Things to do in Austin this weekend. When and where to do them. Brought to you by: Smoking Burnouts
Friday, December 15th
Howdy Gals 6th Anniversary | 7:00pm | Mohawk
Howdy Gals celebrates their 6th anniversary with a stacked lineup featuring all our favorite bands across Mohawk’s 2 stages! Catch sets from Sarah and the Sundays, Good Looks, Glaze, Redbud, TC Superstar, Madison Baker, Indoor Creature, Farmer’s Wife, and Radley O’Brien! Tickets available here.
59th Annual Austin Trail of Lights | 5:45pm, Through the 23rd | Zilker Park
The 59th annual Austin Trail of Lights will return to the city’s iconic Zilker Park in 2023. The most beloved, and longest running holiday tradition of its kind in Texas’ capital city, Austin Trail of Lights powered by H-E-B, welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests from Central Texas and around the world each year for its jubilant displays of lights. Check here for more info and tickets.
Saturday, December 16th
Far Out Fest | 3:30pm | Far Out Lounge
10 BANDS, 1 DAY, 8 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS MUSIC! Featuring the musical stylings of CAPYAC, Max Frost, Madison McFerrin, Mamalarky, Como Las Movies, Viben & The Submersibles, Trouble in the Streets, Motenko, Clarence James and Breathing Space. Made possible by generous support from Still Austin, Onion Creek Productions, Do512 & more. More info including vendors, activities and special appearances to be announced! Tickets available here.
Stargaze Theater Festival | 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday | Dougherty Center
Join us for an extraordinary two nights only performance of Stargaze Theater Festival, proudly presented by The Star Bandits in association with the Star Bandit Foundation. Experience an evening of captivating narratives and powerful performances as we showcase a collection of six original short plays by our very own Austin community playwrights. Tickets available here.
Christmas Tiki Happy Hour W/ Rum Haven & DJ Mike | 5:00pm | Little Drinks Lounge
Mele Kalikimaka, my dudes! Enjoy tiki tunes and tropical drinks in your fave Christmas sweater w/ rum haven and DJ Mike. *No Cover / 21+* FREE.
Sunday, December 17th
Girl Guitar X-Mas Showcase | 11:00am | Antone’s
Girl Guitar’s special edition Xmas Showcase will be at Antone’s this Sunday, Dec. 17th starting at noon! Doors open for performers at 11:30 so you can come in and get settled! Grab tickets here.
