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Beatles Full Moon Concert in the Dark
On the April Full Moon, come set intentions and indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you. Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own yoga mats and/or pillows to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling. A circle of chairs will be provided.Tues. Apr. 23, 8pm-9pmATX Unplugged -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center
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Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band
“I’ve always been interested in the stuff you don’t see in a person, the other side of something, of an idea or an object or a motion,” Terry Allen told the Chronicle in 2020. That curiosity to plumb into the veiled essence of the world scours the West Texan’s artwork and songwriting – playful, poignant, and transformative. In conjunction with his video exhibition “MemWars,” currently showing at the Blanton, Allen brings his blockbuster Panhandle Mystery Band back to the Paramount for a night of stories behind his indelible songs celebrating outsiders and dreamers and the dust swept Southwest.Fri., Feb. 18, 8pm -
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An Ideal Husband
Oscar Wilde’s wickedly witty comedy, though written in 1895, reveals countless elements of today’s current times and affairs: feminism, blackmail, political corruption, morality. and mistrust – as a cocktail mix of characters learns, in just 24 hours, what it means to be "an ideal husband." Directed by Cris Skinner for City Theatre.Through March 13. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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Austin Animal Center Needs Help
Austin Animal Center has sent out a plea for help. The shelter is short-staffed, and they've had a higher than usual influx of animal friends that don't have a home. If you have room in your home for a temporary fur friend, or maybe you want to provide some of your time and energy, contact AAC today.Ongoingaustintexas.gov -
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Austin RV Expo
Turn daydreams of RV traveling into reality with educational seminars on topics like safety and maintenance, "My RV Kitchen," and state park travel. Peruse a selection of over 200,000 square feet of RVs from local dealers, and enjoy music from Boi Orbison, the Paul Logan Band, and more.Thu.-Sat., Feb. 17-20. $9-10, adults; $6, children and seniors; free, children under 6. -
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Austin Shakespeare: The Glass Menagerie
In this staged reading of Tennessee Williams' classic, Marc Pouhé portrays Tom, who remembers his journey as a young poet who tangles with his lively Southern mother (Franchelle S. Dorn) and his sensitive sister Laura (Khali Sykes). Now cast as an African-American family, this production also features Kenah Benefield as the “gentleman caller.” Bonus: Live violin accompaniment by Bennie Braswell. Directed by Ann Ciccolella with projections by L.B. Bartholomee.Feb. 17-20. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $21 and up. -
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Austin Symphony: Remarkable Romantics
The ASO presents the return of 2021 Kennedy Center honoree Midori, performing Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D Minor. Bookends for the program include a work by Dvořák's pupil – Joseph Suk's expressive Fantastické Scherzo – and Dvořák's own Symphony No. 3.Fri.-Sat., Feb. 18-19, 8pm -
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Be the Change Virtual Cooking Classes
Central Market offers a full slate of virtual cooking classes for Black History Month, beginning with Senegalese chef and restaurateur Pierre Thiam (Feb. 4, 6pm). Celebrated chef and author Marcus Samuelsson presents on Feb. 18, 6pm, and Houston's chef Chris Williams teaches Southern cooking on Feb. 28, 6pm. In addition, a trio of winemakers will lead guests through a guided tasting on Feb. 10, 6pm. Recipes, ingredient kits, and more info are available online or at Central Market so you can learn and cook along at home.Mon., Feb. 28, 6pm -
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Conspirare: I Believe
This glorious event from Craig Hella Johnson and his Grammy-winning Conspirare cohort, following quickly on Tuesday's performance of Margaret Bonds' Credo, features Benedict Sheehan’s Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and includes the world premiere of the composer's new Credo movement with text of W. E. B. DuBois, commissioned for this concert.Fri.-Sat., Feb. 18-19, 8pm. $25 and up. -
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Hellfury, Bondbreakr, Scoundrels
An angry and aggressive melding of metal and punk? Ferocious frontwomen screaming about social issues? Seeing a rock show on Sixth Street again? All this and more this Friday at the historic Flamingo Cantina. Fiery locals Hellfury thrust their brand of thrashy punk into you like a knife, addressing matters like reproductive rights and social justice. Fighting alongside them is Austin’s own Böndbreakr, a second helping of female ferocity, throwing their unpredictable blend of hardcore punk in your face like a fist, schooling you on matters like sexism, inequality, and issues affecting POC. Local oi boys Scoundrels open up the party.Fri., Feb. 18, 8:30pm -
