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Hip Haven's Moving Sale plus Estate Sale
Austin decor maker Hip Haven will be downsizing and moving to a new location. They'll have loads of great Hip Haven merchandise discounted from 15-50% off, plus 2000 square feet of vintage and antique items from multiple estates. Cash, card, or Venmo accepted. (Doors open promptly at 11--no earlybirds!)Sat. Apr. 27, 11am-5pmHip Haven Inc. -
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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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Dex & Abby
Sean and Corey are enjoying the beginning of a relationship and new home; but their dogs, Abby and Dex, are definitely not. So there are a few conflicts to deal with in the relationships of all four characters, and – you won't believe what happens next in the world premiere of this new pet-friendly comedy from Allan Baker, directed by Robert Tolaro for Ground Floor Theatre.Through June 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $5-45. -
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Books
Emma Berquist: Missing, Presumed Dead
Listen: "When 18-year-old Lexi foresees the brutal murder of a young woman outside a club in downtown L.A., she is powerless to stop it. But then the girl’s ghost appears, seeking vengeance, and Lexi is swept into a dangerous search that could put her directly in the path of a serial killer." We predict you might want to hear the author present this book tonight.Thu., May 30, 7pm -
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Dance
EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING!
To close this 19th year of making dances for her company, Kathy Dunn Hamrick has revisited pivotal moments from previous works, placed them within new contexts, given them new meaning, and created a whimsical hourlong show that stands alone as an entirely new dance. So now here comes everything KDHDC, in a stunning reinvention of original music scores, graphic art, video, and costumes.May 30-June 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 4pm. $19-21. -
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Hamilton
This, in case you somehow didn't know (and please accept our sincere congratulations on finally waking up from that years-long coma, yo, it's good to have you back), is Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop musical about America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Brought to town by the good people of Broadway in Austin, it's a phenomenon that's worthy of its endless hype, and they say tickets are possibly still available if you were born on a full moon, the wind is coming in from the northeast, and the Westlake sibyl dances a clockwise tarantella during consultation. Or, better: See the website right here for the show's two-days-before ticket lottery.May 28-June 16. Tue.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 7pm. $79-539. -
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Henry V
Penfold Theatre stages this Shakespearean wartime classic out in that fabled Round Rock Amphitheatre in the park, featuring a fine cast directed by Liz Fisher.Through June 22. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. Extra show, Sun., June 23, 8pm. Free. -
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Lipstick Traces: The Graphic Novel Release
This here's a book release party for the graphic novel adaptation of Rude Mechs' world-renowned theatrical version of Greil Marcus' masterpiece of rock & roll scholarship. Because that Lana Lesley, as if not busy enough co-producing and touring with the Rudes, had nothing better to do than spend months and months committing the acclaimed stage spectacle to sequential-art form? And how did 53rd State Press come to publish the thing?Ask her tonight: She and Peter Stopschinski will be there, performing a couple of punk classics (in a non-classic way) at some point during the festivities.Thu., May 30, 7-9pm -
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Dance
Studio Series Show
This is an evening of critique-in-process dance performances by four independent Austin-based choreographers: Alexa Capareda, Emily Rushing, Lauren Tietz, and Rae Fredericks. Curated and conceived by Kirstan Clifford; curated and moderated by Michaeli Brunk. Note: RSVP via email and they'll tell you where it's at.May 30-June 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 5pm. $10. -
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Testify: Waking Up
This latest iteration of the popular monthly series features true tales of opening eyes. They'll have stories of sexual re-awakenings, sleepwalking, narcolepsy, morning routines, and an incident with a Roomba.Thu., May 30, 7:30pm. $5-6. -
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Wakey, Wakey
"Though the man telling the jokes is sitting down (he's in a wheelchair), dying is a stand-up routine in this glowingly dark, profoundly moving new play by Will Eno,” states The New York Times. From the playwright of Thom Pain (based on nothing) comes this welcome work of theatre, embodied here by Ken Webster and Maria Latiolais; directed by Mark Pickell for Capital T Theatre. And here's our review of the show's previous presentation.Through June 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $20-30.
