January 9, 2018 | Culture
Everything to see in Austin in the new year.
The Austin Symphony kicks off the new year with violinist Bella Hristova’s stunning performance of Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major. 8PM, tickets $19-$75, Dell Hall at the Long Center, austinsymphony.org
Channel your inner kid as the classic tale unfolds before your eyes. Expect mesmerizing visuals and boundless imagination—proof that you might never really have to grow up. Times vary, tickets $30-$125, Bass Concert Hall, austin.broadway.com
Two-time Grammy Award winner Bon Iver returns to Austin for three intimate performances to follow up the release of their 2016 album,22, A Million. 8PM, tickets $41- $100, ACL Live at The Moody Theater, acl-live.com
This annual gala benefits the many patients of the Dell Children’s Medical Center, providing financial support where it’s most needed. Look forward to top-notch auctions and spectacular live entertainment. 6PM, tickets from $600, tables from $6,000, Fairmont Hotel Austin, dellchildrensgala.com
Learn the history and lasting impacts of the lighthearted genre, featuring an inside look into its highly organized structure and most popular acts, including the work of Harry Houdini, Tony Pastor and Florenz Ziegfeld. Open daily, free, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
Be inspired as the astronaut, author and American hero divulges stories and personal reflections from his recordbreaking voyage and what came after. 8PM, tickets $45-150, Paramount Theatre, tickets.austintheatre.org
For the inaugural event presented by Fashion X Austin, a slew of Texas-based designers will showcase a full fashion collection, including a custom one-of-a-kind look inspired by the Lone Star, in a special runway show. 7PM, tickets $75-$150, 800 Congress, austin.fashionx.co
For its 25th year, this lively black-tie affair will certainly dazzle. Enjoy live musical performances, an exciting auction and a fabulous casino afterparty, all to help create brighter futures for Austin children in need. 6:15PM, tickets from $200, JW Marriott Austin, casatravis.org
The Nobelity Project’s annual gala celebrates its impactful work for Education for All. This year’s event will honor Dan Rather, as well as The Flatlanders. 6PM, tickets from $500, Four Seasons Austin, nobelity.org
Combat the crisp chill of winter with mouthwatering chili from some of the best culinary talents in town, all while a lively two-step competition takes place. Fill up your dance card— and bellies—at the 13th annual event. 12PM, tasting tickets $20, Hotel San Jose, joscoffee.com
The soulful star takes her LA to the Moon tour to the Frank Erwin Center. 8PM, tickets $49-$125, Frank Erwin Center, uterwincenter.com
Join chefs Bryce Gilmore and Amanda Rockman to celebrate the most important meal of the day and support No Kid Hungry. The inaugural event will feature morning mealtime favorites from more than 30 of Austin’s top chefs and mixologists. 1PM, tickets $85, VIP tickets $125, Fair Market, ce.nokidhungry.org
More than 17,000 runners will partake in the 27th annual event. After running a 5K, half-marathon or marathon, runners will be treated to an Austin-style Finish Line Festival complete with a live band and beer garden. 7AM, registration from $45, locations vary around Austin, finish line at Ninth St. and Congress Ave., youraustinmarathon.com
Toast the winners from The Austin Chronicle’s prestigious Music Poll at the annual Austin Music Awards. The ceremony will take place before South by Southwest festivities kick off, a change for the event’s 36th iteration, benefiting the SIMS Foundation. 7:55PM, tickets $35-$150, ACL Live at The Moody Theater, acl-live.com
BELLA AND THE BEAST PHOTO BY LISA-MARIE MAZZUCCO; FINDING NEVERLAND PHOTO BY JEREMY DANIEL; HOUDINI POSTER
COURTESY OF HARRY RANSOM CENTER; SCOTT KELLY PHOTO COURTESY OF NASA/ROBERT MARKOWITZ
