Hey Austin listeners, it's your friendly guide to the best things happening right here in the Live Music Capital today, Sunday December 28th, and through the rest of this week leading into an epic New Year's weekend. Kick off your day with some classic rock energy as the Toadies take the stage at Emo's Austin tonight—grab those tickets fast for this high-octane show that'll have you moshing into the evening, according to Ticketmaster listings.Over at UT Austin, dive into holiday vibes with A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre at 2:30 pm on Toomey Road, where Scrooge's transformation unfolds in a heartwarming production perfect for families, as noted by National Today. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center stays open till 5 pm, sparkling with its ongoing Luminations light display that runs through January 3rd, turning the gardens into a magical wonderland of twinkling lights and festive paths, per the Austin Texas Convention site. Head to the Texas Science & Natural History Museum open until 10 pm for dino exhibits and interactive fun under the stars.Comedy fans, roll into The Creek and The Cave at 611 East 7th Street for their legendary Sunday open mic at 8 pm—free with RSVP, featuring rising stars and all-day happy hour—followed by the heckler-packed Banana Phone at 10 pm, also free with late-night specials, straight from their event calendar.As we slide into the week, keep the holiday glow going with Luminations at the Wildflower Center and Mozart's Festival of Lights daily through January 3rd. Monday brings comedy workshops and the Gamble Mic at Creek and Cave, while Tuesday's Dunk Tank lets comics test new bits for free.But save your energy for New Year's Eve on the 31st—Austin's official fireworks bash at Auditorium Shores explodes at midnight with live music, food trucks, and skyline views over Lady Bird Lake, totally free but arrive early for the crowds, as detailed by AustinOT. For a splashier view, snag spots on Lady Bird Lake fireworks cruises. Comedy heats up with Lukas McCrary's NYE Spectacular at Creek and Cave, plus Esther's Follies shows at 7 pm and 9:30 pm on 6th Street, complete with sketches, magic, champagne toasts, and NYE party goodies for $60 to $70 a ticket.Ring in 2026 on New Year's Day with the SOS Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs Pool, a chilly community plunge for clean water cheers hosted by Save Our Springs Alliance. And don't miss 50 First Jokes at Creek and Cave on January 1st at 8 pm, where 50 comics debut their brand-new material for fresh laughs.Whatever you choose, Austin's buzzing with music, lights, laughs, and fireworks—get out there and make memories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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