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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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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Queer AF Pride Celebration
It’s double the rainbows with Eastside Pop-up and The Little Gay Shop’s Pride Month hurrah. Shop from 20+ local queer artists and makers, view a pop-up museum curated by Thee Gay Agenda, and treat yourself to some tasty treats. Know before you go: Masks are encouraged at this outdoor event, but they are required to enter The Little Gay Shop and pop-up gallery.Sat., June 26, noon-5pm. Free entry. -
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"Reweave: 2021" Community Weaving Event
Finally, a live, IRL art event! In conjunction with Jade Walker's "Reweave: 2021," they'll have mini structural looms on the grounds at which anyone, even little ones, can engage with the community fabric healing process. Bring strips of cloth (say from old shirts), rope, old leashes, string — whatever you have to integrate your story. Family-friendly refreshments will be served, and other art activities such as face-painting and “slingshot-weaving” will be held. Bring masks and sunscreen.Sat., June 26, noon-2pm. Free. -
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Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven
Acclaimed playwright Reina Hardy returns to the Vortex with her first National New Play Network rolling world premiere, bringing her magic and humor to this coming-of-age adventure for everyone who’s ever looked up at the stars and dreamed. "This remarkable play engages young adults and audiences of all ages, bringing science and imagination into the theatre." Directed by Marcus McQuirter and Rudy Ramirez, and starring Jeremy Rashad Brown, Oktavea LaToi, Dane Parker, Christina Blake, and Eva McQuade.Through July 3. Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $10 and up. -
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Ao5 Gallery: The Art of Hugh Syme
A Canadian Juno Award-winning graphic artist, Hugh Syme is best known for his artwork for rock and metal bands, most notably Rush albums: he created the famous Starman logo and played keyboard on some of those classic albums. Meet the man himself at tonight's reception.Sat., June 26, 7-10pm. $5. -
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Books
Austin African American Book Festival
The 15th annual African African American Book Festival returns, albeit virtually this year, with presentations by literary activist Patrick Oliver; award-winning children authors Cheryl Willis-Hudson, Tony Medina, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton; journalist Charles Blow; Dr. Raphael Travis, the author of The Healing power of Hip Hop; and more.Sat., June 26, 10am-2pm. Free. -
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Classical Music
Beerthoven: Get Your Groove Bach
Daniel Swayze's excellent series returns, now at that local and ever-lively bastion of culture called the Neill-Cochran House, and featuring three in-person performances by Austin's own Bel Cuore Quartet!Fri.-Sun., June 25-27, 7pm. $30. -
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Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story
Austin's Glass Half Full Theatre presents its award-winning “story within a story” using puppetry, performed in Spanish and English. Featuring Madison Palomo as Belinda, who – when she confronts her stepmother and stepsisters – learns to embrace her love of poetry and stand up for herself. This captivating bilingual Cinderella story is recommended for ages five and older.Available online through June 30. $10. -
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Collection Rert: Super Saturday Surprise
This Saturday, make a trip to Science Bear Arcade's self-service buffet of tables filled with fun junk. It's a convenient gift shop for everyone in the universe and sure to spark your creative impulse. Note: Create your own prices and place cash in the mouth of the bear!Sat., June 26, 9am-5pm2608 Rogers -
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Collection Rert: Tayshas
Keatan McKeever, Fernando Flores, and Michael Flanagan all have roots in the Rio Grande Valley, a region that includes areas of South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas. Each artist draws on their unique experiences in the area to create work that explores themes of identity, material, and environment.Closing reception: Sat., July 10, 6-9pm2608 Rogers -
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Food Events
Desert Door: Third Coast Tiki Weekend
Desert Door Texas Sotol debuts the latest in its limited-edition Explorer series this weekend: A Jamaican rum cask Texas sotol named Third Coast, aged in a Tennessee whiskey barrel and boasting "the sweetness of rum, but with a caramel and toffee taste from the whiskey and sotol." Head on over to try this new tipple in a context redolent of Tiki bar delights, featuring three original cocktails created to highlight the new sotol's nuanced power. Note: Guests are encouraged to register right here, though entry is free and dogs, kids, and island attire are welcome.Thu.-Sun., June 24-27. Free. -
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Food Events
Goodstock's First Anniversary
In celebration of Goodstock's first anniversary, the company's offering an educational experience that every wannabe barbecue guru will want to grok in fullness. Watch as pitmaster Mark Avalos of SLAB BBQ and chef Cris Vasquez (executive chef of The Texas Rangers) prepare and cook Goodstock staples such as briskets, beef ribs, pork ribs, tri tips, and more. A ticket gets you access to the event, food samples from the demos, nonalcoholic beverages, and a Goodstock swag bag stuffed with goodies.Sat., June 26, 10am. $60.United Heritage Center, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock -
