Weekend Event Guide

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Don't let the rainy weather get you down. We've rounded up the best events of the weekend, from street fairs to delicious dinners. For a full list of happenings, visit our events calendar.

Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company presents More or Less
Salvage Vanguard Theater hosts opening night of the Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company’s movement and percussion production, More or Less, on Thursday. Nine percussionists, two singers, and a piccolo player will set the stage for a dance event featuring gripping choreography; big sounds; and a live performance of Drumming, Steve Reich’s masterpiece of minimalism. More or Less graces the stage this weekend only.

Florence + The Machine in concert with Grimes
Florence + The Machine will heat up Austin360 Amphitheater on Thursday as part of The How Beautiful tour, with an opening performance by Grimes. Sing along to your favorite Florence + The Machine tunes during this must-see concert.

Downtown Austin Alliance presents Downtown Street Fair
This Friday, kick off the weekend with a visit to the free Downtown Street Fair at the 900 Block of South Congress Ave. Street fair perks include local fare and vendors, plus the chance to discover rising artists, live music, and more.

Texas Keeper Cider presents Grafter Rosé Picnic
Texas Keeper Cider hosts the perfect picnic lunch this Saturday. Attendees will enjoy live music, a delicious spread prepared by local chefs Caroline Hahm and Charles Swail, and get an exclusive taste of Grafter Rosé.

Apis Restaurant & Apiary presents Beyond the Hive: A 2016 Guest Chef Series
Dine with Austin’s finest food connoisseurs at Apis' 2016 Guest Chef Series this Sunday. The 55-person dining experience will feature a seven-course dinner provided by Barley Swine, Counter 3. Five. VII, Lenoir, Otoko, Uchiko, and Apis. Sip wine pairings curated by Apis' beverage director José Sapien and Spicewood Vineyards and mingle with the most fabulous foodies in the city.

Florence + The Machine plays Austin on Thursday.

Austin City Limits Festival ACL 2015 Weekend Two Florence + the Machine

Photo by Shelley Neuman

Florence + The Machine plays Austin on Thursday.

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Hot Headlines

Aba's sister restaurant sets sights on Austin in this week's top stories

Photo courtesy of Jeff Marini

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Editor's note: This week's top Austin news is chock-full of happenings in the local restaurant scene. An Austin taco shop and Austin-born bourbon garner national acclaim, and a Lake Austin cafe lights up for the holidays. Plus, an exciting eatery plans its Austin debut, and a farmers market favorite returns to its roots. Read the hottest headlines of the week below, and then find some holiday fun for the weekend here.

1. Aba's sister eatery and a surprising Chinese closure jolt Austin food news. Big restaurant news surfaced at the end of last week, including famous restaurant Aba's new sister eatery, Zoé Tong's surprising closure, and a new shop from the folks at Small Victory.

2. Austin taco truck nabs spot on New York Times best dishes of 2024 list. Austin taco truck Paprika earns praise for its freshly made salsas and next-level brisket.

3. Austin cafe Mozart's adds luxe igloos to its sprawling light festival. Put this on your bucket list for a very festive VIP holiday experience.

Mozart's Festival of Lights Euro Igloos Euro Igloos are decked out and cozy, providing a refuge for up to 10 guests. Photo from Mozart's Coffee Roasters Facebook Page

4. Still Austin bourbon named one of the top 10 whiskies of 2024. Still Austin's five-year Red Corn Bourbon ranks No. 7 on Whisky Advocate's annual list, scoring 94 points.

5. Homey Austin jam and bake shop closing and returning to farmers market. In bittersweet news, Confituras is closing its jam and biscuit shop after service on Sunday, December 22.

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