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🥂 Drink and be merry

Your ultimate guide to 25 holiday pop-up bars in Austin
A festive Christmas-themed bar with vibrant holiday decorations, including wrapped gift boxes hanging from the ceiling, colorful string lights, garlands, and ornaments. The bar counter features red and white candy cane stripes, surrounded by warm white lights. A neon sign glows in the background, and a nutcracker figure stands to the side.
Stroll into Miracle on 5th Street to try a variety of holiday-themed cocktails in festive, photo-worthy cups. | Photo by Robert Lerma
‘Tis the season to get into the holiday spirit(s).

There are some gifts you just can’t wrap — including these 21 pop-ups happening around town through December.

Rooftops

Snow Much Fun at Edge Rooftop, 110 E. 2nd St. | Ends Monday, Dec. 25
Believe it or not, the skyline views aren’t the showstopper at this rooftop pop-up. The real treat is the “snow” that falls from the sky every hour, showering visitors in fluffy white winter magic.

Yule at Azul at Azul Rooftop, 310 E. 5th St. | Ends Sunday, Dec. 31
Take in the skyline from the highest rooftop bar in Austin — 20 stories high, to be exact. Sit in view of the Frost Bank Tower, cozy up in a poolside cabana, or pose for the perfect Instagram photo in front of a cheery holiday background.

A hand holding a mug shaped like Santa's face, with the Frost Bank Tower and the Austin skyline in the background.

Try a Ho Ho Holiday Buttered Rum at Yule at Azul.

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Exciting activities

Ice Rodeo at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, 98 San Jacinto Blvd. | End date unknown
Yes, you read that right. Every year, the downtown hotel assembles a skating rink overlooking Lady Bird Lake, a 30-ft Christmas tree, and a life-sized gingerbread installation.

Rudolph’s Road House at Lefty’s Brick Bar, 1813 C. E. 6th St. | Ends Sunday, Dec. 31
The eastside pop-up comes complete with over-the-top decorations, tasty themed cocktails, comedy on Thursday nights, and a Tinsel + Tarot reader every Wednesday.

A blow-up gingerbread house next to a highly decorated bar

When you go to Rudolph’s Road House, don’t miss the upstairs area.

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Photo by ATXtoday

Vintage vibes

Donn’s Depot, 1600 W. 5th St. | End date unknown
Be prepared to dance all night — Donn’s is known for regulars who show off their two-steppin’ skills.

Uptown Sports Club, 1200 E. 6th St. | Ends Sunday, Dec. 31
This brand new pop-up takes its inspiration from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” complete with retro decor and a hot cocktail menu.
15 more pop-ups
Events
Monday, Dec. 4
  • “Elf” Pub Run and Screening | Monday, Dec. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | Free-$72 | This multi-part event features a pub run from the Paramount to the “Candy Cane Forest,” caroling, snowball fights, and a costume contest.
  • Conspirare Christmas 2023 | Monday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $15-$110 | The 40-person Kansas City gospel choir will perform seasonal and classical favorites.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
  • ATX Kiln Club | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 6 p.m. | Tumbleweed Studio, 12405 W. Hwy. 71, Bee Cave | $45-$50 | This edition of the beginner-friendly pottery class series will focus on simple slip casting with dyed porcelain.
  • A John Waters Christmas | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $25-$60 | The comedic holiday event returns with more absurdity.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
  • Austin Woman Holiday Market | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Contentstack Experience Center, 1023 Springdale Rd., #Ste 14A, Austin | Free | Browse vendors, listen to live music, and enjoy food and drink at this market.
  • Long Beach State vs. Texas Women’s Basketball | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 7 p.m. | Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $9-$15 | Take in some live hoops and cheer on the Longhorns at this weekend game.
Plan Ahead
  • Holiday Baking Class at Easy Tiger | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 3-6 p.m. | Easy Tiger, 3508 S. Lamar Blvd., #300 , Austin | $120 | Easy Tiger head doughpuncher David Norman will lead instruction on baking pain d’épices, gingerbread cookies, and pepparkakor — tickets include a tote bag, cookie tin, recipes, and beverages.
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Giveaway

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🏈 Enter to win our Modelo Oro Brews and Touchdowns Giveaway with Modelo
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Guess who’s back, back again? If you’re bummed you didn’t win our recent giveaway with Modelo, then we’ve got good news.

In honor of the college football playoff season, we’ve teamed up with Modelo again to give away 10 cases of Modelo Oro and a stack of cool brand swag for you + your friends to enjoy during the bowl season.

The Modelo Oro Brews and Touchdowns prize package (valued at $1,000) includes:
  • 10 cases of Modelo Oro
  • Modelo Oro Brooks Brother Pullover
  • Modelo Oro Nike Backpack
  • Modelo Grilling Bib
  • Modelo Grilling tools
  • Modelo Riddell® Replica Helmet
Why we love Modelo Oro: Forged with 90+ years of experience, Modelo Oro is the gold standard of light beer. It’s smooth, crisp, and contains 90 calories — and just three carbs.

Enter to win below by Tuesday, Dec. 19 — we’ll draw + announce the winner on Thursday, Dec. 21. Cheers, Austin.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Horns up, y’all — UT is headed to the College Football Playoff for the first time ever. After defeating Oklahoma State 49-21 this past Saturday, the Longhorns (No. 3) will face down Washington (No. 2) on New Year’s Day at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. (Austin American-Statesman)
Biz
  • Tesla’s Austin-made Cybertruck made its debut at Giga Texas last week. The company says the futuristic EV is bulletproof, can tow 11,000 pounds, and accelerate to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. (Austin Business Journal)
Legacy
  • Frances Junk, a co-founder of both Fran’s Hamburgers and Dan’s Hamburgers, died last week at 89 years old. Fran’s closed in 2015, but Dan’s Hamburgers — which is run by Junk’s daughter — still has four locations in Austin today. (Austin American-Statesman)
List
  • H-E-B is the fifth-largest private company in the nation, according to a recent ranking from Forbes. The grocery chain has a revenue of ~$43.6 billion and employs roughly 145,000 people.
Coming Soon
  • The team behind Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will open a new Mexican restaurant in the Rosedale area, at 2701 Perseverance Dr. The concept, titled Verdad, will open Monday, Dec. 11 and offer filet mignon tacos, mole tastings, and a range of agave spirits. (Eater Austin)
Finance
  • Masterworks is a platform that helps you invest in multi-million dollar art by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso, for just thousands – not millions. When Masterworks sells a painting, like the 16 it’s already sold, investors can get a return. 6am City readers can skip the waitlist to join.**
**Investing involves risk and past performance is not indicative of future returns. See important Reg A disclosures and aggregate advisory performance masterworks.com/cd.
 
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The Buy

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Get artist-designed or custom T-shirts at Feels So Good in South Austin. | Photo by ATXtoday
In need of a gift for the cool kids in your life? Look no further.

Feels So Good, 211 Alpine Rd. E. | Gift someone with a unique, locally designed T-shirt — we’re partial to these featuring a kind possum + the some ranch style beans. Bonus: this south Austin shop sells records and vintage wares, plus offers custom screen printing and embroidery.
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City Editor Figi and I got to play on the pitch at Q2 Stadium in this year’s Austin FC Media Cup on Friday.

We’re no Driussi, but we had a great time.

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