Kick off the holiday season with a healthy helping of festive events and jubilant gatherings. Settle in for a screening of Home Alone at Fareground Austin or hit the ice rink at Four Seasons Hotel Austin’s new Ice Rodeo. Check out the top five things to do in Austin this Thanksgiving weekend. For a full listing of events, go to our calendar.
Blood Over Texas presents Horror For The Holidays.
Thursday, November 24
Four Seasons Hotel Austin presents Ice Rodeo
Embark on a journey to aTexas-inspired winter wonderland in the heart of downtown. The Four Seasons Hotel Austin's Ice Rodeo is an elevated and stylish holiday experience that combines the nostalgia and whimsy of the winter season with modern activations. Highlights include an outdoor ice-skating rink and massive art installations like a 30-foot Christmas tree and a life-size gingerbread Airstream trailer. Guests can also rent cozy and chic “cabins” stocked with fire pits, seasonal goodies, and beverages. Get more information on tickets here.
Friday, November 25
Cap City Comedy Club presents Godfrey
Comedian Godfrey brings his irreverent style of humor to the Cap City Comedy Club for a few days only. He’s best known for his various appearances in films and television shows like Zoolander, Louie, and 30 Rock. More recently, his onscreen credits include his current starring role on the TruTV series Upload. For tickets, go to the comedy club's website. Shows are scheduled through November 27.
Saturday, November 26
Blood Over Texas presents Horror For The Holidays
The biggest dark holiday market in the city is back for another year of gifts, collectibles, oddities, and more. This two-day event will include a market of over 70 dark and horror vendors, a Krampus Parade, raffle prizes, photos with Evil Santa, and various food and drink offerings at the Palmer Events Center. For tickets and more event information, click here.
Fareground presents Screen on the Green: Home Alone
Pack a blanket and some mittens and settle in for an outdoor screening of a holiday classic on the green on Fareground Austin. Guests are invited to enjoy 1990 blockbuster Home Alone under the stars. An assortment of seasonal concessions including cotton candy and $4 happy hour drinks will be available for purchase. Admission is free and open to the public.
Sunday, November 27
Neill-Cochran House Museum presents Holiday Art on the Lawn
Give the gift of a new work of art to someone special or yourself this holiday season with the help of this festive art sale on the Neill-Cochran House Museum grounds. Shoppers can peruse and purchase unique art and gifts from Austin-based artists while benefitting the museum’s programming efforts. Kids in attendance can also take part in a guided art activity while parents shop. Admission is free.
DIIV's set was moody, but propulsive thanks to strong bass lines.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Zachary Cole Smith can always be counted on for a nostalgic 'fit.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Starcleaner Reunion singer Jo Roman keeps the beat.Photo by Brianna Caleri
From the looks of it, no one had a better time onstage than Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A joyful crowd reacts to being blasted with confetti during the Flaming Lips' set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Segall's painted jeans were probably the most unique fashion statement all weekend.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Lyrics in Arabic brought extra gravitas to the set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
How's that for a desert hallucination?Photo by Brianna Caleri
New Candys guitarist Emanuele Zanardo puts a physical flourish in his playing.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A portal opens...Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Black Angels interrupted the technicolor parade for a largely black-and-white set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Black Angels bassist Misti Hamrick-French basks in the cold glow of a strobe light.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Dumbo Gets Mad reminds us that Italians just get fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri
LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Zac Sokolow danced for the whole set, which happened to be on his birthday.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's grandstanding added flavor to the show, which ultimately didn't need psychedelic visuals.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Not a practical shoe for a rainy weekend. We salute her sacrifice for fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri
This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri