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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center
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Virtual Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join the Transgender Education Network of Texas and its partners to honor the people we've lost this year to anti-trans violence and celebrate their lives. Mental health support will be offered through Zoom breakout rooms.Sat., Nov. 20, 6pm. Free.Online -
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Comedy
Carly Aquilino and Jessimae Peluso
Most people were introduced to this duo by MTV’s Girl Code. Since then, they’ve been on Comedy Central, Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network – and so, so many hit podcasts. "Jessimae enjoys a good toke and Carly has a thing for ant farms. They are marvels."Nov. 18-20. Thu., 8pm; Fri., 7pm; Sat., 7 & 9pm. $25. -
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Creek Show
Waterloo Greenway's annual show takes over the newly renovated Waterloo Park for 10 days, with stunning light-based art installations by local designers, activities for kids and families, and live music each night from Austin's top talent of various genres. And it's free! Don't miss this one.Nov. 12-21 -
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Classical Music
ASO: Ode to Joy
Join guest soloists (Mela Dailey, soprano; Jamie Van Eyck, mezzo-soprano; Cameron Schutza, tenor; and Donnie Ray Albert, bass) the Conspirare Symphonic Chorus, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra for this performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and more – all joyfully conducted by Peter Bay.Fri.-Sat., Nov. 19-20, 8pm. $35-65. -
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AusPop: 50th Anniversary of Armadillo World HQ
The Austin Museum of Popular Culture takes over Pershing Hall, albeit briefly, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Armadillo World Headquarters in 1970.Fri.-Sun., Nov. 19-21, noon-5pm -
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Big Medium: Austin Studio Tour
The Austin Studio Tour, presented by those artful movers and shakers of Big Medium, is a combination of the pre-pandemic West Austin Studio Tour and East Austin Studio Tour, formerly separate and now joined into one citywide event that unfolds like divine origami across three local weekends in November. It’s a free, self-guided celebration of visual art that features more than 530 Austin-based artists and creative collaboratives, with the tour boundaries expanded to include all 10 city council districts for in-person participants, plus a 15-mile radius from the Capitol for virtual participants.The first weekend (Sat.-Sun., Nov. 6-7, noon-6pm) highlights the West side of Austin; the second weekend (Sat.-Sun., Nov. 13-14, noon-6pm) covers the West and the East; and the final weekend (Sat.-Sun., Nov. 20-21, non-6pm) wraps up with just the East. (You can pick up a free studio tour map at any Austin Public Library Branch, starting Nov. 4; but you’ve got to become a member of Big Medium to snag a copy of the Austin Studio Tour Art Book.) Here are five recommendations to jumpstart your explorations. -
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Dance
BITE-SIZED: Contemporary Dance with Food Pairings
In this brief show (approximately 30-40 minutes), the performers of newly Austin-based company Sea Legs Dance will guide you through contemporary works paired with complimentary bite-sized treats. "Every dance has a flavor!"Fri.-Sat., Nov. 19-20, 7:30pm. $25. -
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Cranksgiving
Meet up at Peddler for a scavenger hunt and food drive on two wheels, wherein participants will buy supplies for Central Texas Food Bank along the way to the afterparty and awards ceremony at Buzz Mill.Sat., Nov. 20, 1:30pm -
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Nightlife & Parties
Die Felicia
Austin’s very own Louisianna Purchase puts the scream in queen for an evening of horror drag. Featuring performances by Evah Destruction, Gothess Jasmine, Noodles, Sticky Gold, Ruby Knight, and Bulimianne Rhapsody.Sat., Nov. 20, 10pm. $10. -
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EAST Afterparty
Join the Cathedral and atxGALS for an open bar, live music, and art by emerging women artists.Sat., Nov. 20, 7-11pm. $25-45. -
