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Romeo y Juliet
A bilingual adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most cherished works, Romeo y Juliet recounts the tale of two star-crossed lovers, daughters from the feuding houses of Capulet and Montague, reimagined in Alta, California in the 1840’s prior to the annexation of California to the United States.Apr. 10-21UT Theatre and Dance -
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Gabriele Galimberti - The Ameriguns & Toy Stories: Artist Talk & Reception
Internationally acclaimed Gabriele Galimberti’s first US exhibition of “Ameriguns” & “Toy Stories” comes to Austin! The people in these images are from all walks of life, with no particular political party, race, culture, or gender in favor. Ameriguns and Toy Stories deliver striking images exploring the timely issues of gun culture and the impact of modern inequalities on children.Fri. Apr. 12, 6pm-9pmLydia Street Gallery
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Killer Girls
Whoa, that American Berserk Theatre company, first bringing the world their dystopian blockbuster Subject to Control, then following it with For Time and Eternity (about that whole Joseph-Smith-and-the-Mormons thing), now presenting this pop horror revenge comedy – written and directed by Kaci Beeler – in which five female students on the Fruit Ninja Team of John Wilkes Booth University are invited to a tournament in #grabherbythepussy, Florida, and, ah, well, listen: Payback's a bitch. (A rabid, extremely bloodthirsty bitch, we might add.) Warning note: Gore effects, strobe lights, loud music, themes of high violence and sexual assault, possibly the lamentation of any MRA in the audience. Recommended? See what that Robert Faires has to say about it.Through May 27. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $20-25.Hideout Studios, 2505 E. Sixth Ste. 3-C -
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Polly Mermaid: Apocalypse Wow!
This bright spectacle from Glass Half Full Theatre bangs into existence with Indigo Rael as her alter ego Polly Mermaid, princess of the Pacific Garbage Patch, and Katy Taylor as Deborah Déguderè, the particle physicist who builds a tunnel through space and time. The show – a hero's journey with a feminine twist, a parable for the rights of all creatures big and small, a campy romp through particle theory – is replete with not-for-kiddies puppetry and an original score by Mother Falcon. Intrigued? Here's our full review of the show.Through June 9. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $15-35. -
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Shakespeare in the Park: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Austin Shakespeare transforms the Zilker Hillside Theater into the world of a classic Fifties sitcom to embody this production of the Bard's Falstaff-festooned comedy, featuring a fine cast directed by Ann Ciccolella and Gwendolyn Kelso. Pro tip: Bring you a blanket and pick-a-nick, citizen!Through May 27. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. Free. -
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Dimension Gallery: Residual Utterances
Here's a presentation of new sculptural work from Austin sculptor Colin McIntyre, in conjunction with a soundscape inside his celebrated pipe organ sound chamber, The Resonant Lung. These newest pieces marry his mastery of metalworking with his more recent interest in hot tar as a medium. And this exhibition? Is highly recommended.Through June 16 -
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Lucky Stiff
Here's that musical comedy by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, in which an unassuming English shoe salesman inherits $6 million from an American uncle. But there's a catch: He has to take a vacation to Monte Carlo with his uncle’s embalmed body and convince folks that the man’s still alive. Michael McKelvey directs, and the cast is scary good.Through June 24. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $17-40. -
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Recspec Gallery: Ex Libris
"New interpretations and old examples of the long-standing tradition of the bookplate," is it? With examples created by: Laura Thoms, Abi Daniel, Annalise Gratovich, Cheryl Finfrock, Eva Claycomb, and Tenebrous Kate, among many others from Austin and beyond? And here's our recent review of the show.Through June 9
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Ahmed Bharoocha
Half Irish Catholic, half Pakistani-Indian-Burmese-Muslim, and alllllll comedian, this comic-in-residence at Boston's Comedy Studio brings his Conan-honed style to Austin this weekend.May 23-26. Wed.-Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $12-23. -
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All My Sons
