Austin Events & Things to Do

Winter Menu at Z Tejas
at Z Tejas| West 6th
Z Tejas is pulling out all the stops this holiday season with our new Winter Menu! 3 new starters, 3 new entrees, and a 2-in-1 dessert all unveiled for the holidays! Stop by today!

AFS Presents: A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
at AFS Cinema
Gena Rowlands gives one of the screen’s greatest performances as a woman who begins to unravel under the pressures of being a wife and mother in a world of men. With Peter Falk as her husband.

BBBS Christmas at COTA
at Circuit of the Americas
Christmas at COTA! Once again we are inviting Big Brothers And Sisters of Austin to a fun Christmas celebration on December 14th., from 4pm until 6pm.

Workshop: Holiday Succulents
at Blue Owl Brewing
This month's craft workshop will get you into the festive spirit, Texas-style.

The Austin Cocktail Fest
at Austin American-Statesman
THE ULTIMATE COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE

Albright Family Christmas
at One World Theatre
Saxophonist Gerald Albright Music, Born and raised in Los Angeles, Albright was already an accomplished saxophonist by the time he enrolled at the University of Redlands, but he switched to bass after he saw Louis Johnson in concert.

AFS Presents: KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE
at Austin Film Society
When 13-year old trainee witch Kiki goes out into the world to learn to make her way among people, she has some stumbles and triumphs at life and love. As always with Hayao Miyazaki’s films, it’s the little touches that count. Utterly charming.

A Very 90s Christmas Party!
at The Highball Austin
Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! We'll be celebrating this holiday 90s style! Same great 90s songs with a little extra holiday cheer!

AFS Presents: JULIEN DONKEY-BOY
at Austin Film Society
In the first American film shot in accordance with Dogme 95 principles, Julien battles schizophrenia and his tyrannical father (Werner Herzog) as Harmony Korine takes a kaleidoscopic look at familial dysfunction. In 35mm.

Holiday Play Date
at Lakeline Mall
Celebrate the season with family fun and festive activities! Stay tuned for details.

Santa is coming to #ECAustin
at ErinCondren.com
SLEIGH that holiday gift list with the help of Santa and Erin Condren!

Cars and Coffee Austin
at Circuit of the Americas
Central Texas' biggest gathering of auto enthusiasts has found a new home at Circuit of The Americas!

1st Annual Vegan Holiday Fair
at NadaMoo Scoop Shop
Come one, come all! The NadaMoo! Scoop Shop is hosting the 1st Annual Vegan Holiday Fair. You can buy a gift for someone special or a little something for yourself ♥ It will be a great time ♥

Holiday Maker's Market
at ErinCondren.com
Join us & Santa at the Erin Condren store at The Domain for our first-ever Holiday Maker's Market! Shop one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list in support of our local Austin makers while the kids enjoy Santa & free stickers!

SAVOR Chocolate Tasting Experience: Christmas Carol Confections
at Delysia Chocolatier
SAVOR: Chocolate Tasting Experience is hosted every Saturday and Sunday at our Culinary Center and Tasting Room. Savor 3 unique chocolate confections ($7 per person). Reservations are not required but highly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.

Horizon City at Dirty Dog Bar
at Come and Take It Productions
Come and Take It Productions presents... HORIZON CITY COAST N BAY COMMONS

All I Want for Christmas is Attention at Emo's Austin
at Emo's
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are back in an all new two-queen holiday extravaganza at Emo's on December 15th!

Austin Christmas Reception
at Maggiano's (Austin)
We invite you to join us for our annual Christmas Reception in Austin on Monday, December 16th!

AFS Presents: KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE
at AFS Cinema
When 13-year old trainee witch Kiki goes out into the world to learn to make her way among people, she has some stumbles and triumphs at life and love. As always with Hayao Miyazaki’s films, it’s the little touches that count. Utterly charming.

Home Alone Trivia at Growler USA Austin
at Growler USA
"Ma'am, I'm eight years old. You think I would be here *alone*? I don't think so."

Edge Addicts Christmas at COTA
at Circuit of the Americas
Drive your car on Circuit of The Americas. Five, at speed sessions on track each day, with passing.

Annual White Elephant Party
at Any Length Retreat
Any Length Retreat's Annual White Elephant Christmas Party!!!

Ray Wylie Hubbard at Armadillo Christmas
at Palmer Events Center
Ray Wylie Hubbard at Armadillo Christmas

Last APS 2019 ft. Early Era & Over the Rainbow w/ Jomar Valentin
at Austin Poetry Slam
#AustinSlam You have found Austin’s premiere showcase of slam poetry! We hold a show every Tuesday night at the Native Hostel Ballroom!

AFS Presents: BOTH WAYS
at AFS Cinema
A suburban lawyer juggles family life with his wife Janet (Andrea True, of disco fame), and time with his male lover exploring the Greenwich Village scene in its heyday of excess.

Developing a Brand Identity
at Big Medium
Join us for our December Creative Standard Workshop with entrepreneur, creative director, and educator, Nina Ho. In her presentation, Nina will focus on purpose-driven storytelling to grow your brand.

