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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Austin Baroque Orchestra & Chorus: Schütz & Giggles
Oh, ABO, you are totally slaying us with that title! As you also tell us, "Without a doubt, the greatest German composer before JS Bach was Heinrich Schütz." And so, for this virtually presented concert, a choir will be joined by a small ensemble of instruments, including viols, recorders, dulcian, theorbo, and organ, to perform works by Schütz, Praetorius, Schmelzer, and Buxtehude.Thu., June 17, 7:30pm. $10-20. -
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Austin Chamber Music Festival
The ACMC celebrates its 25th annual Austin Chamber Music Festival outdoors and online this year, presenting performances on the Neill-Cochran House lawn on Thursday evenings through June 24. (Note: For those not currently participating in outdoor events, a livestream option is available to enjoy the concerts remotely in real time.) This year's festival includes the Schumann Chamber Players and Artina McCain; the Artisan Quartet, made up of Austin Symphony principal musicians; the genre-defying Invoke, flutist Ebonee Thomas of the Dallas Opera, cellist Ryan Murphy of the San Antonio Symphony, and violinist Charles Wetherbee of Carpe Diem String Quartet. The Festival finale features former Mother Falcon members Laura and Rita Andrade. "These concerts are SO meaningful to us," says ACMC's artistic director Michelle Schumann, "not just because we get to play again, but because we get to see our audience members again."Through June 24. Thursdays, 7:30pm. $30-50. -
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Beekeeping Workshop
Join Lumber Society and professional beekeeper Mike Mendez as he leads this workshop covering all you’ll need to know to start your own hive. This introduction to beginning beekeeping will cover basic concepts of beekeeping including bee biology and behavior.Thu., June 17, 7pm. $20. -
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Black & Queer As Fuck
Aira J. hosts a stellar variety show of local Black queer comedians, musicians, poets, and drag artists, including Nikki DaVaughn, Hermajestie the Hung, Irielle Wesley ( a former Chronicle intern, too!), and more. Seating is first come, first served, so get there early, early, early.Thu., June 17, 6:30pm. $10. -
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Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story
Austin's Glass Half Full Theatre presents its award-winning “story within a story” using puppetry, performed in Spanish and English. Featuring Madison Palomo as Belinda, who – when she confronts her stepmother and stepsisters – learns to embrace her love of poetry and stand up for herself. This captivating bilingual Cinderella story is recommended for ages five and older.Available online through June 30. $10. -
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DJ Jenny Hoyston at Cheer Ups
The Erase Errata founder brings the boogie with hours of house, funky techno, and international disco.Thu., June 17, 8pm. Free entry. -
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line upon line percussion: 8.2
In which the daring percussionists present (live and in-person!) two nights of new works by Simon Løffler, Cullyn Murphy, Elena Rykova, and Julie Zhu.Thu.-Fri., June 17-18, 7pm. $10-40. -
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Northern-Southern: Baton
This is a group show by relay, begun in July of 2020 as a method of socially distancing a community in the height of the pandemic: Artists took turns alone in the space, each adding to the exhibition. Now, as it nears its close, the exhibition resembles a community in which work converses and overlaps. With Adreon Henry, Vy Ngo, Dawn Okoro, Leon Alesi, Matt Steinke, Sev Coursen, Stella Alesi, and more.Closing reception: Sat., July 24, 3-9pm -
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Play! With Chique Fil-Atio
Digital games and drag with yer host Chique Fil-Atio. Plus, lucky winners will get to choose prizes from the “Mysterious Bags of Mystery.”Thu., June 17, 10pm. No cover. -
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Preservation Austin: Homes Tour
The annual event returns, with a virtual tour of the Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross neighborhood in East Austin, the city’s first historic district celebrating Black heritage. This year’s video exploration will feature the homes and stories of some of the 20th century’s most significant Austinites, including that of Tuskegee airman Norman Scales, former Huston-Tillotson president Dr. John Q. Taylor King and his roster of esteemed house guests, Ira Poole and his iconic collection of yard art Americana, and many more.Thu., June 17, 7pm. $25. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Oklahoma City. Dogs welcome on Thursday, dress up as a superhero for Comic Con Night on Friday, and Sunday is kids' day, with train rides and a postgame chance to run the bases. See schedule for details and more events.June 17-22. Thu.-Sat. & Mon.-Tue, 7:05pm; Sun., 6:05pm -
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West Chelsea Contemporary: Icons & Vandals
It's the swanky venue's "most monumental" show yet, featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ai WeiWei, Roy Lichtenstein, and a slew of other creative provocateurs who have subverted the contemporary art world throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Bonus: The closing reception features an artist talk with "The First lady of Graffiti," Lady Pink.Closing reception: Sun., July 11, 3-5pm
