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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Con Brio, KP & the Boom Boom
Houston-born Ziek McCarter, 26, could’ve taken the Bruno Mars route, but instead moved to San Francisco in 2013 and founded a sevenpiece soul/funk band. Formerly an ACL Festival sleeper, Con Brio returns with its prancing, energetic frontman for a second consecutive year behind positive sophomore vibration energy. Cue the horns!Sat., May 18, 9pm -
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Visual Arts
West Austin Studio Tour
You know what this is, citizen. Dozens and dozens of working studios and galleries and a plethora of odd venues, open to the public and hosting special shows and demonstrations and a multitude of opportunities to get to know the people on Austin's sunset side who are creating this city's noncommercial (well, mostly noncommercial) visual culture. Wrangled by those Big Medium mover-and-shakers, this is the little sister of the annual East Austin Studio Tour, now in its final weekend for 2019. And, look – here's recommendations from the Chronicle's own Robert Faires.Through May 19. Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm -
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(un) Documents
The Vortex presents the return of this play written and performed by Jesus I. Valles, bringing to staged life the writer's "journeys across both sides of a river with two names, moving between languages to find his place as a son, a lover, a teacher, and a brother in a nation that demands sacrifice at the altar of citizenship." Directed by Rudy Ramirez, lauded by the Chronicle's own Robert Faires, recommended to one and all.Through May 19. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $15-35. -
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ArtErotica 2019
A celebration of lust, love, and safer sex! Come play with the Octopus Club, buy some art – it’s an erotic art auction, after all – and help raise money for Austinites living with HIV/AIDS. Feelin’ sexy never felt so good, amiright?Sat., May 18, 8-11pm. $50. -
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Austin Record Convention
Vinyl is back! And so is the largest sale of recorded music in the U.S. More than 1 million records, cassettes, CDs, 8-track tapes, posters, and collectibles will be on hand from more than 300 dealers and collectors from across the globe. Die-hard record fans buy a VIP (early shopper) pass for $40 online or Sat., May 18, starting at 10am at the front box office.May 18-19. $5 (good for both days). -
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Classical Music
Austin Symphony Orchestra: A Shakespearean Evening
Berlioz and Walton succeed at bringing the remarkable and expressive words of William Shakespeare to life through music. Now the Bard's story of Romeo and Julietand Henry V are given melodic characters sung by the voices of Chorus Austin and narrated by the Chronicle’s own Robert Faires.Fri.-Sat., May 17-18, 8pm. $19-100. -
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Big Medium: Unity of Opposites
This show, curated by Coka Treviño, features artists Blasto and Ernesto Walker exploring nature and how humans decide to interact with it. "Inspired by alchemy, technology, and numbers, Blasto focuses on earth, the visible and tangible; Walker on the invisible, immaterial and divine."Through May 18 -
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Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys (12mid), Marti Brom, Red Floors, David Beebe 3 (7:45)
Left Coast rootsabilly swang.Sat., May 18 -
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Comedy
David Rodriguez
He's been featured on NPR for his standup, headlined clubs across the country, and he was selected to Just For Laughs in Montreal. Catch Rodriguez here on Dirty Sixth, quick, before he appears as Annihilus in the next blockbuster story arc of the MCU. (Note: Because his Cosmic Control Rod extended his lifespan, Annihilus defended it from every potential threat, real or imagined. Rodriguez, we understand, is a bit more chill.)May 17-18. Fri., 9pm; Sat., 9 & 11pm. $10. -
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Dex & Abby
Sean and Corey are enjoying the beginning of a relationship and new home; but their dogs, Abby and Dex, are definitely not. So there are a few conflicts to deal with in the relationships of all four characters, and – you won't believe what happens next in the world premiere of this new pet-friendly comedy from Allan Baker, directed by Robert Tolaro for Ground Floor Theatre.Through June 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $5-45. -
