This is Wayfair’s biggest (and best) Black Friday sale to date. | Photos provided by Wayfair
We asked, and you answered: The key to impressing guests is “setting the perfect vibe.” Before welcoming family and friends into your home this holiday season, consider these five tips to enhance the vibe in your spaces — at up to 80% off.
Yes, Black Friday came early. Now until Sunday, Dec. 1, you can snag the lowest prices of the year during Wayfair’s extended Black Friday sale. Psst... Check back on Dec. 2 for Cyber Monday deals, too.
Pro tip: Warm lighting makes for an extra-cozy atmosphere. These dimmable Edison light bulbs will do the trick.
3. Minimize clutter
Storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore. You can tuck away miscellaneous items (think: books and games) in this extendable coffee table and store shoes in this natural rattan shoe storage cabinet that always seems to be trending online.
Tuesday Trivia at St. Elmo | 7-9 p.m. | St. Elmo Brewing Company | Free | The winning team will receive a $100 gift card, so turn on your thinking caps.
Kacey Musgraves | Now-Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $60+ | Get butterflies as you sing along on the “Deeper Well” world tour.
Tameca Jones | 8 p.m. | ACL Live | $20+ | “The Empress of Austin Soul” will bring Elijah Delgado and Cherri to the stage for this weekday show.
Thursday, Nov. 28
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot | 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Long Center | $30+ | Spend your Thanksgiving morning on a walk or run with thousands of Austinities.
Friday, Nov. 29
Haunted History Ghost Walk | 8-9:30 p.m. | The Driskill Hotel | $28 | Embark on a paranormal journey through Downtown Austin with an expert storyteller at your side.
Two local tech workers will put on the inaugural Austin AI Film Festival next spring, just after SXSW. The nonprofit fest is accepting film nominations — which need to be made using AI software but have scripts largely written by humans — until Saturday, Feb. 15. (Austin Business Journal)
Opening
You knead this in your life. Swedish Hill opened its second bakery location in West Lake Hills yesterday, taking over the former Blue Dahlia location. The mini-chain has a forthcoming location in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, which is slated to open in early 2025. (Eater Austin)
Community
The Red River Cultural District and Downtown Austin Alliance want your help documenting the district’s history. Called “Cultural Currents,” the project seeks to chronicle the inclusive cultural history and artistic traditions of the Red River Cultural District. Submit a proposal by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30.
Edu
A portion of the ceiling at the Norman Hackerman Building on UT Austin’s campus collapsed over the weekend. No one was injured and the building has already reopened with restricted access around the damaged area. (KXAN)
Try This
Worried about pilfering porch pirates this holiday season? The Round Rock Police Department’s “Operation Front Porch” allows Round Rock residents to ship their presents to its headquarters to prevent theft. The service is available until Friday, Dec. 20.
Sports
It’s been an impressive season for the San Antonio Spurs, given their 9-8 record. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Seasonal
Give the gift of a Horseshoe Bay Resort membership this holiday season and unlock access to a destination where you can create treasured memories for years to come. With festive activities and joining incentives this holiday season, there’s never been a better time to become a member.*
Finance
Ready for commercial banking services that won’t hurt your company’s bottom line? Amplify Credit Union now offers a full suite of banking solutions with zero fees. Here’s everything you need to know.*
Home
Don’t let drafty windows cause your energy bill to increase as temperatures drop. Prepare your home for winter with Renewal by Andersen® premium windows and doors. Get your free quote.*
Drink
Drink
🎁 Yule love this
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Upstairs at Caroline. | Photo courtesy Aloft Austin Downtown
‘Tis the season to get boozy. Grab your (21 and older) friends for Rockin’ Around the Rooftops — a seasonal stroll through six of Austin’s premier holiday-themed pop-ups.
Ask for a passport at any of the participating bars and get it stamped as you stroll. If you get all participating locations stamped before Wednesday, Dec. 25, you’ll earn a $50 promo card prize for future use.
Turn off your resting Grinch face. Here’s what’s in store:
Nightmare Before Moxy | Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” comes to life at this pop-up.
An electric salt and pepper grinder set that’s 20% off for early Black Friday. Snag one for just over $20 for yourself or as a holiday gift for your chef-iest friend.
I have a few gift mainstays — bath bombs from Lush, Smiski figurines, and jewelry made by me. What are some gifts that are always a hit for you and yours? Let me know — I love mixing it up.
Answered
Answered
Which food deserves a place on every Thanksgiving table in Austin?
You might want to rethink the turkey this year — 40% of readers said they would prefer to eat brisket on Thanksgiving Day. However, if you’re a turkey fiend, you can compromise by adding queso or kolaches to your spread.
