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Western Wonderland
The City of Dripping Springs is bringing the sparkle this holiday season! Western Wonderland consists of an ice rink, holiday trail of lights, and weekend holiday markets. They will also be hosting special events and appreciation days throughout the month. Complete details, including hours, ticket sales, and an event calendar are available online.Dec. 8 - Jan. 7Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center -
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Graham Reynolds Ruins the Holidays
Don't miss composer and bandleader Graham Reynolds as he burns down the house with his raucous, minor key versions of your holiday favorites along with several special guests! Tickets on sale now.Dec. 8-9Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center
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H.E. Edgmon: Godly Heathens
H.E. Edgmon presents the first book in his Ouroboros series.Mon., Dec. 4, 7pm. Free. -
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Maywald Family Lights Display
See a stunning light display and bring a donation for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, for which the Maywalds raised over $80,000 last year. New this year: a gift shop offering hot chocolate, mugs, shirts, Christmas ornaments, and more.Nov. 23-Dec. 28, 6-10pm. Donations for Make-a-Wish encouraged.10505 Twilight Vista -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Austin's fave shopping destination for the holidays is the place to find unique jewelry, art, home goods, and gifts with oodles of Austin flair.Nov. 17-Dec. 24. Free entry. -
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Butridge Gallery: Senderos del Desierto II
Salvador Rodriguez paints the magnificence of the deserts of Texas and beyond, taking months and years of work – including detailed research of the ecosystems, history, and myths of each environment, to re-create their essence with stunning realism.Through Dec. 16 -
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Elf (2003)
Pub Run: Before the film, spread some holiday cheer by running over to the Candy Cane Forest at GSD&M for caroling, a snowball fight, treats, and a costume contest. Run starts at 5:30, and the film starts at 8.Mon., Dec. 4, 8pm -
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Free Monday Tango
A delightful night of dance starts with an intro to authentic Argentine tango (no experience or partner needed) with Gustavo Simplis, and continues with two hours of social dancing with DJ G.Mondays, 6:30-10pm -
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Pepe Cornado: Traces
Austin-based artist Pepe Coronado brings together two bodies of print, both of which explore the ever-evolving nature of journeys and exchanges. The “Apertura” series comprises large black-and-white monotypes that explore spaces both transitory and evolving; the "Mapping" series points to the history of relations between the United States and the Dominican Republic as long, complicated, and in constant flux.Through Jan. 28 -
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Time Bubbles: Crossing of Realities
Here's a solo art exhibition by Fort Worth's Ivette Levy, showcasing mixed-media paintings that delve into her personal journey, merging past experiences with present realities.Through Jan. 14 -
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12 Days of Free Lunch
Free Lunch ATX, a local organization dedicated to providing meal support to Austin’s Camp Esperanza homeless community, is hosting 12 Days of Free Lunch, a citywide fundraising initiative, hoping to raise $12,000 by partnering with more than a dozen local culinary hotspots – including Joanne's Fine Foods (Fri., Dec. 1), Burn Slow (Sat., Dec. 2), Bufalina (Sun., Dec. 3), Black Star Coop (Mon., Dec. 4), Allday Pizza (Tue., Dec. 5), LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue (Wed., Dec. 6), Tweedy’s (Thu., Dec. 7), Sugar Mama’s (Fri., Dec. 8), Lolo's (Sat., Dec. 9), Rockstar Bagels (Sun., Dec. 10), Justine’s (Mon., Dec. 11), Lou's Barton Springs (Tue., Dec. 12), and more – to help combat food insecurity in Austin. -
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Affordable Care Act Help
Now's the time to sign up for Affordable Care Act health coverage! Open enrollment runs through Jan. 15, 2024, but if you want coverage starting Jan. 1, you must enroll by Dec. 15. The city has gathered a ton of helpful resources to help you sort out options; go online to learn more or call 800/318-2596.Through Jan. 15, 2024 -
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APD Community Forum
The Austin Police Department invites the public to share thoughts and ask questions about their neighborhood safety.Mon., Dec. 4, 5:30-7:30pmMillwood Branch Library, 12500 Amherst -
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Bee Cave on Ice
Strap on your skates and hit the ice at the rink in Hill Country Galleria's Central Plaza.Nov. 10-Jan. 15. $15. -
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Call for Creatives: BookSpring Originals
Nonprofit BookSpring seeks submissions of open-access digital books to share with families and nurture early literacy. Learn more and submit your work online.Ongoing. Free. -
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Camp Karaoke
Basura and Adam Stone host a night of unforgettable karaoke fun with music, costumes, and props.Mondays, 10pm -
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Chuy's Children Giving to Children Toy Drive
Chuy's offers several ways to easily contribute to the Austin Police Operation Blue Santa: Bring new, unwrapped toys to any Chuy's location or to the Trail of Lights Fun Run at Zilker (Dec. 2), donate funds online, or select something from their Amazon wish list. Donations for children ages 11-14 are most needed.Through Dec. 10Austin-area Chuy's restaurants and Zilker Park -
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Cistern Illuminated
Experience this limited-edition, site-specific art piece of light and sound in the former underground water reservoir.Sat., Nov. 25-Sun., Jan. 7Houston -
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Conspirare Christmas w/ Isaac Cates & Ordained
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