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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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Kadampa Meditation Center Austin
This evening talk offers a special visit with renowned Buddhist teacher and NKT-IKBU Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. Gen-la will share Buddhist advice on developing our love as a way to protect our self from suffering and learn to become truly happy. Our life then becomes immensely meaningful in benefiting others with our mind of unconditional love.Fri. May 3, 7pm-8:30pmVuka North
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Stories On the Lawn: Reaching for the Stars
Listen to local comedians and storytellers tell personal tales beneath the grand columns of the Neill-Cochran House Museum porch, sharing stories of how we go for it all, even when our reach may sometimes exceed our grasp.Thu., May 4, 7:30pm. $15. -
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Austin Opera: The Pearl Fishers
Bizet’s luscious opera brings the beauty of Sri Lanka to Austin in this heartrending struggle to the death between friendship and love, featuring Will Liverman (baritone), David Portillo (tenor), and Madison Leonard (soprano).Sat., April 29, 7:30pm; Thu., May 4, 7:30pm; Sun., May 7, 2:30pm. $125 and up. -
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Kids
Girlstart Starry Night
Kids will channel their inner archaeologist while digging for Egyptian artifacts, learning about hieroglyphs, and constructing a shaduf at this special evening at the mini planetarium.Thu., May 4, 5:30pm. Free. -
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Kids Block Party
Celebrate learning through play with storytimes, live music, crafts, authors, a video game contest, STEM activities, and outdoor fun presented by the Library Foundation.Thu., May 4, 9am-1pm. Free. -
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KLBJ Presents Arc Angels, Madam Radar
As Doyle Bramhall II heads to Japan with Eric Clapton ahead of their appearance at the Royal Albert Hall tribute to Jeff Beck, the Southpaw Stratocaster samurai sweeps through town to jam with supergroup Arc Angels. Co-axe murderer Charlie Sexton pauses Elvis Costello commitments, Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton does the same with Kenny Wayne Shepherd roadwork, and new bassist Eric Holden climbs aboard to revisit 1992’s Steve Van Zandt-produced Geffen Records sleeper Arc Angels. Austin standards from it including “Living in a Dream,” “Paradise Cafe,” “Sent by Angels,” “Sweet Nadine,” and more should shake the stone palace.Thu., May 4, 7pm -
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Malum Malus Burlesque: Beltane
The Wheel of the Year inspires this occult burlesque performance art ensemble to celebrate Beltane in a full-length show created by Blaise Ricin and Anastasia Arsenic.Thu.-Sat., May 4-6, 8pm. $15-37. -
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Special Screenings
Party Girl (1995)
Newly Restored: Indie darling Parker Posey stars as a club scenester in New York who tries to set her life straight and become a librarian.Thu., May 4, 8:30pm -
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Special Screenings
Repo Man (1984)
Big Screen Classics: This cult fave sci-fi/black comedy follows a young punk (Estevez), who in the course of his repossession duties comes across a very intriguing Chevy Malibu.Thu., May 4, 3:45pm -
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ScriptWorks Out of Ink: Family Traditions
Every family has some quirky legacy they cling to and this year they go on the record in ScriptWorks' Out of Ink 2023: Family Traditions. This diverse ten-minute play collection showcases ScriptWorks members' unexpected interpretations of three mandatory script ingredients which provided inspiration during the Weekend Fling 48-hour writing event in the fall: an odd family tradition; a character who becomes something nonhuman over the course of the play; a vinyl record. Directed by Lowell Bartholomee, Rosalind Faires, Ellie McBride, and Kelsey Oliver.Thu.-Sat., May 4-6, 8pm -
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Out of Town
UTOPiAfest
Explore nature and sound at this family-friendly camping and music festival, just an hour outside of Austin. Besides music on two stages, there'll be hiking, biking, yoga, disc golf, a silent disco, craft vendors, workshops, and more.May 5-6; pre-party May 4Burnet
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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Arts & Culture
Act Out Loud
Austin Rainbow Theatre stages an evening of stories told by trans and genderqueer artists.Thu., May 4, 7-9pm. Free but RSVP. -
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Food Events
Andiamo
Andiamo's Mother's Day brunch menu includes starters like Prosciutto e Melone with mint and extra virgin olive oil, Verdura Fritta (deep-fried mushrooms, zucchini, artichokes, and fennel served in a parmesan cheese basket), and Carpaccio di Manzo (thin slices of raw beef marinated in a lemon olive oil with baby arugula, capers, and pecorino Romano cheese). For mains, choose from Aragosta con Linguine (pan-roasted lobster tail with linguine in a tomato white wine sauce), Risotto ai Funghi (Arborio rice sautéed with mushrooms, green peas, and spinach in a parmesan white wine sauce), or Involtini di Pollo ( baked chicken breast rolled with prosciutto di Parma, spinach, and fontina cheese in brandy sauce). And, omg, the desserts!Sun., May 14 -
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Art & Design: Gallery Opening
KMFA and Louis Shanks Furniture present this program that pairs artists with designers to create a custom gallery on the showroom inside the furniture showroom. Featuring artist Marissa Kashani and interior design by Amy Hadley of Hey Now Interiors, and a reception with fancy noms and bevvies and live music by Austin Classical Guitar's Justice Phillips.Thu., May 4, 6-8pm -
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Art Auction for Rich Cali
Epoch Coffee and friends are hosting an art auction to benefit beloved artist, musician, and all-around special human, Rich Cali. Drinks, music, and food will be provided. Art donated by more than 30 Austin artists will be displayed through May 7, with a silent auction on Sun., May 7, 4-6:30pm.Thu., May 4. Donations accepted. -
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Art for the People: Springing Into Colour
The movers and shakers of AFTP have transformed this lively gallery with at least 90 new pieces created by more than 33 Austin artists – including 13 who are showing their work here for the first time – to bring a bright flood of spring into our city.Through June 2 -
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Nightlife & Parties
Austin Vogue Nights
How long does it take to become legendary? There’s no real answer, but local kiki houses Lepore and Juicy Couture have brought legend status to first Thursdays in just about two years. Tonight they celebrate this anniversary with a mini ball presented by sexual health heavy-hitters ASHwell and the Q Austin, meaning there’s money, honey. Competitors can win up to 150 bucks in ballroom categories like Majorette and Sex Siren. Legendary Akasha and BabiBoi Juicy are in the DJ booth, and the legendary Natalie Lepore is your master of ceremonies. –James ScottFirst Thursday of every month, 10pm. $5. -
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Billy King & the Bad Bad Bad (single release), FOOLS, Ganesha
Thu., May 4, 8pm. $10 cover. -
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Civic Events
Blue Action Block Walks & Phone Banking
Area Democrats wanting to get involved are welcome to join Blue Action to help get out the vote for the May 6 election.OngoingVarious locations -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market
We always shop Blue Genie Art Bazaar during the winter holiday season, but we don't have to wait seven more months! At this spring market, see the work of more than 100 regional artisans and craftspeople and pick up gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, graduation, weddings, or any other spring/summer occasion. Raffles, samples, and demos will be offered throughout the show.Through May 29. Fri.-Sun. (and Memorial Day), 10am-8pm. Free. -
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Butridge Gallery: Children of the Earth + The Other Side
The "Children of Earth" paintings by Camille Lema are about human connections and being grounded to the planet that's our home. Meena Matai's "The Other Side" is an exploration of the personal stories of her family and millions of others who were affected by the India-Pakistan partition of 1947. Together, these two exhibitions shine with power and beauty.Through May 20. Free.
