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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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Annie
Over 50 years ago, lyricist Martin Charnin bought the book The Life and Hard Times of Little Orphan Annie as a gift for a friend. He became so enamored with it that he got to work on a musical about the Depression-era orphan adopted by the wealthy Daddy Warbucks. This friend never got the gift, but the world got a classic feel-good musical featuring songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” now brought to the stage by Broadway in Austin, directed by Jenn Thompson. – Kat McNevinsMay 2 - 4 -
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Special Screenings
Barry Lyndon (1975)
In December 2021, X (né Twitter) user dotflan posted a 26-second video that would forever change how internet denizens interpreted period piece Barry Lyndon. By combining the thumping lyricism of 21 Savage’s “a lot” with Ryan O’Neal as perfect imbecile Lyndon failing up social classes before failing right back down to abject poverty, the once-thought-tedious historical epic finally reads to everyone as hilarious as it truly is. Pull on up to any Austin-area Drafthouse and join the growing Kubrick-funny reclamation movement. – James ScottMay 3-7 -
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AFS Doc Days
Austin Film Society’s annual spotlight on new nonfiction films presents a real conundrum: Which of the 10 selected works are you going to prioritize? Because they all sound pretty terrific. How about opening night selection Middletown, about high schoolers investigating an environmental scandal, from the Boys State filmmakers? (Bonus: They’re doing a post-film Q&A with KUT’s Jerry Quijano.) Or Friday’s Mistress Dispeller, Elizabeth Lo’s documentary tracking a wild-sounding quadrangle: a husband, his mistress, his wife, and the woman she hires to go undercover and break up the affair? Or Sunday’s Architecton, an A24 art film about concrete? Excellent choices, all. Maybe go for the win and hit all 10. – Kimberley JonesMay 1 - 4 -
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Amy Silverberg
Literary comic and writing teacher Amy Silverberg swoops in from L.A., bringing observations from the weird front lines of college teaching on Zoom and revealing the true reason men wear baseball caps (deep loneliness). She also brings a special guest opener, former Austinite (and Chronicle contributor) Danny Palumbo, whose blend of food and comedy is beloved by any chef with a sense of humor. – Kat McNevinsMay 2-4 -
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Austin Record Convention Day 2 w/ Eve Monsees & Mike Buck, S.L. Houser, Bad Boy Croy
“It’s insane. It’s blown away our biggest show record by like 40%. So many vendors I’ve filled most of Hall 2, as well as Hall 1 as usual.” That’s Nathan Hanners, Austin Record Convention scion. Imagine all the record stores of your life in one giant expanse, and that approaches this four-decade wellspring of records, tapes, CDs, shirts, posters, books – everything. And for the first time in decades, live music accompanies Saturday/Sunday via ATX nonprofit Spaceflight Records: Sword bassist Bryan Richie’s solo project Galactic Protector, MC extraordinaire Anastasia Hera, indie pop phenom S.L. Houser, Antone’s Records owners Eve Monsees and Mike Buck, and more. Exclusive early shopping Friday. – Raoul HernandezSun., May 4, noon -
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Billy Idol, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Got your rebel yell ready? While Billy Idol may be eligible for a senior discount, that doesn’t mean the former Generation X frontman’s fiery spirit isn’t still burning strong. With the Godmother of Punk Joan Jett in tow, Idol’s “It’s a Nice Day to … Tour Again” expedition is making a stop in Austin. Having last performed in ATX at Zilker Park for ACL in 2015, the “Eyes Without a Face” singer is opting for a smaller – er, kinda – performance at the Moody Center. – Catalina PerezSun., May 4, 7:30pm -
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Cinco de Mayo Party Barge
Local “adult volunteer cheerleading team” Cheer Austin host a seasonal set-sail featuring a nacho bar, games & prizes, music & dancing, and swimming over the four-hour cruise. All proceeds benefit Out Youth.Sun., May 4, 11am -
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Cinco de Mayo Sucia Showcase
Eva Inez reanimates Sucia from its Fourth Street grave and takes it to Red River with cast members Yvonne D’Amour and Veronica Valentine as well as several other Mexican American performers like Kylie Gorgeous Dlux, Harlott, Iggy Bank, and DJ Salem Purchase.Sun., May 4, 9pm -
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Fiesta Reclamada
