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There and Back
He's brought us Confessions of a Mexpatriate, among other powerful works of theatre, and now look: Austin playwright Raul Garza's newest is about the current immigration crisis – illuminating the fraught history between the U.S. government and Mexicans seeking that “shining city upon a hill.” Starring Karina Dominguez as Gloria and Giselle Marie-Muñoz as the Virgen de Guadalupe. Aaaaaand: Mical Trejo! Directed by Patti Neff-Tiven for Ground Floor Theatre. And reviewed here by Robert Faires.Through Aug. 25. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. Pay what you wish. -
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Comedy
These Smokey Eyes Can't Lie
Of course the Institution Theater – the fine venue of comedy improv that it is, yes, even postmove – is still truckin' along with occasional showcases and a full slate of classes. In fact, "what would happen if Sarah Huckabee Sanders turned one of her infamous White House press conferences into a one-woman show with intimate stories that show us how a sweet little girl from Arkansas can turn into Miss Fake Spews?" Find out now, as this popular spectacle returns, with Tom Booker in full drag as the mendacious Ms. Sanders: singing, dancing, passing along all the lies and obtuse braggadocio required when you're the press secretary for a puling infant lately elected leader of the free world. See website for more!Fri., Aug. 31, 8pm. $12 (or use the coupon code TellMeLies to get half-price tickets). -
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Wit
Austin Scottish Rite Theater teams up with the Final Acts Project to present Margaret Edson’s acclaimed dramedy, here directed by Susan Gayle Todd. Taking the role of both narrator and player in her own tragedy, the main character (played here by Kristin Fern Johnson) shifts from present to past as she navigates stage four ovarian cancer diagnosis and high-dosage experimental chemotherapy, revealing the journey with self-conviction, humility, and grace. And Robert Faires has reviewed this amazing show right here.Through Aug. 25. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm. $15-25. -
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Wiz Khalifa, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Skies, O.T. Genasis
This summer’s stoney sequel to Rolling Papers stacks atop an already hazy stash of baked gems for Wiz Khalifa, while co-headlining brethren Rae Sremmurd promote their SremmLife-style via superfluous trap with whimsical debauchery. The kids will be out for Kimetrius Foose, aka Lil Skies, a face-tatted 20-year-old Auto-Tune crooner, while O.T. Genasis brings club classic “CoCo.”Sat., Aug. 25, 6pm -
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Wuki
Formerly a member of dance rockers Innerpartysystem, producer/DJ Wuki, Kris Barman, got the electronic bug after listening to UK electronic legends the Prodigy. In 2016, he released remixes for the Chainsmokers’ “Closer” and Galantis’ “No Money.” Influenced by Detroit ghettotech and Chicago footwork, he delivered two underrated extended plays in 2014, Framework and Hot Talk, as well as the well-received Smalltown DJs remix with Astronomar.Sat., Aug. 25, 9pm -
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Events
"Striking a Balance" Caregiver Conference
This free seminar includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and community resources to support family members who are caring for a senior adult. Pre-registration required.Sat., Aug. 25, 8:30am-2:30pm. Free. -
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Out of Town
18th Annual Grape Stomp
Stompin on those grapes is free, but you can purchase a T-shirt with your own juicy footprint on it. There will also be lots of vendors and live music.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 18-19 & 25-26. Free.Texas Hills Vineyard, 878 Ranch Road 2766, Johnson City -
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Film
Special Screenings
A League of Their Own (1992)
The story of the short-lived women's baseball league gives Marshall and her cast the opportunity to examine oblique roots of modern feminism and have a darn fine time doing it.Sat., Aug. 25, 3:40pm -
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Theatre
A Real Boy
This satiric play by Stephen Kaplan tells the story of two marionettes with a human child who starts growing strings of his own. Can his kindergarten teacher save him? Directed by Chelsea Beth for Last Act Theatre Company.Through Aug. 25. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $12-25. -
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Out of Town
AIA Sandcastle Competition
Professional architects, designers, and engineers try their hands at what is considered the largest amateur sandcastle competition in the world.Sat., Aug. 25, 9am-5pm. Free with beach parking fee.East Beach, Galveston -
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An Unmarried Woman (1978)
4K Restoration: A woman gets dumped by her shithead husband and cautiously explores her newfound freedom.Sat., Aug. 25, 12pm -
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Civic Events
Apply for PARK(ing) Day
Join the annual Park(ing) Day celebration – where folks transform parkings space into temporary "parklets" to promotes public conversation on the need for public, open spaces in urban areas. Applications to make your own mini park are due Sept. 17. Email for additional information.Apply by Sept. 17. Free. -
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Visual Arts
Art Institute of Austin: Five Perspectives of Portraiture
Showcasing five students’ outstanding work in photography, focusing on each student’s representation of: commercial or fine art portraits and their cultural significance.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 25-26, 5-9pm -
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Art on 5th: Paul Stankiewicz
After 20 years in advertising design, animation, and video game development, this local artist is best known for his iconic Austin scenes and neon sign paintings; his latest series combines characters and text pulled from brightly colored food packaging.Through Sept. 9. Free, but RSVP. -
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Civic Events
AURA Candidate Forum
Urbanist group AURA is jumping into the meet the candidates party. They're hosting City Council and Mayoral candidates to talk land use, transit, and other urbanist topics before offering up endorsements next week.Sat., Aug. 25, 1:30-4pmfibercove, 1700 South Lamar Blvd. -
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Civic Events
Austin Code: Boat Dock Registration Program
Boat dock owners are now required to properly address and register their dock with the city. Now through Sept. 30, owners can take advantage of the current grace period as there's no cost to register at this time.Through Sun., Sept. 30 -
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Sports
Austin Fencers Club Open House
Free intro lessons & info about youth and adult classes, which begin in September.Sat., Aug. 25, 11:30am-1pm. Free.Red River Church Gym, 4425 Red River -
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Austin Naked Yoga for Gay Men
A hatha meeting flow yoga class for all levels. Despite the name, all are welcome. For a longer reader see our coverage.Saturdays, 10:30-11:45am and Tuesdays, 8-9:15pm. Through Nov. 21. $10 and up.ToddPilates & Barre, 9029 Research #200 -
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Sports
Austin Running Adventures
For daring runners seeking Austin landmark running experiences and secret single track trails.Saturdays & Sundays, 8am. $25.See facebook for routes -
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Kids
Austin Summer Musical for Children: Honk!
Here's a delightful musical adaptation of the old fable called The Ugly Duckling, that "heartwarming celebration of what makes us special."Aug. 11-26. Sat., 11am, 2 & 4pm; Sun., 2 & 4pm. Free. -
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Civic Events
Austin Transportation Department: William Cannon Open House
Learn about the mobility, safety, and connectivity improvements coming to William Cannon Drive between Southwest Parkway and McKinney Falls Parkway.Sat., Aug. 25, 10am-1pmLangford Elementary School, 2206 Blue Meadow -
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Out of Town
Ayomi Yoshida Exhibition
The Japanese artist makes her Texas debut with a large-scale multimedia exhibition that evokes a pool with flowers falling into it that complements the center’s water garden.Tue.-Sun., through Jan. 13. Free.Asia Society Texas Center, Houston -
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Out of Town
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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