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Together We Carol
Clarksville Community Development Corporation, the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, and nonprofit HealthCode invite the city to join together in singing "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" at the same time from wherever they are. The more carolers involved, the better, so invite all your friends and neighbors!Sat., Dec. 19, 6pm. Free.Citywide -
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Food Events
Vasek Garage x Carne Lenta: 'Cue the Music!
Remember when the excellent Micklethwait Craft Meats had that outpost in Smithville? Well, that's all changed, and the former Vasek Garage venue is now home to this new restaurant and bar and butcher shop that boasts an equally meat-forward agenda. (The joint specializes in Mexican-style slow roasting in 1000-gallon propane pits, and everything – sourcing, processing, and smoking the meats – happens in-house. And "carne lenta," for you monoglot Englishers, means slow meat.) This is where, on Saturday, pitmaster Tony Olvera and co-owner Simon Madera (of Taco Flats and la Holly fame) are glad to welcome you with an opening celebration that features live music from Austin's own bluesy wonderman Guy Forsyth. FYI, there's good social distancing on the patio, and the barbecue ... well, from what we've heard, "good" would be a sad, sad understatement.Sat., Dec. 19, 2-5pm. Free. -
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Winter Well-Being Toolkit
The stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic could make this winter and holiday season tougher than usual. Integral Care recently launched a Winter Well-Being Toolkit, a compilation of ideas to boost mental health, fight the winter blues, stay safely connected and celebrate the season in new ways. Topics include ideas to make gatherings special, tips for fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder, steps for improving happiness, ways to get moving and elevate your mood, and mindfulness activities. Plus, check out their YouTube channel for a winter mental health forum video.Ongoing -
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Theatre
ZACH's Rockin' Holiday Concert: CANCELED
Thanks, 'ronas, you stupid, confounding pathogens.: We're at Stage 5, people. Stay safe, stay home, and stream something.Through Jan. 3. Thu.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 & 7:30pm
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#TsoGiving Holiday Initiative
Tso Chinese Delivery has partnered with seven local organizations with the goal to provide $100,000 in meals to Austinites in need. Make a direct donation online, or add a donation to any food order placed at Tso Chinese Delivery. For every $1 raised, #TsoGiving can donate $3 worth of meals.Through Dec. 31Remote -
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A Frontier Christmas with the Buffalo Soldiers
Hear stories of Christmas on the frontier, make a candle, and see historic artifacts. Audience size: may be limited; obtain entry passes online before attending.Fri.-Sat., Dec. 18-19. Free.LBJ State Park, Stonewall -
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Special Screenings
AFS Holiday Gift Memberships
This holiday season, when you buy an Austin Film Society membership, you get two bonus months and a free gift of a ballcap or a T-shirt designed by local illustrator Alana Louise.OngoingOnline via www.austinfilm.org -
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All-Ages Virtual Storytime
Featuring stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and other extension activities. Registration required.Thu., Feb. 25, 6pm; Sat. & Tue., Feb. 27 & March 2, 10:30amVirtual -
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Anomaly Archives Streamathon
A variety of speakers, musicians, filmmakers, and artists explore the exciting world of UFOs, Bigfoot, synchronicities, and other high strangeness for an ongoing fundraising event for the Anomaly Archives, a nonprofit struggling to survive pandemic times. Streaming through YouTube and Facebook every Saturday through the end of the year.Saturdays. Donations accepted.Online -
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AO5 Gallery: Disruption
Hey, you! Globally aware art connoisseur! Don't miss this show of bold visuals from some of the most famous European street artists – like Banksy, Striker, Zero, and Cee Pil – now sharing wall space with works by Austin's own Jason Eatherly, Dave Lowell, and that Impossible Winterbourne.Through Dec. 31 -
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APA! Holiday Store Now Open
When you're shopping for the animal lovers in your life, you'll find the perfect gift and support the nonprofit at the Austin Pets Alive! online store. They've got a people & pets cookbook, ornaments, toys, and the must-have outerwear for winter: the "I Like Big Mutts and I Cannot Lie" hoodie.Ongoing -
