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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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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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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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East Austin Studio Tour
No, no, citizen, there is no way you haven't at least heard of this thing. After all these years, after all its Austin-positive consequences, unless you just moved here from, like, Turnip Patch, Idaho, you know that 1) this is the single biggest visual-arts event in the city, 2) it's been going on annually for more than a decade, 3) those relentless movers-and-shakers of Big Medium are the main engine powering its glory, 4) it takes place over two weekends, 5) you get to invade, as it were, the home studios of dozens and dozens of artists on the sunrise side of the ATX, 6) you can mingle in all those amazing Eastside galleries, too, where there will be special shows and sales and demos and parties going on, and 7) we have some recos for you – right here, in fact – so you might avail yourself of a little graphic brilliance beyond the wealth of wonders everyone always enjoys at Canopy and Flatbed and Pump Project during this thing. Get it? Got it? Good.Nov. 18-19. Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm -
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Wizard World Comic Con Austin
This traveling comic con touches down in Austin with celebrity guests including Stan Lee, Kate Beckinsale, Jason Momoa, Val Kilmer, Nichelle Nichols, and more.Fri.-Sun., Nov. 17-19. $39.95-79.95. -
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A Christmas Tale (2008)
Catherine Deneuve: Deneuve stars as the matriarch of this family, whose holiday gathering is like some marvelous do-si-do in which the characters partake in endless swirls of accusations, confessions, and glimpses of grace.Sat., Nov. 18, 2pm -
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Ani DiFranco, Milck, Buddy Wakefield
Feminist icon Ani DiFranco boasts a catalog of more than 20 albums that keep her folk sensibilities and feather-light timbre at the forefront. Often backed only by an acoustic guitar, the New York native ventures through stream-of-consciousness lyricism whether in the soft prod of “32 Flavors,” the poetic “Both Hands,” or arpeggio guitar workout “Dilate.” An honest, powerful, and unapologetic triple threat.Sat., Nov. 18, 8pm -
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Art Ride Creekside
Here's an art-themed bike ride with stops at some of Austin's most inspiring works, beginning at 2:45pm at Laguna Gloria and winding up around 5:30pm at Waller Creek – with a music-fueled afterparty at Cheer Up Charlies. Why not join the pedaling crowd for an afternoon of outdoor celebration?Sat., Nov. 18, 2:30-8pm -
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Austin Culture Fest
Learn about other cultures as you "travel to seven countries in one day" through music, art, and food. There should also be plenty of good holiday shopping at the vendor market.Sat., Nov. 18, 1-5pm. Donations accepted for Hurricane Harvey relief. -
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Austin Spurs
It's College Night on Friday followed by First Responders Night on Saturday. Attendees Friday who sport their collegiate gear will receive a ticket voucher for any game in December. On Saturday the Spurs will honor nonprofits and first responders that assisted in the wake of Hurricane Harvey with free tickets.Vs. Oklahoma City: Fri., Nov. 17, 7:30pm. Vs. South Bay: Sat., Nov. 18, 7pm.. $6-56. -
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Brandon Hughes, Guy Forsyth, Ray Prim, Bobby Whitlock & Coco Carmel, Bubble Puppy, Courtney Gray (3:00)
Famous for 1969 hit single “Hot Smoke and Sasafrass,” these Austin Music Hall of Famers reunited in 2011 and kept on rolling. The current quintet features original guitarist/vocalist Rod Prince and drummer David Fore. New Certified Badass boasts cranked remakes of songs from both BP and their sequel band Demian alongside new material targeting the nexus of psychedelia and Southern rock.Sat., Nov. 18 -
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Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade
30th annual kids' parade meets toy drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Operation Blue Santa.Sat., Nov. 18, 11amTexas State Capitol to Congress Bridge -
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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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Davis Gallery: The Afterlife of Artifacts
