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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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Dance
Blue Lapis Light: Belonging Part One
These performances by Austin's astounding gravity-defiers feature aerial and ground dancers and digital media highlighting the planet's beauty and the impact our actions have on the environment.Through Oct. 1. Thu.-Sun., 8:15pm. $45-60.Seaholm District Plaza, 211 Walter Seaholm. -
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Child's Play
Rattletree Marimba debuts their new fully-immersive show Child’s Play with an all-ages festival-style weekend of Glow Parties.Fri.-Sat., Sept. 22-23. $5-20. -
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Hump! Film Fest
A traveling festival that celebrates sexuality of all kinds, and curated by syndicated sex columnist Dan Savage, this is porn for the people, made by the people.Thu.-Sat., Sept. 21-23 -
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Lee Fields & the Expressions, Mama K & the Shades, The Ugly Beats
True soul survivor and stellar showman, Lee Fields has honed his chops since cutting a James Brown cover in 1969. After grinding for decades on the Southern soul circuit, the 66-year-old North Carolina native helped stake the turn-of-the-century Brooklyn soul revival vaulting Charles Bradley and the late Sharon Jones to fame. Last year’s Special Night serves a sublime set of bittersweet ballads and slow-burning R&B.Fri., Sept. 22, 8pm -
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Wild Bill Ogden (album release)
Wild Bill reminds us of Kinky Friedman, a zany Lone Star whose humor and histrionics can’t eclipse his considerable gifts as a heartfelt song craftsman. The local singer detours from his country rock outfit the Lost Knobs for a stylistically fresh concept album with prominent electronic beats and sampling. Fighting for the Title details a bottom-rung boxer sizing up his chance to be a champion.Fri., Sept. 22, 10pm -
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Balmorhea, Caroline Says
Second night of local instrumentalists’ album release hosts Caroline Says.Fri., Sept. 22, 8pm -
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Trivia Night
Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one ... y'all know the rest? Prove it at trivia night. Teams of up to six, on seasons 1-7.Fri., Sept. 22, 7-10pm -
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Femme Film Fridays: Persepolis on 35mm
Catch the film then talk about it with UT's Dr. Jeannette Okur and Moth to Flame's Christine Chen (whose short will open the night). Cash bar starts flowing early. Be there.Fri., Sept. 22, 7-9:30pm. $3-5. -
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Henry IV
Shakespeare? Of course. But this kingly classic is directed by Beth Burns for the Hidden Room, is based on a new adaptation by Dr. Ralph Alan Cohen, and features a cast worth shouting about infused with a rowdy glam-rock aesthetic. Which means that this ain't your great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather's Henry IV, this is your chance to see the Bard's work presented with incomparable theatrical power and style. Bonus: live music from Shoulders' Todd Kassens.Through Oct. 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $15-30.York Rite Masonic Hall, 311 W. Seventh. -
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Krewella, Wavedash
Chart-topping sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf continue dominating festival EDM with bombastic, erratic beats, and hard-line synths. 2012 EP Play Hard and full-length follow-up Get Wet, plus climactic singles “Live for the Night” and “Team,” reference everything from dubstep, dancehall, and house with a pop-leaning foundation. Given Billboard burners like “Alive” and “Be There,” expect nothing less than a dance party spectacle.Fri., Sept. 22, 8pm -
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Maurice (1987)
Newly Restored: In turn of the century Edwardian England, two men fall in love in college at Cambridge and must navigate the strict conformity of the time while coming to terms with their sexual identity. This is a new 4K restoration.Fri., Sept. 22, 7pm -
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Civic Events
Over the Lege Part 2: The Governor Strikes Back
Stephanie Chiarello Noppenberg's satire comedy variety show inspired by the shenanigans of the Texas Legislature returns. Special guests include ATPE’s Monty Exter (Sept. 22) and Sen. Kirk Watson (Sept. 29).Through Sept. 30. Fri.-Sat., 8pm. $15. -
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Red River Family Festival
Extreme local imprint Red River Family Records debuted its fest last year with all things blackened and headbanging. This year, controversial Colombia-to-Seattle duo Inquisition headlines Friday, still spreading cosmic waves from last year’s masterpiece Bloodshed Across the Empyrean Altar Beyond the Celestial Zenith. Support comes from a dozen locally, plus nationally sourced like minds, including Portland’s Uada, L.A.’s Arizmenda, and Philadelphia’s Krieg. Saturday night features Portland’s Ævangelist, Santa Fe supergroup Vanum, and San Antonio’s Crawl, alongside New York’s Yellow Eyes, Portand’s Panzergod, and eight more. Corpse paint and spiked wristbands not required, but they couldn’t hurt.Fri., Sept. 22, 5pm -
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Revolve: A Movement Display
