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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 16-19Palmer Events Center -
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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance
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The Austin Facial Hair Club's Dog Beard and Moustache Competition
Show off your dog's beard (or make them one) for the big competition, with prizes going to Best Groomed, Sweetest Stache, and more. There's also a lookalike contest. Proceeds benefit Bully Ranch, a refuge for pit bulls and mixed breeds.Sat., Oct. 20, 2-10pm. $5 suggested donation (free to watch). -
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Camp Contemporary
You can imagine how cool it would be to camp at Laguna Gloria, right? In the shadow of that gorgeous mansion, among those partly manicured and partly wild woods? Among those worldclass works of outdoor art lurking around the curve of every trail? Now imagine doing that while The Contemporary Austin provides an evening of tasty camp-inspired noms (from épicerie and Le Politique and more) and craft cocktails, hands-on art workshops, lantern-led sculpture tours, lakeside hammock-lounging, s'mores around the campfire, and live music by Walker Lukens, Mobley, SMiiLE, and Lolita Lynne. Now – do we have to say kumbaya, citizen, or are you already clicking for reservations?Sat., Oct. 20, 5-10pm. $200. -
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101X Concert Series: Toadies, Ume, Otis the Destroyer
Ft. Worth and ATX firepower.Sat., Oct. 20, 7pm -
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Austin Energy Presents: Community Connections
A fam-friendly resource fair with local vendors. Learn about available social services, job opportunities (bring your résumé), and how to lower your utility bill through the city's Customer Assistance Program all while enjoying free food, health screenings, and kids' activities.Sat., Oct. 20, 11:30am-4pm -
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Boo at the Zoo
See what the animals get up to at night and take a ride on the haunted train running every 20 minutes. Costumes make it more fun. Tickets are limited.Fridays & Saturdays through October, 6:30-9pm. $17.50. -
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Clinton Fearon, Music4Life
Core member of the Gladiators and backer on countless Studio One and Black Ark sides, Clinton Fearon encores last year’s local appearance. The 67-year-old singer strips roots reggae to its essence in a solo acoustic set leaning on hits “Let Jah Be Praised” and “Richman Poorman.” Now based in Seattle, Fearon’s recent run of albums – 2012’s Heart and Soul in particular – cement his place as the standard-bearer for Jamaican roots music.Sat., Oct. 20, 9pm -
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Comedy Brunch
Yes, comedy brunch. Which means tacos and pastries and mimosas while you laugh. And, yes, it's in one of the regular clubs that we always list. But, c'mon, this is brunch. And there's sketch comedy by Hot Pot Comedy and improvisations by Linzy Beltran, Pete Parsons, Carlos LaRotta, Mason Pitluk, Laura de la Fuente, and more. So it's … kind of special, dig? And – hey, pass that coffee this way, wouldja? Maybe I can just sort of accidentally spill it on my laptop and wipe out all these listings I've been working on, unsaved, for the last few hours ...Sat., Oct. 20, 11am. $20. -
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Confessions of a Mexpatriate
In Raul Garza's very funny and thought-provoking play, a Mexican-American urban sophisticate who wants to connect with his roots ventures deep into the Mexican interior and, ah, learns a thing or two about himself and the world. Featuring Mical Trejo, as directed by Ken Webster for Hyde Park Theatre. Note: When this excellent show debuted a few years ago, Robert Faires interviewed the playwright right here and – this just in! – reviews the current show.Through Oct. 20. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $23-27 (pay what you can, Thursdays). -
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DOGPOP Market and Pup Party
Come out for pet costume contests, a doggie play area, local vendors, drinks from Independence Brewery, food trucks, and music by DJ Breezuh. Birds Barbershop will also offer a photo booth station and other goodies.Sat., Oct. 20, 5-9pm. Free ($5 suggested donation). -
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Exploded View
Not as esoteric as their eponymous debut, Exploded View’s Obey still exists on the fringes like an obscure dream. Berlin-based frontwoman Anika Henderson sings with a Nico-tinged panache, manifested with simplicity and slight detachment but still elegant. Modulated overdubs spellbind in the title track, jarring industrial meets Depeche Mode on “Dark Stains,” and cacophonous distortion ensues in “Come on Honey.”Sat., Oct. 20, 8pm -
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Formula 1 w/ Bruno Mars
For the sixth time, COTA hosts Formula 1, featuring Super Bowl-style performances by mega pop stars Bruno Mars and Britney Spears. Fresh off her international Piece of Me Tour, the Las Vegas mother of “the next Bieber” has been nominated for this year’s People’s Choice Concert Tour award. Honolulu’s Michael Jackson, the former continues to rock out Grammy-winning 24K Magic and No. 1 Cardi B collab “Finesse.”Sat., Oct. 20 -
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Mary Chapin Carpenter
Consecutive Grammys for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, 1992-1995.Sat., Oct. 20, 8pm -
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Miranda Bennett Studio Nail Polish Launch
