It’s Thanksgiving week, so most of this week’s events are related to food and/or shopping. Now get out there and chow down on some fried turkey, mac n’ cheese, BBQ or anthropomorphized liquor-soaked hams.
 

Wednesday, Nov. 23
Tasting: Food Wines for Thanksgiving
4–7pm • East End Wines, 1209 Rosewood Ave. • Free
Free tasting of Il Cavaliere Pinot Grigio ‘09, Mont Tauch Grenache Blanc Garrigues ‘09, Prieure Bourgogne Rouge ‘08, and Arroba Pinot Noir ‘08.
 
Mac & Cheese
10pm–3am • Barbarella, 615 Red River • Cover?
Knuckle Rumbler hosts a dance party with cheesy pop anthems selected by DJ Ding.

Beauty Bar Turkey Fry
10pm–2am • Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St. • “Donations accepted”
Fried turkey, drink specials, and music by Not in the Face, John-David Clark, East Cameron Folkcore, and I’d Die For Lo Fi.


Thursday, Nov. 24
Happy Thanksgivin’, fool!


Friday, Nov. 25
A Night at the Cabana: Austin Shop Crawl Kick Off After Party
9pm–2am • Tacos and Tequila • $5; Free with Shop Crawl badge; RSVP requested
Tequila tastings, cocktails, cigar rolling, and music by Oliver Rajamani. Admission is free with a Shop Crawl badge, which you can get by Liking this Facebook page.

Nite School
10pm–2am • Beauty Bar • $3
Music by Ode To Oscillator, Bali Yaaah, DJs Geoff Millions & Scorpio.


Saturday, Nov. 26
Austin Vintage Style Fest 2011 
10am–7pm, Sat. and Sun. • Various locations • Free; wristbands $5/advance, $10/day of event
Weekend vintage clothing tour with 40 participating shops and boutiques. The event is free to attend, but if you buy a wristband, you get free beverages and food; discounts at most locations; giveaways; a Movember goodie bag; and free entry to Slacker Magazine’s “Run Hammie Run” Movember party.

Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market
11am–6pm, Sat. and Sun. • Palmer Events Center • Free
Crafts by 150 local artists, workshops, crafting activities, and demonstrations. Food and booze available for purchase.

Cho Sushi 2nd Anniversary Celebration
11am–11pm • Cho Sushi, 4300 Quinlan Park Road, Suite 105 • Free
Sake tasting, free raffle, half-price sushi, and drink specials.

Art of Texas - Xmas Season Kickoff
11am–6pm • Art of Texas Studio and Gallery, 812 Brentwood Street • Free
Gallery open house with BBQ by Stiles Switch BBQ and live acoustic music.

Rum Hammie Rum Movember Party   **Event of the Week**
8pm–2am • Red 7 • $5 donation
Complimentary beverages and baked rum ham contest from 8–10. Stick around for mustache and costumes contests, giveaways, and music by THAT Damned Band, The Crooks, and DJ Scorpio. Benefits Movember.

The Wizard Album CD Release Party
9pm • Salvage Vanguard Theater • $5
Manateemann celebrates the release of “The Wizard Album.” Cover includes beer, Tito’s Vodka cocktails, the album, and a performance by Manateemann.


Sunday, Nov. 27
Pachanga Latino Music Festival Presents: Tex-Mex Tardeadas
3:30-5pm • Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal St. • Free
Music by Conjunto Romo “Lost Little Rascals”


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