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The Juilliard String Quartet with pianist Anna Petrova
With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet (JSQ) continues to inspire audiences around the world. Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement to the classics, while embracing the mission of championing new works, a vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring.Sat. May 17, 7:30pmRiverbend Centre -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
After a hugely successful first edition, Affordable Art Fair Austin returns May 15-18, 2025 at the Palmer Events Center, showcasing thousands of original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming 55 local, national and international exhibitors, the second edition will be unmissable.May 15-18, 2025Palmer Events Center
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Visual Arts Center: Small Refusals
This is a three-woman exhibition featuring work by students from UT's 2021 Studio Art MFA graduating class: Magdalena Jarkowiec, Heather Canterbury, and Ania Mininkova. Uncanny experiences in Home Depot aisles, found diaries, and mythologies of the American landscape are revisited in sculpture, photography, and video works for a show that celebrates the everyday as a sea of unexamined alternatives to dominant narratives. Recommended: There's an Artist Talk via Zoom on Fri., May 7, 5pm.Through May 23. Wed.-Sat., noon-5pm -
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10 Ways to Survive Life In Quarantine
Texas School for the Deaf’s performing arts program presents this new play by Don Zolidis, a virtual presentation (streamed on-demand) full of handy solutions learned and life lessons shared when the recent lockdown left us to entertain (and sometimes fend for) ourselves. Directed by Brian Cheslick, voiced and captioned for all audiences.Through May 22. $5. -
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Bonnie McFarlane
Bonnie McFarlane’s radio and television credits include an HBO special, two Comedy Central specials, as well as multiple appearances on the Tonight Show and the Late Show.May 20-22. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7 & 9pm. $20. -
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Northern-Southern: Baton
This is a group show by relay, begun in July of 2020 as a method of socially distancing a community in the height of the pandemic: Artists took turns alone in the space, each adding to the exhibition. Now, as it nears its close, the exhibition resembles a community in which work converses and overlaps. With Adreon Henry, Vy Ngo, Dawn Okoro, Leon Alesi, Matt Steinke, Sev Coursen, Stella Alesi, and more.Closing reception: Sat., July 24, 3-9pm -
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West Chelsea Contemporary: Icons & Vandals
It's the swanky venue's "most monumental" show yet, featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ai WeiWei, Roy Lichtenstein, and a slew of other creative provocateurs who have subverted the contemporary art world throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Bonus: The closing reception features an artist talk with "The First lady of Graffiti," Lady Pink.Closing reception: Sun., July 11, 3-5pm
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A Portrait of My Mother
An artist remembers their mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood – from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago, and everything between. Written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, directed by David R. Jarrott. Note: Now available for viewing on Vimeo.Through July 31. $5. -
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AFS Cinema Seeks Donations
The AFS Cinema is preparing to reopen this summer, and they're asking for the community’s support to open their doors again. Donate today to help light up their two big screens with the classic, independent, and global films that bring the world of cinema to Austin.Ongoing -
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AISD Salute 2021 Awards
Austin ISD recognizes teachers of the year and teachers of promise from each campus, among other recognitions for district staff and campus members.Thu., May 20, 6:30pmOnline -
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Alan Haynes
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Art for the People Gallery: Such Miracles Among Us
Kate Fitzpatrick's work enlivens this gallery's first solo show of 2021, the artist's painted depictions of wildlife a colorful delight for the eyes.Through June 6 -
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Asian Pacific Virtual Showcase
During Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join Austin Asian American Film Festival for a showcase that aims to highlight artists of different communities and neighborhoods in the United States, Canada, and Oceania.Through May 31Online: www.aaafilmfest.org -
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Austin ISD COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: Anderson High School
Appointments are preferred but not required for this clinic open to AISD community members ages 12 and older. See here for how to schedule an appointment.Thu., May 20, 3-7pm. Free. -
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Austin's Next Police Chief Community Meeting
City Manager Spencer Cronk has brought in executive recruiters Ralph Andersen & Associates to help the city find candidates for Austin Police's next chief. Community members will have the opportunity to provide the consultants from Ralph Andersen & Associates with feedback during these virtual meetings. Those unable to attend may still submit feedback via the SpeakUp Austin website or by sending an email.Meetings: Mon., May 17, noon-1pm & 6:30-7:30pm; Thu., May 20, 9-10am; Fri., May 21, 10-11am & 2-3pmOnline -
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Black Austin Democrats General Body Meeting
Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter and Charlie Bonner of MOVE Texas talk about the state of voting rights in Texas.Thu., May 20, 6pmFacebook Live -
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Bonnie Whitmore & Her Virtual Gallery
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Boy Meets Boy (2021)
Queer Spectrum Series: A screening and filmmaker Q&A presented by aGLIFF. The film follows Harry and Johannes, who meet on the dance floor at a Berlin club and end up spending the day together wandering the city just hours before Harry is scheduled to fly back to London.May 20-26Online: bit.ly/agliff-bmb21-fbe -
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BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum
Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.Online -
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Building Community Power
Join Asian Family Support Services of Austin's for its monthlong virtual conversation series on building power within and beyond Asian American Pacific Islander communities.Through May 27. Thursdays, 5pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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Candler Wilkinson
A marvel of tattooed-knuckle country jazz, Wilkinson IV’s got guitar skills that make you wonder if he signed with the devil. The Thursday night staple at Long Play Lounge East – formerly Stay Gold – also boasts prodigious yodeling chops.Thursdays, 9pm, Thursdays, 9pm, Thu., Feb. 10, 9pm, Thu., Feb. 17, 9pm, Thursdays, 9pm, Thu., March 31, 9pm, Thu., April 7, 9pm, Thu., April 21, 9pm, Thu., May 5, 9pm, Thu., May 19, 9pm, Thu., June 2, 9pm, Thu., June 9, 9:30pm, Thu., June 16, 9:30pm, Thu., June 23, 9:30pm, Thu., July 7, 9pm, Thu., July 14, 9pm, Thu., July 21, 9pm, Thu., Aug. 4, 9pm, Thu., Aug. 11, 9pm, Thu., Aug. 18, 9pm and Thu., Sept. 1, 9pm -
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ChingonX Fire: Group Exhibit
Inspired by the Mexican American Cultural Center's annual La Mujer celebration – and by the first feminist of the New World, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz – this online group exhibit is curated by April Garcia and features womxn-identifying and nongender-specific artists whose artwork is tied to activism, feminism, cultural. and gender identity storytelling, environmental protection, and socioeconomic parity.Free. -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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Cloud Tree Studios: Connection – Series I
Okay, you want a deeply wonderful, life-enriching experience in this town right now? Go here. See this show. See this exhibition of Prentiss Douthit's oil-on-linen portraits of random strangers, portraits that are paired with the pictured ones' answers to questions posed by the artist. Note: Bring your earbuds, so you can hear the recordings of those questions and answers while you drink in the well-rendered draughts of humanity Douthit has so carefully provided.Through May 30