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line upon line: Winter Composer Festival
Those percussive savants of line upon line return with their own "favorite show we do every year," a presentation of new works by composers from all over the nation and beyond.Fri., Feb. 18; Tue., Feb. 22; Fri., Feb. 25. All shows: 7pm. $20-120. -
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OUTsider 2022: Unplugged
Austin’s beloved queer transmedia arts fest returns in person at the Vortex. This year’s Legacy Award honors cabaret duo Kiki and Herb, aka Justin Vivian Bond and Kenny Mellman. Find the complete lineup, badges, and the fest’s COVID-19 policy here.Wed.-Sun., Feb. 16-20. $49-89. -
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Prizer Arts & Letters: It's Worth It
With this new show, artist and musician Gretchen Phillips focuses on the domestic interior landscape, creating intimate new film photographs in response to the constraints imposed by the pandemic.Through Feb. 20. Fri.-Sun., noon-5pm -
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SIMS Foundation benefit concert w/ Sir Woman, Torre Blake, Mama Duke
A powerful trio of locals – Sir Woman, Torre Blake, and Mama Duke – join together to assist an organization aiming to help members of the music industry on their road to healing and subsequent recovery.Fri., Feb. 18, 7:45pm -
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Sweeney Todd
Matt Wade and Sarah Fleming Walker lead the professional TexARTS cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, that bloody, chirurgical musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. Directed by Kasey RT Graham, with musical direction by Lyn Koenning.Through Feb. 27. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $43-53. -
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The Greeting Committee, Oston, Indoor Creature [outside]
With only four months under the belt of sophomore album Dandelion, the Greeting Committee takes on Red River’s predominant stage. Forged in their KC, MO hometown (go Chiefs!), the quartet showcases rapid, ripening maturity, bringing balance to life’s impending loneliness and heartbreak through soft groovy rock. Rising pop princess Oston joins the lineup, loaded with punchy vocals and playful beats, sure to warm up the crowd with bobbing heads and swaying bodies. Austin’s favorite bedroom haze, Indoor Creature, kicks off the shindig.Fri., Feb. 18, 8pm -
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Treerobics
Volunteer to help TreeFolks receive trees and get them ready for distribution through the NeighborWoods program.Fri., Feb. 18, 10am-2pm -
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Out of Town
"Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí
The Spanish surrealist painter illustrated the cookbook Gala’s Dinners in 1973 that included 136 recipes by French chefs. This traveling exhibit features 12 lithographs that were released in conjunction with the book and are some of his most unique experimental prints.Jan. 15-March 27. Free.Noël Art Museum, San Angelo -
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Special Screenings
200 Meters (2020)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a director Q&A and screening of this drama about a man whose son has had an accident, but he is denied entry at an Israeli checkpoint and must smuggle himself across to reach his son.Through Feb. 27Online: austinjff.org -
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 Watch Party
Watch this season’s contestants battle it out for the title of America’s next drag superstar.Through April 8. Fridays, 7-8pm -
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A Tree of Life (2022)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents access to the doc about the deadly antisemitic attack on Tree of Life Synagogue. Available to Texas and Idaho residents.Streaming through March 1; filmmaker Q&A Tue., March 1, 7pmOnline: austinjff.org -
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Ace Academy Summer Wonders
The award-winning summer program returns with camps involving STEM, history and civics, outdoor adventures, fine arts, theatre, and more. Ages 5-14.June 6-July 22. $500-1,100.3901 Shoal Creek Blvd. -
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AHS Car Raffle
The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.Buy online -
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Alamo Austin Air's Community Canine Contest
Alamo Austin Air Conditioning & Heating is raising awareness about animals in need with a special contest. All you have to do is vote online for your favorite shelter, and everyone wins something. The contestants are PAWS Shelter, Austin Pets Alive!, and Austin Humane Society. You can vote once a day.Feb. 15-March 31. Free.Vote online -
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