're sold out.) -
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Gallery Shoal Creek: Odyssey Remembered
The colorful paintings of Peggy Weiss' "Odyssey Remembered" pay homage to both the ties that bind and the everlasting influence of nature on our psyche. Bonus: New works by photographer Kevin Greenblat and painter Erika Huddleston, too.Through Jan. 12 -
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Geraldine's Holiday Disco Bar & Lounge
For four nights, Geraldine’s will transform its fourth-floor pool deck into a life-sized snow globe. Decked out with a snow machine, disco ball, and festive decor, the tented rooftop will transport guests to a winter wonderland complete with marshmallows for roasting and holiday cocktails for toasting.Wed.-Sat., Dec. 19-22, 7-10pm. Free admission. -
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Gibson Street Bar Gets Jolly With It
And now that rockin' Gibson on South Lamar joins in with the jiggery jingles, featuring over-the-top holiday decor (a totally Instagrammable sleigh, FFS) and a slate of seasonal libations. (We're partial to the so-called Rum-Pa-Pa-Pum, because a mix of Sailor Jerry's, cinnamon-brown-sugar butter, clove, and honey is, woooo, powerfully delicious.) Bonus: live music from the Misfit Toys on Wednesday nights.Through Dec. 31 -
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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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Special Screenings
Gremlins (1984)
A teenager’s furry little pet of mysterious origins spawns a whole town full of snaggle-toothed killer gremlins. It’s suburban splatter mixed with humor and in-jokes.Wed., Dec. 19, 7:40pm -
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Gremlins (1984)
Holidays at the Drive-In: A teenager’s furry little pet of mysterious origins spawns a whole town full of snaggle-toothed killer gremlins. It’s suburban splatter mixed with humor and in-jokes.Wed., Dec. 19, 7:30pm -
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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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Hey, Beer Lovers: German Chocolate Cake Stout
Did you know that Independence Brewing Co. and the Alamo Drafthouse team up once a year to produce an annual release called End Credits? They do – and 2018's thirst-quenching finale is the above-named stout, now available at all 20 Drafthouse locations in Texas.Through Dec. 31 -
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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 Model Train Exhibit
Take a timeout from your holiday shopping and join Tinplate Trackers for an afternoon. The trains run through a variety of scenes, including a snow village and a circus. There's also a tiny roller coaster and wind turbines. The kids can run their own train for 10 minutes at a time for a donation of $5.Through Dec. 29. Wed.-Sun., noon-5pm. Free admission. -
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Holiday Toy Drive
Bring new, unopened toys (not gift-wrapped), a City of Austin bus pass, or an H-E-B gift card for Refugee Services of Texas.Through Dec. 31 -
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Hump Day Nooner Ride
Don't have a job or have an understanding boss? Take some time to get in a quick ride and a bite to eat along the way.Wednesdays, 11:45am -
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Hyperreal Film Club: Call for Video Submissions
The experimental art collective is seeking original videos of 4 minutes or less to be included in the latest volume of their zine, Dream Dates Reloaded. There will be a screening and release party in February.Deadline: Jan. 15 -
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Out of Town
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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Comedy
J.R. Brow
Local boy makes good comedy. Local man continues to do that, sparking the festivals, brightening your late-night TV, drawing from his eclectic 20-year collection of jokes, impressions, music, and characters to customize an experience that cannot be described with any one genre. Now ready to rock Cap City audiences the weekend before, uh, Pikamas.Dec. 19-22. Wed.-Thu., 8pm; Fri., Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $12-23. -
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James McMurtry, Jon Dee Graham, William Harries Graham, Whit Smith & Dave Biller (6:30)
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Jazz Wednesday w/ Paul Klemperer & special guests
Wednesdays, 8:30pm and Wednesdays, 8:30pm
