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Dripping Springs Rodeo
Come to the 14th Annual Dripping Springs Rodeo on Memorial Day Weekend! This year they will be bringing all the rodeo style fun on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Bring your family and friends for a weekend of mutton bustin', bull riding, vendor shopping, great food, and all things rodeo!May 23-25Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
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Vibe Vault: A Celebration of Global Music & Heritage w/ Diversity Band, AZXO, Cassio Stella, Adi Rao, Lara Price, Felt Out, Nagavalli
Oh, global music. What does it mean? Antone’s, expanding beyond its usual blues repertoire with this seven-act bill, celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by hosting local artists who encapsulate all that this genre catchall has to offer. Expect sets by the Diversity Band, which promotes education and multiculturalism through Dhol Tasha drum performances; blues rock veteran Lara Price; electronic duo Felt Out; indie poppers AZXO; pop rocker Cassio Stella; and composer/local arts advocate Nagavalli at this eclectic show. – Carys AndersonThu., May 22, 7:30pm -
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Alison's Halo, fawn, ladyluck
For every My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins, and Slowdive we thank for the ongoing shoegaze revival, there’s an Alison’s Halo or a Swirlies – both of which performed at last fall’s pedal-worshipping Levitation – we should cite just the same. Formed in Tempe, Arizona, in 1992 and immortalized on record in sole 1998 compilation Eyedazzler, the former specialized in ethereal dream pop; Catherine Cooper’s elvish vocals float above her reverb-drenched guitars in tracks that take their time, more interested in crafting fuzzy, enveloping soundscapes than an aggressive wall of sound. San Antonio’s Fawn and San Marcos’ ladyluck, two contemporary Central Texas answers to these Southwest innovators, open. – Carys AndersonThu., May 22, 8pm -
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Astronomy Uncorked: Dark Matter
Dark variations of natural phenomena keep on popping up: dark energy, dark oxygen, dark MAGA. We’ll leave that last one alone, but before all those, dark matter went from convenient theory to a detectable and powerful force in the universe. We’re no scientists, but if we had to guess, we’d say dark matter keeps the universe from expanding into chaos. Don’t take our word for it (seriously, don’t), but you can trust astronomy professor Dr. Brian W. Mulligan, who will join attendees for some knowledge sharing paired with vino. We definitely learn better with a buzz. – James RenovitchThu., May 22C.L. Butaud, 415 E. St. Elmo Rd. -
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Austin Sketch Fest
Saluting the art of sketch this weekend is Austin’s annual fest featuring comedic talent from LA, NYC, and homegrown heroes from here in Texas. Opportunities for laughs include headlining show by self-described embarrassment artist Andie Flores and singer/songwriter Mars Wright that dares to explain “10 Ways to Effectively and Consensually F*** a Minion,” as well as Los Angeles visitors Business Casual performing their venue-appropriate Western spoof Cowboys, all-femme funny folks Boobie Trap in from New Yahk, and many more. A full weekend pass costs the humble consumer $84.33 plus fees, but each show also offers single tickets. – James ScottMay 22-25 -
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Breathless (1960)
Make Paramount Summer Classic Film Series' opening night special with 1960’s Breathless, a thrilling Jean-Luc Godard French New Wave gem wherein a crook on the lam (Jean-Paul Belmondo) pursues romance with an aspiring journalist (Jean Seberg) while plotting to escape the country. Catch more classics through Aug. 31. – Kat McNevinsThu., May 22 -
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Casablanca (1942)
After celebrating its 50th anniversary last summer, the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series returns with a perennial favorite, 1942’s Casablanca. Set during World War II, this multiple Oscar-winning romance starring heavyweights Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman offers new treasures upon each rewatch. Catch more classics through Aug. 31. – Kat McNevinsThu., May 22 -
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Futch Fetish
An all-lesbian drag show presented by Haus of Biner, you’ll be hard pressed to find another collection of sapphic talent this deep outside of June. Beebee Blvnt and Karabiner host, with Ethel Institution, Hot Lunch, Impulse Purchase, Miss Steelya Girl, Sir Beauregard Elliot, Whoopsie Daisy, and DJ Killgxrl behind the decks.Thu., May 22, 9pm -
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Hot Luck Fest
“I recently played in Austin, Texas. It was in conjunction with a food festival, because Austin, Texas, is a food festival.” Thurston Moore said that to Pitchfork in 2017, and, yes, he was talking about Hot Luck. The brainchild of Aaron Franklin, James Moody, and Mike Thelin, this annual convergence combines two of our city’s favorite things: food and music. There will be no Thurston S’mores this year, but the feast will still include a plethora of bites from chefs across the country, soundtracked at Moody’s Mohawk by long-running Michigan punks the Spits on Friday night and ATX alt rock vehicle White Denim on Saturday. – Carys AndersonMay 22-25 -
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Jazz OUTside w/ Michael Goldsmith, Daniel Valenzuela, & Dave Laczko
A hidden gem in the Austin jazz scene, Jazz OUTside has showcased live improvisation and spontaneous composition at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard for a dozen years. Curator/trumpeter Dave Laczko kicks off season 13 with guitarist Michael Goldsmith and saxophonist Damien Valenzuela, followed by a free jazz jam. This could be the final year due to continuing efforts by East Austin Creative Coalition, led by Backyard owner Harold McMillan, to transform the venue into the ambitious Kenny Dorham Center – a potentially major addition to Austin’s African American Cultural Heritage District. Every fourth Thursday through October, with food trucks, picnic tables, and a suggested $5 donation. – Michael TolandThu., May 22, 7:30pm -
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Kerrville Folk Festival
