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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, 7:30pm  
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    Riverbend Centre

  • 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, 2025  
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    Palmer Events Center
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    Sports

    Austin Bold FC

    Vs. Tacoma Defiance.
    Sun., May 30, 8pm  
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    Bold Stadium

  • Arts

    Visual Arts

    Blue Genie Art Bazaar: New May Market

    The creators of the Blue Genie Art Bazaar present a new spring arts event called May Market, a free, family-friendly experience showcasing the work of regional artisans and craftspeople under one roof with centralized checkout. "This is the ideal place to shop for locally made, one-of-a-kind gifts for Father’s Day, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, and more." That's what the press release says, anyway, trying to entice us in; thing is, that's even a bit too humble: We know what sort of market the Blue Genie gathers, and it's sure to be a lively splendorama of well-made goods coveted by anyone with a taste for the original, off-beat, and brilliantly homegrown.
    Through May 31. Fri.-Sun., 10am-8pm
    Blue Genie Art Bazaar

  • Community

    Out of Town

    Crawfish Festival

    Dig into a mess of mudbugs while listening to some swamp rock in Marktplatz Park.
    Fri.-Sun., May 28-30
    Fredericksburg

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    Donate Blood, Get a Car Wash

    Get a free Lucy's Special Express wash from Arbor Car Wash when you donate blood, platelets, or convalescent plasma with We Are Blood this weekend. Appointments mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
    May 29-31  
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    We Are Blood donor centers or mobile drives

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    Events

    Eastside Pop Up Handcrafted & Vintage Market

    Meet at the birdcage for an afternoon of shopping, socializing, and brunching, with lovely libations by the Grackle and tasty bites by Lick It Up Austin. Note: Rescheduled from May 23 due to weather.
    Sun., May 30, noon-5pm. Free; all-ages.  
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    The Grackle

  • Food

    Food Events

    Jester King x PAWS: Pups + Beer

    Jester King Brewery, that bastion of adult-beverage relaxation and revelry out there just past Dripping Springs, will host PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, a no-kill shelter located in Kyle, for this pet adoption event. PAWS will have both dogs and cats on site for adoption. Jester King will have new, house-made dog treats available for sale, with all proceeds going to PAWS. Families and already-happily-homed animals are welcome at the adoption event (as long as those pets are friendly and leashed). No tickets required, just c'mon down.
    Sun., May 30, noon-4pm
    Jester King Brewery

  • Film

    Special Screenings

    Monkey Business (1931)

    Paramount Summer Classic Film Series
    Sun., May 30, 1pm  
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    Paramount Theatre

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    Community

    Plant Gay Pop-Up

    The Austin-based plant shop is having its very first in-person pop-up at Buda in Bloom, a free, outdoor event celebrating all things spring with plant vendors, tea tastings, and more.
    Rescheduled: Sun., May 30, 10am-2pm. Free to attend.  
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    Ash St. & Main St., Buda

  • Arts

    Theatre

    The Mysterious Affair at Styles

    Austin Playhouse's own Lara Toner Haddock has gone and adapted Agatha Christie's first published novel? Yes – and this debut opus features none other than the sharply mustachio'd Hercule Poirot. Featuring a sockdolager cast – Ben Wolfe (as Poirot himself), Scott Shipman, Toby Minor, Lara Toner, Sarah Chong Harmer, Sarah Fleming Walker, Ben Bazaěn, Robert Deike, Joseph Garlock, Babs George, Claire Grasso, Huck Huckaby, Marc Pouhé, Ken Webster, and Cyndi Williams – directed by that same Haddock, this murder mystery may be just what you need to transition out of the pandemic and into a semblance of former normalcy. Note: "Employing a hybrid method of theatrical filming, actors will be captured using both cinematic and traditional live performance approaches. To enhance the experience, early purchasers will electronically receive exclusive clues designed for the virtual whodunnit." Available for online viewing with live Q&As after each performance, and – regardez-vous! – here's a video trailer for the show.
    Through June 5. Thu.-Sun., 7:30pm. $15-18.  
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    Theatre

    The Rivals

    Austin Shakespeare presents Richard Sheridan's hilarious comedy of manners for one livestreamed performance only. This witty romance mixes class, money, jealousy and love in a rip-roaring farce, as portrayed by Marc Pouhé, Babs George, Jill Blackwood, John Austin, Amani Dorn, J. Benjamin Wolfe, Graham Emmons, Lucas Matteson, Manali Sunkara, Michelle Jackson, Levi Gore, and Nicholas Ortiz. Directed by Ann Ciccolella.
    Sun., May 30, 5pm. $15.  
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    Events

    Uncommon Flea

    Uncommon Objects' big backyard is transformed into a dynamic marketplace for all things vintage, found and made. Come join the fun and feast on the bargains!
    Last Sundays, 10am-3pm  
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    Uncommon Objects

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    Nightlife & Parties

    Unofficial Splash Weekend at Iron Bear

    The bears promise to keep you partying all weekend long with three nights of DJs, drink specials, and drag.
    Fri.-Sun., May 28-30. No cover.  
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    The Iron Bear

  • Arts

    Visual Arts

    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
    West Chelsea Contemporary
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