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Carols by Candlelight: Preview
Looking for something to do over Thanksgiving weekend with your out-of-town guests and family? SOCO Women's Chorus visits the Central Library for a preview of their upcoming winter performance of Carols by Candlelight – and you could be there, too.Sat., Nov. 26, 1pm. Free.
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A Christmas Carol
[NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO COVID] Zach Theatre's adaptation of the Dickens classic is "a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras," as directed by Dave "Hardworkin'" Steakley. Which is all well and good, but we're happiest because Austin's own Marc Pouhé plays that Ebenezer Scrooge. [NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO COVID]Through Dec. 31. Times vary. $25. -
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A Sherlock Holmes Christmas
In this Archive Theater production, the famed consulting detective Holmes Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson take on their most festive case yet as they try to unravel the mystery of a flawless blue diamond hidden in a Christmas goose. Bonus: Come early and enjoy the tavern atmosphere with games, themed refreshments, live music, and interaction with the cast.Through Dec. 18. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $10-35. -
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ACC Art Galleries: Sam Coronado's Serie Project
This new exhibition, "Cultivating Community through Art: Sam Coronado’s Serie Project and Its Continuing Legacy," provides a fine, curated look at exactly what the title says, touching on Coronado Print Studio today, while also demonstrating the new opportunities that can be cultivated through persistence and dedication to the arts.Through Dec. 8 -
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Atelier Dojo: Remote Studios
The local powerhouse of figurative painting, the art school that's the smart school for artists of all kinds, they've got a painting-along-at-home series going to help you keep your skills honed in these socially restrictive times, featuring live costumed models posing on camera and a thriving community of creatives rendering that lovely human biotecture from their separate studios. "Join us for a three-hour costumed-model drawing session. Use any supplies you wish, listen to music, share your work, chat with others. It’s a great way to stay connected with your art community!"Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30pm. $5. -
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Austin Shakespeare: Sense and Sensibility
This story of two sisters – the sensible Elinor Dashwood and the impulsive Marianne Dashwood – showcases Jane Austen’s clever, comedic storytelling, as adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan. A diverse cast of 17 actors create the elegant world, which will feature Regency costumes and charming dances, directed by Ann Ciccolella.Through Nov. 27. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $20. -
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Ballet Austin: Classes
Learn your way to physical grace with a dance class at Ballet Austin. There are so many varieties to choose among – ballet, barre, contemporary dance, hip-hop, tap, cardio dance fitness, Pilates, and more – and all taught by professional instructors. See website for details.$3-7 per class. -
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Big Medium: There Are Black People In Nebraska?!
Right there in the middle of Canopy's anchoring gallery, Adrian Armstrong invites us to see ourselves in these figures and realize that blackness is found blooming in every crevice. This is the first installment of Armstrong's series of multimedia shows exploring the black community in Omaha, Nebraska, and the artist’s first step into a world-building concept.Through Jan. 8 -
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Camiba Gallery: The Elementals
Here's a stunning show of abstractions by Fort Worth-based artist Lee Albert Hill, with fresh works that "reflect the essential human spirit of mark-making in response to the invisible forces that inherently exist between the four natural elements: earth, water, air, and fire." We don't ultimately care what Hill chooses to reflect with his art, tbh; we just want to feast our awestruck eyes on the results for hours.Through Dec. 10 -
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Canvas: Learning How the Grown Ups Dream
Here's an exhibition of CP Harrison's art that explores what it means to remember childhood, ripe with fractured pop culture references from the past and notes and doodles that would feel at home on band flyers or notebook covers.Through Dec. 1 -
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Cloud Tree: The Unkept
The magical Adam Young returns to Cloud Tree with his moving and spiritual renderings on wood panel – accompanied by the works of folk artist Mike Parsons and a rare showing of paintings and collage by the legendary Satch Grimley.Through Dec. 31 -
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Co-Lab Projects: The Permian Recordings
Phil Peters' Permian Recordings are a series of subterranean field recordings that capture the low-frequency vibrations of the Permian Basin in West Texas. This site-specific installation brings the recordings back to Texas for the very first time.Through Dec. 10. Free. -
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ColdTowne Theater
