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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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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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Broadway in Austin: Les Misérables
Less digressive than Victor Hugo’s original 1862 novel, that 1,400-some-page doorstopper, but still a significant investment of time at nearly 3 hours, plus intermission, this sung-through musical is one of the most popular stage productions ever, and for good reason: It’s wildly entertaining stuff. A cat-and-mouse game between ex-con Jean Valjean and a by-the-book policeman driven to send him back to prison plays out against the backdrop of the Paris Uprising of 1832 and a classic love triangle where boy opts for pretty-but-boring over the more interesting choice. (Justice for Éponine!) “Do You Hear the People Sing?” is so stirring it’s no wonder it’s been adopted as a protest anthem. – Kimberley JonesFeb. 4-9 -
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RESCHEDULED FROM 1/21: Western Threads (vinyl release)
Ainsley Richter and Jacob Lewis sing of prostitutes and the destitute like cheery theatre kids. Backed by buoyant melodies and snappy percussion, these disarming lyrics make “Sex Cult,” the A-side to indie-pop quintet Western Threads’ new 7-inch, a surreal listening experience. Paired with its B-side, a countrified cover of the spiritual hymn “Were You There,” the release offers a crash course in juggling the sacred and the profane. Hear these songs and more at the irreverent band’s weekday in-store, kicking off at 6pm. – Carys AndersonTue., Feb. 4, 6pm -
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Interstellar (2014)
Interstellar is one of my favorite movies because the world gets destroyed and no one listens to scientists, just like in real life! But never fear: Austin Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey is here, bringing wide-eyed intensity to the role of a NASA pilot who must lead the way through wormholes to explore suitable Earth substitutes. Christopher Nolan’s dystopian sci-fi followed his Dark Knight era and sits sandwiched between mind-benders Inception and Tenet on his filmography, but this one may be the most accessible, even though time travel makes no sense. Those with little ones can catch a Baby Day show on Tuesday at Alamo Slaughter Lane. – Kat McNevinsFeb. 28 - March 5 -
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Is This Menopause? Approach to Common Symptoms in Midlife Women
Gladly gone are the days when women dropped their voices to a whisper to talk about “the change.” But the era we’re in now – of influencers and celebrity-endorsed startups scrambling to monetize menopause – can be confusing too. What you want is a source you can trust – say, a board-certified OB/GYN like Dr. Margaret Whitney, who’ll lead this discussion about menopausal symptoms, and other conditions that might present similarly. No whispering here about what’s going on with your body, though you are going to want to use your indoor voice – this is the library, after all. – Kimberley JonesTue., Feb. 4 -
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JJ Johnson x Kebbi Williams
With a résumé that includes (deep breath) John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., Billy White, Aimee Mann, Eric Johnson, and a gazillion others, drummer J.J. Johnson needs no introduction to Austin audiences. Saxophonist Kebbi Williams casts a similarly wide net – her CV features Janelle Monáe, Lionel Richie, John Legend, OutKast, and more. The common meeting point is their membership in the Tedeschi Trucks Band, with whom the artists won Grammys for 2011’s Revelator. With a jam band heart and a chordless jazz set-up, this show should draw on their previous work but sound like none of it. – Michael TolandTue., Feb. 4, 8pm -
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Parasite (2019)
What’s the best Best Picture winner of the last six years? Any answer outside of Bong Joon-ho’s incisive South Korean class commentary is wrong. When audiences caught the 2019 award winner, they went wild for its cunning challenges to our ideas of societal divides – although many in our more monied strata experienced a little bit of “bullies watching Dumbo” by not catching on that they more resembled the pinched-nose rich people than the scrappy Kim family. (Please read The Idiot by Elif Batuman.) As much an argument for capitalism’s destruction as a feature for the criminally under-nominated ensemble cast, Parasite gave us possibly the best moment in Oscar history: Bong calling the televised event a “very local” awards show. – James ScottFeb. 28 - March 5 -
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Sing-Along Party (2016)
In a world of emboldened YouTube hacks, we should all be thanking The Lonely Island for ushering in the viral musical parody era with a bulletproof knowledge of their source material. In other words, Andy Samberg actually understands rap and pop music – as 2016’s ridiculously underrated Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, a mockumentary starring the comedian as a fictional Justin Bieber type – makes clear. Alongside SNL alums like Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, and Will Forte, cameos by such stars as Usher, Miley Cyrus, and Rihanna serve as proof that this satire of white boy idol worship is, how we say, 4Real. – Carys AndersonTue., Feb. 4 -
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Queer Craft Night Georgetown
Back at the bookshop once more, Georgetown Pride invites y’all to engage your creative side for a BYO craft night.Tue., Feb. 4 -
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Se7en (1995)
