Concerts, holiday lights and crafts: 7 things to do this weekend in Lake Travis-Westlake, Dec. 14-17
December 14, 2017
Article by: Nicholas Cicale, CommunityImpact.com
There are multiple concerts and holiday events in the Lake Travis-Westlake area this weekend.
Worth The Trip
1. Austin’s Trail of Lights is open through Dec. 23
The 53rd annual Austin Trail of Lights features new, modernized displays; interactive environments; Austin-based food trucks; local musical talents; merchants; and more. The trail is open Dec. 9-23. 7-10 p.m. Free (admission Dec. 9-14, 18-19); $3 (admission Dec. 15-17, 20-23). Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin. www.austintrailoflights.org
Thursday
2. Lakeway’s Trail of Lights is open through Jan. 1
This winter’s trail is open nightly Dec. 1-Jan. 1 and includes holiday lights and decorations. 6 p.m.-midnight. Free. Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing. 512-314-7509. www.lakeway-tx.gov
3. Ensemble VIII performs Gloria
The group celebrates the season with a performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other Baroque works. 7:30 p.m. $35-$45. Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, 7127 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 512-327-1116. www.ensembleviii.org
4. TexARTS puts on ‘A Cool Yule’ performance
A five-year tradition continues with a holiday cabaret this weekend. 7:30 p.m. (Thu.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $40. Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohmans Spur, Ste. 160, Lakeway. 512-852-9079. www.tex-arts.org
Friday
5. Tiding of Jazz and Joy at One World Theatre
Keiko Matusi, Euge Groove, Lindsey Webster and Adam Hawley perform jazz music Friday night. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $25-$98. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 888-616-0522. www.oneworldtheatre.org
6. Soulshaker performs at Angel’s Icehouse
The classic rock band performs a Friday-night set at Angel’s Icehouse. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Angel’s Icehouse, 21815 W. Hwy. 71, Spicewood. 512-264-3777. www.angelsicehouse.com
Saturday-Sunday
7. The Candy Jar offers a
gingerbread workshops
The store provides all the supplies to build a gingerbread house at its workshops. Registration is recommended. 3:30 p.m. $50. The Candy Jar, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. T-110, Bee Cave. 512-402-1177. www.thecandyjartx.com
