November 19, 2012     |     11:00 am - 7:00 pm

A limited time, revolving retail gallery with the best of emerging young artist and fashion designers from around the world. From 11/19/12 to 12/23/12 M-S: 11am-7pm Sunday: 12-5pm

Venue: Royal Blue Grocery, 2nd Floor
Address: 609 Congress Ave.
Cost: FREE
Category: Shopping
Website: http://www.tribeaustin.com/

November 23, 2012     |     8:00 pm - :

Austin's favorite irreverent elf returns in the 15th edition of Sedaris' hysterical tale elfin' woe. Enjoy his the real-life story of Sedaris' tour of duty as the elf Crumpet, and what it takes to juggle tots and tottering Santas during a painfully festive time of the year. A laugh 'til you cry evening of merrily subversive entertainment to delight adult audiences!

Venue: ZACH Theater
Address: 1510 Toomey Road
Cost: $Varies
Category: Performing Arts
Website: www.zachtheatre.org

November 24, 2012     |     11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Enjoy the season with ice skating on the Plaza from 11 am until 8 pm daily at the Lamar Whole Foods location. The cost per person is $10, skates included. Runs through January 6, 2013.

Venue: Whole Foods Lamar
Address: 525 N Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78703
Cost: $10
Category: Family
Website: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/lamar

December 01, 2012     |     7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Music and light show at the top and bottom of the hour, featuring local musicians and running through January 6, 2013.

Venue: The Capitol
Address: 11th St. & Congress Ave.
Cost: FREE
Category: Family
Website:

December 01, 2012     |     8:00 am - :

Check out the Gingerbread Paradise window display at Cap Metro's Transit Store.

Venue: Congress Avenue
Address: 323 Congress Ave.
Cost: FREE
Category:
Website:

December 01, 2012     |     10:00 am - :

Experience the thrill of making a mess in someone else's kitchen! Kids and parents will love covering themselves in sugar icing while building a gingerbread house with real, soft gingerbread baked right here in Austin by La Mexicana Bakery!

Venue: Austin Children's Museum
Address: 201 Colorado Street
Cost: $$30 Members /$35 Non
Category: Arts & Crafts
Website: http://austinkids.org/Programs/Seasonal/Gingerbrea

December 01, 2012     |     5:00 pm - :

Enjoy the festive lights on East 6th Street from December 1 - January 6.

Venue: E. 6th Street
Address: E. 6th Street
Cost: FREE
Category: Family
Website:

December 06, 2012     |     6:00 am - :

Students from The University of Texas at Austin, St. Edwards University and Texas State University will be creating holiday window displays in a contest to win scholarships.

Venue: 2nd Street District
Address: 400 W 2nd St Austin, TX 78701
Cost: FREE
Category: Art Installation
Website: http://www.2ndstreetdistrict.com/2011/11/deck-the-

December 08, 2012     |     7:30 pm - :

This December, revel in pure fantasy and tradition as Ballet Austin commemorates the Golden Anniversary production of Austin's holiday tradition. As the longest-running production of The Nutcracker in the state of Texas, Austin's holiday tradition delights and enthralls fans of all ages. Choreography by Stephen Mills Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky Featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra

Venue: Long Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 701 West Riverside Drive
Cost: $Varies
Category: Performing Arts
Website: www.balletaustin.org/

December 12, 2012     |     11:00 am - 11:00 am

The 2012 event will feature more than 160 artists and artisans exhibiting their latest work. At least three music acts, local luminaries and exciting new talent, will perform each day. The Armadillo will once again be virtually across the street from the former site of its birthplace, Austin’s famed Armadillo World Headquarters.

Venue: Palmer Event Center
Address: 900 Barton Springs Road
Cost: FREE
Category: Arts & Crafts
Website: www.armadillobazaar.com

December 13, 2012     |     12:00 pm - :

A refreshing pause from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we invite you to join us for this popular series of free noontime concerts. Each program includes both virtuosic works by the presenting ensemble as well as audience-wide singing of some of our favorite Christmas carols.

Venue: St. David's Episcopal Church
Address: 301 East 8th Street
Cost: FREE
Category: Music
Website: http://stdave.org/site/music/cat/concerts/

December 13, 2012     |     5:30 pm - :

Join us at Austin City Hall for the lighting of the Menorah. Happy Hanukkah!

Venue: Austin City Hall
Address: 301 West 2nd Street
Cost: FREE
Category: Community
Website:

December 13, 2012     |     7:00 pm - :

Help Toy for Tots this season. Bring an unwrapped toy and get a free drink.

Venue: Kung Fu Saloon
Address: 510 Rio Grande
Cost: FREE
Category: Entertainment
Website: http://kungfusaloon.com/2012/11/28/ugly-christmas-

December 15, 2012     |     2:00 pm - :

Tapestry's annual and critically acclaimed holiday celebration, Mice & Men is a jazz/ tap dance take on Tchaikovsky's classic with live music by Blue J and the best of Tapestry's professionals.