Enjoy custom nail art or color application by Lacquer, complimentary with the purchase of two or more MBS Nail Colors. Sip cocktails while shopping a poolside pop-up of Miranda Bennett Studio's apparel, Zero Waste Collection, and MBS Home.Sat., Oct. 20, 1-4pm -
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Mod Bikes Grand Opening Block Party
Test drive an e-bike and make some new friends. Enjoy drinks, ice cream, vendor booths, and giveaways. Kid- and dog-friendly!Sat., Oct. 20, 3-7pm. Free.Mod Bikes, 1632 S. First -
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North by Northwest: Oktoberfest
You know what'd be good right about now, fellow workaday toiler? A weekend full of beer, brats, and bands. That's craft beer and bratwursts and live bands, of course. And, lucky us, it's all happening at this festival of Germanically inflected cuisine and frivolity, during which there's also a stein hoisting contest, a brat eating contest, and – pardon us while we squeeeee – a canine costume contest! With a separate wiener-dog category! October, you're getting better every minute.Oct. 20-21. Sat., noon-9pm; Sun., 11am-7pm. $2 and up. -
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Prizer Arts & Letters: Gender Portraits
This exhibition features an array of excellent portraits by Drew Riley, exploring the complexity of gender by documenting the experiences and struggles of transgender, intersex, and gender-nonconforming people.Artist talk: Thu., Oct. 18, 7pm. Closing reception: Sat, Oct. 20, 6-9pm -
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Salvador Dali's Naked Feast
Now here's an outrageous party for you, citizen, a performance installation cocktail party – with live painting, live music, naked aerials, human canvas, bizarre photo ops, Dali’s original Casanova Cocktail, delicious food art, and more. Here's a night of entertainments performed while you graze on catered noms displayed on beautiful naked bodies. Yes, it's the Vortex's annual fundraiser, decked out with culinarily extravagance in the manner of that divine madman from Figueras. Now's your chance to dress up all surreal for this, ah, Gala event.Sat., Oct. 20, 7-11pm. $30-100. -
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Si Se Puede
An all-ages party with sounds by El Dusty, Superfónicos, DJ Chorizo Funk, and more. For your soundbites, see local candidates Reedy Spigner, Mariana Salazar, and Bobby Levinski. Still want more? Austin's League of Women Voters, the DSA Queer Coalition, Jolt Texas, and such will be there too.Sat., Oct. 20, 7pm-1am. $10. -
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Theorist Festival
Dance, dance, and dance. And live music and films and more dance. And of course that's live music for dancing to, and films about dancing. And dance workshops and master classes, as well, because this is the latest edition of the annual Theorist Festival from that Amy Morrow and her restless cadre of kinetic savants – this time, 44 artists from across the U.S., México, Canada, India, and the Middle East – galvanizing the Zilker Hillside Theatre and other venues for four days and nights in the wake of ACL. See website for details, yes – and be prepared to move yourself around.Thu.-Sun., Oct. 18-21. Prices vary ($250 for an all-festival pass). -
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Tom Petty birthday show w/ the Damn Torpedoes
The Damn Torpedoes won’t back down.Sat., Oct. 20, 8pm -
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Volunteer to Clean Lady Bird Lake
Help keep the lake (also know as the Colorado River) looking good. Volunteer for this weekend' lake cleanup along the shoreline and on the water – yes, kayaks and standup paddleboards are provided at some sites. Registration required.Sat., Oct. 20, 9-11am. Free.Multiple sites on the lake -
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Yard Dog: The Party's Just Getting Started
Party's just getting started, yeah, and is that Bob Schneider music they're playing? Maybe. But maybe it's also some of this, excuse me, fucking righteousvisual work that the man's been up to recently. We fairly raved about his monochrome etchings, back in the day; this new full-color painting/collage thing Schneider's doing is at least as impressive – and more vibrant across the spectrum of light. Been to Yard Dog lately? Here's you a good excuse.Through Oct. 21 -
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Special Screenings
"Flight of the Butterflies" (2012)
The life cycle of a monarch butterfly and its long-distance migration from Canada to Central Mexico is captured in this 3-D nature documentary that also focuses on the decades of fieldwork conducted by Canadian scientist Fred Urquhart.Sat., Oct. 20, 12pm -
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19th Annual March to Abolish the Death Penalty
Follow five death row exonerees for a march and rally to voice opposition to the death penalty.Sat., Oct. 20, 2pm. Free. -
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Adventure Fest
Come out for circus-themed attractions, rock climbing, inflatables, a Camp Gladiator workout, arts & crafts, face-painting, food, carnival games, and more. All proceeds benefit Helping Hand Home for Children.Sat., Oct. 20, 10am-2pm. Free. -
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Comedy
Ali Siddiq
Siddiq began his stand-up career while in prison and has been captivating audiences ever since. With a win in Comedy Central’s Up Next Competition and a slew of album releases, he's a force of laughter to be reckoned with.Oct. 17-20. Wed.-Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $12-23.
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