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Special Screenings
Hail the New Puritan (1987)
Lates: Atlas' "anti-documentary" depicts a day in the life of Scottish dancer and choreographer Michael Clark as he prepares for a performance of New Puritans. Expect assless leotards, a stellar soundtrack featuring music of the Fall and Bruce Gilbert of Wire, and an underwear-clad Clark dancing to Elvis' "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"Sat., May 18, 9:15pm -
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Higher Brothers, Don Krez, Higher Sister Lana
Trap music reached foreign shores via the Higher Brothers in 2016. The Chinese quartet signed to 88rising, same label as Indonesian rapper Rich Brian, bounce off each other like Migos, entwining Mandarin and random dabs of English in place of incessant ad-libs. 2019 release Five Stars boasts co-signs by Schoolboy Q, JID, Denzel Curry, and Soulja Boy.Sat., May 18, 9pm -
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Civic Events
Holly Point Project Community Meeting
PARD and the Trail Foundation are kicking off their planning process for Holly Point, an inaugural Corgan Canopy fund project, with coffee, breakfast tacos, and fun activities for the kids! Attendees are also asked to provide feedback.Sat., May 18, 9am-noon -
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Hollywood vs. Honky-Tonk Kickball Game
It’s time to play queer ball! All can play, all can cheer. Good attitudes required.Sat., May 18, 11:30am -
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Michael Schenker Fest
Michael Schenker maintains a singular place in the annals of guitardom. Ground zero of his brother Rudolf’s Hanover legacy the Scorpions by virtue of his six strings on 1972 debut Lonesome Crow and 1979’s Lovedrive; nexus of NWOBHM-seeding UK hard rock heroes UFO (’74-’78, ’93-’95, 2000-2002); and mad axeman of the Michael Schenker Group, the West German fused enough speed and melody to help touch off legendary bands including Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, and Metallica. Even so, Schenker remains a singular instrumentalist more in line with genre transcendents like Santana and Slash.: “When I reached the end of my first step of development with [UFO’s] Strangers in the Night and Lovedrive, all of a sudden people said, ‘Michael Schenker is God,’” he says in a still heavy accent from a tour stop in Kalamazoo. “I didn’t know what to do. That’s when I decided to withdraw. I experienced fame and I was able to decide for myself if I wanted to continue in this money-making machine or if I wanted to carry on with my expression and experimental music, because I was overflowing with creativity.: “All sorts of stuff was going through my head, which didn’t go down well with Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Deep Purple – all these bands. They would have hated if I joined them.”: Concluding its U.S. tour in Austin, Michael Schenker Fest rounds up his key MSG vocalists: Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, Robin McAuley, and Doogie White.: “It’s so effortless, because everybody wants to be there. And I believe if things happen that smoothly at that level, it’s something that’s meant to be,” enthuses Schenker, laughing. “Seeing it in one go, in one night – for the newcomer, for the hardcore fan, and for people like yourself who have never seen [me] – must be amazing.”Sat., May 18, 7pm -
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Ney Day
The excellent museum alongside Shipe Park celebrates women in the arts, sciences, and civic culture, with lots of activities for everyone in the family and live music from Lissa Hattersley and Trip Trio, Jenny Parrott, Shawnee Kilgore and Jana Pochop, Lacie Taylor, and more.Sat., May 18, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Special Screenings
Private Hell 36 (1954)
Noir City: Things get complicated when two L.A. cops on the hunt for counterfeited cash team up with a nightclub singer (Lupino).Sat., May 18, 2:05pm -
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Theatre
Shakespeare in the Park: Merchant of Venice
The Austin Shakespeare company, directed by Ann Ciccolella, brings all the romance, comedy, and dramatic clashes of this Shakespeare masterpiece to life on the hillside stage at Zilker Park. This iteration of the show is set in the Belle Époque of 1890s Italy – so there will be plenty of gorgeous costumes – and, big bonus, the role of Shylock is performed by Marc Pouhé.Through May 26. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. Free. -
