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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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To the Front Film Series: Whatever (1998)
I love da moviesh, but let’s be real: Variety in the director’s chair has been an uphill battle, especially for women. Weird, to be honest, when one reflects on how badass a filmography women behind the camera have created even just in the 1990s. That particular era gets its flowers this month from Austin Film Society, which features three features whose place in independent filmmaking remains as red-hot as the day they premiered. Director Susan Skoog will be in attendance at this screening of Whatever. – James ScottSun., Oct. 13 -
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Art From the Streets 32nd Annual Show and Sale
Art From the Streets is a free, open studio that uses the power of art to help people find dignity and self actualization. Support local unhoused artists by attending the annual show and sale and get some new eye candy for your walls or shelves. Explore thousands of pieces from artists with diverse creative and cultural backgrounds, with works ranging from paintings and prints to puzzles, blankets, and T-shirts. – Eden ShamyOct. 12-13 -
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Art in ATX Halloween Market
What’s the scariest type of art? A skullpture! But don’t let that scare you from attending this Art in ATX market that aims to “manifest cooler weather and good tidings from the spirit world.” Get in the spirit with live music from noon to 4pm from DJ Ladybug, Cyclical Melancholy, Damascan Daydreams, and Wild Heaven, who’ll certainly set the festively eerie mood for the market featuring dozens of local artists and small businesses as well as the optional (ticketed) pumpkin painting and Mod Podge workshop. Costumes are encouraged! – Kat McNevinsSun., Oct. 13 -
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Gruene Music & Wine Fest Day 4 w/ William Clark Green, Kaitlin Butts, Kat Hasty, Vincent Neil Emerson, Tyler Halverson, Carson Jeffrey, the Great Divide, Kody West, Micky & the Motorcars, Catie Offerman, Cameron Sacky Band
Four days of music and wine in New Braunfels culminates at the historic Gruene Hall on Sunday with an all-day lineup of honky-tonkers and country songwriters. Micky & the Motorcars rock out early along with Red Dirt veterans the Great Divide, while Kody West and Catie Offerman strum acoustic sets. Highlights include the distinct cowboy twang of South Dakota’s Tyler Halverson, and solo showings from poignant Texas troubadour Vincent Neil Emerson and Oklahoma country kicker Kaitlin Butts, breaking out behind this year’s Roadrunner!, before William Clark Green closes down the dance hall with a full band. – Doug FreemanSun., Oct. 13, 1pm -
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Home Coming: A Trans & Intersex Gallery Show
Throughout 2020, local queer creative org Gender Unbound commissioned trans and intersex artists to create art inspired by “home.” These pieces got a virtual opening back in September of that year, but now they’ll be freed into the meatspace via the Museum of Human Achievement. MoHA’s also become the “home” of Gender Unbound’s nonprofit operations: Unbound Communities, a combination of GU and ReSpec, an org formed around developing accountability. Celebrate this milestone achievement, as well as trans and intersex art, at this gallery opening featuring drinks, food, dancing, and raffle prizes. – James ScottSun., Oct. 13 -
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Legendary Drag Show & Market
Get yourself to North Austin for brunch and a show - and a little shopping. Frida Friday provides their signature vendor market while the legendary Kelly Kline hosts a drag show that’ll leave your hunger for fun satisfied.Sun., Oct. 13 -
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Lupin the 3rd: the Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
One might not think the antics of one pervert thief, his two right-hands of a swordsman and smoking gun, and a femme fatale would blend with what Western audiences understand of animator Hayao Miyazaki’s sensibilities. Wrong! This is the guy whose self-insert character was a pig who flew a WWII plane! Drawing from his time on Lupin’s television series, Miyazaki brings a softer side out to the turquoise-suited criminal – more damsel saver than boob-groper – while still keeping the mile-a-minute goofs so everyone’s happy. Oh, and don’t worry: Lupin and lawman Inspector Zenigata still have that “one-night-together-we-never-talk-about” vibe. – James ScottOct. 13-16 -
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Nothing Over $25 Market
Cheap and gay is our brand. We are an alt-weekly after all. So, this gathering of queer, independent vendors is bound to have something for that special someone (including yourself) even if you’ve been keeping a close eye on that bank account balance. The Little Gay Shop will get a bit bigger with this outdoor market filled with vintage wares, jewelry, art, and more. And let’s face it, temperatures in the 90s has to be considered “good shopping weather” around these parts. – James RenovitchSun., Oct. 13 -
