Virtual Bubbles & Cheese
Antonelli’s Cheese hosts a virtual sparkling wine and cheese tasting class on New Year’s Eve. Participants pick up cheese plates, a bottle of a sparkling red wine and a bottle of a sparkling white wine from the shop prior to the event and join a Zoom class to practice pairing with an Antonelli’s cheesemonger. The tasting is followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session. 6:30 p.m. $70 (per person), $110 (per couple). Pick up at 500 Park Blvd., Austin. 512-531-96100. www.antonellischeese.com
Roaring 20s cocktail party
The Roosevelt Room is hosting its annual Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Party with a special Prohibition-era cocktail menu. The downtown cocktail bar will also offer a New Year’s Eve champagne list with seven high-end bottle options. Formal or semi-formal attire is requested for guests in attendance. Doors open at 8 p.m. Pricing begins at $50 per seat. The Roosevelt Room, 307 W. Fifth St., Unit B, Austin. 512-494-4094. www.therooseveltroomatx.com
Streaming ACL Live Concert
Recording artist Lucinda Williams is hosting a night of Rolling Stones tribute covers performed virtually by personally curated musicians and full bands. Funds raised during the live stream concert will go toward supporting independent music venues. Show starts at 7 p.m. $25-$40. 877-534-9849. www.acl-live.com
LOCAL EVENTS
Jan. 8-10 - Holistic and metaphysical Expo
One of Austin’s largest metaphysical expos returns. Attendees are invited to learn holistic practices and learn from practitioners, including astrologists, palm readers and more. Times vary by day. $8 admission each day. The Norris Center, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 365, Austin. www.spirituallifeproductions.org
Jan. 13 - Free virtual concert by The Deer
The Long Center for Performing Arts is producing a series of free performances from Austin musicians. The musical acts record full sets in the center’s Rollins Studio Theatre. Attendees can access the performances exclusively through www.luck.stream. For its Jan. 13 installment, Good Vibes Only is hosting Austin folk group The Deer for viewers. Stream begins at 7 p.m. Free, but donations are encouraged. 512-474-5664. www.thelongcenter.com
Jan. 15 - Historical hike with Buffalo Soldiers
Texas Parks and Wildlife invites hikers to go on a socially distanced hike to learn about the history of Texas. As part of the Buffalo Soldier program, historical actors in full costume will educate attendees on the life of soldiers while hiking on a trail at McKinney Falls State Park. Interested hikers must first register for a spot and purchase a park entry pass. $6 per vehicle. Hiking times vary. 512-389-8569. www.tpwd.texas.gov
Jan. 15-16 - Professional Bull Riders at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
Professional Bull Riders starts its 2021 season with more than 40 bull riders competing in events. Seating inside the arena includes safety protocols and distancing measures. Door times vary. Tickets start at $18. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 800-732-1727. www.pbr.com
Jan. 21 - Austin Virtual Job Fair
Best Hire Career Fairs is hosting a virtual event for all jobseekers in the Austin area. Attendees can speak with and distribute resumes to hiring managers from employers across multiple professional fields. Jobseekers are encouraged to dress professionally for the virtual event. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 888-899-8802. www.besthirecareerfairs.com
Feb. 20 & March 6 - Hill Country hiking series
REI Gateway is offering hiking classes throughout the winter and spring. REI will take hikers on guided tours of trails at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge and the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. Times vary. $20 (REI members), $25 (nonmembers). Locations vary. 512-343-5550. www.rei.com
WORTH THE TRIP
Jan. 16 - 14th Annual Blues Festival
Luckenbach’s annual celebration of blues returns in January as an outdoor-only concert. The 2021 lineup features contemporary blues musicians John Bardy, Anthony Wright, Ally Venable and other acts. Doors open at 11 a.m. $30. 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Fredericksburg. 830-997-3224. www.luckenbachtexas.com
March 26-April 25 - Almost, Maine’ at The Georgetown Palace Theatre
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is staging a production of John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine.” The play is a series of vignettes about love and couples. Price and show times TBD. 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com