ColdTowne's new brick-and-mortar place is totally open, and who knows what they'll shake this city with next? But one truth remains: ColdTowne is a designated den of gold, baby, sweet comedy gold. -
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East Austin Comedy Club
Founded by comedians Raza Jafri and Andre Ricks, this club that operates out of Tiger Den on the Eastside is the city's only BIPOC-owned comedy venue. -
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Faith Healer
City Theatre presents this Brian Friel play about honor, hope, and the healing power in what you believe. With Rick Smith, Dawn Erin, and Steve Wright, as directed by Andy Berkovsky.Through Dec. 11. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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Fallout Comedy
This hotbed of local performance is carrying on even more than usual, with an eclectic mix of live, mind-rocking comedy from some of Austin's best, all week long. Hey! The place is our cover story, as reported by Valerie Lopez! And, srsly, who would ever disagree with the sentiment of Monday night's Fuck This Week show? Check the website for details. -
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Flatbed Press: Black-Owned
Flatbed presents an exhibition of new prints, drawings, and paintings by Adrian Armstrong, whose multidisciplinary practice encompasses drawing, painting, installation, and sound, documenting contemporary Black experiences in the United States.Through Dec. 3 -
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grayDUCK Gallery: Faithful
Tammie Rubin's new exhibition at grayDUCK Gallery contemplates faith as determined actions in place of passive belief. The artist extracts images, symbols, maps, creating visual codes that speak of Black American citizenry.Through Dec. 18 -
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Ivester Contemporary: Pyre
This solo exhibition of new work by Dave McClinton is a continuation of the artist's Black Life series, an ongoing project which began in 2015 and aims to illustrate the inner life of Black people in America. Also on view: "Water water everywhere" by Andie Flores.Through Nov. 26 -
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Field of Light
Illuminating 16 acres in the Texas Arboretum at the Wildflower Center, Field of Light is Bruce Munro's stunning display of 28,000 subtly lit, solar-powered spheres that showcase the intersection of art, technology, and nature.Through May 1 -
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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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Last Day of the Eureka Room!
Austin's most absurd and fun attraction will have its last day on September 24th, so visit while you still can! It's the Eureka Room, a participatory experience where visitors engage with curious and playful programming within a unique 100-square-foot room filled with light and sound.See website for reservations. $25. -
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Link & Pin Gallery: Obscure Holidays
This delightful new show is the result of an annual exchange portfolio in which the members and friends of Slugfest Printmaking Workshop create a print based on a theme – Obscure Holidays, this year, as suggested by Carolyn Porter – and each artist creates a specific number of prints on a specific paper size for the edition. Among those represented here: Bethany Andrée, Didier Bardon, Douglas Cushing, Jill Thrasher, Margie Simpson, Shailee Thakkar, and Tom Druecker.Through Dec. 10. Free. -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Lost Pines
This exhibition of new photographs is the gallery's first presentation of work by the Austin artist (and musician and husband and father and professor) Barry Stone. You want to see images that are beautiful and often a little eerie? You want to witness photos with backstories that can inspire something like awe? Find yourself among these "Lost Pines."Through Dec. 3 -
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Martha's Contemporary: Hokey Pokey + What You See Is What You Get
Here's a two-person exhibition that features painting, installation, videography, and sculpture by Moll Brau and Wes Thompson. It's a deep dive into a pool of loneliness, triumph, and rebirth. It's a forest of mazes where fireflies provide the light. It's a show of creations from a pair of terrific, hardworking local artists and you don't want to miss it. -
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MASS + 1, Part 2
In the second iteration of this group show, members from the MASS Collective exhibit one work of their own, and curate one piece of work from another artist.Through Dec. 10 -
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Modern Rocks Gallery: David Bowie: Starman
This is a collection of rare David Bowie prints spanning the prolific singer’s career. Modern Rocks' Steven Walker curated the exhibition that features many of Bowie’s most iconic shots, including album covers, obtained directly from the photographers themselves – including Terry O’Neill’s “Diamond Dogs” album cover shoot, Justin De Villeneuve’s “Pin-Ups” album cover with British model Twiggy, Brian Duffy’s “Aladdin Sane” and “Scary Monsters” album cover shoots, and Masayoshi Sukita’s famous session with Bowie for the “Heroes” album cover.Through Dec. 23 -
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Neill-Cochran House: The Hope Suite
