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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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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, 2025Palmer Events Center
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John R. Miller
“Called in sick so I could get to work,” lays out John R. Miller on “Nobody Has to Know Your Mind,” opening to last year’s fourth LP Heat Comes Down. The native West Virginian rolls a stony cosmic Americana, woozy and laid-back as he attempts to insulate himself from the chaotic world swirling around him with contemplative, easy-riding melodies. Miller’s songwriting slides through unexpected lines that leak insights by looking at the world a little askew, perfectly captured on the just-released EP Fireside Sessions Vol. 1, recorded around a campfire in his Tennessee backyard. – Doug FreemanTue., Dec. 17, 8pm -
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Black Christmas (1974) (1974)
Of the scary cinematic tool kit, I find jump scares to be the least among the devices within. Cheap pop-ups or screams leave you rattled but otherwise fine. No, no: If you really want to scare a viewer, just confront them with the unrelenting misogyny that surrounds us all. As a sorority empties out before Christmas break, the threatening phone calls they’ve been receiving all semester become a physical foe as a killer stalks through the house. Written by Roy Moore as a play on the age-old campfire tale of the babysitter and the man upstairs – the call is coming from inside the house, you know – there’s a prescient exploration of men’s hatred for women within this brisk little slasher. – James ScottDec. 13-14, 16-17 -
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Freddy Got Fingered (2001)
Despite Editor in Chief Kim Jones’ best efforts, I am still recommending you take your yearly dose of Tom Green! Odd World programs a free screening of this 2000s gross-out flick with confidence it’ll bring in only the freakiest among us, with free beer and hop water from St. Elmo’s Brewing. A recent addition to Criterion Channel’s offerings, this controversial Razzie winner leaves many disgusted and some intrigued – as We Luv puts it in their description, “THIS MOVIE IS DESIGNED TO LEAVE YOU DEEPLY UPSET AND IT SUCCEEDS.” – James ScottTue., Dec. 17 -
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Holiday Drag Queen Game Show
Celia Light and Mars host a special seasonal edition of their weekly drag game show, where festive fun like sing-along musical bingo keep your spirits merry and bright. Check back in on Dec. 17 for the repeat performance.Dec. 10 & 17 -
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Horror Church Presents: Black Christmas (1974) (1974)
It’s terror in the aisles again as Phantom Fest invites the unholy back into Austin’s most welcoming Downtown place of worship with another installment of Horror Church. So far these more-than-just-a-movie experiential screenings have brought in supernatural chills with Carrie and The Exorcist. Now it’s time for something more seasonal with the original and still greatest Canadian slasher, 1974’s Black Christmas. Unlike most college-bound kill frenzies, this movie doesn’t turn its female characters into braindead/soon-to-be-dead eye candy but takes on real issues facing women in the 1970s – then adds one of the greatest, most unnerving killers the genre has ever known. Just don’t pick up the phone … – Richard WhittakerTue., Dec. 17 -
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Mouchette (1967)
Perhaps the tidings are too glad this holiday season. Remedy that with Mouchette. The title character lives with her booze-addicted father and wasting, bedridden mother in a remote French village. She changes her infant brother’s diapers and attends to her thankless parents. The baby cries; the mother dies; rabbits are shot by hunters. Mouchette rolls down a hill, into the river, and is seen no more. Director Robert Bresson spoke on the ubiquity of his heroine: She “offers evidence of misery and cruelty. She is found everywhere: wars, concentration camps, tortures, assassinations.” – Brant BingamonTue., Dec. 17 -
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Robert Earl Keen, Catie Offerman
Apparently, this year’s Xmas shindig from one of Texas’ most beloved songwriters is inspired by such films as Pretty Woman, Pulp Fiction, and The Big Lebowski, among others, which is to say REK and friends will populate the set with tracks from these movies. There is no way y’all are not hearing “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon” at least once, because that thing is really fun to sing. Expect songs you know from Christmas, songs you know from the movies, and songs you know from the man’s extremely deep back catalog. – Joe GrossTue., Dec. 17, 8pm -
