These 35 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 7 at 7:30pm (This weekend)
McCullough Theatre · University of Texas at Austin • $29
Foundling homes, feminism, and party planning collide as Suzanne Bocanegra and actor Judah Lang transform the conventional artist lecture into a theatrical examination of how society values child-rearing at McCullough Theatre.
November 8 at 6pm (This weekend)
First Light Books · Hyde Park • Free
Ghost towns, abandoned buildings, and neglected cemeteries fill the pages of Bones of Texas. Photographers Morgan Page and Dustin Rice share the stories behind their book at First Light Books, joined by special guest Lance Tahmahkera.
November 10 at 6:30pm
LBJ Presidential Library · University of Texas at Austin
What's on your plate, and how did it get there? A James Beard Award-winning chef, a Texas Monthly taco editor, and two standout Austin chefs dig into how food carries heritage, family, and the American story.
November 11 at 6:30pm
The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center · Downtown Austin • Free
Themed vinyl playlists inspired by Moki Cherry and jazz musician Don Cherry fill The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center during these intimate monthly gatherings, hosted this month by Dr. Jeremy George within the exhibition The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry.
November 12
First Light Books · Hyde Park • Free
Playwright Kirk Lynn, novelist Bret Anthony Johnston, and architect Chris Gannon gather at First Light Books to examine how literature captures American towns and how real places are built, drawing on titles like Our Town and Beloved.
November 12 at 6pm
First Light Book Shop · Hyde Park
Meet the man who started the farm animal sanctuary movement. Gene Baur discusses his book "Farm Sanctuary" at this Hyde Park bookshop, with art by Sue Coe and a foreword by Father Greg Boyle.
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Tue, Nov 10 · 8:30 AM
Accenture · Downtown Austin
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
LBJ Presidential Library · University of Texas at Austin
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller · Mueller
Early bird $15
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM
First Light Books · Hyde Park
Free
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
State Theatre · Downtown Austin
$52-$65
Fri, Nov 13 · 9:00 AM
City of Austin Permitting and Development Center · Highland
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Texas State Capitol Grounds · Downtown Austin
Free admission
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:15 PM
The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center · Downtown Austin
General Admission: Free
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Blanton Museum of Art · University of Texas at Austin
$40
Mon, Nov 16 · 8:00 PM
Bass Concert Hall · University of Texas at Austin
Mon, Nov 16 · 6:00 PM
First Light Books · Hyde Park
Free
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Meanwhile Brewing Company · McKinney
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
First Light Books · Hyde Park
$60
Tue, Dec 1 · 6:00 PM
First Light Books · Hyde Park
Free
Tue, Dec 1 · 6:30 PM
LBJ Presidential Library · University of Texas at Austin
Thu, Dec 3 · 8:00 PM
ACL Live at 3TEN · Downtown Austin
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM
Austin Public Library – Central Branch · Downtown Austin
Free
Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
Cap City Comedy Club · North Burnet
Tue, Dec 8 · 7:30 PM
ACL Live at the Moody Theater · Downtown Austin
From $75
Thu, Dec 10 · 3:30 PM
Renaissance Austin Downtown · Downtown Austin
Thu, Dec 17 · 11:00 AM
Fairmont Austin · Downtown Austin
Fri, Jan 22 · 7:30 PM
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater · Downtown Austin
Wed, Feb 3 · 7:30 PM
Bass Concert Hall · University of Texas at Austin
Tickets start at $137
Fri, Feb 19 · 9:30 AM
Austin Technology Council · Barton Creek Highlands
Free
LBJ School of Public Affairs · University of Texas at Austin
Free
Bullock Texas State History Museum · Downtown Austin
Central Austin Public Library · Downtown Austin
Free
Harry Ransom Center · University of Texas at Austin
Bullock Texas State History Museum · Downtown Austin
$0-$50
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