Bee Cave on Ice | Saturday, Jan. 4-Sunday, Jan. 5 | Times vary | Bee Cave Shopping Center, Bee Cave | $10+ | It’s your last chance to ice skate under the stars to ring in the holiday season.
Luminations at the Wildflower Center | Saturday, Jan. 4-Sunday, Jan. 5 | 5:45 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | $18+ | Walk through thousands of lights, plus luminarias and installations in the garden to close out the holidays.
“Come From Away” | Saturday, Jan. 4-Sunday, Jan. 5 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $30+ | This acclaimed musical tells the story of 7,000 stranded passengers in a small town in Newfoundland that develop unexpected friendships.
Improvised Jane Austen | Times vary | Fallout Theater | $10 | See improv comedy in the style of the “Sense and Sensibility” author with some humor in the mix.
Friday, Jan. 10
Bruce Bruce | Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | Cap City Comedy Club | $37+ | The comedian known for “Def Comedy Jam” and “Think Like a Man” brings his jokes to Austin.
If Texas was a sandwich, what would it be? If you said a brisket sandwich (maybe with a slice of jalapeño), you agree with Chowhound’s list of “The Most Iconic Sandwich in Each State.” Way cooler than Idaho’s, if you ask us.
Biz
Do you work remotely? You and over 340,000 other Austinites — that’s 23.6%. If you’re currently clocking in outside the office, consider these places to work outside.
Ranked
Recent data from Lyft found that Austin is the No. 1 best city for nightlife in the US. Looking for a late-night meal after partying the night away? Check out these local options.
Trivia
Calling all historians, APUSH students, and know-it-alls. Have you put your knowledge of US trivia to the test by taking our dang-near-impossible quiz? Go ahead and try to get a perfect score, we dare you.
Tech
Instagram now lets you schedule direct messages. If we could, we’d schedule a DM to you, asking to give us a follow on the ‘gram. Where else are you going to see what the statue on top of the Texas Capitol really looks like?
Sports
It’s official — the Longhorns are going to the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State in Arlington on Friday, Jan. 10. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
🤝 New year, new opportunities
Meals on Wheels of Central Texas serves food to 5,000+ older adults in the area. | Photo via Meals on Wheels Central Texas
Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Austin to give your time to.
Here are 40 ways to get involved in Austin.
If you want to help your neighbors in need
Texas CASA | Helping local children in need find a safe place to live takes just 10 to 15 hours per month.
If you’re an animal lover
Austin Farm Sanctuary | Volunteer your skills in construction, marketing, or technology at this rehabilitation center, or just pitch in to help complete daily chores. (Pro tip: You can also sponsor a rescued farm animal here.)
For the outdoorsy types
TreeFolks | Distribute and plant trees, assist with outreach, and get your hands dirty by mulching, watering, and caring for trees in local parks.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I sure did, and I’ve already read my first book of the year.
Some readers said they planned to participate in Dry January as part of their resolutions — stay tuned for an article with non-alcoholic options to try out.
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