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  • Maudie's Moonlight Run by The Trail Conservancy

    Join The Trail Conservancy for Maudie's Moonlight 5K Run! The scenic route winds along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail, leading to the ultimate post-run fiesta with legendary Tex-Mex, ice-cold margaritas, and live music! Complete details on the run route, registration, and volunteer info are available online.
    Thurs. June 5, 8pm-10pm  
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    Auditorium Shores

  • Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival

    Grab your friends and come to the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival! Give your palate a treat, enjoy the tastes, textures and aromas- you will find a new favorite brewery! If you prefer a glass of wine or seltzer – they’ll have that too. Lively music, food, games, brewers panel and more. Come See What’s on Tap! Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club.
    Sat. June 14, 11am-6pm  
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    Downtown Fredericksburg Market Square
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  • Community

    Civic Events

    May Local Election Day

    Vote anywhere you see a “Vote Here/Aqui” sign, and get more information at austinchronicle.com/elections.
    Sat., May 7, 7am-7pm  
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      Austin Record Convention

      Find a treasure trove of excellent vinyl, and get first dibs with an "early shopper" ticket to gain admission on Friday.
      Fri.-Sun., May 6-8. Fri., 10am-5pm (early shop); Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $5-30.  
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      Palmer Events Center

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      Kentucky Derby Watch Party & Dachshund Dash

      Don your chicest chapeau for the derby hat contest and sip mint juleps as you take in the action of the horse and dachshund races. Email [email protected] to enter your fur baby in the competition.
      Sat., May 7, noon. Free.  
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      The Jackalope South Shore

    • Arts

      Theatre

      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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      Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

    • Music

      Andrew Cyrille & Billy Harper

      Following a rapturously received gig in January 2020 with Ben Street, David Virelles, and Bill Frisell, legendary jazz drummer Andrew Cyrille (Cecil Taylor, Trio 3, David Murray) intended to return that April with saxophonist Billy Harper, a Houston native and University of North Texas graduate who’s played with Gil Evans, Randy Weston, Louis Armstrong, and supergroup the Cookers. The pandemic canceled that show, but Epistrophy Arts resurrects it at one of Austin’s oldest stages: Scottish Rite Theater (built in 1871).: Cyrille and Harper became acquainted at New York City’s prestigious New School, where both teach. “Cecil Bridgewater, who teaches also, wanted to do one of those Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln projects,” explains Cyrille from Brooklyn. “He got Billy and Reggie Workman, who’d both worked with Max, and a singer named Brianna, so I had the opportunity to play with Billy.” The pair’s chemistry led to Texas gigs. “I called David Dove in Houston. Then David put me in touch with Pedro Moreno from Austin. We’re gonna do something a little different in both cities as a saxophone/drum duo.”: Cyrille dismisses any perception that he represents the avant-garde and Harper the mainstream. “When people talk about avant-garde, it just means that you do the traditional things in a different way,” says Cyrille. “You still might be relating to the tradition in terms of the grand line, so to speak. The main thing is to be able to communicate and play with each other."
      Sat., May 7, 8pm  
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      Scottish Rite Theater

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      Events

      ATX Tornado Relief Fundraiser

      A stellar lineup assembles to raise funds for those whose homes were damaged by recent tornadoes in Bastrop and Williamson County. Slab BBQ and Round Rock Express giveaways sweeten the deal.
      Sat., May 7, 8pm. $10 advance; $7 with canned food item.  
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      Parish

    • Arts

      Visual Arts

      Collection Rert: Motherly

      Collection Rert celebrates motherhood with a group show of moms who create art: Yamin Li, Brittany Kelly, Megan McAtee, Tucker Bradley, April Garcia, Susan Maynard, Jen Hirt Webel, and more.
      Closing reception: Sat., May 21, 1-4pm. free.
      2608-B Rogers

    • Arts

      Books

      Deaf Authors Book Festival

      This inaugural event is produced by the Texas School for the Deaf, Deaf Television Foundation, and the National Association of the Deaf.
      Fri.-Sat., May 6-7, 9am-5pm. Free.  
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      Texas School for the Deaf

    • Film

      Special Screenings

      Fargo (1996)