AFS Presents: OPENING NIGHT
at AFS Cinema
John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands star together in this film about a stage actress having a difficult time connecting with her character and staying rooted in real life as the Broadway debut approaches.

Signs & Sours ASL Workshop
at Blue Owl Brewing
We're excited to be holding our second Signs & Sours ASL Workshop!

Eric Tessmer
at Saxon Pub
A hometown evening with Eric Tessmer...

AFS Presents: CAREFUL
at AFS Cinema
In Guy Maddin’s lush fantasia, the heights of camp and high-art are scaled by the residents of a sleepy alpine village that represses loud sounds and Freudian complexes lest they cause an avalanche.

SAVOR Chocolate Tasting Experience: Santa’s Workshop
at Delysia Chocolatier
SAVOR: Chocolate Tasting Experience is hosted every Saturday and Sunday at our Culinary Center and Tasting Room. Savor 3 unique chocolate confections ($7 per person). Reservations are not required but highly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.

Frequent Flyer End Of Fall Raffle Party
at Blue Owl Brewing
The last day of fall is upon us, which means it's your last chance to redeem your fall tickets.

AFS Presents: THE THIN MAN
at AFS Cinema
WIlliam Powell and Myrna Loy star as one of the screen’s most effervescent couples as they navigate a Christmas in New York and try to solve a murder in this adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s sly, gin-soaked novel. Pure fun. In 35mm.

Ballet Arts of Austin Nutcracker 2019
at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, Gloria Delgado Performing Arts Center
~ THE NUTCRACKER SUITE & OTHER HOLIDAY TREATS 2019 ~

That BIG 80s Party ★ Austin
at The North Door
The ultimate 80s retro night – That BIG 80s Party. DJ Dave Paul from San Francisco returns to Austin to break down the 80s and reconstruct the decade at The North Door. New Wave, Synthpop, Rap, Freestyle, R&B, Rock, Pop, guilty pleasures and much more.

Community First! Village of Lights
at Community First Village
With more than 200,000 lights choreographed to holiday music, the Community First! Village of Lights is one of the biggest Christmas light displays in Central Texas.

Holiday Sing-A-Long
at St Elmo Brewing Company
Join us Sunday, December 22nd from 7 to 9PM for this year's holiday sing-a-long! Murphy’s In-Laws Band will be leading us in singing holiday songs. Sip on free hot chocolate and our Christmas Ale, Mary.

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
at Palmer Events Center
The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is a 12-day fine art, shopping destination featuring national and local award-winning artists, live music, and two full bars in a festive, lively atmosphere.

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar 2019
at Palmer Events Center
Hot music, fine art and cold beer make the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar the place where Austin shops in the giving season. The show is actually two events in one: an art fair and music festival with a vibrant community-driven vibe.

AFS Presents: GLORIA
at AFS Cinema
Gena Rowlands’ GLORIA is one of her most unforgettable characters.

Tiny Barrel Series Release
at Blue Owl Brewing
Join us for our monthly celebration of the wonders of barrel aging.

Jason Paige Live in Concert - IKKiCON
at IKKiCON
Jason Paige, the singer of the first theme song for the Pokémon series to perform in Austin at IKKiCON, December 27-29, 2019 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.

KUTX Presents: Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears at Scoot Inn
at Historic Scoot Inn
KUTX 98.9 Presents: Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears come to Historic Scoot Inn with Annabelle Chairlegs on Saturday, December 28, 2019!

Austin Symphony: Peter Bay - Lush Life: Music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn
at Palmer Events Center

NYE at St Elmo Brewing
at St Elmo Brewing Company
If you don’t yet have NYE plans or just want to celebrate with the little ones first, St Elmo Brewing is hosting family-friendly party from Noon to 6pm.

A Very Austin NYE on the Downtown Library Rooftop with White Denim
at Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE 10/14 ***** REGULAR TICKETS ON SALE 11/01 *** Join us for the second annual Very Austin New Year's Eve in the rooftop garden of Austin's Central Library, named TIME Magazine's 2018 World's 100 Greatest Places!

Swifts Attic New Years Eve
at Swift's Attic
Swift’s Attic: Swiftly Ring in the New Year! Add some whimsy to our night along with a complimentary champagne toast.

Black & White NYE Electric Ball | New Year's Eve 2020 (Austin, TX)
at Fairmont Austin
4 Hours of Complimentary Food + Drinks 3 Areas To Mix & Mingle 2 Top Texas DJs 1 Electric Countdown!

Gatsby's House - Austin New Year's Eve 2020
Austin Nightlife Presents... GATSBY'S HOUSE Austin New Year's Eve Celebration 2020 5 Hour Prepaid Bar 4 Areas To Mingle 3 Top Rated Texas DJs 2 Floors Of Fun 1 Amazing Countdown

Keep It Quiet Presents The NYE Party | All-Inclusive
at Fair Market
This year we will once again return to Fair Market for a night of dancing and decadence. Join us as we transform this space into something Gatsby himself would be jealous of and party the night away, all benefitting a great cause: Austin Pets Alive!

New Year's Eve 2019 - The End of The Ten's!
at The Highball Austin
LASER-LIT, CONFETTI-FILLED, CHAMPAGNE-FLAVORED MAYHEM