Listeners, if you’re wondering what to do in Austin this week, you’ve picked a great time to explore the city.Start today with something delightfully niche: the ATX Card Show at the Fairmont Austin downtown. According to the event listing from ATX Card Show, doors open early for a full day of Pokémon, trading card games, and sports cards, with vendors, rare finds, and plenty of trading action at 101 Red River Street. It’s a perfect stop for collectors or anyone feeling nostalgic for binder days.If you want to lean into the holidays, CultureMap Austin highlights the Blue Genie Art Bazaar at 6100 Airport Boulevard, open daily through December 24, from late morning into the evening. Over 200 local and regional artists set up shop with handmade art, jewelry, home goods, and treats, so listeners can knock out gift shopping while keeping it local and weird. Later, slide over to Miracle on 5th Street at 307 West 5th, the pop‑up cocktail bar that transforms into a full holiday wonderland with over‑the‑top décor and seasonal drinks.As the sun goes down, the lights come on all over town. AustinOT’s 2025 holiday lights guide points listeners to the 37th Street Lights near the UT campus, where neighbors turn an entire block into a walk‑through, art‑meets‑holiday light installation open nightly through December. You’ll find quirky displays, interactive stations, and a very Austin, very DIY vibe. For another walkable light experience later this week, the same guide recommends the Luminations display at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, running evenings with glowing trails, Fortlandia forts for kids, and illuminated gardens on La Crosse Avenue.Tonight, downtown gets especially festive with the Downtown Holiday Stroll. Travel Texas notes that Congress Avenue around the Capitol fills up with live music, caroling, family activities, and the lighting of the big Capitol tree. It’s free, family‑friendly, and a great excuse to wander downtown, grab hot chocolate, and people‑watch under the lights.Looking ahead to Sunday and the coming week, comedy lovers should keep an eye on The Creek and The Cave on East 7th Street. The club’s calendar features recurring shows like their free Sunday open mic with all‑day happy hour, plus late‑night showcases like Circus Fire and Absolute Show, which The Creek and The Cave describe as wild, high‑energy, anything‑can‑happen nights featuring comics who’ve appeared on major platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Comedy Mothership.For a quieter cultural detour, Austin Theater and Ballet Austin list The Nutcracker running downtown at the Long Center later this month, so listeners planning ahead for next weekend can lock in a classic holiday night out with full orchestra, costumes, and all the nostalgic magic.Wherever you end up, from trading cards at the Fairmont to strolling under homemade lights on 37th Street, Austin is packed with reasons to get out and explore this week.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget 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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