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ACAC Gallery: Rights of Passage
The Austin Creative Art Center presents this exhibition from Rejina Thomas – a show of paintings, architectural embellishments, and monumental glasswork "using geometric form and color to convey meaning and expression, reflecting the personal by removing the glamor to deconstruct racial history."Through May 311605 W. Sixth -
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Angela Shelf Medearis: Our People
During 2018, Medearis – known to millions as The Kitchen Diva – donated several books, manuscripts, photographs, awards, and research papers to the Carver Museum. Now, they’ve been curated and presented as this new exhibition.Through June 23 -
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Ao5 Gallery: Diane Rosaz
This figurative expressionist explores emotional and spiritual concepts through female portraiture, her charcoal sketches emphasizing the hands, faces, and feet of her subjects, which are further imbued with bright acrylic color and pattern.Through June 7 -
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Bird Bath & Beyond
Gold n' George present a show of bird dances and songs, a shared repertoire of mysterious and magical creatures, created by Heloise Gold in collaboration with Rosalyn Nasky, Kelsey Oliver, Kelly Hasandras, Kate Taylor, and Lulu Fisher. And, look – our Robert Faires has written a whole feature about it.May 30-June 2. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $18-50. -
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Butridge Gallery: The South Welcomes You Home
The devolution of the Austin sky. Texas caves reimagined as intergalactic landscapes. The peculiar yet familiar renderings of Southern life. Behold, as artists Mae Crocker, Renee Victor, and Heidi Pitre celebrate the beauty and quirks of this land we call home.Through June 8 -
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Camiba Art: Adreon Henry's World
It's the first Camiba solo show for this master of silkscreening, vinyl weaving, and graphic manipulations. It's a look into the vivid and complex machinations of a creative mind via handmade manifestations that will delight your eyes. Recommended.Through June 29 -
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Carver Museum: Constant Escape
Founding members of the Austin-based Black Mountain Project – Adrian Aguilera, Betelhem Makonnen, and Tammie Rubin – debut a new body of work in sculpture, photography, text, and video. Also on display at the Carver: "Re-Membering Is the Responsibility of the Living," an installation by Taja Lindley.Through July 27 -
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Chickens in the Yard
This new play by Paul Kruse explores the story of a family through the eyes of their four chickens, delving into memory, identity, queerness, and what it means to make a home. DIrected by Alice Stanley, performed on the Vortex's outdoor stage.May 24-June 2. Wed.-Sun., 8:30pm. $15-35. -
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Comedy
Dana Gould
You know this Gould from The Aristocrats, of course, or from seven years of The Simpsons. Now he's in town from L.A., never mind the potentially misplaced hamster, to make you laugh at Cap City.May 30-June 1. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $14-23. -
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Dimension Gallery: Niche Construction
This new show of beautiful sculptural works by Laura Latimer is informed and inspired by the way an organism physically modifies an environment or moves to another habitat that better suits its needs. (Kind of like the way Dimension's outdoor Sculpture Park moved across the street, y'might say, and you could experience that before or after viewing this fine exhibition.)Through June 22 -
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Elisabet Ney Museum: A Permanent Record
Heidi Pitre's ink drawings on vintage library cards merge art and literature, nostalgia and history, and recycling and reusing. And here's our review of the show.Through June 2 -
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grayDUCK Gallery: Misread Signs
This exhibition of new work and performances by Yuliya Lanina explores the effects of trauma on the human psyche, the exhibition beginning with her signature paintings of collaged, malformed characters that later come to life in a three-channel, immersive animation. You know how some artists can burn pretty brightly? Lanina is gonna be, as usual, on fire. Recommended.Through June 2 -
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Harry Ransom Center: The Rise of Everyday Design
Here's a new and detailed look at the history of the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain and America, showing how it transformed the homes and lives of ordinary people and how it continues to influence modern design.Through July 14 -
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Imagine Art: Rebirth & New Blooms
Here's a show that aims to "capture the essence of new growth, new beginnings, renewed spirit and heart," as curated by Lacey Richter.Through June 21 -
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Learn Batik with Rakhee Jain Desai
The celebrated local artist will guide you in the ages-old process of hot wax resists and colorful dyes that this traditional South Asian textile art involves. Bonus: tools and materials provided, your own piece to take home.Sat., June 1, 1:30 & 2:30pm. Free, but RSVP via email. -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Tony Marsh and Natalie Frank
This is the first Reynolds Gallery show for both of these artists, and we were all like, "Hey, Natalie Frank! With a Grimm exhibition just in time for Ballet Austin's Grimm Tales based on her fantastic works!" and we barely even made note of Mr. Marsh's part of this two-person display … until we saw some stunning images showing the gorgeous and fairly chthonic "Cauldrons and Crucibles" work the man does with ceramics small and large – and then we made damned good and sure our schedule was clear for an even longer visit to this excellent Downtown venue.Through June 8 -
