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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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Nikki Lane, Paige Plaisance, Next of Kin
When Nikki Lane released her sophomore album, All or Nothin’, a decade ago, it lit a fire in independent country music – rebellious and rocking behind a hard twang that could cut relentlessly raw and seductively smoky. That attitude paved the way for a rising generation of artists like Sierra Ferrell, carving out a new female-led brand of outlaw country that Lane’s continued to lead through her fourth LP, 2022’s Denim & Diamonds. Fellow fashion queen and swampy-tonk purveyor Paige Plaisance opens along with new powerhouse trio of Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin as Next of Kin. – Doug FreemanSun., Oct. 6, 8pm -
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Boiler Room: Austin Day 2 w/ Ahadadream, Bambi, Boys Noize, more
The legendary Boiler Room brings its world tour to Austin, peddling in all things Jack. The Saturday lineup was so spicy (including the likes of Cowgirl Clue, Dorian Electra, and members of the Perreo Club), the show sold out in a flash, prompting organizers to add another day. Sunday’s lineup gets even tastier with Boys Noize, BAMBI, HiTech, and the House of Lepore – hosted, of course, by the Legendary Natalie Lepore. For the house heads and party monsters who nabbed a Saturday-night ticket, make your way to the Concourse Project. For those holding out for Sunday, the location is still TBD. Stick close to your inboxes. – Cy WhiteSun., Oct. 6, 9pm -
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Special Screenings
Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience
The late John Aielli, paragon of radio excellence and a true Austin legend, gets the biopic treatment in a new documentary that “shines a light on his early life and scholarly personality,” writes AFS Cinema. “A portrait of a wonderful person and the community that loved, and still loves, him.” That community will come out to share stories about Aielli each screening – catch fellow radio titans Laurie Gallardo and Matt Reilly on October 4, and composer Graham Reynolds October 5, with filmmakers Sam Wainwright Douglas and David Hartstein joining on all three dates. – Lina FisherOct. 4-6 -
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Graveyard Shift: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Awww: Did someone miss TCSM when it was playing every single weekend over October? Poor baby. If only there were a late-night screening series at the Drafthouse that was putting on the classic Lone Star slasher for another three-day cinematic bender where you can dine with the Sawyers again and again. Of course, your dinky little chicken tender platter pales in comparison to Bubba’s home cooking, but ain’t that just the way? Nothing’s ever as good as when it’s made with violent rage. Rev up those chain saws, boys! – James ScottNov. 1, 4 & 6 -
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Lesbian Wedding: Mother Energy
Attend Lesbian Wedding at your own risk; any nuptial ceremony you attend afterward will pale in comparison. Fat Bottom Cabaret performer and host of recently launched podcast City Cast Austin Nikki DaVaughn emcees this season’s sapphic gathering. Catch performances by Gothess Jasmine, Sir Beauregard Elliot Esq., Papi Culo, Damiana Divine, Miss B Nassty, and Venus Rising, plus DJ sets from Chorizo Funk, Winona Grindr, Schi The God, and Jenny Hoyston. Take a break from the dance floor at a sign-making station for this month’s Dyke March. – Genevieve WoodSun., Oct. 6 -
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Oktoberfest Fredericksburg
Re-create a sense of gemütlichkeit, aka a state of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer, at this German celebration featuring music, games, food, and drink.Oct. 4-6Fredericksburg -
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Special Screenings
Scream (1996)
Okay, I’ll admit it: I talked a little smack on this event during an editorial meeting. I merely said that the films in Double Trouble’s October horror movie series Bloody Sunday are not all that bloody. Of course, editor-in-chief and horror-movie avoider Kim Jones gave me a look that said “Are you kidding?” And she’s right: Curatorially speaking, what Dub Trub and presenter Michael aka feral_boifriend have put together is a real who’s who of horror stalwarts that deserves my respect, not my weenie comments. The series kicks off with perfect scary movie send-up Scream, whose seventh movie is having a totally normal production with no big scandals attached. Drop in for a – you guessed it – scream and make sure to hit ’em up on Tuesday when they screen the less bloody but more goopy Death Becomes Her. – James ScottSun., Oct. 6 -
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Woofstock
The annual retreat for critter play’s Texas Puppy Club. Critters and handlers – and *shiver* camping enthusiasts – can enjoy a great weekend of activities, education, and outdoor hijinks. They’ll also be holding the South Central Pet & Handler Contest, where titleholders will be named. In their words, “Sniff ya there. Awrooooo!”Oct. 3-6Cameron, TX -
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Visual Arts
"Native America: In Translation"
One thing I’ve loved about newer theatre or museums is the space given for land acknowledgement – statements about the ancestral roots of the space being used. Space that was not always ours, but taken. The Blanton’s latest exhibit tackles that question, but pushes the boundaries. It’s not just about what Native America was, but what it can be. Curator and lauded artist Wendy Red Star has assembled nine other Native artists to create a rich exploration of what life in America is today. Shown through a variety of mediums, something is guaranteed to resonate with the audience. Whether it’s the photos, paintings, videos, or multimedia works is up to you. – Cat McCarreyAug. 4-Jan.5 -