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Quesoff
If you like tasting local melts while supporting hunger relief, you gouda make a brie-line for the annual queso battle at Mohawk. Benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank, Quesoff invites foodies of all backgrounds to sample some of the finest gooey coagulations from Austin’s cheesiest sauciers as they vie for victory in the categories of Meaty, Spicy, Veggie, Wild Card, and Best of Show. Winners will be … cheesin’. Advance tickets are sold out, but real cheese-heads will get in line for a possible walk-up ticket. – Amber WilliamsSun., Oct. 13 -
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Soft Serve ATX
BabiBoi and Gothess Jasmine scare the hoes at this month’s edition of their “soft, sensual night of R&B slow jams for real lovers and yearners.”Sun., Oct. 13 -
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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
Before stepping into their roles as sexy Van Helsing and sexy Dracula in The Horror of Dracula, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee launched Hammer Horror as sexy Dr. Frankenstein and the, well, not-so-sexy-but-definitely-magnetic Creature in The Curse of Frankenstein. But who knows – maybe gangrenous gray rotting skin underneath a proto-Beatles fright wig really works for some people. [Editor’s note: I can think of several.] Watch for the lurid atmosphere; stay for the soap opera intrigue. At the very least, this is an absolute must-see for anyone wanting to truly appreciate the referential humor in Young Frankenstein. – Cat McCarreyOct. 12 - 15 -
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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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3 Chord Rodeo
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Luna
Who doesn’t like having friends? They’re great! So great, in fact, that Ramón Esquivel’s play for younger audiences is all about how to make friends. Luna follows Soledad, a daughter of migrant farm workers whose nomadic life makes stable friendships a difficult prospect. Though books, the stars, and her namesake – aka, the moon – keep her company, the play centers on Soledad’s meeting two peers who, much like her, are searching for connection. Bring the kids to this wonderful stage production directed by Mateo Hernandez, but be warned if you’ve got fidgeting young folks: This here play’s an hour without intermission. – James ScottThrough Nov. 16 -
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Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins
Firebrand journalist and author Molly Ivins died in 2007, but her legacy lives on through the play Red Hot Patriot, written by twin sisters Allison Engel and Margaret Engel and first performed in 2010 with Kathleen Turner starring as Ivins. Texans of all ages ought to be familiar with Ivins, as her sought-after talent took her all over the U.S. but was most often centered here. (She’s also credited with former President George W. Bush’s nicknames Dubya and Shrub.) Lara Toner Haddock directs Cyndi Williams as Ivins, and there’ll be a special Founder’s Bash on Oct. 18 to celebrate 25 years of Austin Playhouse and founder Don Toner’s birthday. – Kat McNevinsThrogh Oct. 20 -
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A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes
First produced in NYC and now hitting the Austin scene, Kate Benson’s stageplay salute to Thanksgiving traditions concerns one specific family, the Wemblys. Filtered through a sportscast sieve, every excited action by the forced-together fam gets commented on by the Announcers – a Greek chorus in bright colors with even more colorful commentary. With local director Caley Chase at the helm, this tale of holiday hijinks will get you all warmed up for the actual big game on November 28. – James ScottThrough Oct. 20 -
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“Don’t Talk to Me Until I’ve Had My Lasagna”
Known for their platforming of artists with physical and intellectual disabilities, Sage Studio brings to the front a creature beloved of the Sunday morning comic strip connoisseur. Yes, it’s really all about him: Garfield, the orange cat, and his friends, with their many facets showcased by Sage’s artists in traditional and non-traditional materials in this new exhibition. Want a chance to celebrate the big boy in a manner befitting his feline fortitude – and help the studio fundraise? Sage hosts Love Me, Feed Me, Never Leave Me: An Evening with Garfield & Friends this Monday, Oct. 14, where a $100 ticket gets you pizza, lasagna, Garf cocktails, a photobooth, and much more. All this just might be enough to turn even the sourest puss around on Mondays ... – James ScottThrough Nov. 2 -
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“Enclaves”
Imagine a world where humans didn’t exist. No, not like Pixar classic Wall-E, but instead a society in which human life is completely absent. Now you’ve got the idea behind ICOSA’s new exhibition by Matt Rebholz and Jenn Wilson Shepherd, which conjures a flourishing and vibrant world of flora and non-human fauna. Rebholz uses film stills as a jumping-off point for his works, while Shepherd uses a post-humanist lens to create animal-first imagery. Imagine the possibilities. – Amaya AustinThrough Oct. 26 -
