Events
BY SIENNA WIGHT
Zilker Tree Lighting The 155-foot tree’s 3,909 lights will come to life right after Thanksgiving on Nov. 30. Attendees can look forward to live music, entertainment and food. • Nov. 30, 5:15 p.m. • Free • 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.austintexas.gov/ department/zilker-holiday-tree
Blue Genie Art Bazaar Every year, Blue Genie Art Bazaar oers Austinites a selection of locally crafted goods such as paintings, journals, soaps and candles during the holiday season. The market is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
• Nov. 14-Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. • Free • 6100 Airport Blvd., Austin • www.bluegenieartbazaar.com
addition to a selection of local vendors, the market will also feature a festive-themed cocktail lounge. • Nov. 20-Dec. 24, times vary • Free (admission)
• 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.texasperformingarts.org
November
'A Charlie Brown Christmas’ The Zach Theater is putting on a production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which follows Charlie Brown and his friends as Charlie searches for the meaning of Christmas. • Nov. 7-Dec. 28, show times vary • $30-$44 • 1426 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.zachtheater.org Rockin’ Around the Rooftops Holiday Bar Crawl Five Austin bars are collaborating to throw Austin’s third annual Rockin’ Around the Rooftops Holiday Bar Crawl. Participants can start the crawl at Upstairs at Caroline, Azul Rooftop, Otopia, Edge Rooftop or Zanzibar. Guests who get their crawl card punched by all ve bars will earn a $50 promo card, valid at any of the participating bars.
Luminations Community members can enjoy winter lights across the center’s Central Gardens as well as immersive projections, holiday-themed cocktails and more. • Dec. 5-Jan. 3, 5:45-7:45 p.m. (entry times) • Free (ages 2 and under); $13-$20 (ages 3-12); $23-$30 (ages 13 and up) • 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin • www.wildflower.org/luminations Cocoa and Cuddles with Santa Attendees can enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate while taking pictures with baby goats and Santa Claus in The Hive’s backyard. • Dec. 13, 4-5:30 p.m. • $14 (ages 3-16 admission); $20 (adult admission) • 10542 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.goatshenanigans.com/event-details/ cocoa-and-cuddles-with-santa-austin-2 Tio Toto Live The interactive kid-music event will take place at Cherrywood Coeehouse. Featuring bubbles and a banana piano, the event listing says it is for toddlers, preschoolers and the adults who love them. • Dec. 21, 10-11 a.m. • Free • 1400 E 38th ½ Street, Austin • www.tiototo.com
• 422 Guadalupe St., Austin • www.ohwhatfunatx.com
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light Trail The Lady Bird Johnson Wild©ower Center is hosting a light trail where guests can walk through Halloween Town and Christmas Town, based on Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” • Nov. 28-30, times vary • $20-35
• 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin • www.texasperformingarts.org
December
‘UMLAUF After Dark: Holiday Market The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum is hosting a holiday market where guests can shop for handmade gifts from local artisans. The event will also oer refreshments and live music from harpist Sarah Hall. • Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m. • Free (admission for members), $12 (general admission) • 605 Azie Morton Road, Austin • www.umlaufsculpture.org Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Bass Concert Hall is putting on a 30th anniversary production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The show has a 2.5-hour run time and features an Oscar- winning score. • Dec. 2-14, show times vary • $36-$180
• Nov. 19-Dec. 28 • Free (admission) • 109 E. Seventh Street, Austin • www.rockinaroundtherooftops.com
‘A Christmas Carol’ The Zach Theater is hosting a production of “A Christmas Carol,” based on the story by Charles Dickens. • Nov. 19-Jan. 3, show times vary • $46-$127 • 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.zachtheater.org Oh What Fun! Austin Holiday Market The Oh What Fun! market oers locals a place to shop for holiday gifts and seasonal treats in Central Austin. In
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