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KUT/KUTX & Downtown Austin Alliance Present the Sing-Along & Holiday Stroll
Join KUT, KUTX & the Downtown Austin Alliance for their 29th Annual Tree Lighting, Sing-Along and Stroll. Let’s ring in the holidays together. This free family-friendly event is on Congress Avenue between 9th and 11th streets and features artisan vendors, food trucks, photos with Santa and more. The Holiday Stroll is the perfect way to kick of your holiday season!Sat. Dec. 2, 5pm-9pmDowntown Austin -
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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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Austin Trail of Lights
Austin's beloved tradition returns for its 59th year, featuring more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.Dec. 8-23 -
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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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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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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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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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Rudolph's Road House
Step into yuletide yee-haw at Rudolph's Road House, "where Santa's little helpers find their after-hours cheer!" This interactive holiday popup takes over Lefty's Brick Bar and the adjoining Gin Bar with a tinsel-tastic time, featuring festive cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and a merry mayhem of themed events all month long.Nov. 30-Dec. 31 -
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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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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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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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Camp Karaoke
Basura and Adam Stone host a night of unforgettable karaoke fun with music, costumes, and props.Mondays, 10pm -
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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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Feats of Clay Pottery Classes
Ever dream of getting your hands into some clay and spinning that wheel? Feats of Clay has a variety of classes that let you live those dreams. Check the schedule and sign up for one of their six-week courses to learn a new skill and bring home some pottery to brighten your space or give as a gift. -
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Fill a Holiday Table
Central Texas Food Bank always welcomes donations, but now is a great time to chip in because thanks to community partners Beaumont Foundation and Methodist Healthcare Ministries, every dollar donated through Dec. 31 is doubled (up to $400,000).Through Dec. 31 -
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Free Vaccine Clinics
With flu season ramping up, it's time to think about vaccines again. Find a list of free vaccine clinics and other health info on the city's site.OngoingVarious locations -
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Ice Rodeo
Skate beneath the stars and overlooking Lady Bird Lake at an outdoor ice rink with outdoor dining cabins, pop-up lounges, immersive holiday decor, extravagant art installations, and more.Nov. 18-Jan. 7 -
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Inspired Minds Holiday Bazaar
Get your holiday shopping started from a selection of uniquely local handmade gifts.Select dates Fri., Nov. 17-Sat., Dec. 23; get details onlineBuda -
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Longhorn Lights
UT-Austin introduces a new tradition by illuminating 24 heritage oak trees with burnt orange and white lights coordinated with tunes from the Longhorn Band.Nov. 29-Jan. 1, 5-10pm. Free.The Drag (Guadalupe Street between 21st & 24th streets) -
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Miracle on Fifth Street
It began in NYC and it continues here, there, and everywhere festive. Bring your partyingest buds and babes to this long-running Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up with wall-to-wall decor, multiple bars, and plenty of spirits – right in the tinsely heart of Downtown Austin. Best bet for whiskey lovers at the nightly yuletide hullaballoo: the Snowball Old Fashioned.Through Dec. 27 -
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Monday blues jam, the Assorted Chocolates (7:17)
Mondays. $5 suggested donation (all ages). BYOB.
