Watch 'A Christmas Carol' and more in Austin this week

Events
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The 29th Annual Performance of "A Christmas Carol" is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 3. | Unsplash

Nov. 30

Donate at We Are Blood

Blood donations have become a high demand during the holidays. Come on out and donate to help those in need and a chance to win a gift. Donating platelets or blood at any We Are Blood mobile or donor center will enter you in a drawing for a chance to win. Winners will be notified in January. To schedule an appointment call 512-206-1266. For more info visit https://weareblood.org/donate-blood/donation-locations/.

WHERE: We Are Blood, 4300 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78756

Dec. 1

The Voice of Gaming

This event is presented by ReadSpeaker and explores the concept of AI, voice technology, video games and interactive audio entertainment. Tickets for this full day event and more info can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-voice-of-gaming-tickets-156818884505?aff=aff0evvnt.

WHERE: University of Texas at Austin, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin, Texas 78712

WHEN: 9 a.m. 

Dec. 2

Startlit Austin Lights Up The Holidays at Indeed Tower

Join us for this one night holiday family event. Come meet Santa, shop local shops, watch musical performances and The Kilroy Star debut with LED light show. This is a free event for all. For more info visit https://www.thekilroystars.com/starlit-austin.

WHERE: Indeed Tower, 200 West 6th St., Austin, Texas 78701

WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m.

Dec. 3

29th Annual Performance of "A Christmas Carol"

Come enjoy one of the holiday classics at our outdoor amphitheater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students and $3 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at https://centraltexastickets.com/events/29th-annual-performance-of-12-3-2021/tickets.

WHERE: Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal St., Salado, Texas 76571

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 4

Holiday Photos

Bring your pets for a holiday photo with Santa. Sessions are $40 each and allow a 30-minute time slot. Reserve your spot now at https://e.givesmart.com/events/oKb/.

WHERE: Austin Pets Alive!, 1156 West Cesar Chavez St., Austin, Texas 78703

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 5

The Lighting of Legacy Park

Bring the family for some Christmas fun with caroling, BBQ and hot chocolate, ornament making and Santa while you wait to see the tree lighting. This is a free event. For more info visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lighting-of-legacy-park-powered-by-curate-geekdom-tickets-213080037127?aff=aff0evvnt.

WHERE: Legacy Park, 103 West Houston St., San Antonio, Texas 78205

WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m.

Dec. 6

Signing Santa 2021

This is a special event for kids and families from the deaf and hard of hearing community. Bring your child for a special photo with Santa and a stocking. For more info visit http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/.

WHERE: Barton Creek Square, 2901 South Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, Texas 78746

WHEN: 3 to 8 p.m.