An effort from A3 Art Alliance Austin – aka the latest iteration of Austin Fine Arts Alliance – this party celebrates Austin’s 75-year Fiesta tradition. Partake in live music by Tish Hinojosa, Patricia Vonne, Lesley Reynaga, Javier Jara, and Daniel Llanes; a local vendors market; kids’ activities; and Roj Rodriguez photography exhibit. Kicks off with a welcome from Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes and concludes with Austin Poet Laureate Zell Miller III. – James ScottSun., May 4 -
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Jane Austen Day
It’s never not a good time to be a Jane Austen fan, but this particular moment is particularly opportune to celebrate one of literature’s finest practitioners, in this, the 250th anniversary year of her birth. Join fellow Janeites at BookPeople’s free, all-day fête, with activities including Regency ballroom dance lessons, high tea, an in-store scavenger hunt, a book launch party for Janine Barchas’ new graphic novel, The Novel Life of Jane Austen, and a special storytime for kiddos. Because you’re never too young to start arguing over just how insufferable Emma is and which film adaptation is the best. I’m partial to 1999’s feminist makeover of Mansfield Park. Come at me! – Kimberley JonesSun., May 4 -
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Momma, Brennan Wedl, on being an angel [outside]
With a soaring guitar hook, sweetly sung dual vocals, and a cheeky lyrical Pavement reference, 2022 single “Speeding 72” successfully made Momma a Household Name – in indie rock circles, at least. Using the Nineties alt-rock boom as both a sonic influence and a career mantra, core duo Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten successfully willed themselves into rock stars, the kind who both headline their own tours and play support for big names like Weezer. Last month’s Welcome to My Blue Sky follows it up with more hooks and distortion, but also new electronic textures and more vulnerable lyrics. Alt-country artist Brennan Wedl and local power poppers On Being an Angel open. Read our interview with Momma online. – Carys AndersonSun., May 4, 8pm -
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Pecan Street Festival
We know Austinites don’t typically love change, but due to the Sixth Street shifting situation the biannual Pecan Street Festival has been forced to move to Bee Cave. That doesn’t mean they won’t have the usual bevy of vendors and live music. This year’s live stage is headlined by a tribute to 13th Floor Elevators frontman Roky Erickson and other acts throughout the fest’s two days. Don’t let a different venue scare you off: It might be a tad outside of town, but at least the parking situation will be better. – James RenovitchMay 3-4 -
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Special Screenings
Scream (1996)
Revisionism is rife in film appreciation. Sometimes it’s deserved (no, Birth of a Nation didn’t invent cinema). Sometimes it’s just contrarianism (of course Avatar has fans). But sometimes it’s just insane – like the idea that any of the post-Scream teen-friendly slashers were anywhere near as good as Wes Craven’s horror landmark. No one else could combine both brilliant scares and academic commentary so seamlessly, and his dismantling of all those well-worn terror tropes is what made them fresh again. From casting America’s sweetheart Drew Barrymore as the first to be dispatched to its convention-busting denouement, it’s clear why it’s so many people’s favorite scary movie. – Richard WhittakerMay 4 & 7 -
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Texas Dungeon Siege Day 4 w/ Altdahn, Disquieting, Earthen Shield, Fernmage, Illusory Wall, LoneStarDeath, Nahadoth, Slime Tamer, more
Hark all ye rogues and wenches, the Texas Dungeon Siege is upon us! The finest medieval musicians from across the land gather for four nights of merriment. What makes this music medieval, you ask? Take a look at these names. Oregon’s Grim Father and New York’s Earthen Shield shall join local bands Thronos, Goblet Grotto, Skullbasher, and more for an audible feast. Delight in hypnotic synths to guide you through the enchanted forest, indie pop for practicing your tavern jig, and thrashing metal to soundtrack your duels. Escape our mortal coil for one of war and whimsy at Tiny Minotaur and Elysium. – Caroline DrewSun., May 4, noon -
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The Art04 Studio Tour 2025
Get outta your home and into the 78704 area code, where over 60 artists open their studios for your prying eyes. Organized to promote hyperlocal art interest, the Art04 tour trip-traps across the Zilker, Bouldin Creek, South River City, Travis Heights, Barton Hills, South Lamar, Galindo, Dawson, and St. Edward’s neighborhoods to 19 tour stops. Featured are all the usual mediums like ceramics, photography, and gourd art, plus workshops on collage, abstract painting, and sculptural basket weaving. – James ScottMay 3-4The 78704 neighborhood -
