Around Town: Week of December 5th

There’s always something going on here in Austin! Check out the blog weekly in order to find fun events and get-togethers you won’t want to miss.

December 5^th
Austin Inventopreenuers Business Networking and Games– Join one of Austin’s fastest growing professional groups for an evening of  networking and games.

December 6^th

Face 2 Face with Maria Rodale, CEO and Chairman, Rodale, Inc.– As part of Austin Business Journal’s Face to Face lecture series, Maria Rodale will engage in a fireside chat with editor Colin Pope.

Jacoby’s Festivus & Tree Lighting– Head out to local restaurant Jacoby’s Restaurant and Mercantile to help them kick of their fundraiser for UT Elementary. The restaurant will sell ornaments all month long to benefit UT Elementary, but join them on Dec. 6 for a Christmas tree lighting and complimentary cookies and cocoa.

December 7^th

The Distillery & The Paper + Craft Pantry presents Fine Goods Pop-Up Holiday Edition– Come finish up your holiday shopping at this pop-up event hosted by The Distillery, featuring 12 local vendors. Enjoy complimentary cocktails and snacks while you shop.

December 8^th

2nd Street District Sip & Stroll– Go visit the 2^nd Street District as they launch a brand new monthly event, the 2^nd Street Social. To kick it off, head downtown at 6 p.m. to sip on Austin Cocktails and watch Austin artist Mike Johnson unveil his newest mural.

Capitol Factory Winter Job Fair– Check out this mixer if you’re interested in connecting with potential employers. Network, bring your resume and learn companies and startups here in Austin.

Young Women’s Alliance Holiday Party– Head to Easy Tiger on Thursday night for drinks, food and a silent auction benefitting the YWA Foundation. Tickets are $10 and include a plus-one.

December 9^th

Tech Ranch Campfire Networking Event– Join TechRanch and the rest of the Austin tech startup community for this free networking event!
Where: Tech Ranch Austin

December 10^th

Austin Trail of Lights Grand Opening– Come see one of Austin’s most celebrated traditions in its 52^nd year. This year has over 40 million displays and 2 million lights.