Listen "Austin Abuzz with Unforgettable Events: Billie Eilish, Panda Fest, Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, and More"
Episode Synopsis
Austin is turning the energy up this weekend with a huge lineup of unforgettable events for listeners of all ages and interests. Right at the top of the list, listeners won’t want to miss Billie Eilish bringing her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT tour to the Moody Center tonight, November 14, with special guest Men I Trust taking the stage. As Ticketmaster notes, this is one of the biggest music events of the season.For those who love a good festival, Republic Square is the stage for Panda Fest, running all weekend long with local eats, interactive art installations, live performances, and plenty for families. Republic Square will be packed with activity from November 14 at 4 PM all the way through Sunday evening, making it the perfect downtown destination.Families and animation fans should head out to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center which is hosting The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail starting tonight and running through November 29. Only two cities in the country have this walk-through experience featuring characters like Jack Skellington and Sally in a dazzling light display.Feeling festive? Try the Miracle on 5th Street Christmas Pop-Up Bar at The Eleanor, with wall-to-wall holiday decorations and specialty cocktails for a lively winter wonderland experience that lasts through December 28.Comedy lovers will want to score tickets to John Mulaney’s Mister Whatever stand-up tour at Bass Concert Hall, running from November 13 to 15. The Emmy Award-winning host is set for a pair of hilarious nights.Foodies are in luck with the Austin Mac & Cheese Festival, happening Sunday at Star Hill Ranch. Attendees will enjoy Austin’s cheesiest culinary creations, with tropical twists like jerk chicken mac and pineapple-infused recipes for a true taste adventure.Art enthusiasts and curious minds should swing by The Museum of Human Achievement for the Austin Studio Tour, Repair Fair, and Vendor Market. It’s free, packed with local artists, vendors, and sustainable solutions.Pickle fans, your moment has arrived—the Austin Pickle Festival hits Fiesta Gardens on Saturday for National Pickle Weekend, with everything from pickle snow cones and pizza to live music and quirky contests.For live music, ACL Live at the Moody Theater and 3TEN offers a packed weekend roster: catch Of Monsters and Men, Queens of the Stone Age, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Poi Dog Pondering, and more as reported by ACL Live’s official calendar.Families looking for free fun should check the Puppet Show at Kingsbury Commons on Saturday morning, or crawl through forts at Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center, both sure to delight the kids.Thanks for tuning in and make sure to subscribe so you never miss what’s happening around Austin. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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