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  • Kadampa Meditation Center Austin

    This evening talk offers a special visit with renowned Buddhist teacher and NKT-IKBU Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. Gen-la will share Buddhist advice on developing our love as a way to protect our self from suffering and learn to become truly happy. Our life then becomes immensely meaningful in benefiting others with our mind of unconditional love.
    Fri. May 3, 7pm-8:30pm  
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    Vuka North

  • 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 16-19  
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    Palmer Events Center
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    Austin Record Convention

    Find a treasure trove of excellent vinyl, and get first dibs with an "early shopper" ticket to gain admission on Friday.
    Fri.-Sun., May 6-8. Fri., 10am-5pm (early shop); Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $5-30.  
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    Palmer Events Center

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    Theatre

    Latino Comedy Project: Estar Guars!

    Emmy-nominated sketch troupe the Latino Comedy Project return with their hilarious, thoroughly Mexified sendup of some pinche Jedi shit that happened pretty recently in a barrio just across the tracks. Or, rather, the LCP presents a "loving homage of live comedy, original videos, and visual spectacle, re-creating the classic sci-fi rebellion as a modern-day Resistencia, complete with Galactic Walls, space chanclas, migrant moisture farmers, fearless princesas, mystical abuelas, and the targeting of Sanctuary Planetas by an evil empire determined to MAGGA (Make A Galaxy Great Again)." Did we say "hilarious" earlier? We weren't kidding. Written and directed by Adrian Villegas, brought to spicy space opera life by a talented cast, this show's recommended to make you laugh your asteroids off. Note: Performed mostly in English with some Spanglish.
    Through May 8. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $25-28.  
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    Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

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    Books

    An Evening with Neil Gaiman

    In this live event, the bestselling author and father of dreams (and of Dream himself) will tell stories and read stories, answer questions, and, as he puts it, “amaze, befuddle, and generally delight. It will be fun and odd and not like any other evening with Neil Gaiman.” Here, we say, here's Neil when you need him.
    Sun., May 8, 7:30pm. $34 and up.  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

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    Classical Music

    Austin Classical Guitar: Season Finale

    ACG closes their current season with performances by Jorge Caballero from Peru and Austin’s own internationally acclaimed string ensemble, the Miró Quartet. This concert has it all: Solos, quintets, a giant guitar orchestra, the premiere of a dazzling new work by Clarice Assad, and the 10-year anniversary performance of one of the company's most ambitious projects, Austin Pictures, by Joe Williams.
    Sun., May 8, 4:30pm. $16-60.  
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    Bates Recital Hall

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    Sports

    Austin FC

    Vs. LA Galaxy.
    Sun., May 8, 6pm  
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    Q2 Stadium

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    COTA Food Drive

    It's a literal food drive at Circuit of the Americas, as COTA collects donations for Central Texas Food Bank and invites fans to cruise the world-famous 3.4-mile track.
    Sun., May 8, noon-4pm  
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    Circuit of the Americas

  • Film

    Special Screenings

    Fargo (1996)

    Just Mind Counseling presents the timeless Coen Brothers classic, celebrating Mother's Day with the ultimate badass mom, Marge Gunderson. If you'd like a chance at free tickets, tweet @JustMind to let them know how film has helped you grow or be inspired in life.
    Sun., May 8, 1:30pm  
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    AFS Cinema

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    Theatre

    Mack & Mabel

    This re-imagined version of the musical Mack & Mabel exposes the destructive, co-dependent relationship between great Hollywood comic director Mack Sennett and the brilliant young star of his early "two-reelers," Mabel Normand. The show features Sebastian Vitale as Mack, Sarah-Marie Curry(!) as Mabel, Katya Welch as Lottie Ames, and Noah Steele as Frank Wyman. Directed by Michael Cooper for Alchemy Theatre.
    Through May 29. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $30-55.  
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    130 Pedernales #318-B

  • Music

    Mother's Day R&B Jam w/ Monica, Tank, Ginuwine, 112, H-Town

    Monica and Ginuwine headline another H-E-B Center throwback event, but this one openly invites mama to get her groove on.
    Sun., May 8, 6:30pm  
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    H-E-B Center at Cedar Park

  • Food

    Food Events

    Museum of Ice Cream for Mother's Day

    The Museum of Ice Cream is fixing to celebrate with the sweetest event in town, transforming their 12 multisensory installations into a celebration of moms near and far, serving up immersive crafts, games, and special cocktails available only during Mother’s Day weekend. Don't miss that "Mother of All Milkshakes" – a banana split milkshake with vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge, yellow whipped cream, pink chocolate drip, all dressed up with edible wafer flowers and a cherry on top.
    Sat.-Sun., May 7-8. $34 and up.  
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    11506 Century Oaks Terrace #128

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    Pecan Street Festival

    The long-running arts & crafts and music festival hosts hundreds of local artisans and vendors, and the music lineup includes the Peterson Brothers, Deer Fellow, Summer Rental, and dozens of other artists on three stages. Forty food vendors offer everything from smoothies to funnel cake, and kids will enjoy rides, a petting zoo, face-painting, and more.
    Sat.-Sun., May 7-8. Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 11am-8pm  
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    Sixth Street between Brazos & I-35

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    Theatre

    Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

    And here Allen Robertson, Austin's own (Emmy Award-winning) creator of "The Biscuit Brothers," presents a new musical based on the beloved children’s book – a funny, heartwarming story that celebrates friendship, acceptance, and self-esteem, and is sure to delight all ages. Bonus: Nathan Jerkins, Paul Sanchez, and Amber Quick lead the lively cast.
    Through May 22. Sat-Sun., 2pm. $15-21.  
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    ZACH Theatre

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    Events

    Useful Plants & Trees Workshop

    Join the Lumber Society for an intensive workshop on edible, medicinal, and utilitarian uses of local flora.
    Sun., May 8, 10am-2pm. $60.  
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    Roy G. Guerrero Park
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