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The Front Market
Spring got your wallet feeling underused? Yeah, mine neither. But better your dollars go into the hands of the over 175 small-biz vendors lining Future Front TX’s seasonal market. Spread over two days, the smart Front Market shopper will be subject to new vendors each day, chef booths slinging boffo bites, and DJ sets by DJ Helios, Beaujolais, Wyldflower, and HoneyPocket. Need to get a little DIY to offset the spending? Workshops like a Broad Studios Club House clay wheel demo and mending and upcycling with Corinne Loperfido feature on both days. – James ScottMay 3-4 -
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“HOT: The Exhibit”
Over a million American women go through the change every year. Why do we still talk about it in such hushed tones? Andee Kinzy and Melissa Knight hope to eliminate the stigma around menopause with “HOT,” a multimedia exhibit that hosts an art show, a play, and several workshops and panels throughout the month of May. The gallery opens May 4, and Jennifer Connell Davis’ I Wanna Be a F*cking Princess premieres four days later. In between and beyond, catch medical experts dispel menopause misinformation and try your hand at consciousness raising at community storytelling events. Find the whole schedule at improvedarts.org/hot-the-exhibit. – Carys AndersonFridays-Sundays. Through May 25 -
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“Personal Records”
One part of a greater track-and-field trio of shows, GLHF presents art from Brian Dulaney, Drake Konow, Gerardo Cisneros, Justin Leal, Tim McCool, Kevin Muñoz, Marissa Dunagan, Phillip Niemeyer, and Preetal Shah. All these pieces speak to their experiences while analog traveling – you know, using their legs rather than a car or skateboard. This show organizes under the banner of Artist Run Club, coordinated by Northern-Southern and focused on the quick-paced art intelligentsia of Texas.: – James ScottMay 3 - June 1 -
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“Transcendence: A Century of Black Queer Ecstasy, 1924-2024”
Across politics and pop culture, depictions of queer Black life most often emphasize pain, if not patronization. “Transcendence: A Century of Black Queer Ecstasy,” a multimedia exhibition presented by UT-Austin’s Art Galleries at Black Studies, flips the script, offering a century’s worth of works that focus instead on Black joy. Organized around seven themes – Portraiture, Beyond Figuration, Dance and Movement, Spirituality, Sex and Sensuality, Black Queer Futures, and Altered States – the works of over four dozen artists remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can achieve transcendence. – Carys AndersonThrough May 9Christian-Green Gallery, 201 E. 21st St. & Idea Lab, 210 W. 24th St. -
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Barks for Beers 2025
Arf, arf: This is my impression of your dog when you tell them about this furry fundraising effort from Divine Canines. Tell their placid doggy faces about how 30 CTX craft breweries are participating, like Celis Brewery and Independence Brewing. Pet their ears and inform your pooch how buying a $30 Pawsport as well as a 2025 pint glass entitles you to a pour at each brewery. At this point, the canine mind might think: Okay, but what do I get out of all this? “Don’t worry,” you say. “Every brewery has promised to be dog-friendly, so we can go together.” Your dog’s response, probably: Woof! – James ScottMay 1 - 31Multiple locations -
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Barton Creek Farmers Market
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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Bear Beer Bust
Iron Bear's beer bust brings all the boys to the bar. Specials on select pints and pitchers.Sundays, 2-9pm -
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Blowcomotion fundraiser w/ Minor Mishap Marching Band
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is an essential stop on your Christmas shopping list, but – lucky you – you don’t have to wait till Xmas to make your way back to the BG’s jam-packed aisles. Every weekend for the whole month of May, from 10am-8pm, you can peruse more than 100 regional artists and artisans. Entry is free, the vibe is family-friendly, and the thrill at finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift or primo piece of art to make your house a home – well, that’s priceless. More of a web browser? There are plenty of handmade goodies to tempt you at the Blue Genie online storefront: bluegenieartbazaar.shop.Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4; Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11; Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 18; Friday, May 23 - Monday, May 26; Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 1. free. -
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