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“Floral Realism”
Artists have attempted to capture the natural elegance of flowers for centuries, but the flora in this exhibition have seen some shit. Natural droopiness, common species, and photorealistic imperfections define this series. Through watercolor, oils, and colored pencils, Carol Dawson, James Andrew Smith, and Molly Smith (respectively) showcase the effortless construction and everyday beauty that doesn’t want to be ignored or adored, only appreciated. – James RenovitchThrough Oct. 27 -
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“Heirlooms” by Sara Hirneisen
Reader, I must be honest: I am writing about this event 99% because the photo the gallery sent me is fascinating. In keeping with artist Sara Hirneisen’s sculpture use of casting, the object in question bears 10 plaster-cast fingers piked onto metal prongs and carries the title Finger Rake. I’m obsessed with Finger Rake, which makes sense given Hirneisen’s show is all about holding items in reverence. Playing with gendered objects, Hirneisen reimagines the contents of a hope chest as not so much jewelry and baubles but practical tools. Many of these objects include molds cast from herself and her own children. This process, she writes, stands in opposition to thoughts of marriage and motherhood: Rather, she is “making tools that set them [her children] up for independence and self-sufficiency.” – James ScottThrough Nov. 17 -
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“Hiba Ali: Lullabies for the stars in our eyes”
This new exhibit soothes the body and soul with interactive sculptural installations. Run your fingers through sand and gaze into metallic pools evoking the Swahili-Indian Ocean. Watch videos, sense sonic vibrations, and meditate in VR. Pakistani artist Hiba Ali uses the phrase “digital somatics” to describe how her works lead people on a body-processing journey using digital art. Now more than ever, it’s time to immerse yourself in Ali’s lullaby. – Eden ShamyThursdays-Sundays. Through Nov. 17 -
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“Let Her Rip” by Ellen Crofts
Paper! You are reading these words off paper right now: the very material most of my and my co-workers’ livelihoods depend on. Local artist Ellen Crofts takes the material to new levels of creative expression in her show, where the ripping, puncturing, gluing, painting, and otherwise remaking of paper conveys an active participation in the art. “Most people are intimately familiar with paper in their everyday lives,” displaying gallery Link & Pin writes of Crofts’ chosen tool. “Her organic constructions invite the viewer to re-engage with and imagine the feeling of the paper in her artwork and what it would be like to handle and work with the materials.” Rip it up, girl. Rip. It. Up. – James ScottThrough Oct. 27 -
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“Texas Artists/Texas Music”
Art and music? Name a more iconic duo. For this exhibit, a dozen local artists created pieces inspired by a song, musician, or style of music associated with the Lone Star State. Influences could range from Selena to Willie to Beyoncé, from Houston rap to Tejano to blues. Come see what inspired participating artists Amitai Plasse, Billy Ray Mangham, Carl Block, Denise Elliott Jones, Greg Barton, Jess Wade, Jamie Lea Wade, Karen Woodward, Liz Potter, B Shawn Cox, Sylvia Troconis, and TVHeadATX. – Kat McNevinsThrough Oct. 26 -
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“Zugzwang”
Developed by artist Ata Mojlish, who comes to Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based gallery centers on the German word “zugzwang.” Translation: an obligation to move regardless of unfortunate outcome. It is often used, as GLHF states in the show copy, to describe a chess player forced to “make a move that will worsen their position.” Such is the inspiration point for “Zugzwang,” whose pieces composed from “desynchronized text, images, audio and interactive motion elements” attempt to recreate the sensation of continuing onward despite assured misfortune. We’re all operating from that point a little these days, anyways. – James ScottFridays-Sundays. Through Nov. 2 -
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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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Bat City Scaregrounds
One part haunted house, one part fun fair, and one part amusement park, Bat City Scaregrounds covers every inch of its 15-acre domain with shrieks, squeals, and a rockin’ good time. New to the twisted map are retro trash punk shriek-o-rama Slaughter Mall, while the history of horror within Ancient Evil returns to ravage your brain before the vampires of the epic Castle Orlok take your blood and your breath away. Your heart won’t even slow down with the music and sideshow-style performers on the center stage. – Richard WhittakerSept. 28-Nov. 214101 South Turnersville Rd., Buda
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