This is Arthur Miller's award-winning family drama about one man's search for the American dream – and the ultimate destruction in his pursuit. Directed by Tracy Arnold for City Theatre.Through June 3. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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Amanda Johnston: Another Way to Say Enter
The author's debut collection features poems that are "both visceral and spiritual, reminding the reader that entry, departure, and the inevitable return is a journey that must be felt, not just imagined."Sat., May 26, 7pm -
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Auditions: There and Back
Ground Floor Theatre is casting a new play by Raul Garza, and they're looking for, among other roles, someone to portray a personification of a Virgen de Guadalupe candle(!) See website for details; email for appointment.Sat., May 26, 10am-2pm -
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Camiba Art: Liminal and Luminous
This is a presentation of paintings and sound works by Misha Penton, whose use of multilayered voice tones, whispers, and phrase fragments mirrors the introspective nature of her visual art work.Through June 9 -
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Carmen
This new show takes the well-known opera as a jumping-off point, presenting an all-Latinx cast exploring borders, survival, gender, and love. Directed by kt shorb for Generic Ensemble Company, Carmen "uses telenovela tropes to reinvent the tale of passion, jealousy, and familia" as queer night life clashes with ICE raids in the West Texas town of El Paso. And here's what our Arts Editor Robert Faires thinks of the show.Through June 2. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $10-30. -
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Carver Museum: Punk Noir
Behold this new series of large paintings by Dawn Okoro, exploring the black punk spirit. You already knew black is beautiful; with this exhibition, black may be even more beautiful – and punk AF. And here's what our reviewer thinks of the show.Through July 21 -
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Chris Tellez
The host of that longrunning Shit's Golden showcase – and a fine stand-up in his own right – Tellez is gonna regale you with a heady barrage of hilarious material this weekend, after Joe Tullar's got the room all loosened up.May 25-26. Fri., 9pm; Sat., 9 & 11pm. $10. -
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Comanche Motion: The Art of Eric Tippeconnic
This exhibition is enhanced with artifacts providing historical context for the paintings, rich with the unbroken connection the Comanche people have with their roots. Also, Rodeo: The Exhibition. Boy howdy, it's the history of the Texas rodeo – vibrant, interactive, and fully documented in this fine new show.Through Jan. 2. $9-13. -
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Gallery Shoal Creek: Liminal
Behold a series of new works by Sydney Yeager, renowned master of rhythmic abstracts.Through June 30 -
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Harry Ransom Center: Vaudeville!
This exhibition reveals the story of where American entertainment all began, featuring photographs, manuscripts, and other documents and artifacts related to Harry Houdini, Mae West, W.C. Fields, Bert Williams, George M. Cohan, Burns & Allen, Tony Pastor, the Nicholas Brothers, Barbette, and others. Step right up, citizen, as our own Robert Faires tells you more about it right here!Through July 15. Free. -
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Link & Pin Gallery: Pablove Shutterbugs
Pablove Shutterbugs, the signature arts education program of the Pablove Foundation, teaches children and teens living with cancer to develop their creative voice through photography. Now here's their latest exhibition.Reception: Thu., May 24, 6-9pm -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Black and White
The sixth show by Tom Molloy in this elegant space is an exhibition of new drawings and found photographs that explore race – the social construct central to much of the injustice and inequality in America. Bonus: Mariah Robertson in the Project Room.Through June 2 -
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MASS Gallery: Regional Fictions
In which Jamal Cyrus and Julia Barbosa Landois recontextualize the literary term "regional fictions" to examine the lies, falsifications, and omissions present in the lore of a specific geographical region – particularly as it's taught to school-age children. And here's our reviewer Melany Jean's thoughtful take on the exhibition.Through July 7 -
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Music of Brazil
Los Bohemios Perdidos teams with a string quartet, drummer Michael Longoria, and guest singer Juliana Sheffield to bring audiences this musical night.Sat., May 26, 7:30pm. $15 ($10, in advance). -
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Not Gallery: Monopines
