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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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Antone's Christmas party w/ Donnie Fritts, Bobby Patterson & the Disciples
As a songwriter and sideman, Donnie Fritts helped infuse the southern funk of Muscle Shoals into country music. Kris Kristofferson keyboardist for decades and author of hits including Waylon Jennings’ “We Had It All” and Dusty Springfield’s “Breakfast in Bed,” the Alabama native only recently embraced a solo career.: “When I first started, Jerry Wexler and Kris produced an album on me [1974’s Prone to Lean], but I wasn’t really comfortable doing it,” he admits. “Finally, at 75 years old now, I’ve found my place and style.”: Produced by John Paul White and supported by all-star cameos, Fritts drawls distinctly weathered, unhurried, and poignant on 2015’s Oh My Goodness, retaining touches of low-down funk. Fritts returns to Austin with his Nashville Christmas jam.: “I started coming down to Austin with Kris when Willie moved down there and got us all coming down,” he remembers. “It was one of my favorite places in the world, just really wide open and everybody having a lot of fun. I love coming down to Austin. There are just so many memories, but it’s the people mostly.”Fri., Dec. 15, 10pm -
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Latino Comedy Project: Barrio Daze
The LCP's recent run of Gentrifucked was as timely, relevant, and provocative as the troupe's productions have always been – and pretty damn funny, too. And this Barrio Daze is just as laced with dark humor, but even more concentrated and powerful – partly because it's performed by just one man: LCP head honcho Adrian Villegas, whose array of characters and the level of craft with which he portrays them could leave you breathless. Barrio Daze, a kaleidoscopic glimpse into diverse aspects of Mexican-American identity, is something of a reprise of its own earlier incarnation – but newly revamped to reflect a variety of *fnord* current events. We recommend it highly. And if you hold (or you're thinking of running for) public office anywhere in Tejas, we reckon it should be required viewing.Through Dec. 16. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $12-15. -
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Yard Dog: Odd Pottery
Odd, they say? Well, yes. Odd, a bit eerie, and totally gorgeous, to be sure, as this excellent SoCo venue presents a collection of new work by Waxahachie potter Carl Block.Through Dec. 31 -
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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Nothing says holidays in Austin like scouring aisles and aisles of local art, crafts, and – thank God – beer. All while surrounded by tunes from one of many musical acts performing this year.Dec. 14-24, 11am-10pm. $8, free for children 12 and under. -
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Art.Science.Gallery.: Trading Card Show
If you like art inspired by science, you'll love this. If you like trading cards, you'll love this. If you like both of those things at once, you may be overwhelmed with joy at this fifth annual fundraising event featuring hundreds of original, affordable, miniature works of science-celebrating art by artists from all over the country. That's right, 2.5-by-3.5-inch works of art, already framed for your convenience, waiting for a home on your wall or – hey, it's that time of year – the wall of a lucky friend or friends.Through Dec. 24 -
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Best of the Fests: A 13-year-old is drawn to the gang life after his brother's death.Fri., Dec. 15, 10pm -
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Guzu Gallery: They’re Coming To Get You
It's a holiday horror art show here at Guzu in the Center of Austin Fandom, featuring new renditions of the iconic heroes and villains of the grisly genre. By whom, precisely? By some of the best illustrators around: Chet Phillips, Billy Perkins, Katherine Kuehne, the incredible brotherly duo of Half-Human, Tessa Morrison, and more.Through Jan. 1 -
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Holy Cross Sucks
It's Rob Nash, y'all, back at last! The man returns to the Vortex with his terrific solo show, based on his own adolescence at a Jesuit high school in Texas. Yes, the multitalented theatre savant and Off-Broadway sensation works those 1980s pop-culture references for all they're worth in this coming-of-age tale, performing an array of unforgettable, eminently quotable characters and situations both poignant and ridiculous and so true to life they'll make you laugh even as you squirm with recognition. The cast includes “the punk,” “the homo,” “the fat kid,” “the virgin,” “the nerd,” and “the slut” – and, that's right, the entire cast is Nash himself, directed by Jeff Calhoun, no less, the man who brought the world Disney's Newsies. Remember how much high school sucked? That's how much this show doesn't, at all.Dec. 14-17. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $15-35. -
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Hormones Holiday Hootenanny w/ the Hormones, Jesus Christ Superfly, the Pistolators, the Boleys
Jesus Christ Superfly, Pistolators, Boleys, and more fuel homegrown punk-a-thon.Fri., Dec. 15, 8pm -
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Little Mazarn (album release), Twain, Kendra Kinsey
Ubiquitous Austin musicos for decades, Lindsey Verrill and Jeff Johnston unite to spin gorgeously haunting, atmospheric folk on their eponymous debut EP as Little Mazarn. The former’s banjo and sharp vocal twang drift patiently against the latter’s saw, bending beautifully ethereal. As Twain, Virginia songwriter Mat Davidson, ex Low Anthem and Spirit Family Reunion, opens with cosmic folk on the new Rare Feeling from Austin imprint Keeled Scales.Fri., Dec. 15, 7pm -
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METZ, Cherubs, Moaning
