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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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Sky Candy: Chasing Wonderland
Sky Candy teams up with Austin’s own Pelvis Wrestley to create a wondrous, psychedelic experience, bringing together local talent and performers from around the world for an aerial, circus, and drag extravaganza.Sat., March 20, 8pm. $15. -
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AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica Podcast
ArtSpark Texas and Thinkery & Verse present a new podcast highlighting Latinx military service, premiering the first episode in a four-part series that unpacks the themes from the celebrated 2019 stage play, AFTERSHOCK/La Réplica.Series begins: Sat., March 20, 10am. Free. -
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atxGALS: Springfest
This festival from atxGALS features visual art by local artists, live music performances – Christelle Bofale, Jordan Young, Keith Sanders, Sir Woman, Keelan Donovan, Nané, Drew Davis, and Tameca Jones – and panel sessions on local entrepreneurs, art, and community. Of course it’ll be socially distanced – ticket prices are per group/table – and of course it’ll be swanky with an open bar and catered noms, and everything happening at that beautiful Cathedral space. Ah, look – we told you a little about this creative crowd right here.Thu.-Sat., March 18-20. $130-390. -
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Austin Gilgronis
AG Rugby kicks off their 2021 season with post-match entertainment featuring Grammy Award-winning artist DJ Paul Oakenfold. Join the AGs as they take on the Utah Warriors, also celebrating Austin music with their "Keep Austin's Vibe Alive" night with a donation to the Austin Music Foundation. Pre-match plaza activities begin at 5pm, with kickoff following at 7pm. COVID-19 precautions will be followed at all times in the stadium.Sat., March 20, 5-10pm. $5-20. -
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Austin Humane Society Adventure Week
Spring break is going to the dogs (and cats) at the Austin Humane Society! Young participants will spend the week exploring how animals and the humans who love them can get outside and stay active. The week kicks off with a "funniest pet" photo contest, and continues with hands-on, educational sessions including storytime, Backyard Bingo with Austin Wildlife Rescue, leash and pet bed craft tutorials, live walks with adoptable dogs, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter. On Saturday, activities will be offered in Spanish.March 15-20. Free.Virtual -
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Bark for the Arc
The Arc of the Capital Area is once again joining forces with its dog therapy partner, Divine Canines, to host this virtual art auction featuring original pet-inspired art created by local artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Artwork sales will benefit the student artists, as well as virtual programs provided by The Arc of the Capital Area to Central Texans with disabilities. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to Divine Canines to help them continue free dog therapy services. You can browse the artwork and merchandise and start bidding now.Thu., March 25, 7pm -
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Collection Rert: Super Saturday Surprise
This self-service buffet of art material from Science Bear Arcade is conveniently located in the driveway, with tables spaced out and full of spaced-out stuff for happy and safe rummaging. Suggestion: Grab some of it for your next creative project!Sat., March 20, 9am-5pm. Free.2608-B Rogers -
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Contracommon: Something Like Yesterday
Aria Brownell and Sidney Westenskow investigate memory and the pockets of messy nostalgia that define one’s self, both artists working within bold forms of portraiture and self-portraiture.Through April 212912 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. F-140 -
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Jurassic Quest
From adorable baby dinos to a fierce T. rex, guests embark on the adventure of a lifetime led by an audio tour as they view 70 photorealistic dinosaurs that move and make sounds, all from the comfort of their own vehicles. Optional Quest Packs include dino surprises and activities to do at home.Through March 28. $49 and up per vehicle. -
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Live from the Beatbox: Livestream No. 005
This series of monthly virtual performances by interdisciplinary tap-dance artist Michael J. Love shares in-process ideas, rhythm and movement sketches, and explorations of music, rhythm, melody, and embodied identity. In this latest installment, staged as part of Ground Floor Theatre's residence program, Love continues the narrative and theoretical arc of February's Livestream No. 004 and return to “rhythm-dreaming” of a future time, space, and place of uninhibited Black queer possibility.Sat., March 20, 4pm. $13. -
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Northern-Southern: Baton
This is a group show by relay, begun in July of 2020 as a method of socially distancing a community in the height of the pandemic: Artists took turns alone in the space, each adding to the exhibition. Now, as it nears its close, the exhibition resembles a community in which work converses and overlaps. With Adreon Henry, Vy Ngo, Dawn Okoro, Leon Alesi, Matt Steinke, Sev Coursen, Stella Alesi, and more.Closing reception: Sat., July 24, 3-9pm -
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Performance Screening: VAC South Lawn
Madeline Hollander's Score for Seven Solos revisits a project she first realized in 2017: A selection of retired AFD fire hoses extended across UTVAC's gallery floor, assuming a new function as a site-responsive choreographic score awaiting interpretation. Then, a group of student dancers responded to the repurposed objects through improvisational movements. Now, documentation of these performances can be viewed from the VAC's south lawn.Through March 27. Wed.-Sat., 5pm-12mid. Free. -