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East Austin Cutie-o Tour
Those relentlessly inventive honchos of Dear Diary Coffeehouse and the fun-forward talents of Creative Cuties have teamed up to produce this live art event with music and vendors, where you can watch street artists and muralists paint, listen to live bands perform, and browse among the arts and crafts tables.Bonus: Walk half a block north to Dear Diary to view "Solarium," a garden-themed group show of nine local artists, and avail yourself of some excellent coffee drinks and more.It's a perfect treat as the Austin Studio Tour continues, citizen, and you know the weekend's weather will be almost as beautiful as you are.Sat.-Sun., Nov. 20-21, 2-6pm1208 Chicon -
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EAST w/ Primo the Alien, Think No Think, Croy & the Boys, Slomo Drags, Wil Cope & the Dope
As the East Austin Studio Tour showcases the best art right of I-35, Spaceflight Records docks at this East Cesar Chavez beer hall. The Austin indie label’s party kicks off at 3pm with transcendent pop-rock quartet Slomo Drags before Wil Cope & the Dope blasts off planetary country. Croy & the Boys speak worldly truths through party tunes and Think No Think shreds epic, noisy riffs. Primo the Alien adds a final shimmering touch with her synth pop sound – the perfect multi-genre round-trip.Sat., Nov. 20, 3pm -
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Every Time I Die, '68, Candy [garage]
Spawned from the frigid hellscape of Buffalo to combat the falsehood that listening to metal for lyrics is rock music’s “reading Playboy for articles,” Every Time I Die have spent two decades positioning their livewire riffs to explode upon instant contact with rampaging singer Keith Buckley – mathcore’s poet Laureate of alcoholic self-loathing. Thankfully, whether the dude’s copping a stoner-rock croon or howling about turning 42 (the November 19th date shall be... a birthday... bonanza), Buckley maintains remarkable intelligibility without sacrificing a thimble of frenetic energy. 2021’s Radical, a Trump-damaged masterpiece of an LP9, foregrounds the singer’s most gleefully self-destructive, despairingly nihilistic words to date – imbuing each pit-ready breakdown with palpable catharsis and urgency. Don’t wear your earbuds too tight. ‘68 and Candy open both nights.Sat., Nov. 20, 8pm -
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Dance
Fall for Dance
Under the artistic direction of Leah Cox, Joel Valentín-Martínez, and Erica Gionfriddo, UT's Dance Repertory Theatre returns to the stage for an in-person celebration of dance, togetherness, and connection, presenting poignant new works of choreography.Through Nov. 21. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-26. -
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Thanksgiving Dining
Group Therapy at Hotel ZaZa
Looking for a Thanksgiving meal as memorable as it is delicious? Reserve yourself a feast at the smart and snazzy Hotel ZaZa right in the heart of Downtown Austin, where the talented kitchen of Group Therapy will treat you very well indeed, fête-ing: you with the likes of a surf-n-turf crostini duo, sweet corn and poblano soup, and a Texas apple salad before you even get to the mains. And those mains? Orange Butter Scallop, with cauliflower pilaf and chili-rubbed baby carrots, is just one of the choices. (They also have the classic turkey option, natch.) You can à la carte everything here, of course, but we are so tempted by that order-the-whole-menu deal.Thu., Nov. 25, 4-11pm. $75. -
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ICOSA: Howdy, Stranger
This is the culminating exhibition of the first series of Crit Nites, an inclusive critique group for Austin working artists. The works on display – organized by Casey Alfstad, Darcie Book, and Hayley Labrum Morrison – reveal the fruits of critical conversations of 40 artists and eight moderators shared through Crit Nites Virtual in 2021.Through Nov. 21310 Comal -
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Looking Up: Mural Fest
