These 385 events are worth leaving the house for.
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November 11 at 7:30pm
ACL Live at The Moody Theater · Downtown Austin
Food, science, comedy, and music collide on stage as Alton Brown brings his culinary show to downtown Austin for a single evening of storytelling and unexpected surprises.
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 11 at 10am +1
First Light Books · Hyde Park
Children and caregivers gather in the children's corner at First Light Books for a weekly Wednesday storytime session.
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.
November 13 at 1am +1
Cap City Comedy Club · North Burnet • $43.4
Dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the best young up and coming comic, Mark Normand brings his stand-up tour to Cap City Comedy Club for two evening sessions.
November 13 at 2am
Cap City Comedy Club · North Burnet • $25-$35
Jay Badlani brings his unfiltered Atlanta edge to Austin with sharp takes and a swagger that earned him 200 million views online. Come ready to laugh hard in an intimate room with table service and strong cocktails.
November 13 at 1am +1
Cap City Comedy Club · North Burnet
Jerry Seinfeld called Mark Normand the "best young up and coming comic," and the Netflix specials back it up. Catch his rapid-fire jokes in the intimate setting of Cap City.
November 12 at 7:30pm +2
The Rosette · Hyde Park
Freakish birdpeople, illegal surgery, and an army of dolls populate The Egg, a theatrical production where an egg-laying college professor, a feather-faced hacker, and a mute street artist collide as disruptive technology enters the scene at The Rosette.
November 18
Elephant Room · Downtown Austin
Descend into the Elephant Room's basement for a weekly tribute to guitar legends by international musicians. The intimate, dimly lit space wraps around live jazz that feels genuinely timeless.
November 11 at 9pm
Elephant Room · Downtown Austin
Thirteen top jazz musicians gather under Freddie Mendoza's direction to perform Paul Baker's arrangements at Elephant Room, filling the basement space with big band sound.
November 11 at 8pm
29th Street Ballroom · North University • From $28 Avg. price ~ $42
Electronic beats fill the 29th Street Ballroom as Chrissy Chlapecka takes the stage for a live set in Austin.
November 11 at 7:30pm
Meanwhile Brewing Company · McKinney • Free
Local singer-songwriters Forrest McCurren Duo perform an all-ages outdoor concert at Meanwhile Brewing Company. Visitors can listen to live music from seating near the stage, with taproom beverages and onsite food trucks available.
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Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM
Este · East Austin
$$$
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Meanwhile Brewing · McKinney
Free
Tue, Nov 17 · 11:30 PM
The Creek & The Cave · Downtown Austin
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Walking Tours of Austin · Downtown Austin
$12-$31
Wed, Nov 11 · 1:00 PM
Comfort First Food Tour · Austin
$98
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM
Inspired Movement - Austin Salsa Classes · South Austin
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Cap City Comedy Club · North Burnet
$5
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:30 PM
1099 Congress Ave · Downtown Austin
$10-$25
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
Radio/East · McKinney
$
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Downtown Austin
$40
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
56 East Ave · Downtown Austin
$99
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Dell Jewish Community Center · Chimney Corners
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library · Downtown Austin
$1119
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
The Rainey House · Downtown Austin
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Austin · Austin
$599.99-$1199.99
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar · Plaza Volente
Free
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:30 PM
Go Dance Studio · Allandale
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
The Salty Donut · Bouldin Creek
$60-$70
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM
Inspired Movement - Austin Salsa Classes · South Austin
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM
East Austin Comedy Club · Holly
General Admission $10 on weeknights, $15 on Friday and Saturday.
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Green Box Delta & THCA Mini Kiosk in Halcyon Coffee · Downtown Austin
$1542
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:30 PM
4370 Mansfield Dam Rd · Austin
$1145-$1259
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
The Driskill - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt · Downtown Austin
$1119
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM
Este · East Austin
$$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:30 PM
101 W 11th St · Downtown Austin
$285
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:30 PM
Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals · East Riverside - Oltorf
$53
Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 PM
Anderson Mill Pub · Anderson Mill
$
Mon, Nov 16 · 5:00 PM
Bar Fino · Downtown Austin
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 PM
The Velveeta Room · Downtown Austin
$10-$15
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
The Creek & The Cave · Downtown Austin
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Elephant Room · Downtown Austin
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Pease Park Conservancy · Downtown Austin
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
Bullock Texas State History Museum · Downtown Austin
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 AM
Mt. Bonnell Terrace
$16.99
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Davenport Lake Austin
$86
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM
Texas Cowboy Monument · Downtown Austin
$49.95
Wed, Nov 11 · 2:00 PM
Zero Latency VR - South Austin · Southpark Meadows
$44.99
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 PM
The Buzz Mill · East Riverside - Oltorf
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 PM
Flamingo Cantina · Downtown Austin
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
7301 Spicewood Springs Rd · Spicewood
$0-$28
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
The Cheesecake Factory · Barton Creek Square
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Come and Take It Live · East Riverside - Oltorf
$37
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live) · Downtown Austin
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM
Downtown Austin
$14.99
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Fathom Freedom · Austin
$2065-$2270
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
The White Horse · East Cesar Chavez
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
Zilker
$69
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Emo's Austin · East Riverside - Oltorf
Standard Admission: $43–$149
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum · Zilker
$0-$8
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller · Mueller
Early bird $15
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Travis County Expo Center · Decker Lake
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol · Downtown Austin
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:45 PM
Pleasant Hill Branch · South Austin
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:30 PM
The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center · Downtown Austin
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Emo's Austin · East Riverside - Oltorf
$43–$149
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