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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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50th Pecan Street Festival
The Pecan Street Festival is a free two-day arts festival held twice yearly in Austin. The juried festival attracts hundreds of local and national artisans offering original handcrafted creations in a variety of mediums, from metal, wood, fiber, clay, leather, glass and stone to repurposed materials of all kinds. 250 art vendors, 20 food concessions, carnival rides, live music, free admission and free parking.May 3-4Hill Country Galleria
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Pollinator Day
Did you know pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, bats, and birds are essential to human survival? Celebrate these fascinating creatures with interactive presentations, free samples from Meridian Hive, an art class, dance activity, and more. Admission is free all day, but most of the action happens 9-1pm.Sat., July 16, 9am-5pm. Free. -
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Teen Central Music Lab
Teens are invited to learn how to build their own synthesizers with guidance from guest artist John-Mike "Dr. Bleep" Reed. Trust us: These things are cool!Sat., Sept. 3, 1-3pm -
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ACMF: Andre Hayward & Friends
The Austin Chamber Music Festival, in a collaboration with Golden Hornet, presents the legendary jazz trombonist.Sat., July 16, 7:30pm. $25-55. -
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Amy Sedaris
Live, in Downtown Austin, it's a fun and intimate conversation with actress, author, comedian, and rabbit educator Amy Sedaris – moderated by ATX TV Festival co-founder Caitlin McFarland.Sat., July 16, 7pm. $35-55. -
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Austin Dance Festival
Austin Dance Festival returns to the stage for the first time since 2019. The four-day event includes performances by 22 professional artists and dance companies. Also: screenings of indie "dance on film" shorts from six different countries; artist interviews; director chats; master classes; a youth concert; and a college dance fair.July 14-17. $19 and up. -
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Austin Eastciders Small Batch Release: Strawberry Rhubarb
This newest release from the apple-forward refreshment savants will be available on-site at both Eastciders tasting rooms and for to-go growler/crowler purchases. Bonus: Strawberry Rhubarb Cider slushies and live music to fuel the celebration.Sat., July 16, noon -
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Carlton Wilcoxson at the Velv
Carlton Wilcoxson is a stand-up comedian, actor, and aspiring playboy in Austin, Texas. Yeah, and he's also co-host of that long-running weekly show Buzzkill at the Buzz Mill, so for sure the funny man's no stranger in this town.July 15-16. Fri., 8pm; Sat., 8 & 10pm. $10. -
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Caturday Adoption Event
Find Austin Pets Alive! near Flower Child at Domain NORTHSIDE, where they'll have adorable, adoptable cats and kittens that are fully vetted, spayed or neutered, and have updated vaccines and a microchip. Best of all, adoption fees are waived!Sat., July 16, 10am-3pm -
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Erik Griffin
Erik Griffin is an American actor, comedian, writer, and podcaster, best known as the mustachioed Montez Walker on the Comedy Central series Workaholics and in Showtime’s I’m Dying Up Here.Fri.-Sat., July 15-16, 7 & 9pm. $25-35. -
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Lush: Preview Party at the Cathedral
This latest shindig at the art-celebrating ATXGals venue features live performances and a cocktail-forward open bar among the artworks and shoppable wares of Mónica Ceniceros, Hailey Gearo, Avery Price (of Coloring Austin), Bode Robinson, and the Paper Committee's famed sorceress of folding, Amanda Witucki. (Have to miss the fancier fun on Saturday night? Check out the exhibition and the cocktailed scene in the daylight the next day – Sat., July 16, 11am-5pm.)Lush preview: Fri., July 15, 7-11pm. $45-65. -
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Special Screenings
Monsieur Hire (1989)
Newly Restored: A voyeur (Blanc) is accused of murdering a young woman (Bonnaire) he's been spying on.Sat., July 16, 7pm -
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile
