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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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Beatles Full Moon Concert in the Dark
On the April Full Moon, come set intentions and indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you. Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own yoga mats and/or pillows to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling. A circle of chairs will be provided.Tues. Apr. 23, 8pm-9pmATX Unplugged
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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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Wildflower Center: Luminations
Winter is coming … and the Wildflower Center's even more beautiful because of it, as you stroll along the night-time paths and gardens with thousands of luminarias and other beautiful light displays among the landscaped flora, as you enjoy live music, maple taffy, and steaming cups of hot chocolate in the courtyard and the stars shine all big and bright in the vault, the vault, the vault of heaven. What a lovely escape from the urban grind!Dec. 7-10. Thu.-Sun., 6-9pm. $15 (free, ages four and younger). -
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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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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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Austin Spurs
There will be a holiday karaoke competition during halftime at the Sunday game with the winner receiving free San Antonio Spurs tickets. Vs. Santa Cruz:Thu., Dec. 7, 8:30pm; Sun., Dec. 10, 2pm.. $6-45. -
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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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Johnny Nicholas (CD release)
Past the roots of the British Invasion, the blues Renaissance continued well into the Eighties with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Ann Arbor/Austin guitarist Johnny Nicholas’ 1977 debut Too Many Bad Habits drilled deep into America’s root music alongside genre greats Johnny Shines and Big Walter Horton, both all over a 2-CD reissue of the authentic blues holler.Thu., Dec. 7, 9:30pm -
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Kalu & the Electric Joint (album release), Erika Wennerstrom
This Nigerian-born singer-songwriter honed his craft locally for over a decade as a solo act, and yet his debut as power trio Kalu & the Electric Joint arrives as his breakout. Time Undone pairs him with guitarist Jonathan “JT” Holt and drummer John Speice (Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Money Chicha) for a heady mix of brooding rock, blues, and soul.Thu., Dec. 7, 9pm -
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Legendary Shack Shakers
A Pearl Harbor Day face-off! Headlining is Kentucky rockabilly-blues punks Legendary Shack Shakers in service to September’s After You’ve Gone, their latest helpin’ of irreverent trash-rock. Opening: Austin outlaw country hero Jesse Dayton, fresh off Black Friday’s RSD Waylon Jennings/Muhammad Ali tribute release, Here’s to the Champion.Thu., Dec. 7, 11:59pm -
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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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Special Screenings
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Hyperreal Film Club and Lo-Fi Fest present: Nostalgia gets a fresh musical spin when local visual artists perform live re-scorings of their chosen media.Thu., Dec. 7, 9:30pm -
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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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A Conversation with Scott Milder, GOP Candidate for Lt. Gov.
Texas Tribune leads a conversation with Scott Milder on his run for Lt. Gov.Thu., Dec. 7, 7:30-9am. Free. -
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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 Native Bar Kick
Locals and travelers can explore east side bars and get to know each other starting at the Native Thursdays at 6:30pm .Thursdays through Dec. 28, 6:30pm. Free. -
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A Prairie Christmas Carol
Watch the village come to life with carolers and colorful characters that step out of history, not in England but in the Lone Star State, as performers at Pioneer Farms re-create various scenes of the classic tale – Dickens with a Texas twang.Dec. 7 & 9. Thu. & Sat., 7-11pm. $12. -
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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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AGBL New Player Ratings Session No. 3
New AGBL b-ballers are invited to play pickup to give staff a better idea of what division to place new players in.Thu., Dec. 7, 7-9pm -
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All I Want for Christmas Is Drag
The "Wonder Woman of Drag" Kelly Kline hosts a dragtastic holiday show featuring Austin's best queens and kings. So don ye now your gay apparel – prizes will be doled out for best dressed. Food and bev provided.Thu., Dec. 7, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Artchitalks with David Webber
In this latest of his series of lectures, the architect tells us about "Redefining Architectural Beauty."Thu., Dec. 7, 6:30pm. Free, but RSVP.Articulture Designs, 6405 Manchaca Rd -
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ATC Member Happy Hour
Austin Technology Council member happy hours are informal events open to the entire member community. They are designed to integrate new members into the ATC community and to serve as a networking opportunity for member company employees.Thu., Dec. 7. Free. -
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Classical Music
Austin Handbell Ensemble
Handbells Assemble! They'll be ringing some changes, all right, as this tumultuous year lurches toward the next and all that lovely tintinnabulation turns your 2017-assaulted frown upside down.Thu., Dec. 7, noon. Free. -
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B Scene: Born To Be Wild
Celebrate the Blanton's new "The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip" exhibition with Sun Radio's DJ Mark Murray broadcasting live from the atrium, followed by two live sets of American rock-n-roll from Guitar Legs (featuring Rosie Flores & Sophia Johnson), as your favorite bartenders from The North Door serve up the perfect travelin' cocktails to wet your whistle with.Thu., Dec. 7, 6-10pm. $12. -
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Big Medium: Skin Thick
Big Medium presents the inaugural Tito's Prize exhibition, featuring winner Zack Ingram.Through Dec. 16 -
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