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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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Aziz Ansari
Yes! Those two shows at Bass Concert Hall were such a success that Ansari's taking over the Parish on Monday for another gig before he's gone. You missed him on Wednesday, or you just wanna laugh your ass off all over again, citizen? Grab a ticket while you can!Mon., Nov. 12, 8pm. $65. -
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Creek Show
It's like a trip of lights that are fantastic Downtown, as the fifth annual Creek Show presents nine nights of literally illuminating, site-specific art installations along Waller Creek, just right for exploring and gawking at in civic pride and wonder. It's free, too – although you could attend the preview party on Thursday for first-look braggin' rights and music and, well, see website for details.Through Nov. 17. Nightly, 6-10pm. Free.Waller Creek, between Ninth & 11th -
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Davis Gallery: Earth, Land, Property
This five-person exhibit features work by Nicholas Baxter, Julie Davis, David Leonard, Garrett Middaugh, and Jason Webb. "This show intends to question our place among nature and how we've chosen to use our land." Right on – an important consideration, even if you're not part of the Dark Mountain movement, even if you don't have three oxgangs of good earth when the haeric star appears. Also, tbh, we're partial to anything painted by that D. Leonard.Through Dec. 1 -
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Terrence McNally's 80th Birthday Party
That talented crowd of thespian creatives at ZACH team up with the archival savants of the Harry Ransom Center to celebrate four-time Tony Award-winning playwright and LGBT activist McNally, with performances by Chita Rivera, Donna Murphy, John Glover, Michael Learned, and Richard Thomas. And yes, the venerable McNally will also be there – with, we reckon, a smile that stretches eight decades wide.Mon., Nov. 12, 7:30pm. $80-200.
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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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Harry Ransom Center: Archaeology and Romance
Ed Ruscha, anyone? We'll bet yes – we're big fans ourselves – and now here's a diverse selection of the celebrated American artist’s books, photographs, drawings, and pprints. With archival production materials, preliminary sketches, and studio notebooks; with more than 150 objects providing visitors an unprecedented look into Ruscha's creative process. And the Chronicle's Melany Jean tells more about this show right here.Through Jan. 6 -
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OLA Gallery: There and Back
This is a solo show by Leslie Wilkes, featuring psychedelic paintings that experiment with color and momentum.Through Jan. 31201 E. Fifth #104 -
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Russell Collection: Duet
This is an "extraordinary" showcase of abstract works by Brad Ellis and Michael Kessler. Actually, we agree: It's pretty extraordinary, all right.Through Nov. 30 -
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Saddle Up: Texas Ranching Tradition
This exhibition, produced by Joe Vitone and Lori Najvar, honors hardworking ranch families from Jeff Davis and Lavaca Counties, as they wrangle livestock, battle weather, and study markets to stay on the rugged landscape they love. -
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The Art of Ice Cream
This? Is one of those ooooh-this'll-look-great-on-Instagram pop-ups that all the like-hungry kids are flocking to, cameras at the ready, surfaces polished for posing. The venue's packed with a colorful array of ice-cream-themed environments, obvs, and so they'll offer you free samples of frozen confections, too. Note: See David Brendan Hall's photo gallery of the place right here.Through Dec. 30. Wed.-Mon., 11am-8pm. $15-25.3208 S. Congress -
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Visual Arts Center: It Sounds Like Cher
This is a group exhibition of new works – painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, and video – by UT's first-year Studio Art MFA candidates.Through Nov. 16