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Luna
Who doesn’t like having friends? They’re great! So great, in fact, that Ramón Esquivel’s play for younger audiences is all about how to make friends. Luna follows Soledad, a daughter of migrant farm workers whose nomadic life makes stable friendships a difficult prospect. Though books, the stars, and her namesake – aka, the moon – keep her company, the play centers on Soledad’s meeting two peers who, much like her, are searching for connection. Bring the kids to this wonderful stage production directed by Mateo Hernandez, but be warned if you’ve got fidgeting young folks: This here play’s an hour without intermission. – James ScottThrough Nov. 16 -
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Arcadia
There was a time, not so long ago, when science was seen as entertainment. No, not Ancient Greece when philosophers would turn experiments into public spectacle, or the Victorian era when lectures on new theories would fill auditoriums. It was the 1990s, when everyone owned a copy of A Brief History of Time on their nightstand, quarks were cool, and Tom Stoppard could write a play about chaos theory and the heat death of the universe, and it would be universally regarded as one of the greatest works of 20th century drama. Eros and Thanatos push and pull in this poetic tale of love and research. – Richard WhittakerThrough Oct. 6 -
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Armadillo Road, Silo Road
Sundays, 8pm, Sun., Oct. 20, 8pm, Sun., Oct. 27, 8pm, Sun., Nov. 3, 8pm, Sun., Nov. 17, 8pm, Sun., Nov. 24, 8pm, Sun., Dec. 1, 8pm, Sun., Dec. 8, 8pm and Sun., Dec. 15, 8pm -
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“Chronicles: A Retrospective”
Owner, director, and master printer of Flatbed Press, Katherine Brimberry wears many hats. On top of all these hats is her artist hat, which you’ll be hard “pressed” to ignore once you’ve enjoyed her newest exhibit of prints and mixed media works. “Chronicles: A Retrospective” shows off Brimberry’s cornerstone status in Texas printmaking, with gorgeous landscapes and intriguing visuals abounding. From her own artist statement: “When I place found objects into visual relationships with landscape details,: I intend to create an enigma. The viewer, who without the benefit of the history of the objects, is presented this mystery and can find and assign meaning. My underlying intention is creating images that spark epiphany about time and space, life and death, past and future.” Check out the show’s opening on Sat., Aug. 24, and see a retrospective of Brimberry’s collaborative pieces over at St. Edward’s Fine Arts Gallery on Aug. 30. – James ScottOpens Aug. 23; runs through Oct. 6 -
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“Don’t Talk to Me Until I’ve Had My Lasagna”
Known for their platforming of artists with physical and intellectual disabilities, Sage Studio brings to the front a creature beloved of the Sunday morning comic strip connoisseur. Yes, it’s really all about him: Garfield, the orange cat, and his friends, with their many facets showcased by Sage’s artists in traditional and non-traditional materials in this new exhibition. Want a chance to celebrate the big boy in a manner befitting his feline fortitude – and help the studio fundraise? Sage hosts Love Me, Feed Me, Never Leave Me: An Evening with Garfield & Friends this Monday, Oct. 14, where a $100 ticket gets you pizza, lasagna, Garf cocktails, a photobooth, and much more. All this just might be enough to turn even the sourest puss around on Mondays ... – James ScottThrough Nov. 2 -
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“Enclaves”
Imagine a world where humans didn’t exist. No, not like Pixar classic Wall-E, but instead a society in which human life is completely absent. Now you’ve got the idea behind ICOSA’s new exhibition by Matt Rebholz and Jenn Wilson Shepherd, which conjures a flourishing and vibrant world of flora and non-human fauna. Rebholz uses film stills as a jumping-off point for his works, while Shepherd uses a post-humanist lens to create animal-first imagery. Imagine the possibilities. – Amaya AustinThrough Oct. 26 -
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“Floral Realism”
Artists have attempted to capture the natural elegance of flowers for centuries, but the flora in this exhibition have seen some shit. Natural droopiness, common species, and photorealistic imperfections define this series. Through watercolor, oils, and colored pencils, Carol Dawson, James Andrew Smith, and Molly Smith (respectively) showcase the effortless construction and everyday beauty that doesn’t want to be ignored or adored, only appreciated. – James RenovitchThrough Oct. 27 -
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“Heirlooms” by Sara Hirneisen
Reader, I must be honest: I am writing about this event 99% because the photo the gallery sent me is fascinating. In keeping with artist Sara Hirneisen’s sculpture use of casting, the object in question bears 10 plaster-cast fingers piked onto metal prongs and carries the title Finger Rake. I’m obsessed with Finger Rake, which makes sense given Hirneisen’s show is all about holding items in reverence. Playing with gendered objects, Hirneisen reimagines the contents of a hope chest as not so much jewelry and baubles but practical tools. Many of these objects include molds cast from herself and her own children. This process, she writes, stands in opposition to thoughts of marriage and motherhood: Rather, she is “making tools that set them [her children] up for independence and self-sufficiency.” – James ScottThrough Nov. 17 -
