Texas Monthly BBQ Fest
“This is an actual photo of what I ate at last year’s Texas Monthly BBQ Festival. This is the ultimate barbecue festival where you can try as many of Texas’ best barbecue joints as possible in three smoke-intoxicating hours. My advice? Come starving.”
Nov. 5, 1 to 4 p.m. | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive | texasmonthly.com/event/texas-monthly-bbq-fest | General admission tickets are $80. VIP tickets are $165. Jane Ko, @atasteofkoko
Wheels to Wurstfest
“Wurstfest is every sausage and beer lover’s dream! This 10-day salute to sausage is a tradition not to be missed. Just south of us, in New Braunfels, step into a Bavarian wonderland with carnival rides, polka, potato pancakes, beer and sausage. Austin Tour Company will be offering round-trip transportation from downtown Austin…and your ticket includes transportation, BYOB on the bus and admission to the festival.”
Nov. 3 through 12, times vary | Easy Tiger, 709 E. Sixth St. | austintourcompany.rezdy.com/76837/wheels-to-wurstfest | Tickets are $45. Kristy Owen, @365thingsaustin
Fashion X Brunch: Austin
“I love any event that combines fashion and philanthropy. This fashion show at The Driskill Hotel benefits Seton Angels while featuring a designer from Dallas, Nha Khanh and Cassandra King Polidori's jewelry of Cassandra Collections.”
Nov. 12, 1 to 3 p.m. | The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St.| austin.fashionx.co/schedule/brunch-nov-2017 | Tickets are $300. | Katie Kime, @katie_kime
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
“This Thanksgiving morning run has become a tradition that is great for both body and soul. I run it every year with my dad. Do the timed race or go at your own pace, preferably dressed in costume. Everyone brings great energy, generosity and gratitude to this race. The best part: You help raise money for Caritas of Austin.”
Nov. 23, races start at 8:45 a.m. | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive | thundercloud.com/turkey-trot/event-info | Tickets start at $8 for the Kids’ K and $25 for the 5-mile race | Adriene Mishler, @yogawithadriene
An Evening With Annie Leibovitz
“What do Venus and Serena Williams, Rhianna, Meryl Streep, Anna Wintour and Queen Elizabeth II all have in common? They’ve each had their portrait taken by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. Named a living legend by the Library of Congress, the woman behind the camera will touch down in Austin for one night to showcase and discuss a selection of defining works featured in her new book, Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005 – 2016.”
Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive | thelongcenter.org/event/annie-leibovitz-portraits-2005-2016 | Tickets start at $39 | Austin Woman, @austinwoman