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Mary Page Marlow
The Alchemy Theatre Company presents Tracy Letts' drama exploring the life of one woman – as played by six different actresses in 11 scenes, directed here by Robert Walden.Through June 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $32-45. -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: Drawings from the Permanent Collection
This is the first time that the museum offers an exhibition focused solely on drawings from its permanent collection, with works by more than 40 artists who explore a wide variety of techniques.Through June 3 -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: La Huella Magistral
Two new exhibitions are presented in this Downtown powerhouse of cultural expression, amplifying the inky might of PrintAustin. There's "La Huella Magistral: Homage to Master Printmakers," with a set of 19 prints paying tribute to master printmakers who inspired the artists of Consejo Gráfico, and "Mix 'n' Mash: Migration," new works by more than 200 artists. Bonus: John Patrick Cobb's "Chapel Shrine" paintings.Through June 3 -
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Northern-Southern: Likesness
Usually a lot of complex abstracts, a lot of cool conceptual art, up in this intimate space. "Likesness," though? Exclusively figurative art. But it's no less stunning, as this new group show features work by Adrian Armstrong, Dawn Okoro, Jean Smith, Laura Lit, Ryan Sandison Montgomery, and Saul Jerome San Juan. Recommended. Like this, we mean. Tell you what: curator Phillip Niemeyer is one of those 12th Street forces currently making that section of the city a cultural destination.Closing reception: Mon., July 8, 6-8:30pm -
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Parallel Lives
This cult-favorite comedy, written by Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney, features two actresses playing 25 odd characters in comic sketches examining the multifarious plight of women. Starring Roxy Becker and Helyn Rain Messenger, directed by Andy Berkovsky. And here's our review.Through June 15. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $10-25. -
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Texas State History Museum: Texas From Above
Here's an original exhibition featuring aerial images captured by photographer Jay B. Sauceda during a six-day flying journey around the state. This show highlights the beauty of Texas borderlands and explores the process of capturing the images.Through June 16 -
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The Blanton Museum: Zulu Time
This new solo exhibition of two-dimensional and sculptural works by Brooklyn native Kambui Olujimi, now on view in the Blanton's Contemporary Project gallery, will revitalize your awareness of what's coordinated and universal. And, listen, the Blanton now stays open until 8pm on Fridays – through July 26.Through July 13 -
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The Blanton: Copies, Fakes, and Reproductions
This exhibition, a Holly Borham-curated collection focused on printmaking in the Renaissance, presents works that showcase the various intentions behind copies, ranging from legit collaborations between designers and printmakers to the unauthorized copies of Albrecht Dürer’s woodcuts (these resulted in a landmark legal decision against image piracy). And, listen, the Blanton now stays open until 8pm on Fridays – through July 26.Through June 16 -
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The Contemporary Austin: Hi, how are you, Gonzo?
Abraham Cruzvillegas’ vibrant artistic practice begins with the concept of autoconstrucción, an idea rooted in transformation, exchange, and play. During the exhibition, a series of site-specific sculptures will be enlivened through music, performances, workshops, cooking, storytelling, artmaking, skateboarding, and more, in activations led by the artist’s collaborators from Mexico City and community partners from Austin. See our feature article for more.Through July 14 -
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The People's Gallery: Exhibition 2019
Here's the 15th annual exhibition at Austin City Hall, presenting a wide array of painting, sculpture, drawing, and other media by 113 local artists. This year, the exhibition includes a special selection of photographs: The Bold Beauty Project of Texas, featuring images of Texas women with disabilities taken by photographers from across the state. -
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Classical Music
Turned Voice
This is an artist-led course that works with the singing voice in experimental, theoretical, and psychological contexts. Over three days, Sarah Ruth, Justin Jones, and Christina Carter will present divergent ideas, methods, and practices related to the art of singing.May 31-June 2. Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $20-50. -
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden: With Out, With In
If you're standing at the crossroads of wood and sculpture, one of the talented giants you'll see landmarking that intersection is James Surls. If you're at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum for this new show, you'll be amazed by more than 30 of that maestro's works – his iconic, surrealistic wooden creations as well as a few of his giant steel and bronze structures. Note: This is, surprisingly, Surls' first solo exhibition of sculptures in Austin.Through Aug. 18 -
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Women & Their Work: Horizonland
Rosa Nussbaum’s new exhibition is informed by her recent years in Texas. Unable to drive and finding herself as a passenger in a car, the artist reflects upon how public space in Texas is often imagined as a place for mobile private space, structuring her show as a kind of theme park – using sculpture, performance, video, and a slideshow to explore how the car becomes a lens that focuses and reshapes the world around her.Through June 6
