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Maudie's Moonlight Run by The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy for Maudie's Moonlight 5K Run! The scenic route winds along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail, leading to the ultimate post-run fiesta with legendary Tex-Mex, ice-cold margaritas, and live music! Complete details on the run route, registration, and volunteer info are available online.Thurs. June 5, 8pm-10pmAuditorium Shores -
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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival
Grab your friends and come to the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival! Give your palate a treat, enjoy the tastes, textures and aromas- you will find a new favorite brewery! If you prefer a glass of wine or seltzer – they’ll have that too. Lively music, food, games, brewers panel and more. Come See What’s on Tap! Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club.Sat. June 14, 11am-6pmDowntown Fredericksburg Market Square
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Queen of the Damned Blood Rave
This one’s for all the folks out there who saw the vampire rave in Blade and were like “God, I wish that were me.” (It’s me. I’m all the folks.) Drenched in sanguinary fun, this TX Emo Club production will feature soundtrack staples from Aughts goth classics – deep cuts and “Dragula” alike – as well as nu-metal, club classics, and so on. Your vinyl vamps for the evening are DJs metalasfuck and Justine. Pro tip: Swan Dive’s featured drinks always please, but remember that the backyard’s connected to Barbarella, where there’s rarely a line for water. Stay safe and hydrated, my little fangsters. – James ScottFri., Oct. 11 -
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Austin City Limits Music Festival
Austin’s premier music festival returns with Dua Lipa; Blink-182; Chris Stapleton; Tyler, the Creator; Chappell Roan; Khruangbin; and more.Oct. 4-6 and 11-13 -
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Bear Strip-Off
Grrrrreat news for enjoyers of the big and the beautiful: Package Austin pairs with host Chique-Fil-Atio to show off Austin’s best amateur bears bearing it all. Winner gets a $200 gift card prize package.Fri., Oct. 11 -
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Dreaming Hildegard opening reception w/ MAE Trio (Masumi Jones, Alex Coke, & Elaine Barber)
Eleventh century German Benedictine abbess Hildegard of Bingen was a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, holistic healer, and science/natural historian. Though well regarded in her time, her legend has only grown since then, serving as an inspiration to artists across disciplines – including local jazz titan Alex Coke (the Coke/Michel Sextet recorded her music) and his artist pal Christopher Hynes. The pair’s second collaboration celebrates this remarkable figure with an opening reception also featuring drummer Masumi Jones and harpist Elaine Barber. Hynes’ art will be exhibited through Nov. 2, but this is the only night Coke will perform alongside it. – Michael TolandFri., Oct. 11, 8pm. Free. -
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Hallow-Queen!
Maxine LaQueene hosts an all-trans drag lineup to celebrate this spooky season. Mature audiences only (aka 21+) and keep a fiver in your pocket for the door charge.Fri., Oct. 11 -
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Husky Pup & Critters Night –Tricks Not Treats
Both the final fundraiser for ATX Pet Weekend and next year’s Iron Pup as well as a Halloween hullabaloo featuring a silent auction, mosh, and excuse to do Jell-O shots: This party’s about to get wild.Fri., Oct. 11 -
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SweATX
Did you know that Troye Sivan is a top? The truth is out there, as is this drag party celebrating the biggest girl and gay pairing of our lifetime: Charli & Troye. Iggy Bank hosts, with drag, a tag-team costume contest, Brat remix listening party, and music by Ruby Knight to look forward to.Fri., Oct. 11 -
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The Infection of Secrets
It’s always timely to address trauma. The Infection of Secrets, a multimedia one-woman show being presented at KMFA’s awesome new studio, certainly does that and it considers related notions such as triumph over adversity and women’s empowerment. Do you prefer your exploration of trauma woven through with original prose and poetry? No problem – that’s included. You want collage, video, drawing, and photography? Sure, that’s there. Your journey, metaphorical in nature, will, in all probability, be transformational. – Brant BingamonFri., Oct. 11 -
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary (1974)