In which Everest Pipkin and Alex Lukas display new prints, drawings, generative animation, and small sculpture where faked and altered natural objects have escaped corporate and personal usage and become wild.Through June 23 -
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Old Bakery Gallery: In My Mind’s Eye
Beryl Kerwick, Pete Holland, and Vivien Burns are the featured artists this month.Through May 31 -
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Pump Project: Prima Materia
This "Prima Materia," this exhibition of first stuff, is also also close to the termina praesentationem – the final exhibition – for Pump Project. Yeah, rising rents. Because Austin, right? So visit the storied PP while you still can – and catch sight of, among other things, Steve Brudniak's new work. And all of it? Curated by Erin Cunningham, Alyssa Taylor Wendt, and the ICOSA Collective.Through May 26. Saturdays, noon-5pm -
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Seminar
This is Theresa Rebeck's arch comedy in which four aspiring novelists sign up for private writing classes with an international literary figure … and things go kind of Lord of the Flies, emotionally speaking. Directed by Bryan Bradford for Jarrott Productions. And here's what our reviewer thought of the show.Through June 3. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $23-30. -
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Small Mouth Sounds
"On a weeklong silent retreat in the woods, six wildly disparate urbanites looking for life balance find that staying quiet doesn’t necessarily bring inner peace." Bess Wohl's wickedly sharp look at mindfulness and the wellness industry is directed by Mark Pickell for Capital T Theatre, and features Rebecca Robinson, Ellie McBride, Jason Phelps, Zac Thomas, Delanté Keys, Theresa Baldwin, and Katherine Catmull. And here's what our reviewer T. Lynn Mikeska thought of the show.Through June 16. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $25-35. -
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Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
This is the workshop Hannah Kenah led for Rude Mechs while they were creating their Field Guide. Together, you'll write, you’ll share – and there'll be a mic and a stool. Sign up now for this one-day class that's low-pressure, high-fun, and makes the last Sunday in September worth waking up for.Workshop date: Sun., Sept. 30, 3pm. $20. -
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Stephen L. Clark Gallery: Plum Creek
This stunning show features Kate Breakey's gold-leafed glass photographs and Bill Wittliff's beer-can pinhole solargraphs, with all of the images taken on Witliff's property in Plum Creek.Through June 23 -
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The Contemporary Austin: Against a Civic Death
Rodney McMillian's social critique of American histories, injustices, and structures of power explores the changing symbol of the White House and the concept of civic death.Through Aug. 26 -
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Tito's Prize: Open for Applications
Big Medium is now accepting applications for the second annual Tito's Prize! Austin artists are invited to apply until May 31. Review the full guidelines available here before applying. -
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Top Comedy Spot on Airport
Yes, there's Sugar Water Purple on Wednesday nights. And this Thursday features Friends For Now, a daring supergroup of improv, and then the sketch shenanigans of Pendulum. Friday brings Movie Riot and the laugh-inducing ladies of Loverboy and that Live at ColdTowne stand-up showcase hosted by Carina Magyar. Then there's Saturday, with the Dave Buckman-directed Roast of St. Nick and the love-stinks larking of Missed Connections ATX, followed by a gathering of that mysterio-hilarious Midnight Society. And Sunday's got a Stool Pigeon spieling up the laughs for you, and – see website for more. -
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Wally Workman Gallery: America Martin
This is the gallery's fifth solo show with the Los Angeles-based artist, whose inspiration for subject matter is found in her love of form and figure as depicted by the Impressionists and Modernists of the early 20th century.Through May 28 -
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Women & Their Work: Good Luck with the Sun
With the sun as her subject and collaborator, Krista Steinke explores the physical and psychological impact of our greatest energy source, her exhibition incorporating video, personal narrative, and experimental photographic processes. And here's our review of the show.Through June 7 -
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Yard Dog: Off the Record
St. Louis artist Kerry Smith's new series features his gouache and oilstick paintings of iconic record album art.Through May 27
