Event Type 2 Food + Drink
december
03dec5:00 pm11:00 pmReindeer Over Rainey at Hotel Van Zandt
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Hotel Van Zandt is debuting Reindeer Over Rainey, a new holiday pop-up transforming the hotel’s pool deck into themed cabanas from Dec. 3–28. Replacing the former igloo experience,
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Hotel Van Zandt is debuting Reindeer Over Rainey, a new holiday pop-up transforming the hotel’s pool deck into themed cabanas from Dec. 3–28. Replacing the former igloo experience, the activation offers three festive lounge options — Elf Lounge, Santa Lounge and Snowflake Suite — each designed for small groups. Reservations include a chef-curated dinner, holiday cocktails, vinyl records, board games, desserts and seasonal surprises.
Tickets are now available, with tiered reservation fees and food-and-beverage minimums based on group size.
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06dec12:00 pm6:00 pmSeventh Annual Maker's Market
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Desert Door hosts its seventh annual Makers Market, featuring a curated mix of holiday vendors, a kid-friendly petting zoo and photos with Santa. Guests can explore the distillery,
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Desert Door hosts its seventh annual Makers Market, featuring a curated mix of holiday vendors, a kid-friendly petting zoo and photos with Santa. Guests can explore the distillery, enjoy seasonal cocktails and shop local makers while taking in the Hill Country setting.
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December 6, 2025 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
06dec6:30 pm11:00 pmHestia Wine Dinner with Ruinart and Krug Champagne
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Join Hestia, the Michelin-star restaurant from Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, for a special dinner with Ruinart and Krug Champagne in the private dining room. Hestia’s chef team will be
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Join Hestia, the Michelin-star restaurant from Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, for a special dinner with Ruinart and Krug Champagne in the private dining room. Hestia’s chef team will be serving up their live-fire-driven cuisine with Krug Grand Cuvee, paired with Antonius Caviar, as well as the incredible 2004 and 2011 Krug vintages.
Communal seating begins at 6:45 p.m., following a welcome wine at 6:30 p.m.
07dec11:00 am3:00 pmEzov Meze Mash Up Brunch Edition with Amanda Rockman
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Join Ezov, the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from the award-winning Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, as they continue their Meze Mash Up series with a special edition brunch collaboration. Ezov is
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Join Ezov, the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from the award-winning Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, as they continue their Meze Mash Up series with a special edition brunch collaboration. Ezov is thrilled to welcome Amanda Rockman of Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop. Rockman will collaborate with the Ezov team to serve up exclusive, one-night-only dishes, alongside Ezov’s regular brunch menu.
07dec7:00 pm'Texas BBQ: The Art of Low and Slow' Book Launch at BookPeople
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BookPeople will host author Veronica Meewes on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the release of "Texas BBQ: The Art of Low and Slow." Meewes will
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BookPeople will host author Veronica Meewes on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the release of “Texas BBQ: The Art of Low and Slow.” Meewes will be joined by noted pitmasters Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue, Matti Bills of Howdy Child and Three Six General, and Boo and Lance Eaker of Eaker Barbecue for a conversation about Texas barbecue culture.
The free event will take place on the store’s second floor and will be followed by a signing. A copy of the book or an item of equal value purchased from BookPeople is required to enter the signing line.
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08dec7:00 pm9:00 pmGilmore Girls Trivia
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Put your Gilmore Girls knowledge to the test at Upstairs at Caroline’s Monthly Trivia Night! Join us for an evening of fun, drinks and prizes. Admission is free and no
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Put your Gilmore Girls knowledge to the test at Upstairs at Caroline’s Monthly Trivia Night! Join us for an evening of fun, drinks and prizes. Admission is free and no registration is required. Grab your fellow Gilmore Girls loving friends and win prizes throughout the night. Event attendees are offered $10 valet parking for 3 hours.
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December 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
10dec6:00 pm8:00 pmTrivia Right Off the Trail at The Loren Austin: Culture & Celebration
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Join The Loren Hotel for trivia night, held monthly at Café at The Loren. Each evening centers on a unique theme, inviting guests to enjoy sophisticated bites, signature
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Join The Loren Hotel for trivia night, held monthly at Café at The Loren. Each evening centers on a unique theme, inviting guests to enjoy sophisticated bites, signature cocktails, and engaging trivia. Entry is $5 per person at the door. Cap off the year with trivia on global holiday traditions, festive films, and year-end pop culture highlights.
Schedule:
Wednesday, July 9: “Red, White & Brainy”
Wednesday, Aug. 13: “Screen & Scene”
Wednesday, Sept. 1: “Peak TV & Pop Culture”
Wednesday, Oct. 8: “Dark Matters”
Wednesday, Nov. 12: “Plated & Poured”
Wednesday, Dec. 10: “Culture & Celebration”
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December 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
11dec4:00 pm6:00 pmSnow Much Fun at Edge Rooftop
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Bringing Austin a white Christmas for its seventh year, step into a winter wonderland high above the city. Experience live “snowfall” every hour on the hour, twinkling holiday
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Bringing Austin a white Christmas for its seventh year, step into a winter wonderland high above the city. Experience live “snowfall” every hour on the hour, twinkling holiday lights and cozy fireside vibes, as you sip festive cocktails, take in stunning skyline views and soak up the season’s magic from one of Austin’s favorite rooftops.
19dec12:00 pm2:30 pmHoliday Tea at Goldie’s
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet and savory bites and a personalized keepsake illustration to take home.
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December 19, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
26dec5:00 pm10:00 pmNorteño Steakhouse at Suerte
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Suerte, the highly acclaimed Mexican restaurant on East Sixth Street, will transform into Norteño Steakhouse at Suerte from Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Jan. 4, offering guests an upscale Mexican
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Suerte, the highly acclaimed Mexican restaurant on East Sixth Street, will transform into Norteño Steakhouse at Suerte from Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Jan. 4, offering guests an upscale Mexican steakhouse experience that blends Suerte’s signature approach to Mexican cuisine with elevated steakhouse traditions in the style of “Estillo Tejas.” The pop-up will feature an exclusive dinner menu, a 12-bottle steakhouse wine list, and a specialty martini menu.
Norteño Steakhouse at Suerte will be available during dinner service only, beginning at 5 p.m. Suerte’s regular brunch menu will be served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations for Norteño Steakhouse at Suerte are available via OpenTable and are highly encouraged, with limited space for walk-ins available. Suerte is open Monday-Thursday from 5-10 p.m., Friday from 5-11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, please visit www.suerteatx.com or follow along on Instagram @suerteatx.
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january
16jan12:00 pm2:30 pmHoliday Tea at Goldie’s
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet and savory bites and a personalized keepsake illustration to take home.
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January 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
february
13feb12:00 pm2:30 pmValentine’s Tea at Goldie’s
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet and savory bites and a personalized keepsake illustration to take home.
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February 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+00:00)