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KUT/KUTX & Downtown Austin Alliance Present the Sing-Along & Holiday Stroll
Join KUT, KUTX & the Downtown Austin Alliance for their 29th Annual Tree Lighting, Sing-Along and Stroll. Let’s ring in the holidays together. This free family-friendly event is on Congress Avenue between 9th and 11th streets and features artisan vendors, food trucks, photos with Santa and more. The Holiday Stroll is the perfect way to kick of your holiday season!Sat. Dec. 2, 5pm-9pmDowntown Austin -
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Graham Reynolds Ruins the Holidays
Don't miss composer and bandleader Graham Reynolds as he burns down the house with his raucous, minor key versions of your holiday favorites along with several special guests! Tickets on sale now.Dec. 8-9Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center
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May 6 Joint General & Special Elections
The May 6 election includes Austin propositions about police oversight and several Travis County bond propositions and local offices. Learn more at austinchronicle.com/elections.Early voting, April 24-May 2; election day, May 6 -
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Austin Record Convention
Audiophiles, head down to the largest sale of recorded music in the USA. From the 78s of the 1930s to CDs (and probably even a few 8-track tapes), there are over 1 million 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, posters, collectibles and music-related memorabilia available from over 300 different dealers.Early shop: Fri., May 5, 10am-5pm. GA: May 6-7. Sat., 8am-6pm; Sun., 9am-5pm. $5; $30 for early shop Friday. -
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Beerthoven: The Grain In Spain
Featuring pianist Sohee Kwon, violinist Mariama Acântara, and cellist Daniel Kopp, performing piano trios by Enrique Granados and Gaspar Cassadó. Special guest Liliana Guerrero, one of UT's newest voice faculty members, will sing Manuel de Falla's great song cycle Siete Canciones Populares Españolas. Bonus: free pastries and cold beer by Easy Tiger and Lazarus Brewing, as well as wine and nonalcoholic beverages.Fri., May 5, 7:30pm; Sun., May 7, 7pm. $10-30. -
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Cam Avery
Tame Impala’s touring bass guitarist comes to Elgin. Entry is free; RSVP via Eventbrite.Sat., May 6, 8pm. Free. -
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Cameron Esposito
Cameron Esposito is a Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor, writer, and host. In addition to her work as a nationally touring headliner, Esposito has appeared on NBC, CBS, Comedy Central, TBS, IFC, E!, Cartoon Network, and HBO Canada.Sat., May 6, 7pm. $29.75-39.75. -
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Dachshund Dash & Kentucky Derby Watch Party
On your marks, get set, GO! ... to the cutest 30-second race you'll ever see. They'll have frozen mint juleps, $1 coneys, a Best Derby Hat contest for the humans, and of course the much-anticipated dachshund race where one lucky pup will be awarded Best Weiner! Hosted by the lovely Eileen Dover, with music by DJ TJ the DJ. Interested in entering your dashing dach in the race? Email jackalopemarketing@gmail.com for more information.Sat., May 6, 4pm. Free entry, 21+. -
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Books
Eileen Myles: A Working Life
BookPeople welcomes Eileen Myles to celebrate the release of their newest book. The event will include an author discussion, a reading, an audience Q&A, and a signing line.Sat., May 6, 7pm -
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Fiesta Austin
This celebration pays tribute to Hispanic history, heritage, and tradition, with dancing, live music, arts, and of course lots of great traditional Mexican dishes.Sat., May 6, 10am-11pm. $5-7; free until noon. -
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Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day is the biggest event in the comic book industry, a single day when participating comic book specialty shops give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Yes – every year, the industry celebrates the breadth and depth of its addition to culture with this invitation to engage and enjoy.Sat., May 6, all day long -
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Theatre
Malum Malus Burlesque: Beltane
The Wheel of the Year inspires this occult burlesque performance art ensemble to celebrate Beltane in a full-length show created by Blaise Ricin and Anastasia Arsenic.Thu.-Sat., May 4-6, 8pm. $15-37. -
