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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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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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Banger's Renaissance Festival
Well met, lords and ladies, knight and princesses, scoundrels and good people all! Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden – already the culinary pride of Rainey Street – takes a deep dive into the past for a long weekend feast of fantastic sights, sounds, and flavors. Turkey legs! Fried dragon bites! (That's fresh alligator all batter-fried with bacon, yo.) The Royal Sausage Platter! (A 12-ounce sausage "of peppered bovine and swine, with grilled flatbread, house-made sauerkraut, beer mustard, and garlic aïoli.) And of course many meads from Meridian Hive, a plethora of local ciders, ales and such from across the pond, and more. Time to get your 14th-century party on, citizen!June 23-26 -
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Heartbreak House
Different Stages returns to live performances with this George Bernard Shaw comedy classic in which a woman joins a house party at the home of the eccentric Captain Shotover and causes a stir with her decision to marry for money rather than love. Directed by Will Douglas, featuring Kelsey Mazak, Karen Jambon, Norman Blumensaadt, Kristin Fern Johnson, Katherine Schroeder, Jamie Rogers, Steven Fay, Beau Paul, Michael Lucus, and Craig Kanne.Through July 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-35. -
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Presenting: Austin Unconducted!
This is the launch and first performance of Austin's new musician-led orchestra. Get to know the people of Unconducted at this evening of complimentary drinks, a string orchestra concert, and hobnobbing with some of the best string players in Central Texas.Thu., June 23, 6-9:30pm. $10-50. -
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Running Bear
In this new drama from Raul Garza – marking Hyde Park Theatre's return to live performance – a successful middle-aged man returns to his hometown for a well-earned victory lap and finds himself on a walking bridge with a 17 year-old girl with quite a story to tell. Directed by Rosalind Faires and featuring Mical Trejo and Macy Butler. And here's what the Chron's Bob Abelman thought of the show.Through July 16. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $22-24. -
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The Sound of Music
Here is Dave Steakley's reimagining of the beloved musical classic – with its Tony-, Grammy-, and Oscar-winning score – that brings the Von Trapp family singers to life upon Zach Scott Theatre's Topfer stage, a stage now transformed into a lively biergarten.Through July 24. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 & 7:30pm. $35 and up. -
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Watermelon Thump
Summertime means lots of cold watermelon plus music, parades, carnival, and lots of fun.Thu.-Sun., June 23-26Luling -
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Young Shakespeare: Love’s Labor’s Lost
Now here's Austin Shakespeare's teen production of this classic comedy, with set, costume and music design inspired by Harry Potter. But it's still Shakespeare’s comedy of four young nobles who vow to study and swear off dating women for three years … until they meet four young ladies from the French court. And shenanigans ensue. Directed by Ann Ciccolella and Nancy Eyermann.Through June 26. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $12-22.
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Civic Events
AISD Board of Trustees Regular Voting Meeting
The meeting is preceded by a public hearing on the FY 2023 budget. Sign up to speak by 3pm by calling 512/414-0130.Thu., June 23, 5:30pmBroadcast on aisd.tv -
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Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. Find out how to donate and get involved online.Through June 30 -
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Special Screenings
Austin Asian American Film Festival
Showcasing new and emerging works by Asian and Asian American filmmakers for a juried festival that includes screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and events that celebrate AAPI film.June 23-26 -
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Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series
Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.June 7-Aug. 3. Free. -
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B.D.F.O. Lifestyle Summer Launch Event
B.D.F.O., which stands for Bold. Determined. Fierce. Outstanding, is on a mission to instill confidence through clothing. Celebrate its launch with a fashion show, a pop-up with early access to the line, an Urban Betty beauty bar, shopping with local vendors at the Lemi Live Market, giveaways, and more.Thu., June 23, 6-9pm. $5-50. -
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Baby Formula Resources
Due to the nationwide shortage of baby formula, which disproportionately affects low-income families with transportation and time restraints, Community Resilience Trust provides a helpful online resource. Families in need can sign up for updates on local formula supply and info from WIC, and those in the know can help track the supply by reporting information. Anyone with formula to donate can drop it off at any of several locations; get all the info online.Ongoing -
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Ballet Austin Online Fitness Classes
Choose from a variety of movement classes offered via livestream.Sat., April 4Online -
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Banned Camp
Austin Public Library and BookPeople present a series of free events for citizens to "engage with books that have been banned or challenged, and be part of the conversation around the freedom to read."Through Aug. 28 -
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Black Girl Ventures x Pimco Austin Pitch Competition
Black Girl Ventures is an organization that provides Black and Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building. Small-business owners are invited to pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes of up to $10,000, which will be matched by Capital One. Apply now; finalists will be notified on July 18 for the pitch competition in the fall.Deadline: Fri., July 1Apply online -
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Visual Arts
Blanton Museum of Art: MemWars
Many artists work in multiple mediums, but for Lubbock-raised Terry Allen, music, performance, writing, and visual artwork are truly all part of the same practice. As a visual artist, he often creates immersive sculptural installations with an aspect of performance, incorporated through projections and video. For this ninth installment in the Blanton’s Contemporary Project series, Allen reveals a three-channel video installation and a related group of drawings.Through July 10 -
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Nightlife & Parties
Boyz of Austin Auditions
Austin's only drag king and gender-diverse drag troupe is looking for new Boyz to join in the fun. Fill out your application by June 29 if you wanna be one of the lucky 10 chosen to audition live at the July 12 Boyz of Anarchy show. -
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Breath Work Sound Healing
A class exploring the depth of breath work followed by a sound healing meditation.Thursdays, 11am. $22. -
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