Mark Smith’s The Hope Suite is a series of forty-four collages inspired by the theme of global unity. Each 24-by-18-inch work on paper consists of a background monoprint or a digital photoprint, overlaid with collage, calligraphy, and mixed media. Note: The originals are part of the permanent collection of the Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago; the works on display here are limited-edition prints of those originals.Through Dec. 16. Free. -
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Northern-Southern: Shimmer
Virginia Fleck's tour de force installation fills the gallery with shimmers of sound and light, her myriad aluminum can tabs strung into ethereal columns; a trinity of them, draped from the ceiling, rotates slowly. Nearby, a moth-like tapestry of tabs clings to a wall. A relay of globe cages – intended for bingo balls – are dangled in aluminum tabs, each rendering a hand-cranked sound bath. "From salvage and discard, Fleck weaves serenity, wonder, and peace." Yes, this. Yes.Through Dec. 18 -
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Story Circle Network
Nonprofit organization for women, offering monthly reading and writing circles and more, in North, Central, and South Austin. -
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Testsite: PM
Jessica Halonen’s current project is a series of paintings that co-mingles abstraction and trompe l'oeil informed by a collection of toxic wallpaper samples.Through Dec. 11 -
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The Blanton Museum: Njideka Akunyili Crosby
The Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist has described her desire to "center Black life, my experience as a Black woman, and the complexity of Black life — and to infuse every piece I make with this deep love I have for my Black experience."Through Dec. 8 -
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The Contemporary Austin: In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive and You Were Full of Joy
Explore the works of eight female artists – Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Adriana Corral, Ellie Ga, Juliana Huxtable, Tala Madani, Danielle Mckinney, Wendy Red Star, and Clare Rojas – in this new exhibition that explores how narrative and storytelling shape our senses of self, community, history, and identity.Through Feb. 12 -
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The Department of the People + Process
This interactive art exhibition examines questions of authority and the sovereignty of the human journey; it features works by Moyo Oyelola, an interdisciplinary artist known for his photography and large multimedia installations.Through Feb. 25 -
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Wally Workman Gallery: Cornucopia
In this compelling new series, vases and vessels are modeled from math forms that deal with infinity, chaos, and origin, Ellen Heck's jewel-toned, semi-surreal oil paintings containing layers of figuration under grand impasto still lifes, exploring visual metaphor and its role in revealing meaning through substitution.Through Nov. 27 -
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Water by the Spoonful
Different Stages presents Quiara Alegria Hudes' Pulitzer-winning play in which recovering addicts, scattered throughout the world in chat rooms, keep each other alive – hour by hour, day by day. Brogan Lozano directs this drama where "the boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide." And, oh: Here's our full review.Through Dec. 3. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-35. -
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We're the Queers
When a typical family sitcom gets a note from executives to add more LGBTQ elements to the show, this mad-cap improvised show is born. They'll do anything to get those pink dollars ... except hire an actual queer writer, of course. Directed by Dylan Garsee, with assistant director/producer Mase Kerwick, and stars Chloe and Lane Ingram, Pete Parsons, Kyle Romero, Brittany Sonnenberg, Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Brian Bonnet, Irielle Wesley, Jenn Rosario, and drag queen Yesandra Laronde.Saturdays, 7pm. Through Nov. 26. $15 online; $20 door. -
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West Chelsea Contemporary: Concrete to Canvas
This show is a rare opportunity to see and collect internationally recognized pieces and includes a variety of works from graffiti pioneers like CRASH, Doze Green, Lady Pink, and more.Through Dec. 23 -
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Women & Their Work: It Could Only Be Lived
Jenelle Esparza is interested in the land, the interconnected identities tied to it, and the stories it can tell us. This new show employs a variety of techniques and processes to give voice to the landscapes and landmarks of South Texas.Through Dec. 15. Free. -
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Wyld Gallery
This is Ray Donley's gallery of art by Native Americans, located in that company of artistic glory called Canopy and resplendent with creations from the original people of our struggling country.Call for appointment -
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Yard Dog: Lex Gjurasic + Johnny Taylor + Margaret Sullivan
Introducing Tucson painter Lex Gjurasic, with paintings from her “Super Bloom” series; the pop art compositions of Los Angeles artist Johnny Taylor; and the unique jewelry of native Texan Margaret Sullivan.Through Dec. 31