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Beatles Full Moon Concert in the Dark
On the April Full Moon, come set intentions and indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you. Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own yoga mats and/or pillows to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling. A circle of chairs will be provided.Tues. Apr. 23, 8pm-9pmATX Unplugged -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center
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Beerthoven: Hoppy Holidays
Beerthoven's annual holiday tradition returns, featuring the Tinsel Singers on the front lawn of the Neill Cochran House Museum for a concert of carols, cocoa, and cold ones. [Note: By "cold ones," they mean beer from Lazarus Brewing.]Fri., Dec. 23, 7pm. $25-30 ($10, students). -
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Feels So Good Holiday Market
Join Feels So Good for their last holiday market of the year, with local vendors, complimentary adult beverages, coffee from Fase Cafe, and photos with the Grinch. All ages and pets welcome!Sun., Dec. 18, noon-5pm. Free. -
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The Precious Present: The Jazz Element
This new show from Tapestry celebrates Austin dance, vocal, and music artists – including Anuradha Naimpally, China Smith, Kelly Bach, Sharon Marroquin, Nagavalli, Olivia Chacon, Jun “Sunny” Shen, Jesse Berry, Denisha Nicholas, and Tapestry Dance director Acia Gray. Bonus: Live jazz from Austin Kimble (piano), Dylan Jones (bass), and Masumi Jones (drums).Dec. 17-18. Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $35. -
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All Is Calm
This musical drama, scripted by Peter Rothstein, relives a poignant moment in history when Allied and German forces laid down their arms to celebrate the Christmas holiday together during the first World War in 1914. Directed by Dave Anderson for Trinity Street Players.Dec. 14-18. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2 & 7:30pm -
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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Austin's homegrown holiday tradition is back with the most new artists the bazaar has ever had, plus live music from local superstars like Kelly Willis and Ray Wylie Hubbard, a mobile honky-tonk, and the ability to shop online.Through Dec. 23, 11am-8:30pm -
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Austin Trail of Lights
Austin's beloved tradition returns for its 58th year, featuring more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.Through Dec. 23 -
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Bad Axe (2022)
Doc Nights: This winner of the SXSW 2022 Audience Award for Documentaries tells of Trumpism's effects on a Cambodian/Mexican-American family restaurant in the rural community of Bad Axe, Mich. Presented in partnership with Austin Asian American Film Festival.Sun., Dec. 18, 7:15pm -
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La Pastorela
This year’s interactive production of La Pastorela – in which audiences will have a chance to participate in a dance, song, spoken word performance, or to create a work of visual art – will be unlike any you've seen before.Through Dec. 18. Thu.-Fri., 7pm; Sat., 2 & 7pm; Sun., 2pm. $20. -
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Loro: HolidayTakeout package
Nigh on perfect for anyone craving easy, last-minute meals to enjoy this Christmas, LORO's takeout package combines traditional Texas barbecue with Asian influences with a smoked beef prime rib (with coffee-and-beef jus) and delicious sides. Sides? Like only Loro can do 'em: butternut squash & sweet onion soup with brown-buttered apples; kale & Asian pear salad; honey & miso-glazed carrots; confit marble potatoes. All of this will serve 4-6 people. Note: Order now through Dec. 20, for pick up on Dec. 23 & 24.$190. -
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Olamaie & Little Ola's: Festive Breakfast Packs
This holiday season, the folks behind Olamaie and Little Ola’s want to ease your meal planning with the Family Breakfast Box. This packaged bounty of goodness includes six biscuits (with honey butter and apple butter), six cinnamon rolls, Southern breakfast casserole, and hot chocolate (or, if you prefer, virgin eggnog). This will feed about ten people and, tell you what, they'll love it. Note: Use the Toast Tab platform at either website and pick up the pack on 12/23 or 12/24.$120. -
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Salt & Time: Holiday Preorders
Go ahead, mix it up this holiday season with a stuffed lamb shoulder (with dates & pistachios) from these acclaimed magisters of meat. The festive dish makes an impressive center to any celebration – and the stuffing is gluten-free. Note: This is just one of many options available for pre-order, to be picked up on Dec. 21, 22, 23, 30, or 31. -
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Uncommon Flea
Uncommon Objects' big backyard is transformed into a dynamic marketplace for all things vintage, found and made. Come join the fun and feast on the bargains!Last Sundays, 10am-3pm
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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2nd Street District Holiday Window Walk
As you do your holiday shopping, take in the beautiful scenery created by Texas artists tasked with creating holiday-inspired art installations.Through Jan. 12nd Street District Downtown: West Second Street from Colorado to San Antonio and surrounding area -
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A Christmas Carol
[NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO COVID] Zach Theatre's adaptation of the Dickens classic is "a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras," as directed by Dave "Hardworkin'" Steakley. Which is all well and good, but we're happiest because Austin's own Marc Pouhé plays that Ebenezer Scrooge. [NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO COVID]Through Dec. 31. Times vary. $25. -
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A Sherlock Holmes Christmas
In this Archive Theater production, the famed consulting detective Holmes Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson take on their most festive case yet as they try to unravel the mystery of a flawless blue diamond hidden in a Christmas goose. Bonus: Come early and enjoy the tavern atmosphere with games, themed refreshments, live music, and interaction with the cast.Through Dec. 18. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $10-35. -
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Aba Mediterranean: Hanukkah Dine-in and Christmas Eve To-Go
We recently dined at Aba – thanks to the generosity of the bourbon masters at Garrison Brothers – and were, yeah, pretty much blown away by the excellence of the food there. No wonder people are ordering in advance to get this Christmas Eve Package for two that features wild mushroom hummus (pictured), whipped feta with persimmon, village salad, grilled chicken kebab, braised short rib, crispy brussels sprouts, and sticky date cake. ($118.) And, if you're dining in from Dec. 18-26, you can feast on such Hanukkah specials as parmesan and potato brussels sprout latkes, shawarma spiced brisket confit with sesame pumpkin puree currant gremolata, and more. -
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Austin Baptist Chapel Angel House Soup Kitchen
The nonprofit org seeks men's clothing donations for its clients. Jackets, scarves, hats, gloves, socks, and shoes are especially needed.Ongoing908 E. Cesar Chavez -
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Austin Civic Wind Ensemble
The ACWE presents a concert of festive holiday pieces.Sun., Dec. 18, 5pm. Free. -
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Austin Tantra Festival
Bring your curiosity, desire, fear, vulnerability, courage, questions, doubts, hopes, and dreams to a rich program of tantric workshops, ecstatic dances, talks, sacred ceremonies, and more.Dec. 16-19. $399.Cedar Park -
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Austin Witches Market
A very cool market with vendors who specialize in witchcraft, magick, herbalism, spiritual readings, and handmade artisan goods.Sat., Dec. 10 & Sun., Dec. 18, 6-10pm -
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Baked Sale
After in-climate weather dampened the mood in November, TLGS and Redeemer CBD's bake sale benefiting Central Texas Food Bank is back with local baked goods, including ones infused with Redeemer's signature CBD, up for grabs. Enjoy free coffee as well from Try Hard Coffee Roasters.Sun., Dec. 18, 10am-2pm -
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