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Siete's Drive-Thru Mercado
Siete Foods invites the ATX community (that's you, citizen) to a festive event celebrating the launch of their 10 new mercado-themed products. You want a bodacious bundle of yum while supporting the local scene, this event's for you. Listen: Each ticket includes two limited-edition menu items, a hibiscus & citrus agua fresca, and a shopping bag full of Siete’s newest products – two bags of Siete Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, one bag of Siete Grain Free Churro Strips, one pack of Siete Chorizo Skillet Cooking Spice, and one pack of Siete Carnitas Slow Cooker Spice – and the full ticket price goes to Good Work Austin’s Community Kitchen Program to feed underserved communities and support local businesses. Bonus: A piñata-themed photo wall, live music, and that one-time-only grain- and dairy-free Mexican-inspired street snack menu. Oh, Siete, nosotras te amamos!Sat., March 20, 11am-6pm. $15.3708 Woodbury -
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SXSW Online 2021
South by Southwest is virtual this year, with global music festival experiences and sets from iconic comedy clubs around America, sessions from speakers ranging from astronauts to entrepreneurs, and some of the best and brightest talents in film brought to you wherever you are.March 16-20. $399. -
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Texas Science Festival: Science for a Changing World
UT-Austin's fest offers a series of virtual events, most of them live. Hear from world-changing researchers, COVID-19 vaccine innovators, and more; join virtual star parties with astronomers; and get step-by-step guidance for fun at-home experiments.Feb. 16-March 26. Free.Virtual -
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A Neighbor in Need A/C Giveaway
Do you know of a homeowner in your area whose heating and air system no longer works? Someone that needs a new system but can’t afford it? Tell Del's Heating & Air Conditioning their story, and Del’s will provide one winner with a new HVAC system.Through April 15; winner chosen April 30www.delsacservice.com -
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aGLIFF Presents: Authenticity in LGBTQIA Films
Directors Adam Baran (Trade Center) and Mari Walker (See You Then), whose films screened at this year's SXSW Film Festival, join filmmaker and fellow panelist Angela Washko exploring: Does it matter who tells queer stories? Moderated by aGLIFF Artistic Director Bears Rebecca Fonte.Sat., March 20, 10am. Free (registration required).Online -
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AHS Car Raffle
You could win a Mazda Miata convertible through the 17th annual Austin Humane Society car raffle powered by Roger Beasley Mazda. Each ticket provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home.Tickets available now; drawing held April 17. $20; three tickets for $50. -
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Austin FC Verde Van
Beep, beep! The Verde Van, Austin FC's mobile merch store, will be on the move this weekend. Select items will be available for walk-ups, or preorder online and pick up there.Sat., March 20, noon-4pm: TopGolf, 2700 Esperanza Crossing. Sun., March 21, noon-4pm: Leander Beer Market, 106 W. Willis St., Leander -
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Austin Flea
Get your coffee and cocktail fix at Better Half, deliciously brewed beer at Hold Out, and great food at both. Then head over to the parking lot and shop the Flea to find all things handmade and vintage from local vendors: jewelry, bath/body products, hemp/CBD, candles, pottery, vintage wares, and more.Sat., March 20, 11am-5pm -
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Authenticity in LGBTQ Films
A panel with SXSW filmmakers Adam Baran (Tower Center) and Mari Walker (See You Then) and aGLIFF and Slamdance filmmaker Angela Washko (Workhorse Queen), moderated by aGLIFF Artistic Director Bears Rebecca Fonte, followed by a meet & greet with the filmmakers.Sat., March 20, 10amOnline: www.agliff.org -
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Barnyard Buddies
Meet animal friends at a special hands-on farm tour where a handler will introduce youngsters to chickens, horses, and donkeys.Sat., Dec. 18, 10am -
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Beautify Texas Awards
The Beautify Texas Awards, formerly the Keep Texas Beautiful Awards, recognize the efforts of those working to enhance their community and protect the Lone Star State. Anyone is welcome to nominate an exceptional environmental leader; get all the details on the website.Nominations accepted through March 25. Free.Online -
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Behind the Scenes: Art of the Hollywood Backdrop
Visit mid-century Hollywood without leaving Austin through an up-close view of these Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio assets. This first-ever public viewing of 12 historic Golden Age of Film backdrops provides a look into the nearly lost art of hand-painted Hollywood scenic art. Bonus: Re-creations of other backdrops in the collection, as painted by UT scenic art students training with Karen Maness. And, look: Robert Faires reports on the show right here.Extended through April 18. $5-12. -
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Big Medium: W I L D L I F E
Inspired by stories of nature regenerating and reclaiming space during the Covid-19 pandemic, Manik Raj Nakra's W I L D L I F E show examines what happens when humanity removes itself from the natural world. The exhibition also introduces a new material for the artist: The ceremonial bindi, worn for centuries on the forehead in Indian culture for spiritual, traditional, and fashion reasons.Through May 1. Thu.-Sat., noon-6pm, by appointment -
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