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.
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.
The Chronicle, though not the most sporto of papers, does have an excess of “football” fans – aka soccer sickos. Therefore, we’re the best place for you to learn about author and former TV sports reporter Elise Hart Kipness’ new novel Dangerous Play. Veering toward self-insert, this crime thriller follows fictional sports reporter Kate Green as she covers Olympic-level women’s soccer. When a jewelry designer whose past links with Green’s athletic youth is found lying dead in the locker room, intrigue abounds and secrets resurface. Kipness joins fellow thriller author Chad Zunker in conversation, with signings offered with in-store novel purchase. – James Scott
So far, Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness has shown us several sides: the hair-trepreneur whose long brown locks promise his products really work; the deceitful dog-food hawker who teased a relationship with costar Antoni before revealing they were just selling kibble; and the activist who showed up pink-sweatered to speak out against 2023’s anti-trans legislation. But what of the podcaster’s more sultry facets? Get up close and personal this Monday night at one of two shows featuring “all the sides of JVN you haven’t seen.” – James Scott
Local Queer ATX and OutWellness partner on a jaunting jogging joint, aka run club. Starting at the Butler trail, interested parties can either walk 1-2 miles or run a 3- or 5-mile trek. After getting that blood pumping, meet up with your fellow movers for a celebratory Juiceland sip.
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 McCarrey
I love the Bat City Bingo ladies. They’re always up to give you a prize from their incredible collection whether your victory is real or simply deserved. My friend once got a book that was just artistic depictions of Satan! Anyway, those who missed their presence on North Loop after they departed from Tuesday at Dub Trub can now rest easy. BCB sets up in the cozy cocktail quarters of Tigress, where you can enjoy delicious drinks and dot your bingo sheet indoors. Good way to beat the Monday blues, baby. – James Scott
A delightful night of dance starts with an intro to authentic Argentine tango (no experience or partner needed) with Gustavo Simplis, and continues with two hours of social dancing with DJ G.
No one is saying that traditional bingo is boring, but if you enjoy the bluer forms of (verbal) intercourse – and many do – Butt Stuff Bingo could be just right for you. BSB is an interactive game-show themed contest, but instead of grandma rules, with only one winner per contest, Butt Stuff gives multiple contestants the chance to win “novelty” prizes – dildos? – from “specialty” stores. Each night features an “adult re-imagined parody” of classic works like I Love Lucy, Dirty Dancing, or The Smurfs. – Brant Bingamon