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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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Progger (10:00, 8:00)
Because Progger’s members are busy with the usual work immensely talented players do to pay the rent (playing with Bruno Mars, Jon Batiste, Janelle Monáe, the Kill Tony band, etc.), Austin’s best jazz fusion conglomerate doesn’t perform as often as we’d like. Fortunately, this gig does more than wipe off the dust. Alongside four albums of rocking electric jazz that stand up to the best of Billy Cobham or Return to Forever, leader Brian Donohoe, bassist Ryan Hagler, drummer Daniel Watson, and ace axemen Matt Muehling and Carter Arrington showcase new songs from a forthcoming album. Be there and be dazzled. – Michael TolandSat., Jan. 11 -
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Seven Samurai (1954)
The Magnificent Seven. Battle Beyond the Stars. A Bug’s Life. Why has Seven Samurai been ripped off so many times? Because the simplicity and universality of its story begs for it to be transferred to multiple environments: Besieged by bandits and thieves, a remote community hires rogues of their own to save their lives and crops, only for the warriors to find a measure of redemption after a life of violence. This new 4K restoration from Janus Films not only highlights the cinematography of Asakazu Nakai, but also the final score for director Akira Kurosawa from his old friend, composer Fumio Hayasaka. – Richard WhittakerJan. 11-15 -
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Blanton All Day: New Year, New Groove
In numerology, January 11 is known as a “portal day,” meaning it holds powerful potential to help people manifest their dreams. So it’s a perfect day to be surrounded by the inspiration the Blanton holds. From 10am to 8pm, explore the modern art collections on view and take part in hourly interactive art activities for all ages like origami or “Drawing to See.” Assistant curator Sarah Bane leads a lively discussion at 2pm on 1930s New York life based on Chatham Square by Reginald Marsh, and Dr. Francisco Mamani-Fuentes talks about stunning, intricate wooden vaults from 16th-18th century Peru. From 4 to 8pm, a pop-up print exhibit reflects on the seasons of the year, and a silent disco and DJ set from Peligrosa Collective add music to the mix. Bring a picnic and make the most of your portal day! – Kat McNevinsSat., Jan. 11 -
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Cynthia Levinson: Who Owns the Moon?
Nobody breaks down complex ideas for young minds like Cynthia Levinson. From exploring the legal framework of the USA (Fault Lines in the Constitution) to celebrating circuses as a place for societal change (Watch Out for Flying Kids!), she’s shown teen and tween readers the joys, complexities, and possibilities of the real world. Her new book with Jennifer Swanson, Who Owns the Moon? And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space, takes that same excitement out beyond the atmosphere. And hey, maybe some, a-hem, more advanced readers would benefit from taking that same trip, too. You’re never too old to learn! – Richard WhittakerSat., Jan. 11 -
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Dog Man: The Musical
Kiddos could use a little fun now that school’s weighin’ ’em down again, so why not cruise on down Congress for this silly stageplay? Based on Captain Underpants author Dav Pilkey’s newest series, this romp has classic characters George and Harold writing up a musical based on their character Dog Man. Up against ferocious foes like Flippy the cyborg fish and Petey (aka the world’s most evil cat), Dog Man races to save the day as George and Harold race to finish their work before recess. Suggested for ages 6 and up by the Paramount, this’ll be just the non-screen entertainment you and your youngings need … at least until Dog Man the movie arrives on Jan. 31. – James ScottJan. 11-12 -
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Drag Me Down: A One Direction Drag Brunch
What do the youth even know about One Direction now? Do they know 1D were one of the bestselling boy bands of all time? Are they aware of the controversies – Harry Styles’ first May-December romance, Zayn’s big-deal departure, Liam’s spoon phobia? Whatever. For those who lived during One Direction mania (2011-16), the boys’ PR-trained grins loom large but more importantly: They made pretty good music! I’m partial to “Stockholm Syndrome,” though many call earlier singles like “Story of My Life” or “Kiss You” more indicative of 1D’s sugar-sweet song brand. To tribute these tunes and those talented boys, host Tara Cotta brings aptly named guest performer Larry Stylinson along with cast members Yvonne D’Amour and Venus Rising to the stage. – James ScottSat., Jan. 11 -
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Drag Me to the Tavern
