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Dripping Springs Rodeo
Come to the 14th Annual Dripping Springs Rodeo on Memorial Day Weekend! This year they will be bringing all the rodeo style fun on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Bring your family and friends for a weekend of mutton bustin', bull riding, vendor shopping, great food, and all things rodeo!May 23-25Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
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Film Strip Club: 16mm Direct Animation Workshop
The term “movie magic” is a misnomer, as there’s not a lick of witchcraft in how those incredible onscreen images get made. That’s all human ingenuity, practices created and passed down in order to make the world on film a better version of our own. Austin Public Library helps keep those analog skills alive through their Film Strip Club, which can either be a one-time activity or provide a space for a longtime projects. This Monday, you’ll be learning how to animate directly on 16mm film – “paint on transparent film, manipulate images on developed film, and scratch the emulsion off of opaque black film (or ‘leader’) to create unique and brilliant visual effects,” as APL writes. Once you’re finished, you can take your physical creation home or – thanks to an APL partnership with the Texas Film Commission – get that strip professionally digitized. – James ScottMon., Oct. 14 -
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Lupin the 3rd: the Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
One might not think the antics of one pervert thief, his two right-hands of a swordsman and smoking gun, and a femme fatale would blend with what Western audiences understand of animator Hayao Miyazaki’s sensibilities. Wrong! This is the guy whose self-insert character was a pig who flew a WWII plane! Drawing from his time on Lupin’s television series, Miyazaki brings a softer side out to the turquoise-suited criminal – more damsel saver than boob-groper – while still keeping the mile-a-minute goofs so everyone’s happy. Oh, and don’t worry: Lupin and lawman Inspector Zenigata still have that “one-night-together-we-never-talk-about” vibe. – James ScottOct. 13-16 -
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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
Before stepping into their roles as sexy Van Helsing and sexy Dracula in The Horror of Dracula, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee launched Hammer Horror as sexy Dr. Frankenstein and the, well, not-so-sexy-but-definitely-magnetic Creature in The Curse of Frankenstein. But who knows – maybe gangrenous gray rotting skin underneath a proto-Beatles fright wig really works for some people. [Editor’s note: I can think of several.] Watch for the lurid atmosphere; stay for the soap opera intrigue. At the very least, this is an absolute must-see for anyone wanting to truly appreciate the referential humor in Young Frankenstein. – Cat McCarreyOct. 12 - 15 -
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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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Bat City Bingo
I love the Bat City Bingo ladies. They’re always up to give you a prize from their incredible collection whether your victory is real or simply deserved. My friend once got a book that was just artistic depictions of Satan! Anyway, those who missed their presence on North Loop after they departed from Tuesday at Dub Trub can now rest easy. BCB sets up in the cozy cocktail quarters of Tigress, where you can enjoy delicious drinks and dot your bingo sheet indoors. Good way to beat the Monday blues, baby. – James ScottMondays -
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Blue Monday blues jam, the Assorted Chocolates (7:30)
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Bret Graham
Mondays, 6pm, Mon., Nov. 4, 6pm, Mon., Nov. 11, 6pm, Mon., Nov. 18, 6pm, Mon., Nov. 25, 6pm, Mon., Dec. 2, 6pm, Mon., Dec. 9, 6pm and Mon., Dec. 16, 6pm -
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Bronco
Learn your line-dance lesson with fellow queer cowpokes at this workshop taught by Austin’s own Country Fried Dance instructors. Started by Michigan-born Nico and filled out by “Local Legends” Sarah, Elizabeth, Lauren, and Hayden, Country Fried brings all the fun of country dancin’ with none of the weird gendered nonsense. No matter your skill level – good, bad, or just copying the Peanuts dances – the expert instruction as well as the sweet tunes spun by DJ Boi Orbison ought to give y’all the confidence to tip your ten-gallon to the next pretty so-and-so who asks you onto the dance floor.: – James ScottSept. 9 & 21, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 -
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Camp Karaoke
Basura and Adam Stone host a night of unforgettable karaoke fun with music, costumes, and props.Mondays, 10pm -
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Free Monday Tango
A delightful night of dance starts with an intro to authentic Argentine tango (no experience or partner needed) with Gustavo Simplis, and continues with two hours of social dancing with DJ G.Mondays, 6:30-10pm -
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Icons: the Next Generation
You’re gagged; you’re gooped; you’re gasping for air because the performers in this competition? Oh they’ve earned the iconic adjective. But who will win the title of Most Iconic and secure themselves a $3,000 bag as well as a gig hosting Oilcan’s Monday drag competition series? Ritzy Bitz hosts this head-to-head challenge alongside judges – and fellow icons – Celia Light and Evah Destruction, with a hot slate of competitors: Bambi Jade Davenport, Lawrie Bird, Mars, Owie, RiotGirl, Roxanne, Sinful Purchase, The Queen Fantasia Wood, and Violet Rage. Be there or risk being uniconic… – James ScottMondays. Through Dec. 6 -
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Music Open Mic
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Parish Presents: Butt Stuff Bingo
No one is saying that traditional bingo is boring, but if you enjoy the bluer forms of (verbal) intercourse – and many do – Butt Stuff Bingo could be just right for you. BSB is an interactive game-show themed contest, but instead of grandma rules, with only one winner per contest, Butt Stuff gives multiple contestants the chance to win “novelty” prizes – dildos? – from “specialty” stores. Each night features an “adult re-imagined parody” of classic works like I Love Lucy, Dirty Dancing, or The Smurfs. – Brant BingamonEvery other Monday -
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Paul Val
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