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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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Latino Comedy Project: Estar Guars!
Emmy-nominated sketch troupe the Latino Comedy Project return with their hilarious, thoroughly Mexified sendup of some pinche Jedi shit that happened pretty recently in a barrio just across the tracks. Or, rather, the LCP presents a "loving homage of live comedy, original videos, and visual spectacle, re-creating the classic sci-fi rebellion as a modern-day Resistencia, complete with Galactic Walls, space chanclas, migrant moisture farmers, fearless princesas, mystical abuelas, and the targeting of Sanctuary Planetas by an evil empire determined to MAGGA (Make A Galaxy Great Again)." Did we say "hilarious" earlier? We weren't kidding. Written and directed by Adrian Villegas, brought to spicy space opera life by a talented cast, this show's recommended to make you laugh your asteroids off. Note: Performed mostly in English with some Spanglish.Through May 8. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $25-28. -
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An Evening with Neil Gaiman
In this live event, the bestselling author and father of dreams (and of Dream himself) will tell stories and read stories, answer questions, and, as he puts it, “amaze, befuddle, and generally delight. It will be fun and odd and not like any other evening with Neil Gaiman.” Here, we say, here's Neil when you need him.Sun., May 8, 7:30pm. $34 and up. -
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Austin Classical Guitar: Season Finale
ACG closes their current season with performances by Jorge Caballero from Peru and Austin’s own internationally acclaimed string ensemble, the Miró Quartet. This concert has it all: Solos, quintets, a giant guitar orchestra, the premiere of a dazzling new work by Clarice Assad, and the 10-year anniversary performance of one of the company's most ambitious projects, Austin Pictures, by Joe Williams.Sun., May 8, 4:30pm. $16-60. -
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Mack & Mabel
This re-imagined version of the musical Mack & Mabel exposes the destructive, co-dependent relationship between great Hollywood comic director Mack Sennett and the brilliant young star of his early "two-reelers," Mabel Normand. The show features Sebastian Vitale as Mack, Sarah-Marie Curry(!) as Mabel, Katya Welch as Lottie Ames, and Noah Steele as Frank Wyman. Directed by Michael Cooper for Alchemy Theatre.Through May 29. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $30-55.130 Pedernales #318-B -
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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
And here Allen Robertson, Austin's own (Emmy Award-winning) creator of "The Biscuit Brothers," presents a new musical based on the beloved children’s book – a funny, heartwarming story that celebrates friendship, acceptance, and self-esteem, and is sure to delight all ages. Bonus: Nathan Jerkins, Paul Sanchez, and Amber Quick lead the lively cast.Through May 22. Sat-Sun., 2pm. $15-21.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Austin Shakespeare’s Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park series returns with the Bard's most madcap, fae-ensorceled romantic comedy, in which so many favorite characters merge to present one of the world’s great dramatic works. Directed by Ann Ciccolella.Through May 29. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. Free. -
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Auditions: The Dating Project
Summer Break Theatre is seeking "one male, age 30s-40, to play play multiple comic roles ranging from potential leading man in a rom-com to an obnoxious jerk to a quirky oddball" in this new play by Max Langert, to be presented at Hyde Park Theatre in July. See website for details.Auditions: Mon., May 9 -
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Beerthoven: Mother's Day Concert
This Mother's Day weekend brings a concert written by, for, and about moms, featuring Two Songs, Op. 91 by Johannes Brahms, Goodnight, Moon by Eric Whitacre, Romances, Op. 22 by Clara Schumann, Songs my Mother Taught Me by Antonín Dvořák, an original song cycle Passage Through Night by Austin's Stephanie K. Andrews, and much more. And, oh! Beerthoven founder Daniel Swayze will be at the piano to accompany vocalist Samantha Balboa and violist Ruben Balboa. Bonus: Pastries and beer from Easy Tiger and Lazarus Brewing.Fri., May 6, 7:30pm; Sun., May 8, 3pm. $10-30. -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar’s May Market
The creators of the award-winning Blue Genie Art Bazaar bring back their spring arts shopping event, featuring the work of more than 100 regional artisans and craftspeople under one roof. Listen, you want locally made, unique gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, or whatever? You wanna treat yourself, even, citizen? Here's where.Through May 30. Fri.-Sun., 10am-8pm -
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Laguna Gloria
This local treasure of a venue, run by those Contemporary Austin folks who also bring us the Jones Center shows Downtown, is all about the outdoors – which is perfect for these trickily navigated times of ours, n'est-ce pas? Recommended: Stop by and breathe in the air, enjoy the lawns and gardens and the many examples of world-class sculpture arrayed across the property, and (as Frankie used to say) r-e-l-a-x.Thu.-Fri., 9am-noon; Sat.-Sun., 9am-3pm -
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Landmarks: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Use your smartphone to access self-guided tours of the outdoor public art sited by UT's award-winning Landmarks program any time you feel like it. BONUS: There's also a free, docent-led tour starting at Marc Quinn's "Spiral of the Galaxy" (1501 Red River) on Sun., Jan. 8, 11am. -
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Lydia Street Gallery: David Amdur Memorial Exhibition
David Amdur was a staple of the Austin art community for much of his life, from his days at UT, to Amdur Gallery in downtown Austin, to the dream home that he designed and built. Drawing, painting, printmaking, music posters, wood furniture, stone sculpture: He was a master of so many forms. This newest exhibition at Lydia Street Gallery, "A Light In the Wood," celebrates the man's life and legacy.Closing reception: Sat., June 25, 7-10pm -
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Prizer Arts & Letters: Who Do You Think You Are?
For the past year and a half, Austin artist Rejina Thomas has been the artist in residence at this fine Eastside gallery. This exhibit features work she's created during that time, as well as older paintings.Through May 21 -
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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
With a score featuring more than 20 of Donna Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You, Baby,” “Bad Girls,” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.May 3-8. Tue.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 7pm. $30 and up. -
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The Blanton Museum: Invisibilia
This is the first retrospective of Colombian artist Oscar Muñoz's work in the United States. The exhibition includes 40 exemplary works from his most evocative series created between the 1970s and today, wherein the artist has "turned photographic processes inside out to underscore the intrinsic fragility and transient nature of the image," revealing "how the act of opening the aperture to light instantaneously transforms the present into the past and life into memory."Through June 5 -
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The Blanton: Fantastically French! Design and Architecture In 16th- to 18-Century Prints
Drawing primarily from the Blanton’s extensive holdings of French prints, this exhibition invites you to look closely at exquisite details, marvel at fantastic forms, and take delight in ornate embellishments that celebrate the creativity of imagination across three centuries.Through Aug. 14 -
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Wally Workman Gallery: Daydreamers
The excellent Patrick Puckett returns with a plethora of portraits in his gorgeous neo-Fauvist style, brightening 1) the walls of the Workman Gallery and 2) the lives of all who see these colorful wonders.Through May 29 -
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Yo Banana Boy: An Improvised Palindramedy
ColdTowne Theater and Especially Heinous present an improv experience inspired by palindromes. Join 'em for a totally bananas show full of plot twists and turns where, who knows, they may just ... sit on a potato pan, Otis.Through May 29. Sunday, 7pm. $10.GameOn! ATX, 1515 Dungan #200
