Events
BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
Austin’s New Year Presented by the City of Austin and Visit Austin, this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration will be headlined by Third Eye Blind. There will be music, food, drinks, vendors and fireworks to ring in the new year at Auditorium Shores. • Dec. 31, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.austintexas.gov/department/ austins-new-year
‘Clue’ Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin will present “Clue,” the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the 1985 film, at Bass Concert Hall.
• Jan 14-19, showtimes vary • $30-$150 (tickets) • 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.texasperformingarts.org
South Paws Fest Brit Street Records will host this all-ages event featuring 14 bands and a vendor market from Austin Artisan Markets. Part of the proceeds will benefit Austin Pets Alive!. • Jan. 25, noon • $10-$20 (tickets) • 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.thefaroutaustin.com Wedding Capital of Texas Winter Showcase Couples, families and wedding parties are invited to attend this showcase at Allegro Weddings and Events Venue where they can visit with local vendors to help plan their special days. RSVPs are requested. • Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission)
• Jan. 12, noon- 5 p.m. • $15 (admission) • 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.texasweddings.com
December
Holiday Movie Day Watch holiday movies at Meanwhile Brewing like “A Christmas Story” and “Home Alone.” • Dec. 24, noon • Free (admission) • 3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin • www.meanwhilebeer.com
Austin International Half Marathon This half marathon, formerly known as the 3M Half Marathon, will start in North Austin and run downhill to end near the Capitol. • Jan 19, 7:25 a.m. • $79-$269 MLK Day March and Festival Sponsored by the Austin Area Heritage Council, The annual community march celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, highlighting diversity and multiculturalism within the city of Austin. The MLK Community Festival and food drive will follow the march at Huston-Tillotson University. • Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m. • Free • South steps of the state capitol; 1100 Congress Ave., Austin • www.mlkcelebration.com/celebration- events/march-and-festival • 9700 Stonelake Blvd., Austin • www.downhilltodowntown.com 5k Fun Run Run, walk or jog for a beer at this race at Independence Brewing, part of the 2025 Texas Brewery Running Series. • Jan 25, 11 a.m. • $35+ • 3913 Todd Lane, Ste. 607, Austin • www.breweryrunningseries.com/locations/texas
January
Barton Springs Polar Splash The Save Our Springs Alliance will host this event to celebrate the new year. Attendees can show up to jump at any time, but are encouraged to show up early. • Jan. 1, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.sosalliance.org Free Week Free Week, which started in 2003 at music venue Emo’s, takes place the first weekend of every year and offers free performances from local and regional talent across the Red River Cultural District’s live music venues. • Jan. 3-4, showtimes vary • Free • Red River Cultural District • www.redriverculturaldistrict.com/free-week Austin Bridal Extravaganza Texas Weddings will showcase dresses, cakes, floral arrangements and more at the Palmer Events Center.
• 5001 McGregor Lane, Dripping Springs • Facebook: Wedding Capital of Texas
March
‘Hamilton’ at the Bass Concert Hall Popular musical ‘Hamilton,’ about founding father Alexander Hamilton, will be performed for 16 nights at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin. Tickets are on sale now. • March 25 - April 6, showtimes vary • $50+ (tickets) • 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.hamiltonmusical.com/us-tour/tickets
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