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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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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance
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Dry Land
Ruby Rae Spiegel's intense drama, set almost entirely in the girls' locker room of a Florida high school, explores "the complexities of female friendship, abortion, adolescents in crisis, and the terrifying process of becoming yourself." Directed by Marian Kansas for Permanent Record. Note: Nudity and graphic content. And here's what our reviewer thought of the show.Through Dec. 2. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $12-25.Mastrogeorge Theatre, 130 Pedernales Ste. 318-B. -
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Early Voting
During early voting (and on Election Day) you can vote at any polling location with a "Vote Here" sign.Oct. 23-Nov. 3Travis County -
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Lizzo, Doja Cat
Lizzo basks in femininity and self-love, boasting on recent single “Truth Hurts” that “I’m 100% that bitch.” Alternating singing and rapping atop equally catchy dark pop, playful hip-hop, and soul, she preaches confidence through smart, cheeky lyrics: “I moisturize daily, I am my inspiration.” The Houston-born, Detroit-reared breakout released debut Lizzobangers in 2014, then signed with Atlantic for 2016 ode to black women, Coconut Oil.Fri., Nov. 3, 8pm -
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Lora Reynolds gallery: Kay Rosen + Hubbard/Birchler
Kay Rosen makes paintings, drawings, videos, prints, and collages of words. Small, monumental, whatever the scale, her compositions in Jumbo Mumbo can feature just a single word in unexpected ways. Video artists Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler's Night Shift comprises four one-sided conversations between Sam (an older police officer) and four rookie cops.Through Nov. 11 -
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Much Ado About Nothing
Something for Nothing Theater stages Shakespeare's comedy classic under starlight in Ramsey Park, with directors Allison Dillon and Rosalind Faires presenting a version in which Benedick and Beatrice are both played as women. Prithee bring a blanket or chair, pack a picnic, and invite some friends along to this out-of-doors romance.Through Nov. 5. Thu.-Sun., 7:30pm. Free – gratis – yours for a smile. -
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UT Softball
Vs. McLennan Community College: Fri., Nov. 3, 6:30pm. Vs. Tyler University College:Sat., Nov. 4, 2pm -
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Special Screenings
AGFA Secret Society
Who knows what 35mm wonders are to be had when AGFA is behind the wheel?Fri., Nov. 3, 7:15pm -
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Special Screenings
Austin Polish Film Festival
In addition to the feature films, short narratives, documentaries, and animations, the festival hosts a poster exhibit, guest filmmakers, and Polish food treats. The festival screens at AFS Cinema, with special screenings at the Arbor, Mon. Nov. 6. For the complete schedule visit www.austinpolishfilm.com.Thu., Nov. 2 -
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Austin Spurs
The Spurs tip off on a new season vs. Salt Lake City: Fri., Nov. 3, 7:30pm; vs. Texas:Sat., Nov. 4, 7pm -
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Business Woman Special: Romy and Michele's Dance & Drag Show
A drag tribute – with queens and kings – honoring Romy and Michele's High School Reunion – now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Music from the movie, the best looks of the decades, and prizes for the costume contest include a copy of the Blu-ray, Fleshlights, Post-its, and more!Fri., Nov. 3, 10pm. $5 cover. -
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Christmas at the Caswell House
It's never too early to transform this historic Victorian home in an X-mas extravaganza filled with ornaments, décor, jewelry, clothing, gourmet food items, and other giftable items. Go online for a complete schedule of daily events.Nov. 3-11. $15-35, depending on the event. -
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Co-Lab Projects: Good Mourning Tis of Thee
Alyssa Taylor Wendt and Sean Gaulager have curated up a conceptual group show that addresses grief, loss, death, architecture, and urban development, wrangling more than 65 artists and performers from Texas, New York, Detroit, and Seattle. "The show is especially relevant as the building is slated for subsequent demolition to make room for a planned development on the site."Through Nov. 25721 Congress. -
