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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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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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Mineral, Drakulas [outside]
In 2010, a compilation CD for a Japanese label began the slow re-emergence of enduring local emo act Mineral. A 2014 tour followed their 17-year separation, and this January delivered a hardcover 25th anniversary read accompanied by a 10-inch with two brand new tracks from the Austin quartet.: “You want to write something that sort of feels like what it was two decades ago, so in one way it’s a limitation,” says frontman Chris Simpson of the single pairing, on point with longtime fan appetites for explosive bursts and tender guitar lines. “On the other hand, it makes things a little easier, like having a writing prompt.”: The local songwriter relearned past guitar tunings and chord voicings to get back in the Mineral mindset. Formerly of the Gloria Record and now Mountain Time (né Zookeeper), Simpson also came to terms with old work.: “Every time I switched projects, I wanted to shut the door on the one before it,” the singer/guitarist adds. “It feels nice to realize, with age, that you don’t ever have to shut those doors. It doesn’t have to be completely linear, and you can embrace your whole journey in a way that’s much more accepting.”: Rather than a comeback, Simpson pegs this tour as an opportunity “to enjoy ourselves and not think about the future.” In the space since Mineral’s Nineties heyday, the artist served as a stay-at-home dad for his four kids, and is now squeezing in college studies for social work.: “When you have kids, you can’t really help but relive your own childhood while seeing them have theirs,” shares Simpson. “I felt very inspired to write, and early on [kids] sleep a lot, so I did feel there was time for that creative energy to be used. It was definitely an inspiring time.”Thu., Feb. 14, 9pm -
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Theatre
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Director Dave Steakley and choreographer Abe Reybold bring John Cameron Mitchell’s glamorous and rockin’ musical classic about ”a fourth-wall-smashing East German rock & roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, trying to find a place to belong in America” – of course – back to the Austin stage. And here’s Robert Faires’ review of the whole thing.Through March 3. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30pm. $30-165. -
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Special Screenings
Wings of Desire (1987)
Newly Restored: Valentine's Week: Angels wander across Berlin while struggling with the desire to become human. The film paints two starkly different worlds using both color film and black & white photography. A brooding performance by Nick Cave as a nightclub performer (ok, himself) echoes the tortured love story that lends the film its drama.Thu., Feb. 14, 7pm -
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Valentine's Events
Anti-Valentine's-Day Party
That Rules & Regs lounge in the Fairmont Austin will let you escape all the lovey-dovey dipshits going gaga tonight, with DJ Bird Peterson spinning the vinyl – and themed cocktails to keep those single-life doldrums at bay.Thu., Feb. 14, 9pm-1am -
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Collection Rert: Double Date
That in-home gallery of creative expression presents its first show of the (still somewhat) new year, in which two couples who were previously unacquainted have been tasked with uniting their creative powers to transform the gallery as they see fit – experimental soundmaking included. That's Liz Gomez & John Moloney and Megan McAtee & Kaya Sumer, transforming the room for all to experience.Reception: Sat., Feb. 9, 7-9pm. free.2608-B Rogers -
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Dream Dates Reloaded Zine Release
It's a sweethearts ball with Hyperreal Film Club and sounds from DJ Dada, p1nkstar, and Ansem.Thu., Feb. 14, 8pm-2am -
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FronteraFest: Short Fringe
One of Austin’s longest-running festivals, a legendary vehicle for theatre artists, actors, musicians, poets, and performers of all types, FronteraFest returns for its 26th year of showcasing some of the wildest – occasionally brilliant, frequently delightful, and almost always original – entertainment you're likely to see. It's a collaboration between that professional thespian powerhouse called Hyde Park Theatre and ScriptWorks and anyone who's got what it takes to put their act on a stage. The Short Fringe showcases performances of 25 minutes or less, and runs the entirety of the festival. Here's the main thing to know about the Short Fringe, in case you're not familiar with the whole FronteraFest deal, yo: The weeknight shows are a mixed bag but usually crowded with folks there to see friends do their stuff onstage; each Saturday "Best-of-the-Week" show is sure to be worth your time, but it sells out fast, so plan accordingly; the final week, the "Best-of-the-Fest" week, which is always the primo live-performance shit in town and is already completely sold out – we warned you about this, like, weeks ago, right? – except for the wild-card Staff Picks night on Thu., Feb. 14, 8pm, which has a few tickets still available.Through Feb 16. Tue.-Sat., 8pm. -