"Einstein and Picasso walk into a bar … " encapsulates this intellectual (but also goofy) comedy by Steve Martin, presented here by City Theatre. Featuring Wray Crawford, Tom Swift, Anne Hulsman, Timothy Allen, Holley Garrison, Kyle Romero, Joshua Nunez, Payton Trahan, Angelina Castillo, and Sebastian Garcia. Oh, and here's what our critic thought of the show.Through July 17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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Red Young's Texas Tenor Madness
A longtime favorite in ATX jazz circles, keyboardist Red Young has such an amazing résumé it’s a wonder he doesn’t live in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills: studio and touring work with Eric Burdon, Marcia Ball, Amos Lee, Joan Armatrading, and others; contributions to TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the films In the Line of Fire and Indecent Proposal; plus appearances on Austin City Limits and Rockpalast. Tenor Madness recalls the frenetic era of saxophonists like Johnny Griffin and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis gleefully cutting heads, with drums and Young’s organ as foundational support.Sat., July 16, 9pm -
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Running Bear
In this new drama from Raul Garza – marking Hyde Park Theatre's return to live performance – a successful middle-aged man returns to his hometown for a well-earned victory lap and finds himself on a walking bridge with a 17 year-old girl with quite a story to tell. Directed by Rosalind Faires and featuring Mical Trejo and Macy Butler. And here's what the Chron's Bob Abelman thought of the show.Through July 16. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $22-24. -
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The Sound of Music
Here is Dave Steakley's reimagining of the beloved musical classic – with its Tony-, Grammy-, and Oscar-winning score – that brings the Von Trapp family singers to life upon Zach Scott Theatre's Topfer stage, a stage now transformed into a lively biergarten.Through July 24. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 & 7:30pm. $35 and up. -
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Special Screenings
Top Gun (1986)
BYO lawn chair or beach blanket for a film under the stars, and arrive early to play at the waterpark (access included 6-8:30pm).Sat., July 16, 9pm -
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Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
A hilarious spoof of Eighties summer camp movies with an all-star cast culled from The State.Sat., July 16, 8:55pm -
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Wild Pleasures, Temple of Love, DJ Devilwoman
Take two parts nostalgic Sunset Strip sleaze and one part modern metal sensibilities, mix well, and you have a shot through the heart: Wild Pleasures, pure party rock for the people. Including former members from local bad boys Widower and Ladykiller, quite the buzz has built up around their upcoming debut performance. To add to the anticipation, the reclusive Temple of Love opens things up. With members from Destroyer of Light, Witchcryer, and Mothership, their brand of dark rock is a must-see. The infamous DJ Devilwoman masters the ceremonies and there’s even a glam metal cocktail menu crafted just for the party.Sat., July 16, 9pm -
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Special Screenings
964 Pinocchio (1991)
Lates: An outcast teaches the ways of revenge to a lobotomized sexbot in this decidedly un-Disney adaptation.Sat., July 16, 9pm -
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Civic Events
AISD Bond Community Conversations
Review Austin ISD's draft bond package, which includes proposed school modernizations, facility upgrades, and other investments. Share your input before a final proposal is presented to the school board in August.Virtual: Tue. & Thu., July 12 & 14, 6pm. In person, Sat., July 16: Dobie MS, 10am; Travis ECHS, 1:30pmVirtual; Dobie Middle School, 1200 E. Rundberg; Travis ECHS, 1211 E. Oltorf -
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Art for the People: Abundance
This show is called "Abundance" because that's what it represents: an abundance of bright new works from a plethora of local artists.Through Aug. 26 -
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Art in Public Places Applications Welcome
The city seeks Texas-based artists to beautify public spaces, with commissions ranging from $43,000 to $625,000.Deadline: Thu., Aug. 4Apply online -
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Artworks Gallery: In the Flesh
The depiction of the human body in its purest form is challenging to capture in most media, but that's what Austin artist Arye Shapiro has been driven to do for the past 20 years – most recently focusing on painting the human figure in oil.Through Aug. 13 -
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