Tree lightning and more free things to do
SUNDAY
Chaos Woods. On the northern border of the East Austin Studio Tour, kids of all ages can make their own wooden creations or play with blocks. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Chaos Woods studio, 5335 Westminster Drive. chaoswoods.com.
MONDAY
Las Piñatas. Artist David Goujon built this contemporary installation of art in response to the recent bulldozing of a local family’s piñata business. The piece is a part of Austin Art In Public Places. Edward Rendon Sr. Park, 2012 Jesse E. Segovia St. 512-9747700, austintexas.gov/event/ tempo-las-pinatas.
TUESDAY
Astronomy on Tap. This week’s edition of the monthly series discusses general relativity, gravitational lenses, and why we should care about pure science research. 7:30 p.m. The North Door, 502 Brushy St. 512-710-9765, ndvenue.com.
WEDNESDAY
Creek Show: Deep Dive. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the five installations that comprise Creek Show. Each team will give a PechaKucha-style presentation on their design before guests can view prototypes, models and process drawings on display in the Materials Lab. UT School of Architecture’s Materials Lab, 301 Inner Campus Drive, B700. 512-471-1922, creekshow. com.
THURSDAY
Galleria Tree Lighting. If you just can’t wait to kick off the holiday season, bring the family to this celebration with fireworks, live music and a grand entrance from Santa Claus. 6-8 p.m. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd. 512-263-0001, hillcountrygalleria.com.
FRIDAY
Lakeside Two-Stepping. Dance your way into the weekend with Hostelling International’s night of Texas two-stepping. Ben Rodgers will provide the tunes, and an esteemed instructor will give lessons for the first hour. 6:309:30 p.m. Peace Point Park, 2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd. 512444-2294, hiusa.org/austin.
SATURDAY
Independence Brewing’s Friendsgiving Food Drive. Guests who bring two nonperishable food items benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank will receive a complimentary Hop Brownie. Enjoy live music, special taps, Thanksgiving-themed food from the Ginger Armadillo food truck and get some holiday shopping done with over 25 local artists and small businesses. 12-7 p.m. Independence Brewing, 3913 Todd Lane. 512-7070099, independencebrewing.com.