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Valentine's Events
Kitten Cabaret
Oh, those naughty kittens! Some of them have lost a bit more than just their mittens! But, well, that's the point, isn't it, as bodacious burlesque star Ginger Snaps and her friends present a night of humor, creativity, aerial infusion, and animal-themed titillation. Bonus: It's a fundraiser for Emancipet!Thu., Feb. 14, 9pm. $20-250. -
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Valentine's Events
L'oca d'oro: The '80s Greatest Lovers and Haters
It's the Cure vs. Metallica in the rock & roll soundtrack for this third annual Valentine's mash-up event, a delectable six-course meal served up by chef Fiore Tedesco and his crew of culinary brilliants, featuring sausage-stuffed fried olives, black truffle fonduta, red snapper crudo, veal ravioli, mussels Ubriaco, and dark chocolate and strawberry layer cake (vegetarian option available). It's a feast that tastes as good as it sounds and sounds as good as it looks, and the only thing missing from the Instagram of the night's delights will be pictures of you – unless you get your tickets ASAP!Wed.-Sat., Feb. 13-16. $75 ($50, optional beverage pairing). -
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Food Events
Launderette: Valentine's Dessert Kit
You, yes, you (and your best beloved) can enjoy a Laura Sawicki dessert at home for Valentine's Day with just a few simple steps: Order via those delivery specialists at Favor, receive the goods, reheat, garnish, and enjoy (or save to prepare later). The Valentine’s Dessert Kit features two mini Boca Negra Cakes and flourishes including bourbon caramel, whipped crème fraîche, crisp chocolate pearls, and heart-shaped macarons. Instructions included. Note: They're only making 100 of these, so better order while you can.Thu., Feb. 14, 11am until supplies run out. $24. -
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Classical Music
LOLA Is for Lovers
The 4th Tap series showcasing Local Opera Local Artists continues with this to-swoon-for Valentine's special, featuring the talents of those relentlessly romantic citizens Liz Cass, Carla McElhaney, Lindsey Pino, Veronica Williams, Julia Taylor, and Peter Stopschinski.Thu., Feb. 14, 8pm. $10. -
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Valentine's Events
Love Bites: Chocolate Festival
You know how Central Market does those weeklong celebrations of different types or cultures or regions of food, and they're always impressively curated, and you always kick yourself if you miss one that's smack dab in your area of interest? Then don't miss this choco-centric extravaganza featuring that dark confection that tends to rule every Valentine's Day week. Pro tip: matcha-covered chocolate truffles (Truffettes de France), the Earl Grey-infused dark chocolate bar from Coco Chocolatiers, and anything from local purveyors Delysia.Through Feb. 14 -
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Valentine's Events
Love Is a Funny Thing
Yes, it is – which is why you should celebrate Valentine’s Day with your boo and the fanciest improv comedy in Austin, as: the Hideout beckons you to the heart of Downtown for a charming evening of improv games, scenes, musical numbers, and chocolate-and-flowers that will fuel the fire of your love or ease the pain of lovelessness. Yes!Thu., Feb. 14, 8pm. $35. -
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Valentine's Events
Pitchfork Pretty: Valentine's Dinner
Five courses? No. Six courses? No. Say yes to this excellent Eastside venue's seven-course menu, including caviar, smoked egg yolk, cultured cream, scallops with frozen radish, king salmon, beef ribs, fried chicken, and more. With, of course, a complimentary round of bubbles.Thu., Feb. 14, 5-10:45pm. $75. -
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PrintAustin
There’s one sure way for art to make a lasting impression: When the marks comprising a work are made transferable and forced into contact with another surface. Then, suddenly, look – born from an industrial matrix still wet with ink, it’s a print! It’s the product of a woodcut, an engraving, an etching. It manifests as a mezzotint, an aquatint, an image of drypoint. Hell, maybe it’s one of those screenprints that concert promoters use for pimping their bands, a bold AF poster created with the same sort of process that, when displayed in a Very Serious Museum, is called serigraphy.: There are so many different kinds of prints, we confess, that it’s better to direct you to Wikipedia for detailed background. But we wouldn’t be surprised if an eye-popping majority of those kinds – to say nothing of the abundance of subjects depicted, the profusion of styles engaged – were available for viewing during the sixth annual PrintAustin celebration.: This year’s iteration of PrintAustin runs from January 15 to February 15 and features a wide diversity of events throughout the city – including exhibitions, artist talks, demos, workshops, and more. We’ll be highlighting several of those in your Chronicle's visual arts listings as the fest continues, of course, so keep your eyes peeled this-a-way.Through Feb. 15 -
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Saxon, Ignitor, S.A. Territories