Since noise rock shouldn’t be accessible, a touch of melody on genre favorites Metz’s new album may cause alarm. No worries, the Canadian trio remains a hammering force of distorted everything and roaring vox on September’s Steve Albini-produced Strange Peace, a warmer but still brutal third LP. They’re perfectly paired with Austin’s own sonic bonesaws Cherubs.Fri., Dec. 15, 8pm -
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Nate Bargatze
Yeah, he may look kinda like the Chronicle's Doug Freeman in this photo … but Bargatze is his own totally different self, of course – NYC mainstay and relentless road warrior, veteran of Montreal's Just for Laughs, habitué of Conan's late-night gig, and now he's up in your Cap City, set to make you laugh a good long time.Dec. 14-16. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 & 10:30pm. $15-23. -
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Peligrosa 10-year anniversary w/ DJ Craze, Riobamba, Bombón, Chulita Vinyl Club, Mamis, Brukout, Jefferson D Lion
DJ fiesta and a special Chingo Bling pop-up shop and meet-and-greet.Fri., Dec. 15, 8pm -
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Pocatello
Samuel D. Hunter – you know, the brilliant fellow who wrote The Whale and Bright New Boise – scripted this new ensemble piece about a last-ditch attempt to stave off the inevitable at Eddie’s failing Italian restaurant in the equally failing town of Pocatello. It's one hell of a Famiglia Week, alright, and this poignantly funny unraveling is directed by Benjamin Wallace Summers for Street Corner Arts.Through Dec. 16. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $15-22. -
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Rapsody, Don Flamingo, GQ, Deante Hitchcock
North Carolina rapper Marlanna Evans is one of the best pure lyricists today. She garnered early recognition through a feature on famed producer 9th Wonder’s Dream Merchant, Vol. 2. After the co-signs of fellow luminaries like Kendrick Lamar and signing to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, she released 2017’s Laila’s Wisdom to near-universal acclaim.Fri., Dec. 15, 8pm -
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Special Screenings
The Lost Moment & Tramp Strategy
UCLA Festival of Preservation: A publisher's search for an author's lost love letters grows into something more. Preceding the screening is Alice Guy Blaché's silent short.Fri., Dec. 15, 7pm -
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Tinplate Trackers Train Club
Come watch the choo-choos in this holiday display and inspire the next generation to keep this historic hobby alive and well. You might even be allowed to sit behind the controls if you're kind enough to the tip jar.Wed.-Sun., through Dec. 31 (except holidays), noon-5pm. Donations appreciated. -
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ToyBOX: Toys for Tots
Chique Fil-Atio turning that jeer to cheer with a fab lineup (including Honey St. Claire, Holli Lolli, and Caleb De Casper) and toy drive. Bring something shiny, new, and unwrapped for a kid in need, and BYOLiquor for you.Fri., Dec. 15, 9pm. $5 cover, $3 with donation. -
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Trail of Lights
You'll come for the amazing light displays (2 million lights along the 2.1 mile stroll through Zilker Park), but stay for the food trucks, live entertainment, and interactive activities. A tradition since 1965.Every day through Sat., Dec. 23, 7-10pm. Free. -
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Uranium Savages' Xmas Bizarre
Have these local weirdos ever covered Monty Python’s “Christmas in Heaven”?Fri., Dec. 15, 9pm -
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Winter Wonderland
A new Austin holiday tradition. Millions of lights will illuminate the Circuit of the Americas track with a little bit of something for everyone: a skating rink, petting zoo, human snow globe, movies on the lawn, a tunnel of lights in addition to the Circuit of Lights track walk, a vendor village, and more.Every day through Dec. 30, 6-10pm (Fridays and Saturdays, 6-11pm). $16 (children 5 and under free).
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Special Screenings
"Jerusalem" (2014)
Renowned archaeologist Dr. Jodi Mangess takes you to the holiest sites.Fri., Dec. 15, 3pm, 4pm -
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12 Days of Blissmas
Features a dozen events, promotions, and giveaways centered around relaxing rituals, spa-inspired gifts, and calming crafts. See website for schedule.Dec. 8-19. Price varies.Four Seasons Hotel Austin -
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A Cool Yule
Your favorite TexARTS performers from the past year – Lauren DeFilippo, Julie Foster, Jarret Mallon, and more – share the holiday magic with a plethora of holiday standards served up all cabaret-style, directed by Susan Finnigan.Dec. 14-17. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm -
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A Miracle on 34th Street Classic Radiocast
The players at the fictional KPNF radio station return to put their stamp on another holiday classic, bringing the entire story to life through dozens of character voices and live foley sound effects.Through Dec. 23. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $23-25. -
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A Tuna Christmas
No, no, Jaston Williams – who created this wacky small-town wonderment with Joe Sears and Ed Howard – that Jaston ain't in this version, now, hon, but he sure 'nough directs it and brings "the third smallest town in Texas, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies" back to hilarious holiday life with just three actors playing all 25 of the Tuna citizens.Through Dec. 31. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $25 and up. -
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An Evening with Anton Yakovlev
Here's a night of readings from the acclaimed Russian-born poet, with Heather Tone and James Arthur in the mix to make it even merrier.Fri., Dec. 15, 7pm