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Special Screenings
A Father's Legacy (2020)
Fathom Events: On the run from the law, a young man searching for his father forces his way into the life of a secluded old man in the woods. As the days pass and the secrets about their past are revealed, they learn that they might not have been looking for each other, but they may have been brought together for a reason. Features a conversation with director/star Jason Mac and Pastor Brannon Shortt from Bayside Church about the importance of fatherhood, how the choices you make have consequences, and additional key takeaways from the film.Thu., June 17, 7pm -
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A Portrait of My Mother
An artist remembers their mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood – from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago, and everything between. Written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, directed by David R. Jarrott. Note: Now available for viewing on Vimeo.Through July 31. $5. -
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ACC Surplus Sale
Office furniture and fixtures including tables, desks, and chairs, as well as bookshelves and classroom furniture and equipment, are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Credit cards, cash, and checks accepted.Wed.-Sat., June 16-19, 8am-5pmACC Pinnacle campus parking lot, 7748 Hwy. 290 W. -
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Alan Haynes
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ATX Television Festival
Programming includes daily VOD releases, virtual party rooms and chats, special events, and panels. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Degrassi: TNG and The Amazing Race, look back at Oz, check out panels on TV industry topics, play trivia, and lots more.June 11-20. Badge, $150; day pass, $25; single ticket, $12.Online -
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Austin Asian American Film Festival
The best new Asian and Asian American films, from narrative to documentaries, features, and shorts, this year presented as a hybrid event with virtual access and drive-in screenings. For the final weekend, get a 50% off pass for all the remaining virtual screenings.June 4-20Online and at various locations -
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Kids
Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series
For a paw-some summer, register your li'l animal lover for AHS's virtual, hands-on educational sessions, including live shelter tours, dog walks, storytime with shelter pets, crafts, and dance sessions. It's all free, and supplies are provided via pickup or you can get a supply list online. Graduation is Aug. 6-7 and comes with a certificate and swag bag.June 1-Aug.7. Free.Virtual -
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Austin LGBT(QIA) Chamber of Commerce Happy Hour
Mix and mingle with queer biz owners at the chamber’s first in-person HH in more than a year.Thu., June 17, 5pm -
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Austin Public Library Bookmobile
In addition to APL’s Bookmobile, AISD will distribute free seven-day day meal packs for any child under 19. Meals are available for all families regardless of income or enrollment in AISD.Thu., June 17. Free.Pecan Springs Elementary, 3100 Rogge Ln. -
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Autonomies (2021)
Austin Jewish Film Festival provides access to this limited dystopian thriller series.Through July 4Online: www.austinjff.org -
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Big Medium: Austin Studio Tour
No, it's not happening right now, citizen, but it's preparing to return this November. Big Medium's humongous socioartistic success of an annual event – the free, self-guided art adventure through dozens upon dozens of local studios and galleries, enhanced by live demos and performances – will now combine the West Austin Studio Tour and East Austin Studio Tour to provide opportunities for artists all over Austin to connect and for the public to experience art safely both in person and virtually. Note: The tour boundaries have been extended to include all 10 districts of Austin for in-person participants, plus a 15-mile radius from the Capitol for virtual participants. And if you're an artist who wants to be part of this action: Applications are being accepted through July 19.Apply through July 19 -
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Big Medium: EPCOT: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
The body of work presented by the artist Jerónimo Reyes-Retana in this exhibition is conceived as the first iteration of an ongoing field research process throughout the community of Playa Bagdad (Tamaulipas, Mexico), located a few miles below the U.S.-Mexico border, on the shores of the Mexican Gulf – a community heavily affected by, as this show addresses, the nearby SpaceX launching facility.Through June 26 -
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Black Austin Coalition Community Discussion Series
Share feedback, ask questions, and learn more about City Council’s resolution directing the city to invest in an effort to build a Black embassy.Thu., June 17, 6-8pm. Free (registration required).