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Soul of South Austin Music Festival IV w/ Ex Romantika, Collective Thought, Honey Made, Goldie Pipes, Skymomma, & more
Soul of South Austin’s fourth incarnation overtakes two stages with 11 acts blasting low down, get up blues, funk, and soul. Early rollers include Chicago Blues HOFer Carl Weathersby and eclectic jam locals Clusterfunk. The sprawling Skymomma tribe and smooth Goldie Pipes headline outside as Ray Prim’s swaggering soul and Honey Made’s funk fusion highlight inside alongside Collective Thought’s late-night reggae and Ex Romantika’s horn-blasted Latin funk.Sat., May 18, 5pm -
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Kids
Summer Reading Splash
This second annual festival from BookPeople and AISD brings readers together for book signings, interactive sessions, and an opening keynote with Adam Gidwitz and David Bowles. Note: This event is geared toward grades 3-6 but all are welcome to join.Sat., May 18, 9:30am-2:30pm. Free. -
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Dance
Tarotica: A Pole and Burlesque Show
Velvet Nox Productions presents a twisted exploration of the Tarot through pole dance, burlesque, belly dance, and other tantalizing arts, with 15 performers spinning tales of those oracular cards in a night of revelry and passion.Sat., May 18, 9pm. $20-25. -
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Civic Events
Texas Young Democrats State Convention
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, the first woman of color to represent Minnesota and one of the first two Muslim-American women elected to Congress, will be among the many speakers at this year's TYD convention, open to Dems age 14-40.Fri.-Sun., May 17-19. Free.Austin Marriott South, 4415 S. I-35 -
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Arts & Culture
Unbreakable
Tony-nominated composer Andrew Lippa joins Austin’s Capital City Men’s Chorus for a performance of lyrical, choral works spanning 120 years of LGBTQ history, as composed by Lippa.Sat., May 18, 7:30pm; Sun., May 19, 4pm. $20-40. -
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Theatre
Wakey, Wakey
"Though the man telling the jokes is sitting down (he's in a wheelchair), dying is a stand-up routine in this glowingly dark, profoundly moving new play by Will Eno,” states The New York Times. From the playwright of Thom Pain (based on nothing) comes this welcome work of theatre, embodied here by Ken Webster and Maria Latiolais; directed by Mark Pickell for Capital T Theatre. And here's our review of the show's previous presentation.Through June 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $20-30. -
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Food Events
Whiskey Peak
What does it take to craft a successful American Single Malt Whiskey? The grain-conjuring wizards of Stranahan's out of Colorado will show you with an evening of tastings from their premier distillery, as paired with excellent noms from EastSide Tavern. Bonus (as if you needed anything beyond such tantalizing tipple): live music by David Ramirez, swag from Odin Leather Goods, and demos of expert cooperage and barrel-charring. And, listen, all of tonight's imbibable goodness benefits the Austin Parks Foundation.Sat., May 18, 5-10pm. $15-30.1102 E. Cesar Chavez -
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Community
Writing Love Letters to Ourselves
Queer, trans, POC love is a revolutionary and radical act, so do yourself a solid and tell yourself what you love about you with support, help, and guidance by allgo. Email for details.Sat., May 18, 2:30-4:30pm -
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!Así Mero! A Concert Celebrating Mexico's Diverse Musical Rhythms
Los Bohemios Perdidos will perform boleros, mariachi classics, Latin pop rock, and more at this special concert as part of the center's Latino Artist Residency Program.Sat., May 18, 7:30-9pm. $10-15. -
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#bbatx’s 2019 grants
Women and nonbinary leaders across the great state of Texas are encouraged to apply for one of three micro-grants ($500 to $1,000) now offered by BossBabes ATX! Find info on what it takes and how to apply online.Deadline to apply: June 21, 2019Online -
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Special Screenings
A George R.R. Martin RR-Roast
Master Pancake: MP dethrones the GOT master on the eve of his masterpiece's final episode.Sat., May 18, 6:30pm, 9:30pm
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