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Beatles Full Moon Concert in the Dark

On the April Full Moon, come set intentions and indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you. Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own yoga mats and/or pillows to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling. A circle of chairs will be provided.

Tues. Apr. 23, 8pm-9pm
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ATX Unplugged

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KUTX & Mueller Rock the Park w/ Geto Gala, Lucas Miller

Having avoided a third consecutive snowpocalypse, Austin’s enjoying a spectacular spring, so KUTX’s four-part Rock the Park concert series continues soundtracking perfect weather and a seasonal music harvest akin to wildflowers. Lesly Reynaga whipped up millennial mariachi pop the week following SXSW and now Austin rap duo Geto Gala follows up HonkTX! at Mueller lakeside. Jake Lloyd’s genre-blind soul rock and Deezie Brown’s upbeat rhymeslaying double down. “Interspersing tuneful hooks with clever, inspired bars, the project spotlights struggle as subtext to a rejoicing of Black excellence, perseverance, and ownership,” opined the Chronicle upon Geto Gala’s debut EP in 2021. Singing zoologist Lucas Miller opens. – Raoul Hernandez

Fri., April 19, 6:45pm. Free (all ages).

Mueller Lake Park Outdoor Amphitheater

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Austin Reggae Festival Day 1 benefiting Central Texas Food Bank w/ Stonebwoy, McPullish Dub All Stars ft. General Smiley & Sgt. Remo, the Human Rights, Ky-Enie King [main stage]; Soul Rebel, Mutiny, Off World Soundsystem, Papa C. [Charlie's Dub Corner]

This year marks the event’s 30th anniversary (initially called the Bob Marley Reggae Festival) benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. The lineup celebrates the music’s glorious past and its vibrant present and future. Friday’s headliner, the award-winning Ghanaian Afropop superstar Stonebwoy, has been called the king of dancehall in Africa. Saturday looks to the future with Jamaican singer-songwriter Lila Iké topping the bill that also includes Italian reggae ambassador Alborosie. Old-school roots royalty reigns Sunday night with the Legendary Wailers featuring Marley guitarist Junior Marvin and one of reggae’s greatest bands ever, the original Soul Syndicate, who will pay tribute to Peter Tosh. From the early Seventies, when they were reggae’s premier studio band, and well into the Eighties, Soul Syndicate backed virtually every Jamaican artist of note. As always, the irreplaceable Jah Ray will emcee. And don’t forget to check out Charlie’s Dub Corner. – Jay Trachtenberg

Fri., April 19, 3pm
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Auditorium Shores
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Texas Community Music Festival Day 8 w/ Jolly Jankin String Band, Yes Ma'am Brass Band

More than a simple weekend fest, this smorgasbord of live ensembles lays out your April calendar with 10 days of free, family-friendly music at one beloved Austin patio: outside the Central Market on North Lamar. Presented by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble since 2006, this event’s ethos is all in the no-stone-unturned names: Try Armadillo Swing Band, ACC Jazz Ensemble I, Girl Scout Harp Ensemble, Austin Banjo Club, Kat’s Porch Jam, the Skylarks, or Blowcomotion. Friday kicks off the 17th edition with a night of Austin blues under singer-songwriter Woot Talley’s band and the horn-fueled Rhythm Congress. – Rachel Rascoe

Fri., April 19, 5:45pm. Free.

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Keira Nova, She23, Ayo Tamz, Maurvice, Envy N, Caleb Lemons

Though it’s technically one day before 4/20, mashup organizers the Just Because Company promise “a night of music, edibles, blowing O’s, shopping and overall good vibes” – plus free ice cream for the first 30 folks. We’d be sold on the music alone: Austin native She23 recently released a live version of pop-sided R&B deep-dive “Live My Life,” while Keira Nova evolved her Inglewood-raised soul inspiration from past duo project Kaleidoscopes to slow-jamming solo work. Don’t forget unabashedly bratty rapper Ayo Tamz’s latest Latin-oldies-sampling “Talk My Shit,” genuine East Austin wordsmith Envy N, upbeat MC and sax-wielder Maurvice, and conversational charisma bomb Caleb Lemons. – Rachel Rascoe

Fri., April 19, 9pm. $10 cover (21+).

Flamingo Cantina
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Courtney Santana Quartet (10:00, 8:00)

Courtney Santana is a staple of any part of Austin’s music scene that requires singing: jazz, R&B, rock – you name it. As such, she’s performed with everyone from Nakia, Patrice Pike, and Shinyribs locally to Musiq Soulchild, Salt-N-Pepa, and, erm, Hootie & the Blowfish nationally. She’s also a mainstay of the ATX theatre scene, performing in any musical worth its salt. On her own, Santana frequently graces the Monks Jazz stage, which is why she’s throwing herself a birthday party alongside keyboardist Marcell Coleman, bassist Jimmy Blazer, and drummer Justin Hights. Expect a preview of her long-awaited debut album. – Michael Toland

Fri., April 19
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Monks Jazz Club
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Outlaw Pride Fest SMTX w/ Kairos

Y’all, it’s about to get real country in Central Texas. Okay, more country than it already was, which was fairly country. Rustled up once more by the indomitable Julie Nolen, this year’s lineup for the LGBTQ-centric country music festival features artists like Emily Herring & the FM Band, Ruby Dice, Montana Sands, Rock Bottom String Band, Julie Bouchard, and Kairos. But wait! There’s more: the Bizarre Bazaar with karaoke, a vendor market, and silent auction; a scholarship fundraiser featuring Los Gatos 512; and not one, but TWO drag events. Malibu Imported puts on a show after Kairos’ set, and Sunday morning rings in a drag brunch featuring Eileen Dover, Amy H. Graves, Scarlet Sagamore, and Serena Blake. Why, it’s enough to make you shout, “What in tarnation!” – James Scott

Fri., April 19, 9pm

The Porch