The Renegade Craft Fair Returns to Austin with Over 125 Vendors

More than 125 makers will fill Fair Market for the this year's Renegade Craft Fair. Returning on November 26th and 27th, the market is a favorite for holiday shoppers in the area. The Renegade Craft Fair is taking place just three miles from Elan East, so it’s an easy pop-up shop to check out this holiday season. The full list of participating vendors is available online, but guests can expect to browse jewelry, prints, clothing, home items, candles, and more.

The market runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, and guests can enjoy coffee, snacks, and drinks from a number of on-site vendors. Market entertainment includes music, a photo booth, and hand-drawn portraits. Be sure to stop by to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for the people on your holiday shopping list this fall at the Renegade Craft Fair!

Renegade Craft Fair
When: Nov. 26 – 27, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Fair Market, 1100 E. 5th Street, Austin, TX
Cost: Pay as you go
www.renegadecraft.com/fairs/austin-2016-holiday

Sample the Best Mac and Cheese Around at the Austin Mac & Cheese Festival

Thomas Jefferson’s daughter was the first American to make it, Kraft made it famous, and now you can help decide where to find the best at the First Annual Austin Mac & Cheese Festival on Sunday, November 13th. Chefs from 20 different restaurants will be on hand to compete in the ultimate mac and cheese showdown. Whether you eat it as a main course with added broccoli, tomatoes, bacon, or lobster, or you eat it as a side dish with breadcrumbs sprinkled on top, there is sure to be a favorite among the choices.

The event will be held at the Historic Scoot Inn, and doors open at 1 p.m. Admission ranges in price from $30 for unlimited tastings to $65 for early admission, unlimited tastings, and specialty cocktails as well as some free souvenirs. In addition, both entry choices allow you to vote on who has the best dish in town.

Austin Mac & Cheese Festival
When: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13
Where: Historic Scoot Inn, 1308 East 4th Street, Austin, TX
Cost: $30 – 65
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-mac-cheese-festival-tickets-28789027757

Support Local At-Risk Animals When You Attend the Barkitecture Austin Preview Party

Dog lovers, take note: on Thursday, November 10th, you can play with pups, check out cool doghouse designs, and help raise funds for the care of dogs at the Barkitecture Austin Preview Party. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Google Fiber Space on Colorado Street and benefits Austin Pets Alive, a shelter for at-risk animals. Throughout the evening, ticket holders can enjoy food from Blackfinn American Pub, beer from Zilker Brewing Company, cocktails from Tito’s Vodka, and a raffle. Raffle prizes include an Apple Watch, a custom dog kennel, and more.

The Barkitecture preview party is happening only four miles from Elan East, so it’s an easy after-work happy hour to check out. Tickets range from $30 to $35 and are available online. Note that tickets will not be available at the door, so be sure to scoop up your ticket up soon!

Barkitecture Austin Preview Party
When: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10
Where: Google Fiber Space, 201 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701
Cost: $30+
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barkitecture-austin-2016-preview-party-tickets-27272465679?aff=es2

Take a Russian Cooking Class on November 7th

While there are other cuisines available at restaurants across Texas, Russian fare tends to be harder to find. For those who crave Russian cuisine, Russian Bistro LLC on East 5th Street hosts a recurring cooking class that teaches students the basics of Russian cooking. On Monday, November 7th, the bistro hosts a fall-inspired cooking workshop where students will learn how to make Pumpkin Russian Sweet, a traditional fall treat of mixed pumpkin and prunes.

Tickets are required for entry to the class and are available online. Tickets are $10 per person and include all the cooking utensils and ingredients that you will need to make the sweet treat. The class is taking place about three miles from Elan East, which makes it an easy event to check out this November.

November Cooking Class at Russian Bistro LLC
When: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7
Where: Russian Bistro LLC, 307 East 5th Street, Austin, TX
Cost: $10
www.eventbrite.com/e/november-cooking-class-pumpkin-russian-sweet-tickets-28516142550?aff=es2

Take a Russian Cooking Class on November 7th

While there are other cuisines available at restaurants across Texas, Russian fare tends to be harder to find. For those who crave Russian cuisine, Russian Bistro LLC on East 5th Street hosts a recurring cooking class that teaches students the basics of Russian cooking. On Monday, November 7th, the bistro hosts a fall-inspired cooking workshop where students will learn how to make Pumpkin Russian Sweet, a traditional fall treat of mixed pumpkin and prunes.

Tickets are required for entry to the class and are available online. Tickets are $10 per person and include all the cooking utensils and ingredients that you will need to make the sweet treat. The class is taking place about three miles from Elan East, which makes it an easy event to check out this November.