Venue: George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
Address: 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78703
Cost: $25
Category:
Website: http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEven

December 15, 2012     |     6:00 pm - :

The Trail of Lights is back, and so is the 5k! Starting at 6:30 pm on December 15, 2012, the Trail of Lights 5k will take participants past the Zilker Tree, through the Austin Nature and Science Center, and into the Trail of Lights the night before the park opens to the public. Register with your family and friends today and celebrate the return of the Trail of Lights to the Austin community!

Venue: Zilker Park
Address: Barton Springs Road
Cost: $35
Category: Health and Fitness
Website: http://site.runtex.com/index.php/2012/09/trail-of-

December 15, 2012     |     7:00 pm - :

Tapestry's annual and critically acclaimed holiday celebration, Mice & Men is a jazz/ tap dance take on Tchaikovsky's classic with live music by Blue J and the best of Tapestry's professionals.

Venue: George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
Address: 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78703
Cost: $25
Category:
Website: http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEven

December 15, 2012     |     7:00 pm - :

The singer-songwriter husband-and-wife duo will perform songs from their Christmas album, Happy Holidays, holiday-themed classics and more!

Venue: Paramount Theater
Address: 713 Congress Avenue
Cost: $Varies
Category: Music
Website: http://www.austintheatre.org/site/Calendar/4199901

December 16, 2012     |     11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Over 100 exhibitors presenting alternative gift ideas that support a healthy people & planet.

Venue: Palmer Events Center
Address: 900 Barton Springs Road
Cost: $$5.00 Adults
Category: Shopping
Website: http://www.sustainablechristmasexpo.org/

December 16, 2012     |     6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Trail of Lights is an Austin tradition. Zilker Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland with lights, displays and performances. Great family fun for all!

Venue: Zilker Park
Address: Barton Springs Road
Cost: FREE
Category: Community
Website: http://austintrailoflights.org/

December 16, 2012     |     7:00 pm - :

Tapestry's annual and critically acclaimed holiday celebration, Mice & Men is a jazz/ tap dance take on Tchaikovsky's classic with live music by Blue J and the best of Tapestry's professionals.

Venue: George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
Address: 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78703
Cost: $25
Category:
Website: http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEven

December 20, 2012     |     7:00 pm - :

Asleep at the Wheel has seen miles and miles of Texas. They got their kicks on Route 66. And in 2010, the band clicked another milestone on the odometer - their 40th anniversary. Now in their 42nd year, on tour, the band continues to introduce the western swing genre to a new generation and takes audiences on the ride of a lifetime! Roll with the Wheel this season for their holiday show on the Paramount stage.

Venue: Paramount Theatre
Address: 713 Congress Avenue
Cost: $Varies
Category: Music
Website: http://www.austintheatre.org/site/Calendar/2098880

December 20, 2012     |     7:00 pm - :

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Austin’s Grounded in Music foundation, which improves the lives of at-risk teens + pre-teens and those in their community through music programming.

Venue: Stubb's BBQ
Address: 801 RED RIVER
Cost: $10
Category: Music
Website: http://stubbsaustin.com/events/songseeds-austin-mu

December 20, 2012     |     10:00 pm - :

XMAS POPS SING-ALONG, a modern twist on the caroling tradition.

Venue: Alamo Drafthouse-Ritz
Address: 320 East 6th Street
Cost: $$12
Category: Entertainment
Website: http://drafthouse.com

December 22, 2012     |     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come with us to celebrate the holidays and the merriest of Austin traditions! $15 gets you a ride to Zilker Park, loaner camera of your choice, 2 rolls of film, and a voucher for your choice of hot chocolate or cider on arrival!

Venue: Lomography Store
Address: 912 Congress Ave.
Cost: $15
Category: Arts & Crafts
Website: http://www.lomography.com/

December 22, 2012     |     6:30 pm - :

Join Robert Earl Keen at ACL Live this December for a taste of his new, rule-breaking style and a little bit of holiday cheer as he wishes you Merry Christmas from the Fam-O-Lee!

Venue: Moody Theater
Address: 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard
Cost: $Varies
Category: Music
Website: http://acl-live.com/calendar/2012/12/robert-earl-k

December 31, 2012     |     5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Austin’s New Year (ANY) is an annual free event on Auditorium Shores where Austin families can come together to welcome in the New Year! ANY is an alcohol-free celebration showcasing Austin's diverse and talented creative community through art, films, and live music. And kids and adults alike won't want to miss the exciting fireworks finale!

Venue: Auditorium Shores
Address: South 1st Street and Riverside Drive
Cost: FREE
Category: Community Celebration
Website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/austins-new-

January 01, 2013     |     3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Celebrate the arrival of 2013 at Wanderlust with a soulful vinyasa yoga class to the music of DJ el john Selector! Join Gioconda and el john to actualize your intention to invite more good health, joy and music into your life. All levels invited to join in on Yoga JAM.

Venue: Wanderlust LIVE
Address: 206 East 4th Street
Cost: $20
Category: Health and Fitness
Website: www.wanderlustlive.com