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ICOSA: Window Dressing XII
Discarded household objects, old paintings from college, and paper with sensitive information make up the majority of materials used in the work of Hollie Brown and Jennifer Moore – now on display as "Nothing I Know (and Then Some)" in the front window of this excellent Canopy-based gallery.Artist reception: Fri., June 25, 7-9pm -
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It's Mutual: Pride Pop-Up
"Think queer history meets flamboyant culture served on a platter of drippy, juicy gay art," brought to you by Thee Gay Agenda and Kind Clinic – um, yes, please!Sat., June 26, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Theatre
Marilyn, Mom & Me
In this staged reading of a new play by Luke Yankee, "a man attempts to better understand his tough-as-nails mother by pressing her to unravel the details of her intense, short-lived friendship with Marilyn Monroe while they were shooting the film, Bus Stop."Fri.-Sat., June 25-26, 8pm. $10. -
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Dance
Metamorphosis Dance: Ballet Under the Stars
For more than 25 years, Metamorphosis Dance has kicked off the summer at the Zilker Hillside Theater. This year, despite its many challenges, will be no different. Ballet Under the Stars: The Show Must Go On!, rehearsed and filmed in early June, is now available for viewing.Through July 23. Free. -
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Northern-Southern: Baton
This is a group show by relay, begun in July of 2020 as a method of socially distancing a community in the height of the pandemic: Artists took turns alone in the space, each adding to the exhibition. Now, as it nears its close, the exhibition resembles a community in which work converses and overlaps. With Adreon Henry, Vy Ngo, Dawn Okoro, Leon Alesi, Matt Steinke, Sev Coursen, Stella Alesi, and more.Closing reception: Sat., July 24, 3-9pm -
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Reuse Market Days
Get out that sun hat and Join Austin Creative Reuse for two days of perusing the very best of Austin’s reuse artists, from 3D art to upcycled clothing to eccentric jewelry, crocheted treasures and much, much more.Sat.-Sun., June 26-27, 10am-4pm -
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Nightlife & Parties
The Flawless Victory Ball
The House of Lepore hosts a fierce night with even fiercer competition, as dancers compete for the best ballroom takes on tonight’s Mortal Kombat theme.Sat., June 26, 9pm. $5-10. -
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West Chelsea Contemporary: Icons & Vandals
It's the swanky venue's "most monumental" show yet, featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ai WeiWei, Roy Lichtenstein, and a slew of other creative provocateurs who have subverted the contemporary art world throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Bonus: The closing reception features an artist talk with "The First lady of Graffiti," Lady Pink.Closing reception: Sun., July 11, 3-5pm
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A Portrait of My Mother
An artist remembers their mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood – from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago, and everything between. Written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, directed by David R. Jarrott. Note: Now available for viewing on Vimeo.Through July 31. $5. -
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Out of Town
Agave Festival Marfa
Agave spirit experts and chefs from around the world will come together to sample and talk about their favorite beverages.Fri.-Sun., June 25-27Marfa -
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Art in ATX: An Outdoor Market
Featuring 20+ artists and vendors selling handcrafted goods, plus live music by Lolita Lynne, Spring Valley, Violet Capri, and DJ Tsunani.Sat., June 26, 4-9pm; Sun., June 27, 2-7pm. Free with RSVP. -
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ArtUs Co. Gallery: Kent Burress
Kent Burress uses oils to capture the big skies and broad vistas of Texas in a style that often pushes the boundaries between representational and abstract art.Closing reception: Sat, July 24, 5:30-6:30pm10000 Research #118 -
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Special Screenings
Austin Cinemaker Space Reopens
Nonprofit Austin School of Film's Cinemaker Space offers a co-working space designed to fit the needs of artists, filmmakers, and creatives. Schedule a tour to see how the space could help you with your next film project.Ongoing -
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Kids
Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series
For a paw-some summer, register your li'l animal lover for AHS's virtual, hands-on educational sessions, including live shelter tours, dog walks, storytime with shelter pets, crafts, and dance sessions. It's all free, and supplies are provided via pickup or you can get a supply list online. Graduation is Aug. 6-7 and comes with a certificate and swag bag.June 1-Aug.7. Free.Virtual -
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Sports
Austin SEC Club Golf Tournament
Join in for a day of golf with your fellow SEC fans and alumni, with prizes going to the top three teams. Registration opens at 7:30 with breakfast tacos, and the shotgun start is at 8.Sat., June 26, 7:30am. $160.Falconhead Golf Club, 15201 Falconhead Blvd. -
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Special Screenings
Autonomies (2021)
Austin Jewish Film Festival provides access to this limited dystopian thriller series.Through July 4Online: www.austinjff.org -
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Special Screenings
Babe (1995)
A precocious pig is spared a trip to the slaughterhouse and meets a menagerie of animal friends at the farm, where he breaks with tradition to become the world's first sheep-herding swine.Sat., June 26, 11am
