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Beatles Full Moon Concert in the Dark
On the April Full Moon, come set intentions and indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you. Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own yoga mats and/or pillows to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling. A circle of chairs will be provided.Tues. Apr. 23, 8pm-9pmATX Unplugged -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center
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We Are Proud To Present
Street Corner Arts is, in fact, damned proud to present this show – the full title of which is We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, from the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915 – and proud they should be, as Jackie Sibblies Drury's "stunning, self-referential theatrical collage" engages with abominable history to tackle the subject of racism and the theatre community’s own (sometime self-serving) attempts at engaging with this subject. That (award-winning) Liz Fisher directs a fine cast, but – is this show as powerful good as it sounds? Our reviewer Elizabeth Cobbe sure thinks so.Through Dec. 15. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $17-25. -
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Civic Events
Austin Justice Coalition Celebration & Fundraiser
Celebrate the 2018 achievements of AJC including the passage of an improved police contract and the ordinance to create independent civilian oversight as well as recognizing Chas Moore's Best of Austin Win for Best Activist in our paper's 2018 Reader's Poll. Expect music, merriment, food, and drinks.Fri., Nov. 30, 7-10pm. Donations accepted.1603 Taylor Gaines St. -
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Austin Spurs
Vs. Northern Arizona Suns: Thu., Dec. 6, 7:30pm. Vs. Memphis Hustle: Sat., Dec. 8, 7pm. $6-79. -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Need something Austin-y (art, jewelry, prints, clothing, etc., whatnot, and then some) for a loved one this year? Thousands of original works from more than 200 artists and artisans will help you with your gifting conundrums.Nov. 23-Dec. 24. Daily, 10am-10pm. Free.Blue Genie Art Bazaar, 6100 Airport -
Music
Caifanes
Reunited Mexico City quintet Caifanes looked to English acts like the Cure when imbuing traditional Latin fare with goth rock in “La Negra Tomasa” and “Mátenme Porque Me Muero.” The only original member is Jaguares icon Saúl Hernández, but their hybrid of Seventies rock, the Beatles, boleros, and cumbias remains.Fri., Nov. 30, 10pm -
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Austin Shakespeare presents Tennessee Williams’ steamy, Pulitzer-winning masterpiece of what you might call "Southern discomfort" – featuring Gwendolyn Kelso as Maggie the Cat. Directed by Ann Ciccollela. But, wait – here's what our reviewer thought of the show!Through Dec. 2. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $25 and up. -
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Nightlife & Parties
cyb3rqu33n
Y2K calls it a Y2Kiki with reality refreshment bar and face-melting performances by some of Austin's most mind-blowing acts à la p1nkstar, mid^heaven, Kitty Buick, Louisianna Purchase, and more.Fri., Nov. 30, 10pm-3am. $10.523 Thompson -
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D.R.I., Deathwish, Worm Suicide
Ready for teeth-grinding, 250 bpm tuneage with dentist-drill guitar solos? Look no further than Houston’s Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, who, alongside our Offenders, ignited hardcore/metal fusion in the early Eighties. Middle slot belongs to Wisconsin’s Deathwish, Motörhead worshippers on Rock ’n’ Roll’s One Hell of a Drug, limited to 666 vinyl copies. Wiseguy hardcore heroes, Austin’s Worm Suicide, open.Fri., Nov. 30, 8pm -
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Danny Barnes
Texan Danny Barnes swoops in from the Pacific Northwest to rekindle some Bad Livers banjo, brandishing his latest EP with Test Apes, a collaboration with former local Max Brody, They Came in Peace.Fri., Nov. 30, 8:30pm -
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Visual Arts
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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Doom Side of the Moon, Bridge Farmers
More than a bong metal essaying of Pink Floyd’s 1973 classic, this homegrown 2017 project spearheaded by Sword guitarist Kyle Shutt floors with succinct arrangements, classic rock, and uncannily astral vox from Alex Marrero. The light-show-abetted live ritual peaks with non-Moon encores, including a spectacular version of “Pigs (Three Different Ones).”Fri., Nov. 30, 9pm -
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Fetish: A Holiday Affair
"Looking for the perfect sexy live aerial arts show to start the holiday season off with?" That's what they ask us, and what they suggest, by way of answering temptation, is "an all-star cast of Texas's sexiest performers in highly choreographed and costumed acts of passion." Some of the best aerial artists in the state, then – enacting a hot dozen of erotic scenes from the sweet to the naughty, likely to evoke a fetish you've got a hankering for. All of it happening under that big circus tent – they'll tell you just where it is when you buy a ticket – and with various VIP/attendance options that tend to sell out in advance. So – don't make us crack that whip – click for reservations, stat!Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Fri., 9:30pm; Sat., 7 & 9:30pm. $30-600. -
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Comedy
Immigrants, the Musical: No Place Like Home