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Lupe Fiasco
Rising to fame following his feature on Kanye West’s “Touch the Sky” and lauded remix “Diamonds From Sierra Leone,” lyrical technician Lupe Fiasco (Wasalu Muhammad Jaco) sealed entry into hip-hop lore with his 2006 near-classic debut, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor. Reaching similar heights on 2007’s The Cool, the Chicago native couldn’t match those efforts until 2015’s Tetsuo & Youth, a dense and cinematic missive of secular/religious double (and triple) entendre-heavy flows.Fri., Nov. 3, 8:30pm -
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Nik Turner's Hawkwind, Hedersleben, We Are the Asteroid
Leader Dave Brock’s version of Hawkwind still M.I.A. stateside, saxophonist/co-founder Nik Turner lands his iteration of the British space rock institution in the colonies. His new Life in Space upholds the cosmic acid tradition, while similarly inclined German rockers Hedersleben, featuring former UK Subs guitarist Nicky Garratt, supports. Ex-Ed Hall local guitarist Gary Chester’s We Are the Asteroid open.Fri., Nov. 3 -
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Classical Music
One Ounce Opera: Fresh-Squeezed Ounce of Art Songs
In which those silver-tonsiled sirens of OOO bring their second annual art-songs celebration to the stage and cut loose with new compositions that explore the complexities and simplicities of our time. How about Rodney Rawlings' "When Matter Touches Antimatter," for example? Reckon it's that kind of night, citizen: Nigh on explosive with vocal glories.Fri., Nov. 3, 8pm. $10-20. -
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Settlement Home Charity Garage Sale
New and used goods of all types will be available, and the money goes to help break the cycle of abuse in families.Thr.-Sun., Nov. 2-5. $7, Friday; free, Saturday & Sunday. -
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Food Events
Taste America Austin
The James Beard Foundation is hosting its fifth annual Taste America tour. This benefit dinner will feature culinary stars including Taste America all-star Ludo Lefebvre and Uchi chef Tyson Cole.Fri., Nov. 3, 6:30pm. $225-400.W Austin, 200 Lavaca -
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The Resonant Lung: Adi Newton and TAGC
This here's a collaboration between Newton and his Anti Group Communications Collective – think: Clock DVA – and Colin McIntyre's Resonant Lung project. It's a live combination of electronic channels composed from aleatoric samples and a new composition for the Lung's organ pipes. Bonus: Photography and document exhibits of TAGC work. Also: Colby Brinkman's brilliant "Mimicry" show in the adjoining gallery.Fri., Nov. 3, 6pm. $10-15. -
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Vintage Trouble, Desi Valentine
Whether this L.A. combo is a soulful rock band or a rocking soul band, Vintage Trouble sets off smoke alarms for a 10-mile radius. Besides high-octane crowd favorites (“Run Like the River,” “Blues Hand Me Down,” “Pelvis Pusher”), the quartet boasts a pair of new singles in “Knock Me Out” and the upcoming “The Battle’s End,” an anti-discrimination track. British 21st century soul man Desi Valentine opens.Fri., Nov. 3, 9pm
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All the Good People
"A troubled young woman joins a group of do-gooders known as The Fellowship and discovers an unsavory secret that she’s unwilling (and unable) to leave behind" in this new drama written and directed by Justin M. West for Mercurial Theatre.Through Nov. 19. Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $16.50 and up. -
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Comedy
Alonzo Bodden
You've seen this comedian all over your late-night television. Or, if you're really cool, you caught him at Montreal's Just For Laughs festival. And if you're, like, ultra extra double-cool, you'll catch him here at the Velv tonight – with that laughalicious Yusef Roach opening.Nov. 3-4. Fri., 9pm; Sat., 9 & 11pm. $15. -
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Art.Science.Gallery.: TX*SCI
That excellent gallery in Canopy presents a group exhibit featuring work by Texas artists who are inspired by any of the natural sciences as a majority of their current artistic practice. Which, lucky for the viewer, means that the talents represented include Laurie Frick, Jules Buck Jones, Calder Kamin, Cathy Savage, David Martínez, and more. Quant suff! Recommended!Through Nov. 26
