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🎶 The best January events to try
January 2, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🤠 Yeehaw, it’s January! I’m trying to think of a good resolution for the year. So far all I’ve got is that I’m going to eat at more of Austin’s Michelin-rated restaurants in 2026.
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What To Do
Thursday, Jan. 1
- 🎾 New Year’s Day Pickle Ball Social at Austin Pickle Ranch | North Lamar
- 🐻❄️ SOS Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs Pool | Barton Hills
- 🏊 Annual Polar Bear Dive at Mansfield Dam Park | West Austin
- 🎶 FREE WEEK(END) at 29th Street Ballroom + Tweedy's | North University
- 🎻 The Parker Jazz Orchestra: A New Tradition at Parker Jazz Club | Downtown Austin
- 🎉 New Years Day Hang at Central Machine Works | Govalle
Friday, Jan. 2
- ♣️ Austin Card Show at Palmer Events Center | Bouldin Creek
- 🎨 The Crafty Adult: New Year's Vision Board Workshop at Austin Public Library Cepeda Branch | Govalle
- 📺 “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18 viewing party at Oil Can Harry’s | Downtown Austin
- 🪩 “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Viewing Party at Cheer Up Charlie’s | Downtown Austin
👋 Bye! I’m off to buy a sweater shaver!
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