November Cooking Class at Russian Bistro LLC
When: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7
Where: Russian Bistro LLC, 307 East 5th Street, Austin, TX
Cost: $10
www.eventbrite.com/e/november-cooking-class-pumpkin-russian-sweet-tickets-28516142550?aff=es2

Take a Russian Cooking Class on November 7th

While there are other cuisines available at restaurants across Texas, Russian fare tends to be harder to find. For those who crave Russian cuisine, Russian Bistro LLC on East 5th Street hosts a recurring cooking class that teaches students the basics of Russian cooking. On Monday, November 7th, the bistro hosts a fall-inspired cooking workshop where students will learn how to make Pumpkin Russian Sweet, a traditional fall treat of mixed pumpkin and prunes.

Tickets are required for entry to the class and are available online. Tickets are $10 per person and include all the cooking utensils and ingredients that you will need to make the sweet treat. The class is taking place about three miles from Elan East, which makes it an easy event to check out this November.

November Cooking Class at Russian Bistro LLC
When: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7
Where: Russian Bistro LLC, 307 East 5th Street, Austin, TX
Cost: $10
www.eventbrite.com/e/november-cooking-class-pumpkin-russian-sweet-tickets-28516142550?aff=es2

Take a Russian Cooking Class on November 7th

While there are other cuisines available at restaurants across Texas, Russian fare tends to be harder to find. For those who crave Russian cuisine, Russian Bistro LLC on East 5th Street hosts a recurring cooking class that teaches students the basics of Russian cooking. On Monday, November 7th, the bistro hosts a fall-inspired cooking workshop where students will learn how to make Pumpkin Russian Sweet, a traditional fall treat of mixed pumpkin and prunes.

Tickets are required for entry to the class and are available online. Tickets are $10 per person and include all the cooking utensils and ingredients that you will need to make the sweet treat. The class is taking place about three miles from Elan East, which makes it an easy event to check out this November.

November Cooking Class at Russian Bistro LLC
When: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7
Where: Russian Bistro LLC, 307 East 5th Street, Austin, TX
Cost: $10
www.eventbrite.com/e/november-cooking-class-pumpkin-russian-sweet-tickets-28516142550?aff=es2

Sample Dishes from Renowned Restaurants at the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival

Foodies are drawn to barbeque festivals all over the country each year, and with so many takes on the cuisine and so much craft and care going into each variety, it's easy to see why they would. That’s why barbeque connoisseurs and food fans alike will flock to the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival in Austin. At this event, you can sample delicious dishes from 27 barbeque restaurants from Texas Monthly Magazine’s “best of” list. Your ticket covers all you can eat, so be sure to bring your biggest appetite. If you really want to go all out, don’t miss the Brisket Brunch, which happens the day before the main event.

What’s more, this festival will serve up Texas’ own Shiner Beer as well as cocktails from Legacy Whiskey to help satisfy your thirst. Live music from Warren Hood and Santiago Jimenez, Jr. will keep the party going, while games and giveaways from various local and national sponsors provide the fun.

Texas Monthly BBQ Festival
When: Oct. 30
Where: The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX
www.everfest.com/e/texas-monthly-bbq-festival-austin-tx

Network with Veteran Entrepreneurs at Bunker Labs Austin: Bunker Brews

Bunker Labs is a network created by veterans for veterans. It was founded with the idea of bringing entrepreneurial veterans together to create opportunities for new businesses, which is precisely the goal that Bunker Labs' Austin chapter continues to work toward via events like Bunker Brews.

Scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. at The Brass House, Bunker Brews adds a little bit of craft beer to a networking event. Veteran entrepreneurs will congregate at Bunker Brews to meet other like-minded businesspeople and seek out new opportunities, along with executives, employees, and mentors. If you're interested in building your business or simply learning more about the work that Bunker Labs does, mark your calendar for this happy hour event.

Bunker Labs Austin: Bunker Brews
When: 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27
Where: The Brass House, 115 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701
www.eventbrite.com/e/bunker-labs-austin-bunker-brews-tickets-25276068401

Check Out Independent Films at the Austin Polish Film Festival

From October 13th through the 16th, the Austin Polish Film Festival celebrates Polish heritage and filmmakers with a four-day festival. The festival kicks off on Thursday, October 13th with a film screening and a question and answer session with the featured film’s director. On Friday, October 14th, the film festival continues with a reception complete with classic Polish food, a film screening, a question and answer session with an actress from the film, and a raffle. The events continue on both Saturday and Sunday with two full days of movie screenings of all sorts. Over the weekend, featured films will range from romantic comedies and documentaries to shorts and animated films. On Sunday, the festival kicks off with programs designed for children, including short cartoons.

Tickets range from $12 to $55 for this four-day festival, and they are available online or at the door. The festival venue is less than three miles from Elan East— screenings will take place at the AFS Cinema and Hall.

Austin Polish Film Festival
When: Oct. 13 – 16
Where: AFS Cinema and Hall, 6226 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752
Cost: $12 – $55
http://www.austinpolishfilm.com/

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