11 things we love in December & January

Peppermint Parkway

November 27-January 3
Cruise through Candy Cane Lane, Gingerbread Alley, ATXmas, Frozenland and more during Peppermint Parkway at Circuit of the Americas. The annual event has gone virtual this season and provides a one-mile driving attraction that will immerse visitors in millions of holiday lights, a six-story light show tree, and more. Tickets start at $35 per vehicle.

peppermintparkway.com | 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.

Trail of Lights

November 28-January 3, times vary
Unlike previous years, families and friends will enjoy the Trail of Lights from the comfort of their cars. Drive down the path while surrounded by more than two million lights illuminating the park. With 90 holiday trees and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels, the route provides more than enough to enjoy some Christmas cheer. Premium Dash Pass holders will have access to the route beginning at 5:45pm each day while general admission starts at 7pm. Tickets start at $25.

Austintrailoflights.org | 2100 Barton Springs Rd.

In the Ether

December 2-6, times TBA
Live-stream the excitement of attending a show at the theater inside your home with a showing of In the Ether by The University of Texas Theatre and Dance department. The show explores elements of cyborg and queer theories by challenging core notions of perceptions and existence in a cybernetic world. Tickets are a pay-what-you-can price with a minimum of $5.

theatredance.utexas.edu/event/ether | Virtual Event

Intro to Modern Calligraphy

December 10, 6-8pm
Begin learning modern calligraphy with local calligrapher Jesilyn Kay. The workshop teaches participants the art of traditional modern calligraphy using pens dipped into ink. Discover the proper way to hold the pen, how to create letters, and different techniques to become successful in the lettering art. Tickets are $85.

madeatcraft.com | 4704 E Cesar Chavez St.

SFX Workshop Happy Hour

December 17, 6-8pm
Combine happy hour with an exciting workshop during Austin School of Film’s Sips, Space, and Star Stuff Happy Hour. Learn galaxy makeup techniques while enjoying an artful curated mocktail. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by December 7. The price includes a SFX makeup kit to use during the workshop.

austinfilmschool.org/play-at-home | 2200 Tillery St.

Trip to the Farm

January 9, 8am-1pm
Start the new year right by deciding to eat healthier. A trip to Boggy Creek Farm to stock up on field-fresh vegetables will have everyone feeling good through 2021. The urban farm is open Wednesday through Saturday weekly.

Boggycreekfarm.com | 3414 Lyons Rd.

Print Austin Festival

January 15-February 15, times vary
PrintAustin’s annual festival is back in 2021. Various arts organizations are coming together for 10 days to bring light to the art of printmaking. Enjoy a hybrid festival offering both in-person printmaking focused experiences as well as virtual programming.

916 Springdale Rd. | printaustin.org/events

ATX Certified “Funny” Comedy Show

January 15, 8-9:30pm
Enjoy a night of laughs at The Rolling Rooster’s Victory Bar & Grill location as B Smooth Ent presents ATX Certified “Funny” Comedy Show. Comedian and actor Lorenzo Cromwell, “Renny,” will take the stage to give a show that will keep the audience laughing all night.

eventbrite.com | 1104 E 11th St.

Martin Luther King Celebration

January 20, 9am
Participate in the annual MLK march and festival to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy while uplifting diversity and multiculturalism throughout the city. The march kicks off at the MLK statue on UT’s campus and ends on the south steps of the Capitol. The festival begins at 11:15am and will include vendors and local artists. Participants are asked to donate canned goods or non-perishable food items to the Central Texas Food Bank.

mlkcelebration.com | 804 Chalmers Ave.

Apocalyptica

January 30, 7-10 pm
The music may have been delayed, but it has not been cancelled. After having their show rescheduled in May, the cello tour is coming to Austin. Join Apocalyptica at Emo’s for a night of music performed by the ambitious and electric quartet. Tickets start at $30.

Emosaustin.com | 2015 E Riverside Dr.