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"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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60th Annual Trail of Lights
Kicking off this Tuesday is a tradition Austinites always “light up” for. See dazzling electric light displays alongside loved ones – or maybe a person you’re trying to buddy up to so you can betray them later? Your choice, TBH. In addition to their illuminated offerings, the Trail of Lights Foundation and sponsor H-E-B also spotlight local musicians with a lineup including Tone Royal, Chief Cleopatra, Como Los Movies, and more. Attend on the free weekdays (Dec. 10-13, 16-18) or pay the weekend price ($8 for general admission, $25+ for the “platnium” tickies). Bonus: That blessed little train the Zilker Eagle will be running during special holiday hours. Toot-toot! – James ScottThrough Dec. 23 -
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8½ Souvenirs
Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Tue., Nov. 26, 6:30pm, Tue., Dec. 3, 6:30pm, Tue., Dec. 10, 6:30pm and Tue., Dec. 17, 6:30pm. $5 cover (21+). -
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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Almost 200 local artists and 30 bands converge at the 49th edition of this holiday bonanza. Jackie Venson (Dec. 14), Kelsey Wilson (Dec. 20), and Tomar & the FCs (Dec. 22) are just some of the impressive musicians performing at the event. There’s also an array of goodies primed for gifting this season – check out Illuminidol’s celebrity prayer candles for the devout Swifties and Charli XCX stans in your life. Single-day admission costs $12 while a “season” ticket covering each day of the event costs $60. Kids under 12 enter free. – Derek UdensiThrough Dec. 23 -
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Bat City Bingo
Mamma mia: Did you know the game we call bingo originated in Italy? Descended from the Italian lotto game, bingo has been delighting young and old – okay, mostly old – since the 1500s. Enjoy boffo bingo from your friends at Bat City Bingo, who bring free “beano” to patios all over town, every Tuesday at Long Play Lounge. – James ScottTuesdays -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
This annual holiday market has been doing the unique, artisanal gift thing for long enough to have pretty much perfected it. Get in, grab the items to help check folks off your giftee list, and check out. You might want to take a business card from the booths you buy from so when the person opening your gift inevitably wants to know where you got it, you’ll be one step ahead. Online shopping and shipping is also available for folks unable to visit in person. – James RenovitchNov. 15-Dec. 24 -
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Buddhist Book Study
Do you enjoy contemplating the deep questions that come with being human? Join conversations facilitated by Asenath Avinash based on Buddhist books from great teachers to explore these questions and meditate. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Donations appreciated. -
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Community Hours at Thinkery
Children’s growing minds and bodies are always looking for something to do, and it’s costly keeping them occupied. So bring them to Thinkery children’s museum, which “strives to be an inclusive, friendly, inspiring space to learn for our entire community, regardless of income, mental/physical abilities, ethnicity, nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity or family status.” From 3 to 7pm Tuesdays, kiddos can visit all the STEAM activities and exhibits like Train Town, the Spark Shop, the Story Nook, and the Move! Studio to have tons of fun while learning and wearing themselves out before bedtime. And it’s all free! Just don’t let them start looking at the not-free items at Toy Joy. – Kat McNevinsTuesdays, 3-7pm -
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Free Day
Art! Oh, I love it. But sadly, when I open my pockets, moths fly out. Good news for me and all my broke friends: Every Tuesday, the Blanton opens its doors to all visitors free of charge. Why, unburdened by the weight of an empty wallet, Austinites can mull the strange world of contemporary womanhood in “Unbreakable: Feminist Visions from the Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia Collection.” Or walk beneath the silver and mesh sculptures of Marie Watt’s “Sky Dances Light.” Or explore the past through its artistic pieces in “The Floating World: Masterpieces of Edo Japan.” Or enjoy any of the many, MANY other exhibitions available on this day: all for free. – James ScottTuesdays
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