We could probably just mention that this exhibition (featuring a quintet of assemblage artists) contains work by Steve Brudniak and watch the smarter crowds gather for some deep gawking … but we wouldn't want to diss the talented likes of Barbara Irwin, John Sager, Larry Seaman, and Steve Wiman – whose complex three-dimensional creations are also well worthy of your time.Through Nov. 25 -
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George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Dam Funk
The chocolate chariot swings down this weekend as George Clinton presides over Empire’s two-night, four-year Funkiversary. The 76-year-old Dr. Funkenstein still tears the roof off the sucka with marathon sessions of uncut P-funk and an army of help. Also getting up for the downstroke: Cali boogie ambassador Dâm-Funk plus locals D Madness, Foot Patrol, Hard Proof, Jackie Venson, Alesia Lani, and more.Nov. 18-19, 4pm -
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Golden Boys Record Release w/ Flesh Lights, Vertical Vice, Payton Andrew Green
Like 2012 masterstroke Dirty Fingernails, follow-up Better Than Good Times spins like a lesser band’s greatest hits. Four songwriters, statistically led by singer/guitarist Matt Hoopengardner, specialize in effortless anthems manically incorporating garage, heartland punk, country, and AM pop. “Kick the Can” sounds like Cat Stevens had he converted to Lone Star beer instead of Islam.Sat., Nov. 18, 9pm -
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Hops for HOPE: Many Art! Very Beer!
A panoply of some of the country's best artists and Austin-based brewers coming together for two days of fundraising celebration? Yes, with the lineup of musicians, food and drink vendors, and art activations including Brandon Boyd, Austin Beerworks, DJ Madcoins, Tamale Addiction, and Rodeo Austin. And Reanna Zuniga has more details right here.Nov. 18-19. Sat.-Sun., 3-9pm. $15-20. -
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Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express
Since his adolescence when he’d skip school to play on early reggae sessions in Kingston, Alexander has recorded nearly 80 albums under his name. Spanning more than a half-century, the Jamaican pianist has played and/or recorded with everyone from Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones to Lee “Scratch” Perry. Don’t be surprised to hear a Duke Ellington ballad next to a Bob Marley rave-up.Sat., Nov. 18, 8pm -
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Special Screenings
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
World Cinema Classics: Studio Ghibli's classic sees a princess at the epicenter of a war that could destroy what's left of the world.Sat., Nov. 18, 7pm -
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Recollection: A Series of Dance Films
A series of short dance films from Morgan Mackay Teel, the artistic director of Dance Waterloo. The films concern the memories, moments, and people of her life.Sat., Nov. 18, 7pm, 8:30pm -
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SFC Farmers’ Market Hosts Marcus Samuelsson
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson will be teaching four short, hands-on cooking sessions at the SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown starting in conjunction with his partner organization, Spectrum Naturals. Stay and shop the market.Sat., Nov. 18, 9am-1pm -
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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Video Explorations: Following the screening of the latest adventures of your friendly neighborhood web-slinger, a discussion entails involving personal growth.Sat., Nov. 18, 6pm -
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Styles of Asia
An evening of classic and contemporary Asian Pacific Islander fashion hosted by the Asian American Resource Center and Hema Mullur from CBS Austin. Plus local Asian American fashion and beauty vendors, a photo booth, snacks and drinks, and activities for the kids.Sat., Nov. 18, 6pm. Free. -
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Miss Osbourne
Deep End: Dr. Henry Jekyll and Fanny Osbourne’s engagement party dissolves into a night of mayhem and debauchery when a death occurs.Sat., Nov. 18, 10pm -
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"Hands for Hope"
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission will distribute Thanksgiving care packages to 1,000 local families in need.Sat., Nov. 18, 9am-noon -
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A Christmas Affair
The Junior League of Austin gathers 200 vendors in a "shopping extravaganza" of parties, kids' events, shopping brunch, and a special appearance from Santa.Thu.-Sun., Nov. 15-19