Halloween isn’t the only spooky holiday coming up – this year, October 11 will be known as Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day, after Mayor Kirk Watson signs a proclamation at City Hall on Friday honoring the 50th anniversary of the film’s premiere. The blueprint for countless slasher films, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was filmed in and around Austin on a teensy budget, inspiring generations of DIY filmmakers to get it done scrappily. As AFS puts it, “this film changed the entire trajectory of horror cinema forever.” Act quickly if you want a ticket – We Luv Video’s barbecue-catered affair has already sold out. – Lina FisherFri., Oct. 11 -
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To the Front Film Series: Foxfire (1996)
I love da moviesh, but let’s be real: Variety in the director’s chair has been an uphill battle, especially for women. Weird, to be honest, when one reflects on how badass a filmography women behind the camera have created even just in the 1990s. That particular era gets its flowers this month from Austin Film Society, which features three features whose place in independent filmmaking remains as red-hot as the day they premiered. Director Annette Haywood-Carter will be in attendance at this screening of Foxfire. – James ScottFri., Oct. 11
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"Native America: In Translation"
One thing I’ve loved about newer theatre or museums is the space given for land acknowledgement – statements about the ancestral roots of the space being used. Space that was not always ours, but taken. The Blanton’s latest exhibit tackles that question, but pushes the boundaries. It’s not just about what Native America was, but what it can be. Curator and lauded artist Wendy Red Star has assembled nine other Native artists to create a rich exploration of what life in America is today. Shown through a variety of mediums, something is guaranteed to resonate with the audience. Whether it’s the photos, paintings, videos, or multimedia works is up to you. – Cat McCarreyAug. 4-Jan.5 -
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Luna
Who doesn’t like having friends? They’re great! So great, in fact, that Ramón Esquivel’s play for younger audiences is all about how to make friends. Luna follows Soledad, a daughter of migrant farm workers whose nomadic life makes stable friendships a difficult prospect. Though books, the stars, and her namesake – aka, the moon – keep her company, the play centers on Soledad’s meeting two peers who, much like her, are searching for connection. Bring the kids to this wonderful stage production directed by Mateo Hernandez, but be warned if you’ve got fidgeting young folks: This here play’s an hour without intermission. – James ScottThrough Nov. 16 -
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Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins
Firebrand journalist and author Molly Ivins died in 2007, but her legacy lives on through the play Red Hot Patriot, written by twin sisters Allison Engel and Margaret Engel and first performed in 2010 with Kathleen Turner starring as Ivins. Texans of all ages ought to be familiar with Ivins, as her sought-after talent took her all over the U.S. but was most often centered here. (She’s also credited with former President George W. Bush’s nicknames Dubya and Shrub.) Lara Toner Haddock directs Cyndi Williams as Ivins, and there’ll be a special Founder’s Bash on Oct. 18 to celebrate 25 years of Austin Playhouse and founder Don Toner’s birthday. – Kat McNevinsThrogh Oct. 20 -
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A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes
First produced in NYC and now hitting the Austin scene, Kate Benson’s stageplay salute to Thanksgiving traditions concerns one specific family, the Wemblys. Filtered through a sportscast sieve, every excited action by the forced-together fam gets commented on by the Announcers – a Greek chorus in bright colors with even more colorful commentary. With local director Caley Chase at the helm, this tale of holiday hijinks will get you all warmed up for the actual big game on November 28. – James ScottThrough Oct. 20 -
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Assorted Potions (vinyl release), Lost Tales, Crypt 3000
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Austin International Folk Dancers
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“Enclaves”
Imagine a world where humans didn’t exist. No, not like Pixar classic Wall-E, but instead a society in which human life is completely absent. Now you’ve got the idea behind ICOSA’s new exhibition by Matt Rebholz and Jenn Wilson Shepherd, which conjures a flourishing and vibrant world of flora and non-human fauna. Rebholz uses film stills as a jumping-off point for his works, while Shepherd uses a post-humanist lens to create animal-first imagery. Imagine the possibilities. – Amaya AustinThrough Oct. 26 -