      Just Mind Counseling presents the timeless Coen Brothers classic, celebrating Mother's Day with the ultimate badass mom, Marge Gunderson. If you'd like a chance at free tickets, tweet @JustMind to let them know how film has helped you grow or be inspired in life.
      Sat., May 7, 2pm  
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      AFS Cinema

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      Fiesta Austin

      A family fun weekend event full of culture, arts, dancing, music, and of course lots of great traditional Mexican dishes.
      Sat., May 7, 10am-10pm. $5 presale; $7 after noon; free until noon, kids free all day.  
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      Fiesta Gardens

    • Food

      Food Events

      Hotel San Jose: Pop-Up Market

      One of our favorite places in town, the Hotel San Jose, hosts a right-before-Mother's-Day pop-up market with a variety of local craft vendors, and the whole relaxing afternoon of retail therapy abetted by delicious drink specials.
      Sat., May 7, noon-5pm
      Hotel San José

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      Food Events

      Kentucky Derby Party at the Four Seasons

      Attention, race day revelers! Celebrating its return after a two-year hiatus, the popular Live Oak party at the Four Seasons will be bigger and better than ever this year. All the perks of parties past will be in full effect – multiple big screens broadcasting race highlights, traditional Derby cocktails made fresh, s full menu of Kentucky-inspired snacks (a hot brown sandwich, tea sandwiches, and a bourbon-peanut butter pie), Best Dressed and Best Hat contests – with two new additions: The chance to place bets on the day’s top three finishers, with the winner receiving an overnight stay at the Four Seasons; and proceeds from this event going to benefit local horse rescue organization Palomino Ridge Ranch Horse Rescue. Bonus: two miniature horses – Carson and Benny, rescued by the nonprofit – will be on hand (or, rather, on hoof) to visit with guests.
      Sat., May 7, 3-7pm. $50 (admission includes one free mint julep and one Trifecta race chit).
      Four Seasons Hotel

    • Arts

      Theatre

      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.  
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      130 Pedernales #318-B

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      Theatre

      Malum Malus

      The Vortex presents a new burlesque performance that celebrates Beltane in a full-length show for three nights only, as created by Blaise Ricin and Carmen Takeit.
      Thu.-Sat., May 5-7, 8pm. $15-37.
      The Vortex

    • Food

      Food Events

      Museum of Ice Cream for Mother's Day

      The Museum of Ice Cream is fixing to celebrate with the sweetest event in town, transforming their 12 multisensory installations into a celebration of moms near and far, serving up immersive crafts, games, and special cocktails available only during Mother’s Day weekend. Don't miss that "Mother of All Milkshakes" – a banana split milkshake with vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge, yellow whipped cream, pink chocolate drip, all dressed up with edible wafer flowers and a cherry on top.
      Sat.-Sun., May 7-8. $34 and up.  
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      11506 Century Oaks Terrace #128

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      Pecan Street Festival

      The long-running arts & crafts and music festival hosts hundreds of local artisans and vendors, and the music lineup includes the Peterson Brothers, Deer Fellow, Summer Rental, and dozens of other artists on three stages. Forty food vendors offer everything from smoothies to funnel cake, and kids will enjoy rides, a petting zoo, face-painting, and more.
      Sat.-Sun., May 7-8. Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 11am-8pm  
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      Sixth Street between Brazos & I-35

    • Music

      Pleasure Venom, Norman Ba$e, the Pinky Rings, DJ Zeeweed Jon Frog

      Electric experimental garage rock group headlines a bill also featuring Harlem-cultured, Austin-based rhymer Norman Ba$e.
      Sat., May 7, 10:20pm
      Valhalla

    • Arts

      Comedy

      Rich Vos

      Rich Vos has four specials on Comedy Central. He has six albums in rotation on Sirius XM. He's been seen on HBO, HBO Max, Netflix, Showtime, and Starz. You want more? There's a lot more. But make it easy on yourself – just come on down and see him live at the Creek and the Cave.
      Fri.-Sat., May 6-7, 7 & 9pm. $20.
      The Creek and the Cave

    • Arts

      Theatre

      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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      ZACH Theatre

    • Film

      Special Screenings

      The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

      Essential Cinema: The enduring sci-fi classic about the dangers of atomic warfare won a Golden Globe for Best Film Promoting International Understanding.
      Sat., May 7, 4:30pm, 6:45pm  
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      AFS Cinema
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