This is a Hamilton-inspired show in which, each week, a new monologist tells of their experience in coming from Mexico, from Russia, from Vietnam, from El Salvador, and more. Then the cast, directed by Lahari Dunn and Asaf Ronen, expands these stories into "fully improvised musicals, giving life to the emotion, the journey, and the laughs and hardships along the way." Note: The Chronicle's Robert Faires recently took in a show, and here's his reaction. Featured this final week: Marcia Sanchez from Mexico.Through Dec. 21. Fridays, 8pm. $10-12. -
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Nightlife & Parties
Joterías
Tatiana Cholula is shining her spotlight on Austin's queer Latinx drag talent with Papi Churro, Ruby Knight, and Banshee Rose. All ages welcome. BYOB if you please.Fri., Nov. 30, 10pm. $5. -
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Li'l Cap'n Travis, Morningwood, Peenbeets, the Blues Specialists (6:30)
ATX Nineties weird pop revival triads with Morningwood and Peenbeets.Fri., Nov. 30 -
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Events
Mozart's Light Show
Check out the holiday lights and get you a home-baked Bavarian treat, while local musicians play tunes on the grand piano.Through Jan. 2. Free. -
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Comedy
Preacher Lawson
In 2015, this Preacher won the title of "Funniest Comedian in Florida." In 2016, he was crowned the winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Now here he is on the third coast – We are sometimes called the third coast, right? That's totally a thing, isn't it? – and set to crack you up like he does everywhere else – and on America's Got Talent.Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $20-25. -
Film
Special Screenings
Solaris (1972)
Signature Program: Russian filmmaker Tarkovsky's film was the original on which the Soderbergh/Clooney remake was based. It's a visually captivating and delirious tale of outer space and the supernatural.Fri., Nov. 30, 8:30pm -
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Classical Music
The City Wears a Slouch Hat
Before 4’33” or indeterminacy, John Cage forged the early identity of percussion music with wildly imaginative and complex creations. Wildly imaginative? Complex? No wonder line upon line is presenting this showcase of Cage's percussive pieces. With guests Thad Anderson, Thomas Burritt, John Lane, and the Rude Mechs.Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $10-18. -
Community
Out of Town
Trail of Lights at EmilyAnn
Stroll through a walking path featuring more than 100 holiday light displays created by businesses, organizations, school groups, and families. Roast hot dogs and marshmallows at the Yule Log, drink hot chocolate, and enjoy live entertainment most evenings. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.Nov. 24-Dec. 28. Sun.-Thu., 6-9pm; Fri. & Sat., 6-10pm. Free. -
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Winter Wonderland at The Circuit
The racetrack transforms into something resembling the North Pole with the largest outdoor skating rink in Texas, the Tunnel of Lights, and Santa's Workshop; plus live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and Chinese Lantern Festival.Through Dec. 30. $16,. -
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Theatre
A Christmas Carol
This ZACH Theatre adaptation of the Dickens classic, directed by Abe Reybold and starring the estimable Jaston Williams, is "a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras." It's riotously redolent of the ghosts of Motown past, but of course you know the basic Ebenezer of this thing: crotchety, cratchity, creepy, and (ultimately) heartwarming. And, what's that? You think there's an awful lot of Dickens going on in town lately? Our Robert Faires tells you why.Through Dec. 30. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $25 and up. -
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A Christmas Carol: Classic Radiocast
The players of the fictional KPNF radio station re-create Dickens' cherished masterpiece in this Nathan Jerkins adaptation, with all the characters brought to life by a small company of voice actors and live foley sound effects. Directed by Ryan Crowder for Penfold Theatre. And, what's that? You think there's an awful lot of Dickens going on lately? Our Robert Faires tells you why.Through Dec. 29. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $15-25.Old Settlers Hall, 3300 E. Palm Valley, Round Rock -
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Out of Town
A Dickens Christmas in Lockhart
The festivities kick off with the a lighted parade on the courthouse square Friday night at 7pm. Then all day Saturday the holiday celebration continues with food, arts & crafts vendors, and free family friendly activities and entertainment. These include Father Christmas, hay rides, an ice sculptor, jugglers, and much more.Fri.-Sat., Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Free.Dr. Eugene Clark Library, 217 S. Main St., Lockhart -
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Classical Music
A Schubertiade for Austin
With Franz like this, who needs anything else? Yes, here's an evening of music dedicated to the composer that historians called the "Supreme Melodist," with solo vocal, piano, and choral works from some of this lucky city's finest performers: Sara Jebaily, Patricia Combs, Jeffrey Jones-Ragona, Brooks Whitmore, Timothy Nolt, Musica Ecclesia, and more.Fri., Nov. 30, 7:30pm. $25. -
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Aaron LaCombe (album release)
Fri., Nov. 30, 7pm -
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