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Maudie's Moonlight Run by The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy for Maudie's Moonlight 5K Run! The scenic route winds along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail, leading to the ultimate post-run fiesta with legendary Tex-Mex, ice-cold margaritas, and live music! Complete details on the run route, registration, and volunteer info are available online.Thurs. June 5, 8pm-10pmAuditorium Shores -
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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival
Grab your friends and come to the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival! Give your palate a treat, enjoy the tastes, textures and aromas- you will find a new favorite brewery! If you prefer a glass of wine or seltzer – they’ll have that too. Lively music, food, games, brewers panel and more. Come See What’s on Tap! Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club.Sat. June 14, 11am-6pmDowntown Fredericksburg Market Square
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Vampire Weekend, Cults
Yes, Vampire Weekend was just here, but that daytime eclipse show was just the warm-up for the indie rock veterans’ subsequent arena tour. Climbing the “Moody steps,” as singer Ezra Koenig put it at the Moody Amphitheater in April, VW returns for a proper concert at the Moody Center. The trio’s earned the graduation. This year’s Only God Was Above Us highlights their unwavering admiration for Afrobeat and Paul Simon while also charting more mature, melancholy territory (“The Surfer” fans, unite!) – and that says nothing about the now-fathers’ descent into jam band territory. Recent shows have welcomed spontaneous covers of the Seinfeld theme, “New York, New York,” and “Mr. Brightside,” among others. I’d buy a ticket just to see what songs they try out next. – Carys AndersonThu., Oct. 17, 7pm -
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Austin Horror Film Festival
Who doesn’t love a good scare? How about a few dozen of them, each terrifying and unique? That’s what the newly conjured Austin Horror Film Festival will be providing over three days and eight blocks of bloodcurdling shorts and features designed to shock, disgust, raise a smile, and more. Hey, who said horror could just be horrifying? So with horror hotter than ever at the box office, here’s your chance to see the fear wranglers of the future. – Richard WhittakerOct. 17-19 -
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Christian Johnson
It’s less than a year since the perpetually upbeat Christian Johnson stopped by Austin’s premier comedy club. Yet while he’s become a fixture on the stand-up circuit you may know him best as Nathaniel, his online alter ego who is perpetually concerned by whatever it is you’re doing, especially in the kitchen, lord have mer-say! Luckily for you, both Christian and Nathaniel will both be around for the What’s Happenin’ Hea? tour. – Richard WhittakerThu., Oct. 17 -
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Queertowne Live!
Delayed but not forgotten, this live recording features hyperlocal pod Queertowne’s hosts chatting with local trans authors KB Brookins and SG Huerta. It’ll be an outdoor show, but now that the weather’s a little nicer, you’ve got no excuses to skip.Thu., Oct. 17 -
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Soul Asylum, the Juliana Hatfield Three [outside]
Anybody desiring a crash course in Gen X musical tastes could plan worse anthropological digs than this Mohawk outdoor bill. Headliners Soul Asylum initiated as Loud Fast Rules, in the same early Eighties hardcore scene spawning Replacements and Hüsker Dü. As those bands’ songwriting chops and pop smarts grew, Soul Asylum equally evolved into a riot of ringing guitars and intelligent early Nineties hits such as “Runaway Train.” Hatfield began in Eighties indie darlings Blake Babies, before having Nineties alt-rock smash hits like “My Sister” with Juliana Hatfield Three and packing such august venues as our own Liberty Lunch. – Tim StegallThu., Oct. 17, 8pm -
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Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)
It’s the Cryptober Crossover at Austin’s last remaining single-screen cinema as Roxy Horror – the queen of screams, high priestess of sleaze, and host of the Roxy Horror Picture Show – teams up with the rapscallions behind Z-movie advocates One Man’s Trash. They’ll be Brundleflying together for a special screening of the 1995 spinoff from the classic HBO anthology creepfest inspired by EC Comics, Tales From the Crypt. Was it hot garbage, or just ahead of its time? Was a bald Billy Zane inspired casting for a soul-hunting demon, or a sign that Nineties Hollywood was out of control? Either way, the badass metal soundtrack – Pantera, Ministry, Sepultura, and more – made it legendary. Make sure to come back for the deliciously sleazy followup, Bordello of Blood, on Oct. 24.: – Richard WhittakerThu., Oct. 17 -
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The Beyond (1981)
After a woman inherits a Louisiana hotel located on one of the seven gates of hell, she begins experiencing mounting horrors stemming from a dark arts-involved murder that happened decades before. Italian director Lucio Fulci does Southern Gothic in this 1981 cult classic that Hyperreal writes “plays like a surreal body-mulching autumnal nightmare you can’t quite shake the morning after.” Expect ravenous spiders, women with white eyeballs, surreal atmospheres, and buckets of blood. – Lina FisherThu., Oct. 17 -
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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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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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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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Austin City Limits 50th Birthday Bash w/ Willie Nelson & Family
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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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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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Bunnicula
Wait, you might say. Bunny business? During Halloween? Isn’t that more of an Easter-type deal? Not so with the titular hare in this classic children’s chapter book turned theatrical tale, taking to the ATX stage under the direction of Deanna Belardinelli. James and Deborah Howe’s story about a curious cat, bumbling dog, and a suspicious bunny found in a movie theatre remains a great introduction to horror for kiddos. They’ll delight in solving the “mystery” of just who is exsanguinating all the carrots and cackle at Bunnicula’s many antics. Look: Either you come see this, or be subjected to another screening of Hotel Transylvania 3 – the weakest of the franchise. Make the right choice: See Bunnicula. – James ScottThrough Oct. 27 -
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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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Carl Cheng: “Nature Never Loses”
The California-based artist, known for combining visual art and industrial design, uses media including photography, sculpture, simple machines, and more to explore both the art world and corporate culture and other themes during this exhibition’s six-decade span. While tackling often serious subject matter, Cheng’s work retains a sense of playfulness on display at the Jones Center. Get a first look of the collection at the public opening reception Friday at 6pm. – James RenovitchSept. 6 - Dec. 8 -
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Casper Rawls
Thursdays, 6:30pm, Thu., Nov. 7, 6:30pm, Thu., Nov. 14, 6:30pm, Thu., Nov. 21, 6:30pm, Thu., Dec. 5, 6:30pm and Thu., Dec. 12, 6:30pm. Free (21+). -
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Da' Homies
Thursdays, 10:30pm, Thursdays, 10:30pm, Thu., Dec. 5, 10:30pm, Thu., Dec. 12, 10:30pm and Thu., Dec. 19, 10:30pm. $10 cover (21+). -
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