NunaMaana and H/BABRI Arts present the second annual iteration of this dance, theater, and art festival, with more than 16 performance groups filling the rooms and outside lawns of the Johnson house, providing an array of shows throughout the venue, offering a choose-your-own wandering smorgasbord of kinetic delights. And here's what Chronicle reviewer Jonelle Seitz thought of last year's experience.Sept. 22-23. Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm. $25.Charles Johnson House, 404 Atlanta St. -
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Severed Heads
Today’s darkwave-loving masses were reintroduced to Australian industrial antagonists turned synth-pop pioneers Severed Heads via reissue labels Medical Records (1985’s City Slab Horror) and Dark Entries (1985’s Clifford Darling, Please Don’t Live in the Past). Although the duo swore off touring, they return to Elysium for the second time in two years. Thankfully, the frenetic rhythms of “hit” single “Dead Eyes Opened” have aged gracefully.Fri., Sept. 22, 9pm -
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Studio 54klift
Forklift Dance Company's biggest fundraiser of the year is a such a snazzy, disco-fied affair that it would've staggered Jagger back in the day. And he would've been like, "Right, then – I'm satisfied!" So glam yourself up, citizen, and enjoy the VIP food by Alcomar, midnight snack by Tiny Boxwoods, craft cocktails by Half Step, beer from Zilker Brewing, disco lighting design by Natalie George Productions, amid an onslaught of booty-rocking beats by DJ Mahaelani.Fri., Sept. 22, 8pm. $75-5000.Impact Hub, 5540 N. Lamar -
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Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Jontavious Willis
Super duo team-up of bluesman Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and their bands.Fri., Sept. 22, 8pm -
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The Flatlanders, Dan Penn
West Texas CSN of Joe Ely, Butch Hancock, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.Fri., Sept. 22, 8pm -
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Special Screenings
Tiramisu for Two (2016)
An Italian man comes to Texas to find a woman he met 30 years ago only to get embroiled in a darkly comic adventure. The directors will be in attendance for their first Austin screening. Highly recommended.Fri., Sept. 22, 7:30pm
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50 Over 50: An Oral History of Austin's Live Music History
Fifty artists over the age of 50 provide an oral history of their role in and the evolution of Austin's vibrant music scene. Bring your smartphone and earbuds to hear their stories. Live music by Harvey Thomas Young at 8:30.Thu.-Sun., 1-6pm, through Sept. 30. $5 suggested donation. -
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Apply for the "Live Proud on Campus" Scholarship by AT&T and HRC
Students 18 and older should apply by submitting a "video pitch describing an LGBTQ-supportive project they’d like to see in place at their schools," and announcing their participation on the socials with #ATTLiveProud and #LiveProudScholar. Semi-finalists will announced on September 27. Three grand prize winners receive:: ·$10,000 college scholarship: ·Trip to D.C. for the HRC National Dinner in Oct.: ·$2,500 to help make their project a reality: ·Semester-long mentorship with HRC leadership: ·“Tech suite” package (tablet, smart phone, and device cases)Through Sept. 22. Free. -
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Classical Music
Arnab Chakrabarty and Pandit Sanju Sahai: Music Demonstration
This is an interactive lecture/demonstration of the sarod and tabla instruments from the acclaimed U.K.-based musicians, right there among the treasures of the Blanton.Fri., Sept. 22, noon. Included with museum admission. -
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Art.Science.Gallery.: The Birds
This exhibition features new work in multiple media, work that explores topics of bird migration, communication, taxonomy, feeding behavior, natural history, flight behavior, bird diversity, and conservation. Artists Carol Cunningham, Carrie Carlson, Emily Coleman, Kim Heise, Lauren Rochell, Lisa Rawlinson, Pat Falconer, Zoë Trautz, Rachel Ramirez, and Sarah St. Laurent bring the ornithological wonders.Through Oct. 1 -
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Auditions: When We Are Married
Different Stages seeks actors – men and women, ages 18-65 – for this J.B. Priestly comedy, to be directed by Norman Blumensaadt for a January production at Trinity Street. See website for details.Sat., Sept. 30, 10am-2pm; Tue., Oct. 3, 7-9:30pm -
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Austin International Folk Dancers: Open House
This recreational folk-dance community meets on Friday evenings, and here's a fine chance to see what it's all about. Bring a pair of comfortable shoes and participate in line, circle, and couple dances, with plenty of dance teaching for newcomers.Fri., Sept. 22, 7pm. Free. -
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Austin Revolution Film Festival
Now in its sixth year, this festival captures the indie film vibe with 130 screenings of films, web series, and music videos. See www.austinrevolution.com for the complete schedule.Wed., Sept. 23 -
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Aztlan Dance Company: Body Rituals
This is "an experimental performance exploration that highlights the labor of love that dancers engage," providing a backstage glimpse of the rehearsal process and what the artists go through.Sept. 22-24. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. $12-16.