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Armadillo Art Concierge
Sadly, we can't visit the Armadillo Art Bazaar in person this year. The next best thing is Armadillo Art Concierge, an online, curated shopping guide pointing visitors to collections by content, process, medium, or artist location. Follow them on social media @armadillobazaar to see spotlighted art each day.Ongoing -
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Art for the People: Where the Bots Begin
Lauren Briére’s art escorts the viewer on a visual journey into outer space, the fun of sports, walks in nature, and various adventures and shenanigans, as Art for the People showcases 200-plus sketches that are the artist's penciled beginnings to creating her whimsical "Robots in Rowboats."Through Jan. 3 -
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Artisan Mercado
The Artisan Mercado has reopened at La Peña Gallery with social distancing and safety measures in place. The market features Latino products from different regions of Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, and the Southwest, including handcrafted jewelry and ceramics, ethnic clothing and handbags, as well as paintings and drawings. Parking is available at the Austin Convention Center.First and third Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Austin Creative Reuse
ACR is such a neat place, filled to the brim with donations of reusable items, but you don't even have to be there to take advantage of their Earth-friendly stock. Shop online for gifts, holiday wrapping, craft supplies and notions, and even fun mystery packs.OngoingOnline or in-store at 2005 Wheless -
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Austin Flea Holiday Shopping
A holiday shopping party with beverages from Better Half and Hold Out Brewing, with all local, handmade items and vintage wares.Sat., Dec. 19, 11am-5pm -
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Austin Polish Film Festival
This year, APFF has taken most of the screenings to the virtual realm, offering two months of Polish features and documentaries online, as well three films co-presented with Austin Jewish Film Festival and a few screenings at Galaxy Highland.Through Dec. 31Online via www.austinpolishfilm.com -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Bee Cave BuzzFest
A spectacular winter light festival on the theme "Ocean of Bioluminescence," with augmented reality artworks, interactive light shows, and music. Glow-in-the-dark accessories to help attendees get in the spirit will be available for donations to the Bee Cave Arts Foundation.Thu.-Sat., Dec. 17-19, 6-10pm. Free. -
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Blood Bazaar
Blood Over Texas' online holiday market is the spot to find all kinds of evil wares for fans of goth and horror. All the vendors are local, and include many of the sellers from past Horror for the Holidays events.Through Dec. 24 -
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Camiba Art: Perspectives on 2020
If anyone can make sense out of this dumpster fire of a year, it's probably the artists of Camiba. Valerie Fowler, Edward Lane McCartney, Kate Bradshaw, Lee Albert Hill, Orna Feinstein, Adreon Henry, Zoe Schulman, and more – these bright talents will provide much food for thought and images to conjure with as we slide into what we can only hope isn't the out-of-the-frying-pan-and-into-the-fire situation of 2021.Through Dec. 26 -
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Central Texas Food Bank Giving Opportunities
The holidays will be tougher for everyone this year. The food bank has put together a list of 10 ways to make a difference to someone in need, from an online matched donation to donating your change at participating stores. Check out the list online and help CTFB fight hunger.Ongoing -
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ChingonX Fire: Group Exhibit
Inspired by the Mexican American Cultural Center's annual La Mujer celebration – and by the first feminist of the New World, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz – this online group exhibit is curated by April Garcia and features womxn-identifying and nongender-specific artists whose artwork is tied to activism, feminism, cultural. and gender identity storytelling, environmental protection, and socioeconomic parity.Free. -
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Christmas Artisan Mercado
Choose from a wide variety of art, Mexican and Latino clothing, shoes, handbags, arts & crafts such as masks, ceramics, and handcrafted jewelry. Receive a free sterling silver pendant with a purchase of $30 or more.Sat., Dec. 19, 10am-3pm. Free. -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline