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“Floral Realism”
Artists have attempted to capture the natural elegance of flowers for centuries, but the flora in this exhibition have seen some shit. Natural droopiness, common species, and photorealistic imperfections define this series. Through watercolor, oils, and colored pencils, Carol Dawson, James Andrew Smith, and Molly Smith (respectively) showcase the effortless construction and everyday beauty that doesn’t want to be ignored or adored, only appreciated. – James RenovitchThrough Oct. 27 -
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“Heirlooms” by Sara Hirneisen
Reader, I must be honest: I am writing about this event 99% because the photo the gallery sent me is fascinating. In keeping with artist Sara Hirneisen’s sculpture use of casting, the object in question bears 10 plaster-cast fingers piked onto metal prongs and carries the title Finger Rake. I’m obsessed with Finger Rake, which makes sense given Hirneisen’s show is all about holding items in reverence. Playing with gendered objects, Hirneisen reimagines the contents of a hope chest as not so much jewelry and baubles but practical tools. Many of these objects include molds cast from herself and her own children. This process, she writes, stands in opposition to thoughts of marriage and motherhood: Rather, she is “making tools that set them [her children] up for independence and self-sufficiency.” – James ScottThrough Nov. 17 -
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“Hiba Ali: Lullabies for the stars in our eyes”
This new exhibit soothes the body and soul with interactive sculptural installations. Run your fingers through sand and gaze into metallic pools evoking the Swahili-Indian Ocean. Watch videos, sense sonic vibrations, and meditate in VR. Pakistani artist Hiba Ali uses the phrase “digital somatics” to describe how her works lead people on a body-processing journey using digital art. Now more than ever, it’s time to immerse yourself in Ali’s lullaby. – Eden ShamyThursdays-Sundays. Through Nov. 17 -
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“Let Her Rip” by Ellen Crofts
Paper! You are reading these words off paper right now: the very material most of my and my co-workers’ livelihoods depend on. Local artist Ellen Crofts takes the material to new levels of creative expression in her show, where the ripping, puncturing, gluing, painting, and otherwise remaking of paper conveys an active participation in the art. “Most people are intimately familiar with paper in their everyday lives,” displaying gallery Link & Pin writes of Crofts’ chosen tool. “Her organic constructions invite the viewer to re-engage with and imagine the feeling of the paper in her artwork and what it would be like to handle and work with the materials.” Rip it up, girl. Rip. It. Up. – James ScottThrough Oct. 27 -
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“Texas Artists/Texas Music”
Art and music? Name a more iconic duo. For this exhibit, a dozen local artists created pieces inspired by a song, musician, or style of music associated with the Lone Star State. Influences could range from Selena to Willie to Beyoncé, from Houston rap to Tejano to blues. Come see what inspired participating artists Amitai Plasse, Billy Ray Mangham, Carl Block, Denise Elliott Jones, Greg Barton, Jess Wade, Jamie Lea Wade, Karen Woodward, Liz Potter, B Shawn Cox, Sylvia Troconis, and TVHeadATX. – Kat McNevinsThrough Oct. 26 -
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“Zugzwang”
Developed by artist Ata Mojlish, who comes to Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based gallery centers on the German word “zugzwang.” Translation: an obligation to move regardless of unfortunate outcome. It is often used, as GLHF states in the show copy, to describe a chess player forced to “make a move that will worsen their position.” Such is the inspiration point for “Zugzwang,” whose pieces composed from “desynchronized text, images, audio and interactive motion elements” attempt to recreate the sensation of continuing onward despite assured misfortune. We’re all operating from that point a little these days, anyways. – James ScottFridays-Sundays. Through Nov. 2 -
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Bat City Scaregrounds
One part haunted house, one part fun fair, and one part amusement park, Bat City Scaregrounds covers every inch of its 15-acre domain with shrieks, squeals, and a rockin’ good time. New to the twisted map are retro trash punk shriek-o-rama Slaughter Mall, while the history of horror within Ancient Evil returns to ravage your brain before the vampires of the epic Castle Orlok take your blood and your breath away. Your heart won’t even slow down with the music and sideshow-style performers on the center stage. – Richard WhittakerSept. 28-Nov. 214101 South Turnersville Rd., Buda