Since 1972, there’s only been one fest with the length (18 days!), the talent (Dale Watson! Fruition! Carsie Blanton!), and the craft-building (songwriting, guitar, and harmonica workshops all fest!) to bring everyone out into nature like Kerrville Folk Fest.May 22 - June 8 -
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Me Without You (2001)
Writer/director Sandra Goldbacher’s criminally underrated 2001 film is equal parts love letter and poison pen note to the intense, sometimes toxic bond forged between girls. Anna Friel plays the dazzling Marina, while Michelle Williams (brandishing a totally plausible British accent) is the more reserved Holly, wilting in her best friend’s shadow. The fashion is a hoot – they’re New Wave babies, all crimped hair and fingerless gloves – and the soundtrack’s a treat, with the Clash, Depeche Mode, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Nick Drake sharing space with Verdi and Mozart and Bach. Presented by A Woman of Taste, who programs femme-forward narratives. – Kimberley JonesThu., May 22 -
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Purrsdays
Making excellent use of its “alley cat” play on words, Ramen Tatsu-ya’s patio bar outpost embraces the pun and transforms Thursdays into Purrsdays from 7-10pm. Expect a very chill hang zone with DJs Celly and Beatsmode taking over the turntables on the penultimate and final Thursdays in May, respectively. Besides the top-notch ramen and small bites, they’ve got $3 Kirins with optional toppers of frozen foam flavored with ginger, mango, or vanilla, sure to be extra-refreshing on our hundred-degree days. Whether you’re winding down or turning up, this is your East Sixth Thursday spot. – Kat McNevinsThursdays -
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The 34th (2017)
Presented by aGLIFF, catch a doc screening on the 10th anniversary of Irish marriage equality. RSVP ahead of time to secure yer spot.Thu., May 22, 6:30pm -
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The Traitors Watch Party
Ever the contrarian, I prefer The Traitors UK’s cast of normies versus the U.S.’s bench of backstabbing reality TV all-stars pulled from Survivor, Big Brother, and the Real Housewives franchise, but whichever flavor you choose of this reality competition show (there are about 20 international versions in rotation), you’re bound to get addicted. The biggest barrier to entry – who the heck has a Peacock subscription? Vacancy Brewing does! Enjoy new episodes with other faithful on Thursdays at 8pm. The nearness of beer could occasion a drinking game – maybe every time somebody wears a truly ridonk hat? That’ll get you plastered … and possibly drunk-buying a plane ticket to the scenic Scottish Highlands, the real star of the show. – Kimberley JonesThursdays at 8pm -
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Aisha Imdad: “The Allegorical Gardens”
Gardens loom large in legend. Think the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Shalimar Gardens, the Garden of Eden: each bursting with symbolic beauty, dripping with promises of life and growth. Artist Aisha Imdad explores the lush intricacies of this verdant imagery. Her watercolor works delve into literary and mythological gardens, inspired by Indian, Mughal, and Persian frescos. Each invites closer introspection, a desire to immerse in the vibrant world of her works. Each intricate blossom speck, or gilded turn of a bird wing, vibrates with idealized life. Imdad’s art portrays the possibilities of paradise. – Cat McCarreyThrough July 3 -
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Austin Shakespeare presents Julius Caesar
Friends, Texans, Austinites, lend your ears and eyes to Shakespeare’s classic coup, as tortured and brutal as tactical Brutus can offer. Or shall I say bodacious Brutus, since Austin Shakespeare’s production of Julius Caesar offers a tantalizing twist – Caesar’s inner circle is mostly women, adding what might be seen as righteous rage to raw revolution. This Caesar’s served with a cunning corporate aesthetic. No need to clutch your pearls though. There’s still the mired malaise of what best serves the collective good. Grab your friends and family, and “get-tu” Zilker for this free show. – Cat McCarreyThrough May 25 -
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“Roots Unveiled: Exploring the Chinese Experience”
Among the many anti-civil rights bills creeping their way through the Texas Legislature is Senate Bill 17, which would bar Chinese and many other Asian citizens from buying land here. Denounced by detractors as racist and reminiscent of 19th-century laws targeting Asian immigrants, its 2023 origins, along with growing anti-Asian sentiment after the pandemic, inspired Houston artist Jane Xu to found the multi-city Asian American Art & Culture Initiative and initiate this multidisciplinary exhibit. Curated by renowned international independent curator Sylvia XuHua Zhan, it brings in-depth research and archives along with work from a wide range of artists to offer a look at the rich history of Chinese Americans in Texas. Opening reception is Sunday, May 18, noon. – Kat McNevinsThrough August 31; opening reception, May 18 -
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“The Everyman”
I’ve been having a lot of “girl who’s going to be okay” moments as I reconnect with my earnest, optimistic side, so I’m excited for “The Everyman,” a group show curated by visual artist and musician Lisa Alley that celebrates the beauty in the small things – from commonplace occurrences to the working-class heroes that give this exhibit its name. Alley – who plays in local acts the Well, Mugger, and TV’s Daniel – shows her paintings alongside a slew of familiar names, including Parquet Courts’ A. Savage, Never’s Emily No Good, and photographer Pooneh Ghana. Everyone has the ability to create something exceptional, this Bolm Arts project assures us. – Carys AndersonThrough June 7 -
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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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Cap City Comedy Club
That's right: Cap City Comedy Club, the longtime cornerstone of Austin's comedy scene for nearly four decades is at a new venue in the Domain. And here's Valerie Lopez with a closer look at what's in store for the scene via the venue. Click for details! -
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