TO DO LIST
December & January events
COMPILED BY SUMAIYA MALIK
JAN. 22
RUN A HALF MARATHON NEAR GATEWAY SHOPPING CENTERS
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ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE TEXAS CAPITOL
The 3M Half Marathon will return for its 29th year. From downhill to downtown, the 13.1-mile track is USA Track & Field-certi ed and welcomes runners of all skill levels. After the run, there will be a festival downtown. 7:30 a.m. $79 (virtual run), $149 (in-person run). 9700 Stonelake Blvd., Austin. www.downhilltodowntown.com
The Texas United Women in Faith will host the 36th annual Texas Legislative event for women. The event includes two days of speakers and workshops, followed by a visit to the Capitol on the third day to meet with lawmakers. $95 (virtual), $150 (in person). Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin. www.texasimpact.org
Along with reworks, the event will feature family-friendly events, live music and performances. WORTH THE TRIP GET FESTIVE WITH FIREWORKS The city’s New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31 will feature a reworks display at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park. In addition to family-friendly events, there will be various downtown live music events and performances for adults to enjoy as they ring in the new year. The reworks show can also be watched virtually at www.atxn.tv. Free. 6 p.m.-midnight. Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin www.austintexas.gov/department/ austins-new-year COURTESY RICARDO BRAZZIEL
09 THROUGH 15 TAKE A YOGA CLASS Austin Yoga Tree will host a free yoga week to kick o 2023. Classes are beginner friendly, and no experience is required to participate. Mats and props will be provided. 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. 10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 105B, Austin. 512-887-8807. www.austinyogatree.com 10 WATCH A FOOTBALL MATCH River Plate of Argentina’s Primera Division and C. F. Monterrey of Mexico’s Liga MX will play a match at Q2 Stadium in Austin. The friendly game will mark River Plate’s rst-ever visit to Q2 Stadium. Both clubs have won national cups in the sport. 8 p.m. $140- $245. 10414 McKalla Place, Austin. 512-953-2872. www.austinfc.com 18 RELEASE YOUR STRESS A 90-minute in-person group breath work session with a certi ed breath work facilitator will focus on the theme of letting go of heavy things, past and present, through attendee- generated goals. 2 p.m. $35. Dancers Workshop, 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. H, Austin. Eventbrite: Letting Go Group Breathwork Session
DECEMBER 26 THROUGH JAN. 8 SET OUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE City of Austin curbside customers can dispose of their holiday trees on the curb starting Dec. 26. Curbside customers must check www.austintexas.gov/ myschedule to see when they can place trees on the curb. Austinites who are not curbside customers can drop their trees o for recycling at Zilker Park on Dec. 31 and Jan. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trees must be natural and free from decorations, and trees larger than 6 feet tall should be cut in half. Trees sprayed with arti cial snow are not accepted. Free. www.austintexas.gov/treerecycling 31 RING IN THE NEW YEAR MSJ Event will host a New Year’s Eve bash at Wilco WorkSpace + Events. The event features punjabi and bhangra music with DJ Tej and DJ Rahul as well as an open bar, a professional photographer and free parking. Babysitting will be provided for children ages 4-12. 9 p.m. $45 (child care), $65 (general admission). 1615 Scottsdale
JANUARY 06 THROUGH 8
PREDICT THE NEW YEAR
WITH PSYCHICS Spiritual Life Productions, a business that produces educational holistic, spiritual and metaphysical fairs in Austin, will present an evening with psychics and intuitives to share their psychic predictions for the New Year in a free psychic presentation. This is followed by Austin’s oldest metaphysical and holistic life expo Jan. 7-8. Attendees can talk to experienced psychics, astrologers and mediums in the Austin area and may be eligible for hourly door prizes. 7 p.m. Free (Jan. 6)-$10 (Jan. 7-8). Norris Conference Center, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 365, Austin. Eventbrite: Metaphysical and Holistic Life Expo Austin 07 FIND A NEW PUZZLE The Spicewood Springs branch of Austin Public Library will host a puzzle swap for individuals to trade jigsaw puzzles. Participants will have the ability to swap one or two puzzles to mix up their collections. 10-11 a.m. Free. 8637 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin. 512- 974-3800. www.library.austintexas.gov
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Find more or submit Northwest Austin events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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NORTHWEST AUSTIN EDITION • DECEMBER 2022
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