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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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Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven
The Vortex production of acclaimed playwright Reina Hardy's first National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere moves to the Carver stage for a final held-over weekend. "This remarkable play engages young adults and audiences of all ages, bringing science and imagination into the theatre." Directed by Marcus McQuirter and Rudy Ramirez, and starring Jeremy Rashad Brown, Oktavea LaToi, Dane Parker, Christina Blake, and Eva McQuade.July 15-17. Thu.-Sat., 8:30pm. Free, but you've got to RSVP. -
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Austin Oyster Co.: Shuckfest
Join the crew of bivalve-forward aficionados at Still Austin Distillery for a culinary experience with great food and drinks from Austin Oyster Co., Still Austin, Austin Winery, Reese Bros BBQ, and Bearded Baking Co. – with live music from Pierson Saxon. Bonus: This shellfish-happy shindig is also a benefit for Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.Fri., July 16, 6-10pm. $15-65. -
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Ben Buck's Belated Birthday Bash w/ the Palmer Squares [control room]
There oughta be a part of this show where Ben Buck blows out 24 candles on a cake while beatboxing. The Austin-born rapper, beatmaker, and human drum machine – known for his rhythmic vocal prosody, clever puns, and rowdy attitude – boasts a typically relentless 2021, issuing mouthwatering instrumental hip-hop LP Whatabanger, a spate of digital singles, and a must-see collaboration with hard-grooving horn section Big Wy’s Brass Band filmed in his family business, Antone’s Record Shop. Friday’s belated soirée doubles as a release show for Aux Cutter, Buck’s group with veteran producer Kevin Naquin and in-your-face rapper Nate Thee Great. Joining the ruckus are Chicago duo the Palmer Squares, who go heavy on the crafty wordplay, and insightful Denton rapper/beatmaker Pudge.Fri., July 16, 10pm -
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Bring It On: The Musical
After 15 months of mostly digital theatre, Summer Stock Austin combines high school and college students from the Austin area and all around the country to produce, live and in-person, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2002 musical.Through Aug. 1. Thu.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-45. -
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CRU Hemp Lounge: Austin Opening
Yes, CRU Hemp Lounge. Owned by Atlanta-based entrepreneur Dennis McKinley. The largest Black-owned nightlife chain and largest hookah lounge chain in the United States. A fast-casual hookah-hemp lounge offering unique flavors, hemp oil extracts, small plates, and specialty cocktails. It's chill, we imagine; it's pretty snazzy, it's chill af, and it's opening today. Also, in the future? "The company is positioning itself to be a major brand name, with a customer base already in place, for when cannabis becomes legal nationally." We know, right?Fri., July 16, 7pm -
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Family Eldercare's Summer Fan Drive
Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive is back for its 31st year of delivering fans to Central Texans who can’t afford or don’t have A/C. Decorate your vehicle, kids, and dogs for extra fun, and drive by and drop off your fans or funds at the KXAN studio or multiple Whittlesey Landscape Supplies locations around town.Fri., July 16, 7am-7pmMultiple locations -
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Lomelda, Claire Puckett
Hannah Read returned to her Texas hometown of Silsbee last fall after a spell in Los Angeles where the cult indie folk figure also known as Lomelda told Texas Monthly she “was an outsider.” The homecoming followed transformative 2020 LP Hannah, a master class in Read’s simultaneous mesmerizing musical breadth and cozy yet emotionally bristling songcraft. She settles into Austin with a debut performance, joining local artisan Claire Puckett (Mother Falcon, Hikes) for a return to the stage. On the latter’s May EP Dust, an intense, classically influenced guitar core plunges delicate folk melodies to ghostly depths.Fri., July 16, 9pm -
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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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SIMS Electric Art Party & Online Auction
Over 30 local musicians have donated their art to the SIMS Foundation for an auction to raise funds to support mental health and substance use recovery services for the music industry. Start bidding online now, and join the wrap party to view and bid on the art, meet some of the artists, listen to music from Akina Adderley and Frederico7, and watch live painting by Gabriel Portillo. Treats include artisan popsicles from Odd Pop and drink specials from Deep Eddy Vodka, Lone Star, and Nine Banded Whiskey.Online auction open July 9-24; in-person event Sat., July 24, 4-7pm. Donations encouraged. -
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Summer Out Loud
A challenge that encourages families to make time for summer fun with on-demand workouts, activities, and three free visits to the Y. Text SUMMER to 877/799-6220 to register, then pick up a passport filled with ideas and activities, or download it online and get started. Turn in the completed passport at the end to be eligible to win a membership or a family trip.Through Aug. 4. Free.All Austin YMCA locations -
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Young Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare Austin's teen company returns to the Curtain Theatre for its 14th season, presenting seven public performances of this romantic comedy. Co-directed by Nancy Eyermann and Ann Ciccolella.Through July 17. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $14-22.