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Special Screenings
Party Girl (1995)
Newly Restored: Indie darling Parker Posey stars as a club scenester in New York who tries to set her life straight and become a librarian.Sat., May 6, 7:15pm -
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Pecan Street Festival Day 1 w/ Sean Ardoin, Ron Titter Band, Susanna Lee, Scott Strickland, Big Wy's Brass Band, Britny Lobas, Tarry & the Towns, Junkbunny, Various Artists
The longstanding, biannual Pecan Street Festival – named after Sixth Street’s original name – offers a healthy dose of Austin culture in the heart of Downtown. There’s as much focus on the work of local artisans and food vendors (after all, comestibles are an art form in this foodie town) as on musical acts. But the latter means bands from nearly every genre, headlined by a pair of modern squeezebox titans: Grammy-winning San Antonio Tejano superstar Sunny Sauceda and Creole Zydeco alchemist Sean Ardoin. Spread across three stages and two days, the lineup includes everyone from worldbeat/jazz iconoclasts Atlas Maior to alt-rock jesters the Ron Titter Band and brass funkateers Big Wy’s Brass Band. Free, as always.Sat., May 6 -
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Ryan Davis: Live In Austin
This funny guy's been featured on HBO’s All Def Comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and in the farewell season of Issa Rae’s Insecure. Now catch him in Austin, live onstage.Fri.-Sat., May 5-6, 7:30 & 10pm. $30. -
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Theatre
ScriptWorks Out of Ink: Family Traditions
Every family has some quirky legacy they cling to and this year they go on the record in ScriptWorks' Out of Ink 2023: Family Traditions. This diverse ten-minute play collection showcases ScriptWorks members' unexpected interpretations of three mandatory script ingredients which provided inspiration during the Weekend Fling 48-hour writing event in the fall: an odd family tradition; a character who becomes something nonhuman over the course of the play; a vinyl record. Directed by Lowell Bartholomee, Rosalind Faires, Ellie McBride, and Kelsey Oliver.Thu.-Sat., May 4-6, 8pm -
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Sports
Texas Rollergirls
Game two of the flat-track Roller Derby squad's 20th anniversary season finds the Honky Tonk Heartbreakers taking on the Hell Marys in an action-packed, high-energy matchup. Afraid of Nothing brings a halftime performance, and the family-friendly event includes vendors, concessions, and activities.Sat., May 6, 5:30pm. $5-15; kids under 5, free. -
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Texas Stars
Calder Cup Game 3 vs. Rockford Icehogs. Games 4 and 5 will be played at home May 5-6 if necessary.Wed., May 3, 7pm -
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The Point
Three venues will serve Berto’s Banquet, all in one day: High Noon, Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, and Fairweather Cider.Sat., May 6, 8pm -
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Out of Town
UTOPiAfest
Explore nature and sound at this family-friendly camping and music festival, just an hour outside of Austin. Besides music on two stages, there'll be hiking, biking, yoga, disc golf, a silent disco, craft vendors, workshops, and more.May 5-6; pre-party May 4Burnet -
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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A Kinda Good Tattoo Convention
It's more than kinda good, it's a creative collab between Kinda Tropical and No Good Tattoo, with 30 artists plus panels, music, vendors, and more.Sat.-Sun., May 6-7, 11am-10pm. Free. -
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Food Events
American Botanical Council: HerbDay
In addition to talks and tours by renowned herbalists Rosemary Gladstar, Susan Belsinger, Tina Marie Wilcox, and Jesus Garcia, this HerbDay celebration will offer plant and book sales, vendors, free refreshments, music by local performers, and children’s activities.Sat., May 6, 10am-4pm. Free.6200 Manor Rd -
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Nightlife & Parties
American Horror Story Mini Ball/Party
It's a bone-chilling birthday celebration for Mother Natalie Lepore with mini-ball categories all inspired by different seasons of American Horror Story. All participants must bring a gift for Mother in order to walk!Sat., May 6, 10pm. Presale $10; $12 at door.
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