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“Hiba Ali: Lullabies for the stars in our eyes”
This new exhibit soothes the body and soul with interactive sculptural installations. Run your fingers through sand and gaze into metallic pools evoking the Swahili-Indian Ocean. Watch videos, sense sonic vibrations, and meditate in VR. Pakistani artist Hiba Ali uses the phrase “digital somatics” to describe how her works lead people on a body-processing journey using digital art. Now more than ever, it’s time to immerse yourself in Ali’s lullaby. – Eden ShamyThursdays-Sundays. Through Nov. 17 -
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“Let Her Rip” by Ellen Crofts
Paper! You are reading these words off paper right now: the very material most of my and my co-workers’ livelihoods depend on. Local artist Ellen Crofts takes the material to new levels of creative expression in her show, where the ripping, puncturing, gluing, painting, and otherwise remaking of paper conveys an active participation in the art. “Most people are intimately familiar with paper in their everyday lives,” displaying gallery Link & Pin writes of Crofts’ chosen tool. “Her organic constructions invite the viewer to re-engage with and imagine the feeling of the paper in her artwork and what it would be like to handle and work with the materials.” Rip it up, girl. Rip. It. Up. – James ScottThrough Oct. 27 -
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“Texas Artists/Texas Music”
Art and music? Name a more iconic duo. For this exhibit, a dozen local artists created pieces inspired by a song, musician, or style of music associated with the Lone Star State. Influences could range from Selena to Willie to Beyoncé, from Houston rap to Tejano to blues. Come see what inspired participating artists Amitai Plasse, Billy Ray Mangham, Carl Block, Denise Elliott Jones, Greg Barton, Jess Wade, Jamie Lea Wade, Karen Woodward, Liz Potter, B Shawn Cox, Sylvia Troconis, and TVHeadATX. – Kat McNevinsThrough Oct. 26 -
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“Zugzwang”
Developed by artist Ata Mojlish, who comes to Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based gallery centers on the German word “zugzwang.” Translation: an obligation to move regardless of unfortunate outcome. It is often used, as GLHF states in the show copy, to describe a chess player forced to “make a move that will worsen their position.” Such is the inspiration point for “Zugzwang,” whose pieces composed from “desynchronized text, images, audio and interactive motion elements” attempt to recreate the sensation of continuing onward despite assured misfortune. We’re all operating from that point a little these days, anyways. – James ScottFridays-Sundays. Through Nov. 2 -
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Barton Creek Farmers Market
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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Bat City Scaregrounds
One part haunted house, one part fun fair, and one part amusement park, Bat City Scaregrounds covers every inch of its 15-acre domain with shrieks, squeals, and a rockin’ good time. New to the twisted map are retro trash punk shriek-o-rama Slaughter Mall, while the history of horror within Ancient Evil returns to ravage your brain before the vampires of the epic Castle Orlok take your blood and your breath away. Your heart won’t even slow down with the music and sideshow-style performers on the center stage. – Richard WhittakerSept. 28-Nov. 214101 South Turnersville Rd., Buda -
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Bear Beer Bust
Iron Bear's beer bust brings all the boys to the bar. Specials on select pints and pitchers.Sundays, 2-9pm -
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Been There Presents Home Free (2024)
It’s always special when a movie comes home, but home means something really special for this Austin-made bittersweet comedy from UT grads Aaron Brown and Lenny Barszap. Home Free is inspired by their real experiences as undergrads when they became friends with the Professor, a charming man of intellect, kindness, and wisdom who was experiencing homelessness. That friendship was a quick education in how people can drop out of society so fast and yet retain their value as human beings – and now they’ve retold that story as a touching college comedy that’s equal parts Animal House and The Lady in the Van. Join post-screening Q&As with the cast and crew, who are putting their money where their mouths are, as part of the proceeds go to The Other Ones Foundation, organizers of the Been There music festival, to help people experiencing homelessness and unemployment. – Richard WhittakerThrough Nov. 22 -
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Bunnicula
Wait, you might say. Bunny business? During Halloween? Isn’t that more of an Easter-type deal? Not so with the titular hare in this classic children’s chapter book turned theatrical tale, taking to the ATX stage under the direction of Deanna Belardinelli. James and Deborah Howe’s story about a curious cat, bumbling dog, and a suspicious bunny found in a movie theatre remains a great introduction to horror for kiddos. They’ll delight in solving the “mystery” of just who is exsanguinating all the carrots and cackle at Bunnicula’s many antics. Look: Either you come see this, or be subjected to another screening of Hotel Transylvania 3 – the weakest of the franchise. Make the right choice: See Bunnicula. – James ScottThrough Oct. 27 -
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Comedy
Cap City Comedy Club
That's right: Cap City Comedy Club, the longtime cornerstone of Austin's comedy scene for nearly four decades is at a new venue in the Domain. And here's Valerie Lopez with a closer look at what's in store for the scene via the venue. Click for details!
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