Hosts Travis Randy Travis and Beau Elliot serve up hot drag on this cool January night alongside guest stars B. Nasssty, Venus Rising, and Papiculo.Sat., Jan. 11 -
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Labyrinth Bowie Bash (1986)
We live in a world without David Bowie, but we’ll never be a Bowieless world – not as long as there’s a chance to listen to his music or watch his movies. There’s no way better to do both than in Labyrinth, his greatest performance and the final film from Jim Henson. (OK, no, so we live without David Bowie and Jim Henson? Hold it together, hold it together…) After all, Labyrinth is secretly a movie about change and the passage of time, as Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) navigates the realm of the Goblin King and the end of her own childhood. Luckily, there are Muppets in hand, and Bowie at his most absurdly stylish as Jareth, the Goblin King. So celebrate this wild wonder with a slice of complimentary birthday cake. – Richard WhittakerJan. 11-12 -
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Mind Game (2004)
Considering that Masaaki Yuasa has become one of the most important anime feature directors of the last decade, it seems insane that there was a 13-year gap between his debut film, Mind Game, and his international breakout sophomore feature, The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl. Well, until you see it, of course. Yuasa had been a go-to animator for multiple studios throughout the 1990s and early 2000s because they wanted some of his skull-shattering visual unpredictability. Yet it took another iconoclast and groundbreaker – Eiko Tanaka, Studio Ghibli original, co-founder of Studio 4°C, and one of the first women producers in anime – to unleash him on a full feature. A free and wild adaptation of Robin Nishi’s autobiographically inspired manga, it’s a precursor to Yuasa’s wild cinematic oeuvre, focusing the going-nowhere lives of Japanese twentysomethings through fantasy, yakuza thugs, nonlinear storytelling, wrestling, sardonic deities, sea monsters, psychedelia, social realism, reincarnation, and Pinocchio. – Richard WhittakerJan. 11-12 -
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Rashomon (1950)
Something magical happens after you watch Rashomon. Suddenly, around 80% of pop culture makes way more sense to you. Jokes from The Simpsons and Community finally land. References are clear as day. You might even be emboldened enough by this sudden clarity that you’ll feel the urge to watch movies clearly cribbing from Rashomon’s multiple-perspective structure, like The Usual Suspects or The Last Duel (which is totally worth checking out; it’s probably Ridley Scott’s best movie from the past decade). But even without the sudden cultural cachet, Rashomon is worth the watch. It’s a deserving masterpiece from unequivocal genius Akira Kurosawa, a telling analysis of whether individual memories are actually trustworthy. – Cat McCarreyJan. 8 & 10-12 -
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Reverend Horton Heat, Jason D. Williams
Regrets? Plenty! That clear vinyl re-press of The Full-Custom Gospel Sounds of the Reverend Horton Heat at Breakaway Records on North Loop last spring practically scrawled my name in Sharpie across the front. Second pull on an introductory Sub Pop trifecta, Jim Heath’s 4/20/93 joint came laced with PCP, turning Lone Star psychobilly as lysergic as producer Gibby Haynes’ Butthole Surfers. Corpus Christi-christened and DFW-souped, the low priest of high-octane guitar exorcisms roars onto South Congress for his annual three-night stand at Harlem’s Cotton – er, Austin’s Continental Club. – Raoul HernandezSat., Jan. 11, 10pm. $33 advance via PayPal (21+). -
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The Future of Y2K
Let’s go Frutiger Aero, baby! This party promotes all Y2K tunes with its DJ lineup of Killgxrl, Lidiabeatz, Ed West, and Turito – but they’ll spin a few remixes to be sure. Plus drag and a celeb clubwear dress code.Sat., Jan. 11 -
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
For everything I’m about to say, let’s just imagine Ezra Miller tucked into a little corner, far away from everything. Is he put away? Hidden in the shadows? Great! Excluding Miller – who does give a great performance if we can mentally separate things – it’s easy to talk about Perks as essential coming-of-age cinema. Based on Stephen Chbosky’s YA novel, and adapted by Chbosky himself, this flick has everything: loner befriending cool alt-kids; experimenting with sexual orientation; confronting long-buried trauma; yearning; and post-Harry Potter Emma Watson. It’s guaranteed to inspire late-night tunnel drives, with requisite David Bowie blasting from the stereo. – Cat McCarreyJan. 11-13 -
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Trauma Ray, Porcelain, Ritual, I Wear Your Chain