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A Portrait of My Mother
An artist remembers their mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood – from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago, and everything between. Written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, directed by David R. Jarrott. Note: Now available for viewing on Vimeo.Through July 31. $5. -
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Special Screenings
After Munich (2019)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a doc about four women who were affected by the Munich massacre during the 1972 Olympics.Through July 31Online: austinjff.org -
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AISD Summer Theatre Series
The Austin ISD Visual and Performing Arts Department presents the 2021 AISD Summer Theatre Series – and this year the district-wide program is live, in-person, and bigger than ever. Coming up: Mamma Mia (July 22-25).$10. -
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Anne's Freaky 15 w/ Anne Heller & MC Terroristic
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Art for the People Gallery: Thrive!
Here's a showcase of work by more than 40 Austinites who’ve created art with an exuberance of color and energy over the past 15 pandemic months.Through Sept. 30 -
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Arts in the Park
Pack up your picnic blankets, pile everyone into the car, and set up on the great lawn for a summer filled with live entertainment, including music, movies, and theatre under the stars.Fridays, 7pm. Free.Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda -
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ArtUs Co. Gallery: Kent Burress
Kent Burress uses oils to capture the big skies and broad vistas of Texas in a style that often pushes the boundaries between representational and abstract art.Closing reception: Sat, July 24, 5:30-6:30pm10000 Research #118 -
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Austin Allies School Supply Drive
Order from the Amazon wish list to add to the collection that benefits nonprofits Saint Louise House, Literacy Coalition, and Foster Angels. Either send them the items or bring them to the event July 17 with fam-friendly crafts and activities and snacks from Crema Bakery.Through Sat., July 17; party 9am-noon, July 175917 La Crosse Ave. -
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Austin Hounds Calendar Contest
To help reach the fundraising goal of $10,000 for nonprofit Hound Rescue, Dog Days Photography is holding a calendar contest with a $10 entry fee and vote cost of $1 each. Thirteen lucky puppers will appear in the calendar, and each week will feature mini contests with winning dogs receiving prizes from sponsor businesses. Contest opens at 7am Mon., July 12; get more deets and enter online.July 12-Aug. 23. $10 donation.Online -
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Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series
For a paw-some summer, register your li'l animal lover for AHS's virtual, hands-on educational sessions, including live shelter tours, dog walks, storytime with shelter pets, crafts, and dance sessions. It's all free, and supplies are provided via pickup or you can get a supply list online. Graduation is Aug. 6-7 and comes with a certificate and swag bag.June 1-Aug.7. Free.Virtual -
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Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Sistine Chapel
Following the sold-out exhibition of Texas Performing Arts' collection of mid-century MGM film backdrops this spring, TPA now presents Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Sistine Chapel, featuring 18 enormous backdrops from the Art Directors Guild Backdrop Recovery Project that form a nearly complete replica of the Sistine Chapel. See these master illusions in an immersive space designed for personal contemplation and up-close examinationThrough Aug. 1. Thu.-Fri., 2:30-5:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10:30am-4:30pm. $10-20. -
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Beyond Van Gogh
Cutting-edge projection technology creates an engaging journey into the world of Van Gogh.June 25-Sept. 5 -
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Beyond Van Gogh
This traveling spectacle of art, a multimedia exhibition currently ensconced at the COTA, uses cutting-edge projection technology to create an engaging journey into the world of Vincent Van Gogh. Repurposing the artist's dreams, his thoughts, and his words to drive the experience as a narrative, this huge installation will move you along projection-swathed walls wrapped in light, colour, and shapes that swirl, dance and refocus into flowers, cafes and landscapes. As a certain Dude might comment, "This is extremely fuckin' trippy, man." Make your reservations now, citizen, and if the price seems a bit steep, hell, you can probably tap your brother Theo for a loaner, amirite?Through Sept. 5. Daily, 11am-9pm. $37 ($24, children).