This 10-day international mural festival brings artists from the Austin region and around the globe to give new life to building exteriors, rejuvenate neighborhoods, and energize the community. Witness the creative process in action as the 12 participating artists continue painting throughout the run of the event.Those participating artists? Drew Merritt, Candy Kuo, Emily Ding, Sloke, Mez, DAAS, Phoebe Joynt, Niz, Everyday Research, Brittany Johnson, Jason Eatherly, and Lucas Aoki. Check the art markets, paint jams, and meet-ups at Something Cool Studios for more. Oh, and we've got a fine gallery of images right here.Through Nov. 21. Sat.-Sun., 11am-5pm -
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Native Hostel: Unbound
Here's an exhibition of photographic works by Cian Moore, Enmi Yang, Riel Sturchio, Madison Lloyd, and Brendan Carroll: creatives who carve their own path and have established their roots in the communities of Austin and Houston.Opening reception: Thu., Nov. 18, 7-10pm -
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Phil Hanley: Live In Austin
Maybe you know this guy from the film Sundowners alongside Tim Heidecker? Or maybe Amy Schumer’s I Feel Pretty rings a Hanley bell? The NYC-based comedian's album Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream was released in 2018. Now it's 2021 and look where he is tonight.Fri.-Sat., Nov. 19-20, 7 & 9:30pm. $20. -
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Sculpture Unveiling: La Silla Del Sol
Artists Jonas Criscoe and Mai Gutierrez present the unveiling ceremony for their collaboration, La Silla Del Sol, part of the Art in Public Places TEMPO program. Deriving inspiration from Mesoamerican architecture, the sculpture provides a shaded nook for visitors to relax and spend some time reflecting upon their day. Bonus: This unveiling features live music by Mariachi Cielo Azul and refreshments by Qué Sazón.Sat., Nov. 20, 5-6pm -
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Speak No More: Golden Age
Austin's La Fenice and Golden: Silent Improvised Stories will show you what happened on that terrible night at the Neill Cochran House 100 years ago. "In this site-specific show, release your inner voyeur and roam the rooms of Neill Cochran alongside the echoes of its inhabitants." Spooky af? Yes, but especially spooky fun.Fri.-Sat., Nov. 19-20, 8pm. $20. -
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Civic Events
St. John Community Health Fair & Festival
Bring the whole family for a fest full of resources, info, and fun, including vaccines, community orgs, a carnival, vendors, live music, and even a petting zoo!Sat., Nov. 20, noon-4pm. Free.St. John Tabernacle, 7501 Blessing -
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The 40th Annual Madrigal Dinner
Here's the latest in a 40-year UT tradition: "A Ballad of the Past & Future," an original, student-created Renaissance comedy-with-music – with a four-course meal, multipart choir concert, and in-character improv breaks.Thu.-Sat., Nov. 18-20, 6:30pm. $28-32.UT Student Union, Guadalupe & 24th -
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The Maker's Market
Shop Eastside Pop Up's local artisans, makers, and vintage collectors and enjoy killer coffee, lovely libations, and tasty bites.Sat., Nov. 20, 11am-4pm. Free.High Noon & LongvPlay Lounge, 1910 & 2000 E. Cesar Chavez -
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Nightlife & Parties
Turnabout
Your fave Iron Bear employees and bartenders host a one-night-only drag extravaganza to raise money for Austin’s ASHwell Sexual Health & Wellness Clinic.Sat., Nov. 20, 10pm. $10 suggested donation. -
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Out of Town
"Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer"
Known for her paintings and married to a famous photographer, this is the first exhibition that explores: O’Keeffe’s connection to photography.Sun., Oct. 17-Jan. 23, 2022Museum Fine Arts, Houston -
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A Christmas Affair
Get a jump start on holiday shopping at the Junior League's curated market.Thu.-Sun., Nov. 18-21 -
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A Day at the Farm and Farmers' Market
Shop with the local growers, ranchers, and crafters, and then explore the grounds of a 1850s farm.Saturdays, 9am-1pmBoerne -
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A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Thanksgiving Dinner
Meals will be distributed via a drive-through; there will be no sit-down dining area.Sat., Nov. 20, 10am-2pm. Free.
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