This Saturday, Hotel Vegas hosts a killer night of alt-rock, headlined by Trauma Ray. Celebrating the release of their new album Chameleon, the Fort Worth band will perform the record in full, delivering their signature blend of lush melodies and driving energy. Local favorites Porcelain add their polished, melodic post-hardcore flavor to the lineup, joined by the high-energy, genre-spanning sounds of Ritual. Newcomers I Wear Your Chain round out the night, showcasing tracks from their recently released EP, Demo. Word on the street is that tickets are moving fast, so don’t miss your chance to see this stacked lineup. – Kyra BruceSat., Jan. 11, 9:30pm -
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Unbecoming: A Collaborative Performance
Before movies took over the term, to see a moving picture was to watch a “moving panorama.” These were extended panoramic paintings depicting various scenes and landscapes, moved by a crank system so as to guide the viewer through a story visually. As a celebration of video/photo exhibition Vestal Virgin Vengeance from artist Virginia L. Montgomery, Ivester presents ye olde storytelling device as reimagined by performers Angel Rafael Blanco Colón, Ananyaa Ravi, Rajinee Buquing, Gabriela Torres, Terri M, Román Corfas, Nora Predey, and producer Leah Danze. Together they create a narrative that “explores themes of decomposition and transformation through [an] other-worldly encounter.” – James ScottSat., Jan. 11 -
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Walking Shadow Shakespeare Presents Hamlet
To see or not to see… honestly, it’s not even a question. Whether ’tis nobler of the viewer to select a standard seat, or to take up thy courage and immerse oneself in an onstage table. To dine with characters, or even to take up arms with bit parts during the show. To watch, to play; aye, there’s the rub. For in this tale of woe, revenge, and heartache, what inspirations might come may spur the heart and set the mind to thinking. Oh, ’tis a result dearly to be wished! – Cat McCarreyJan. 7, 9-12, 14 & 21 -
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Woke Cowboy
Scared about the upcoming inauguration? Turn the fear into cheer at this diverse comic showcase featuring Austin's finest funny folks.Sat., Jan. 11 -
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Alex Pack Band (single release), the Lockhearts
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“Soft Opening”
Out of the garage and into much fancier digs, community-minded art gallery DORF celebrates its new home at South Lamar’s Zilker Point with the cheekily named group show “Soft Opening.” Amble in before January 11 to see what insights participating artists Eepi Chaad, Michael Anthony Garciá, Nitashia Johnson, Bárbara Miñarro, Natalia Nakazawa, Rebeca Proctor, Libby Rosen, James Viscardi bring to the concept of softness, or get in on the ground floor at Friday’s opening reception, featuring a performance by Garciá and music by DJ Apanda. – Kimberley JonesThrough Jan. 11 -
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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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Ben Siekierski’s “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
This month, another of Austin’s talented coterie of visual artists opens an exhibition of painting, drawing, and sculpture that asks the eerie question, “won’t you be my neighbor?” I say eerie because these images are less Mr. Rogers, more David Lynch, dealing with the persistent surveillance of the modern American upper-class neighborhood – Ring cameras, doorbells, etc. – that so often imbue city dwellers with a pervasive sense of anxiety rather than security. Ben Siekierski’s images reflect that with surreal flaming lawns, disembodied eyes, and other markers of a nascent undulating evil in the mundane. Opening reception is this Friday 6-9pm, on Friday the 13th no less. – Lina FisherThrough Jan. 11 -
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Best Day Brew-Thru
Dry January has already started for all those nursing holiday hangovers – a time when spiritless spirits really get to shine. Into the mocktail mix comes Best Day Brewing, crafters of nonalcoholic beer, and their several-weekends-long Brew-Thru event. In partnership with vinyl-slinging venue Magic Isle Records, Best Day offers complimentary six-packs bearing their sober sippables like West Coast IPA, Kölsch, Electro-Lime, and Galaxy Ripple Imperial IPA. Of course, a single nonalcoholic six-pack does not a party make. That’s why rotating craft and sporting activities pair with myriad live music DJs to keep this dry month from sapping your spirit. Swing by Jan. 10-11, 13-14, or 16-17 to claim your free beer, and enjoy a little fun while you’re there. – James ScottJan. 10-11, 13-14, 16-17Magic Isle Records, 927 W. 12th St. -
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