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April 20 2024
December, is that you? With the holidays in full swing, we want to make sure you take advantage of all the fun events happening in the Austin area.
From a Charlie Brown Christmas show to a twisted holiday bar crawl where Krampus costumes are welcome, there’s something for everyone.
Grab your calendar and get ready to plan ahead for these local events taking place throughout the month.
It's on our list to view Mozart's holiday light show from the water. | Photo by @austinrentalboat
Holiday Light Show by Boat | Now-Thurs., Jan. 6 | Times Vary | Walsh Boat Landing, 1600 Scenic Dr. | $60+ | Enjoy this holiday light show presented by Mozart’s Coffee Roasters from the water.
Pinkmas at the Museum of Ice Cream | Thurs., Dec. 2-Sun., Jan. 9 | Times vary | Museum of Ice Cream | $39+ | This interactive exhibit includes 12 rosy new installations.
Ballet Austin’s “The Nutcracker” | Sat., Dec.4-Thurs., Dec. 23 | Times vary | The Long Center | $35+ | It’s Ballet Austin’s 59th annual production of the Christmas classic. 🩰
A Charlie Brown Christmas | Sun., Dec. 12 | Times vary | Stateside at the Paramount Theatre | $22 | It’s not such a bad little tree, after all — Listen to music from the beloved Christmas classic live at this event. 🎄
Krampus Krawl | Sat., Dec. 18 | 5-10 p.m. | Various locations | $10 | Get in the spirit of the season at this twisted holiday bar crawl — Krampus costumes are welcome.
Gospel Brunch | Sun., Dec. 26 | 11:30 a.m. | El Mercado Restaurant South | Donations accepted | Pass the tip jar during this Sunday brunch, which will include music + food with community members. 🎶
Tap the button below for more Austin holiday cheer — including a Holiday Tree Lighting at Hotel Granduca + The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical.
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Today
- Blue Genie Art Bazaar | Now-Fri., Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | 6100 Airport Blvd. | Free | Pick up some locally-made gifts at this classic Austin event. 🎁
- HOME Cookin’ for the Holidays | Wed., Dec. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune into this star-studded concert event supporting Austin musicians.
- Driskill Grand Lobby Tree Lighting | Wed., Dec. 1 | All day | The Driskill Hotel | Free | Stop by for a drink from the hotel’s famous historic bar and gaze in awe at the 16-ft Christmas tree. 🎄
- Artists: Exhibit Your Work at Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Today-Fri., Jan. 28 | Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville, SC | $30 | With over 2,000 sq ft of exhibition space, Greenville Center for Creative Arts invites artists and curators to submit proposals for its 2024 exhibition schedule ($30 per artist proposal). Ⓟ
Thursday
- Bert Kreischer | Thurs., Dec. 2 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $39.75+ | The stand-up comedian currently has two comedy specials on Netflix, “Secret Time” and “The Machine.”
- Winter Waterland Gala | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 6:30-10 p.m. | The Driskill | Free+ | Attend a silent auction or secure a VIP ticket — all proceeds go toward Well Aware’s efforts to provide clean water.
- BoomBox | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 9 p.m. | Antone’s Nightclub | $20+ | Jam out to the rock duo BoomBox at this downtown venue.
Friday
- Samuel Comroe: Live in Austin | Fri., Dec. 3 | 7 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Austin | $20+ | Get a good laugh with this Los Angeles comedian who has won multiple comedy competitions and has 45,000+ Youtube subscribers. ▶️
- The Guess Who | Fri., Dec. 3 | 7 p.m. | One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Rd. | $60+ | The legendary rock band will perform hits from their last six decades of performances.
- Graham Reynolds Ruins the Holidays | Fri., Dec. 3-Sat., Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center for Performing Arts | $29 | Watch a 10-piece band perform holiday classics in a new way.
Saturday
- World Championship Ice Racing Series | Sat., Dec. 4 | 7 p.m. | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park | $10.50+ | The fastest motorcycles and quad racers on ice come to Cedar Park for one night of breathtaking stunts.
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Weather
- 78º | Partly cloudy | 9% chance of rain
Ranked
- Austin is the No. 1 college city, according to a new WalletHub study. Ranking factors included social environment, wallet friendliness + academic and economic opportunities. College Station was the only other Texas town to make the top 10. 🏆 (WalletHub)
Sports
- Austin FC has officially announced its roster decisions for the 2022 MLS season. Decisions included selecting the contract options for 2021 captain Alex Ring, Freddy Kleeman, and Will Pulisic. ⚽ (KVUE)
Closed
- The Nutty Brown Amphitheatre is now closed after 20+ years of being home to live music in the Hill Country. A new location in Round Rock is planned to open next year + will be located at the former McNeil Park. (KVUE)
Open
- In case you missed it, Cisco's Muny Cafe is officially open at the Lions Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse located at 2901 Enfield Rd. Menu items include breakfast tacos and chili cheese fries + there’s indoor and outdoor seating. 🌮 (Community Impact)
Number
- $38 million. The amount of money the Dell Foundation donated toward homelessness solutions in Austin on Giving Tuesday. Most of the funds — $36.6 million — will be allocated to the capital campaign Multiplying Goodness to help build an expansion to Mobile Loaves and Fishes’ Community First! Village. (KXAN)
Cause
- On Giving Tuesday, Impact Austin — a local women's philanthropy organization — gave four Austin-area nonprofits $226,200 in grants. The focus of these awards included health and well-being + equity. (Austin American-Statesman)
DYK
- Anyone interested in a Hill Country vineyard? A ~14-acre vineyard in Stonewall is now on the market + located along the 290 Hill Country Wine Trail. Don’t pull out your wallets just yet, the asking price has yet to be disclosed. 🍷 (CultureMap)
Gallery
- If you haven’t experienced the drive-thru Austin Trail of Lights yet, take a look at these photos of the experience beforehand. Warning: Get ready to be mesmerized by all of the twinkling lights. The event runs now until Fri., Dec. 31 at Zilker Park. 🌟 (Austin American-Statesman)
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