What’s in the box? I can’t help myself from saying this anytime there’s a box; sorry. But it’s just so deeply ingrained after being enthralled by David Fincher’s gritty, grimy crime thriller/horror masterpiece time and time again since its 1995 release. I can’t believe it’s true, but I was too young to see this one in the theatre back then. So seeing Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman track down the methodical seven-deadly-sins serial killer on the big screen, even while already knowing what’s in the box, will be a terrifying treat. – Kat McNevinsJan. 31-Feb. 5 -
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Trouble and Desire: Hal Hartley’s Long Island Trilogy and Early Shorts (90)
If David Lynch’s signature style was the dark strangeness of ordinary life, then Hal Hartley was his more optimistic counterpart. No less stylized in his visual style or in the performances that he gained from his own troupe of regulars than Lynch, but his films are filled with plausible weirdos. Nowhere was that more clear than with the Long Island trilogy, which launches AFS’ retrospective of this American independent cinema godfather. The season begins with The Unbelievable Truth (Feb. 4 & 9), followed by Trust (Feb. 11 & 15) and trilogy closer Simple Men (Feb. 18 & 22). However, Hartley completists will be most excited by the director’s rarely screened and shortest feature, Surviving Desire (Feb. 25 & March 1), playing alongside shorts: “The End,” “Theory of Achievement,” and “Ambition.” – Richard WhittakerThrough March 1 -
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UMLAUF After Dark: Lunar New Year
Got ophidiophobia, or a fear of snakes? Don’t go running away just yet. 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake in the lunar calendar, but fear not, as this snake brings good fortune. As we start the Lunar New Year with fresh beginnings in mind, let’s not forget about the lively festivities that come along with it. The UMLAUF’s Lunar New Year celebration hosts an evening replete with gong meditation, food, and a glow-in-the-dark dragon and lion dance. Admission is free for members, but $12 will get nonmembers in. – Catalina PerezTue., Feb. 4 -
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Bat City Bingo
Mamma mia: Did you know the game we call bingo originated in Italy? Descended from the Italian lotto game, bingo has been delighting young and old – okay, mostly old – since the 1500s. Enjoy boffo bingo from your friends at Bat City Bingo, who bring free “beano” to patios all over town, every Tuesday at Long Play Lounge. – James ScottTuesdays -
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Bonnie Whitmore & the Sad Girls, James McMurtry
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Buddhist Book Study
Do you enjoy contemplating the deep questions that come with being human? Join conversations facilitated by Asenath Avinash based on Buddhist books from great teachers to explore these questions and meditate. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Donations appreciated. -
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Community Hours at Thinkery
Children’s growing minds and bodies are always looking for something to do, and it’s costly keeping them occupied. So bring them to Thinkery children’s museum, which “strives to be an inclusive, friendly, inspiring space to learn for our entire community, regardless of income, mental/physical abilities, ethnicity, nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity or family status.” From 3 to 7pm Tuesdays, kiddos can visit all the STEAM activities and exhibits like Train Town, the Spark Shop, the Story Nook, and the Move! Studio to have tons of fun while learning and wearing themselves out before bedtime. And it’s all free! Just don’t let them start looking at the not-free items at Toy Joy. – Kat McNevinsTuesdays, 3-7pm -
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Free Day
Art! Oh, I love it. But sadly, when I open my pockets, moths fly out. Good news for me and all my broke friends: Every Tuesday, the Blanton opens its doors to all visitors free of charge. Why, unburdened by the weight of an empty wallet, Austinites can mull the strange world of contemporary womanhood in “Unbreakable: Feminist Visions from the Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia Collection.” Or walk beneath the silver and mesh sculptures of Marie Watt’s “Sky Dances Light.” Or explore the past through its artistic pieces in “The Floating World: Masterpieces of Edo Japan.” Or enjoy any of the many, MANY other exhibitions available on this day: all for free. – James ScottTuesdays -
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Gay Enough
Genderfluid lesbian comic Arielle Isaac Norman hosts all her gayest and gayest-looking friends for a night of fun flirty comedy.Tuesdays, 7pm. $20.East Austin Comedy Club, 1303 E. Fourth -
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Hapé Ceremony & Community Potluck
A sacred tobacco ceremony and sound healing opening with intention and calling in guides, angels, and master teachers, leading to a shamanic ceremony with hapé and meditation. Stay after for a vegan potluck.First Tuesdays, 1:11pm. $44. -
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LegalLine
On the first Tuesday of every month, obtaining good, simple legal advice is easy. Just call 512/472-8303 for LegalLine, the free legal advice hotline sponsored by Austin Lawyer Referral Service. Attorney volunteers can answer questions and give brief legal advice concerning many areas of law.First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. -
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LegiSLAYtion & Liberation
Brigitte Bandit helps y’all stay informed in a slayful way via these weekly Tuesday meetups featuring resources from local orgs, overviews on the Texas Lege, and a li’l drag fun in between.Tuesdays
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