Prost! To Gemütlichkeit and Cheer Since 1981
Oktoberfest Celebrates 45 Years in the Polka Capital of Texas! For 45 unforgettable years, Fredericksburg’s Oktoberfest has brought the spirit of Bavaria to the heart of Texas. This beloved family-friendly festival is packed with three days of lively music, joyful dancing, hearty toasting, and warm Gemütlichkeit.
This year’s Mozart's free World Coffee Festival will feature samples from the 30 countries that provide the beans for Mozart’s special blends. Guests can taste the sweetness of a Colombian coffee drink brewed with sugar water and served with a chaser of lemonade. And yes, “ Tinto con Aqua Panella” will be served free of charge to the attendees this year. Music and Fun!
As a Zionist leader, Theodor Herzl's a natural. As a playwright, he's a putz. As a husband? Oy. This black comedy shows Herzl, the founding father of Zionism, through a historical drama in the shape of a borscht-belt comedy. Picture The Sorrow and the Pity as written by Neil Simon, with Timothy "Speed" Levitch as Herzl.
Watch Party: Because this is the type of show that's more fun in a group setting: Gather to heckle the contestants (or root for ur faves) without any worry of having to run to the store for more WINE.
In this animated coming-of-age story, a school bully attempts to make amends with a hearing-impaired girl whose life he made such a living hell she transferred to another school.
The East Austin boutique is asking for handbag donations to help underserved youth in the area for the giveback initiative slated for Feb. 9. Open thy closet and see if there's anything that no longer sparks joy.
Taking donations through Feb. 1. The event takes place Feb. 9, 2-4pm. Free.
Join ABF for "Life Under the Bark: The Secret Lives of Bark Beetles," a review of the natural history, ecology, and diversity of a large group of tiny beetles, some of which behave badly and cause economic damage – presented by Dr. Thomas H. Atkinson.
This interactive app-based exhibit offers photos from MLK's civil rights meetings with LBJ and audio speeches from the Austin Area Heritage Council’s MLK Oratory competition, plus special Six Square mini-docs of Austin’s African-American community. Discover for yourself at three different locations: the MLK statue at UT's East Mall, the south steps of the Capitol, and the George Washington Carver Museum.
Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, minigolf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.
The Julia C. Butridge Gallery is now accepting exhibit proposals for 2020. Located at the Dougherty Arts Center in the heart of the arts district, the JCB Gallery is known for its diverse exhibitions of artists and their work.
The Austin Coalition for Transit will ask the Cap Metro Board to restore the frequency and location of bus service to the surrounding streets and communities of Eastside Memorial High School and Allison Elementary School.
These professional (read: mind-boggling) acrobats bring an array of unique aerial acts, hand balancing, contortionists, and more, from all over the world – performing over a custom-designed, 35,000-gallon "water stage" that travels from city to city.