Iron Maiden loads into Come & Take It Live? Not in this lifetime, but fellow NWOBHM pioneers Saxon will. Dating back to 1970 and settling on the Saxon moniker seven years later, the UK heshers still follow founding singer Pete “Biff” Byford, 68 and guitarist Paul Quinn, 67, who skitter and shred on last year’s Thunderbolt, Saxon’s 23rd studio LP and a frozen-in-time nexus of Stonehenge metal.Thu., Feb. 14, 8pm -
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Stuart Wallace: Future Artifacts of Sprawl and Sting
Yes, this might take a little while to get to, as Georgetown is kinda up there, isn't it? But never mind that, because the end of the world will also take a while to reach, yet that's where we're all eventually headed. And a local artist – Stuart Wallace – has gotten there first, is the idea here, and he's brought back an array of artifacts that are as eerie as they are graceful. I can't properly express the odd and sublime aesthetics of what the man's wrought, but I can tell you that the pieces often include abandoned wasps' nests and ball moss and photos and rope, expertly arranged, and they're often framed in wood that Wallace has carefully charred with a flame thrower.Real talk: There's already too much to see in Austin, already too much for a listings editor to cover; WTF would make me take the time to promote this show up at the Georgetown Public Library? Answer: The sheer, stunning beauty of this work.Go ahead, make a whole afternoon of it, check out Wallace's "Future Artifacts" and that "Floating Points" exhibition at the Georgetown Art Center while you're moseying around, maybe stop for an exquisite meal at Jack Gilmore's Salt Traders Coastal Cooking on the way there or back. But FFS don't miss this show. -
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The Feud
In this new musical comedy from Texas Comedies and the ever-adventurous Crank Collective, it's Texas in the 1870s and an army officer is all that stands between an outlaw family and bloodthirsty vigilantes. Based on actual events in our state's tumultuous history, now on stage with singing, dancing, riding, fighting – and a live band. See a wronged woman seek her own brand of twisted justice! See old-timey citizens fighting over land and cattle! See this rip-snorting production directed by John Cecil!Through Feb. 23. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $12-24. -
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Valentine's Events
The Love Witch (2016)
Market + Movie Screening: Shop for potions, elixirs, body care, and other goods crafted by local witches.Thu., Feb. 14, 5pm. Free. -
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The Three Musketeers
St. Ed's presents Megan Monaghan Rivas' new adaptation of the classic coming-of-age story inspired by the novel by Alexandre Dumas. It's set in a 17th-century France where men and women are equal in their ability to serve the crown. This regional premiere features local MVPs Marc Pouhé and J. Ben Wolfe among a fine collegiate cast, directed by Michelle Polgar. And here's what the Chronicle's Trey Gutierrez thought of the show.Through Feb. 24. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $10-25. -
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Valentine's Events
Vino Vino: Valentines
Right there in the heart of the historic Hyde Park neighborhood, this cozy little wine-fueled bastion of culinary goodness is offering two four-course prix-fixe meals – one called "Loves Me," one called "Loves Me Not" – ha! – with optional pairings available for each. Which one features the roasted beets, potato gnocchi, NY strip steak, and strawberry shortcake? Which one features veggie sticks, Cowgirl Creamery's mac & cheese, fried chicken, and an ice cream sundae? You'll know when you're there, which is much less mysterious than love.Thu.-Fri., Feb. 14-15, 5-10pm. $75. -
Film
Special Screenings
Alita: Battle Angel: Passport to Iron City
Explore the setting of Robert Rodriguez's new film, the post-apocalyptic, gritty, refuse-filled Iron City. You'll interact with city residents, earn credits for completing puzzles and challenges, experiment with the technology, and uncover hidden clues. The film opens Feb. 14.Jan. 29-March 31. Daily, 2-10pm. $25.1901 E. 51st -
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Valentine's Events
A Million Dreams: A Valentine's Day Musical Revue
A revue featuring your favorite Broadway songs, along with some surprises from The Greatest Showman. There will be a chocolate fountain, a chocolate & fruit bar, and sparkling non-alcoholic drinks.Thu., Feb. 14, 7-10pm. $30 (couples, $50). -
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Valentine's Events
A Ruff Night Out
It's speed dating for you and your dog, with entertainment by comedian Chris Hills and dog-friendly pop-up shopping. All proceeds to to Austin Pets Alive!Thu., Feb. 14, 7-10pm. $10 suggested donation. -
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Visual Arts
AARC: Let the Colors Speak
Rashmi Thakur and Supriya Kharod, both born in India and both proud Austinites now, document their individual journeys through watercolor and acrylic paintings, depicting the colorful traditions, vibrant life, and diverse culture found in the two communities they love.Through March 30 -
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