Dine in

• “A Christmas Affair 2023: Cosmic Holiday” | Now-Sunday, Nov. 19 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $25 | Explore 200+ vendors at this nearly 50-year-old market that benefits the Junior League of Austin.
• “A Christmas Carol” | Now-Sunday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $25-$99 | Austin’s hottest holiday tradition is back, with new music + surprises to ring in the season.*
• The National | Friday, Nov. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $51-$329 | Don’t miss this moody indie band perform alongside Hand Habits.

• Austin Powwow | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lake Rd., Austin | $7-$10 | Join in on the 30th American Indian Heritage Festival, which will include traditional dance, arts, and food.
• Pioneer Ghost Tour | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 7-10 p.m. | Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., Austin | $45 | Learn the stories of spirits haunting the historic buildings at Pioneer Farms.

• SwiftFlow: A Yoga Journey Through Taylor Swift’s Hits | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 9-10 a.m. | My Vinyasa Practice SoCo, 8534 S. Congress Ave., Ste. B2, Austin | Donation based | Swifties, take note: this all-levels yoga practice will take you on a journey through Taylor Swift’s top hits (singing along is allowed).
• The Little Gay Shop Presents: Black and Queer AF | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 5-10 p.m. | The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin | Free | Shop from local vendors, listen to live music, and get a flash tattoo at this south Austin market.
• Metalachi | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | Antone’s Nightclub, 305 E. 5th St., Austin | $18 | End your week with a heavy metal show at this iconic downtown venue.

• Autonomous vehicle company Cruise will pause all operations — including those with human supervision — in Austin and nationwide. The company, which halted driverless operations in late October, will run simulation programs on closed courses in the meantime. (Austin American-Statesman)

• A tower planned for 14th and Lavaca Streets will move forward as a hotel, not the 250 condos that were originally planned. Pearlstone Partners LLC’s new plans include 35 stories, 280 hotel rooms, and opportunities for a restaurant and public art space. (Austin Business Journal)

• The Austin/San Antonio office of the National Weather Service will begin issuing “Ice Storm Warnings” locally in the event of extreme icy conditions and power outages. The office has previously only used the phrase “Winter Storm Warnings.” (KXAN)

• Allegiant Air will launch nonstop service from Austin to Eugene, Oregon starting in late May. Flights will run twice per week out of the South Terminal — get tickets.

• The Blue Genie Art Bazaar, 6100 Airport Blvd., opens today. You can shop holiday gifts from hundreds of vendors and artists under one roof from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. until Sunday, Dec. 24.

• Do you believe? New Worlds 2023 — a space exploration conference — will be in Austin today and tomorrow, bringing astronauts, experts, and artists to the Bullock Texas State Museum. Get tickets.

• Celebrate National Take a Hike Day this Saturday, Nov. 17 by hitting one of the trails featured in our guide to Texas State Parks. If you want to stay a little bit closer to home, check out our hiking guide, which is organized in order of difficulty.

• Need the perfect holiday gift for your dad, brother, husband, or boyfriend? This brand has you covered with all the gifts and stocking stuffers that men will actually use. (Plus, they’re all 25% off during the Black Friday Sale, happening now.)*

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