Around town weekend events with FOX 7 (November 22-24)

AUSTIN, Texas - This is the last weekend before the holiday season kicks off! See what fun events are happening around town this weekend, including an opportunity to help those hungry in our community and a very unique art bazaar!

Annual Austin Empty Bowl Project | November 24

Austin Empty Bowl Project

The Austin Empty Bowl Project is back raising money to feed Central Texans.

It's the Sunday before Thanksgiving, which means its time for the annual Austin Empty Bowl Project. This family-friendly event invites the community to help fight hunger by donating $25 to select a locally handcrafted ceramic bowl and enjoy some gourmet soup and live music. Last year the event helped raise over $116,000 for those in our community going hungry. You can also meet some of your favorite local personalities, as FOX 7 will be there to help greet and serve those coming to enjoy some soup! "Your $25 donation goes to Kids Cafe, a program of the Central Texas Food Bank, and Meals for Kids, a program of Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Take the bowl home with you to remind you that others have empty bowls," the official empty Bowl Project website states. The event will run from 11 AM to 3 PM on Sunday, come help the community while having fun.

East Austin Studio Tour | November 23-24

East Austin Studio Tour

The self guided art event offers the community a chance to meet local artists in their creative spaces and one of those spaces will be Oakwood Cemetery Chapel. Oakwood's Museum Site Coordinator Jennifer Chenoweth, filmmaker Collin Hardeman and Ben Heimsath, an architect who worked on the project, provide details.

The East Austin Studio Tour enters its final weekend. In its 18th year, this free, self-guided art event invites artists from all over East Austin to open their studios to the public. According to the official website, over 800 artists will be on east this year. The tour includes studios, galleries, businesses, and temporary locations. There will also be 12 libraries around the city exhibiting artists! This event runs for the next two weekends.

The Blue Genie Art Bazaar | November 22 - December 24

An Austin holiday season staple opens this weekend! The Blue Genie Art Bazaar has thousands of original works from serious pieces of art to quirky, fun items. All items at the bazaar are handmade by local and regional artists. Photography, glasswork, jewelry and much more will be up for sale from over 200 artists! There will also be a full bar and light bites. This annual market is conveniently located under one roof with a centralized checkout. The bazaar is free and runs from 10 AM to 10 PM daily. It opens Friday and will be located across from the ACC Highland Campus.

Austin Food and Wine Alliance hosts Wine & Swine | November 24

Austin Food and Wine Alliance hosts Wine & Swine

The Austin Food and Wine Alliance is hosting Wine & Swine to raise money for the local organization.

The Austin Food and Wine Alliance is hosting Wine & Swine this Sunday. This 21+ event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience Central Texas's most adventurous chefs serving up pork dishes. Chef's will roast whole pigs to compete for the title of Best Pork Dish. This outdoor event hosted at Camp Mabry will also have wine and live music. The event tickets start at $90, you can buy tickets here.