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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center -
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Beatles Full Moon Concert in the Dark
On the April Full Moon, come set intentions and indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you. Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own yoga mats and/or pillows to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling. A circle of chairs will be provided.Tues. Apr. 23, 8pm-9pmATX Unplugged
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Rodeo Austin
Two weeks of family-friendly fun, including ProRodeo action, live music, carnival games and attractions, a beer & wine garden, food trucks, a livestock show, and more.March 12-26. $10, adults; $5, children 12 and under. -
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94th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
The annual event hosting high school, collegiate, and professional track & field athletes from around the world returns to normal after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.Wed.-Sat., March 23-26 -
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AISD Pride Week
Austin ISD provides information and activities coinciding with National LGBT Health Awareness Week, concluding with the PRIDE OUT! Party in the Park at Eastside Early College High School Saturday, 10am-1pm, with community resources, interactive activities, performances, and celebration.March 21-26. Party: Sat., March 26, 10am-1pmAustin ISD schools all week. Pride party, 900 Thompson -
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Amadeus
Directed by Liz Fisher, starring Diego Arroyo Aceves as Mozart and Kareem Badr(!) as Antonio Salieri, this Tony Award-winning play (as scripted by the brilliant Peter Shaffer) features musical interludes with Mozart's beloved compositions. Listen: For one performance only, the music will be performed live by 40 members of the Central Texas Philharmonic; in the remaining performances, audiences will be treated to a "Mozart remix" by local composer Michael Morét. Because, as we've noticed, the Penfold Theatre Company likes to do things 1) right and 2) big.Through April 9. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 5pm. $5-31. -
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Beach House, Ami Dang
Sufficiently succulent at 84 minutes, or twice the Baltimore duo’s usual LP length, Once Twice Melody refused to be shortened. In a recent interview, Alex Scally said the self-produced pandemic album and eighth full-length, needed space for “deep-cut boredom level,” but those psychedelic, languid, faintly nightmare waltzes with icy tones from organist Victoria Legrand, who warms up every song with her deep voice, though spare and more organic, are not dull. Try the online “setlist creator” to vote for your favorite dream pop entries on their Austin stop. Ami Dang brings her sitar along for opening duties.Fri., March 25, 7pm -
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Beerthoven: Nine Pins and Fairy Tales
Legend has it that Mozart wrote his trio for piano, clarinet, and viola after a rousing game of nine pins. Decades later, Schumann wrote a magical trio for the same instrumentation. Daniel Swayze and his Beerthoven crew sensed a theme, so they're taking a few pages out of Rip Van Winkle's book for this concert of music, magic, imbibing, and bowling – featuring Mozart's "Kegelstatt" Trio, Schumann's "Fairy Tales" trio, and Muczynski's "Time Pieces."March 25-27. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 3pm. $10-30. -
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Dance
Blue Lapis Light: Pandemic Dances
This is a Blue Lapis Light student showcase featuring silk performances created during the pandemic.March 25-26. Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm. $25. -
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Comedy
Carmen Morales
Carmen Morales "has a captivating style which incorporates opinionated quick wit and outlandish ideals, transforming personal experiences into hilarious commentary which leaves the audience doubled over in laughter."Thu.-Fri., March 24-25, 7 & 9pm. $20. -
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Christian McBride's New Jawn, Brannen Temple
Trio-ing up with beat mage Questlove and key sage Uri Caine in repping his hometown on 2001’s The Philadelphia Experiment, Christian McBride could well become the subject of a future documentary by the Roots drummer-turned-in-demand filmmaker (The Summer of Soul). Grammy-winning double bassist by way of load-bearing jazz support beams both historic (Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins, Chick Corea) and modern (Brian Blade, Kenny Garrett, singer/spouse Melissa Walker), the soon-to-be half-century former prodigy here leads a foursome of trumpeter Josh Evans, sax blower Marcus Stickland, and kit hit Nasheet Waits. Expect the unexpected, and get there early for ATX dynamo the Brannen Temple Express.Fri., March 25, 7:30pm -
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Daniel Fears, Urban Heat, Torre Blake
Like many artists who grew up in God-fearing families, Houston-raised R&B crooner Daniel Fears discovered his talent for music on Sundays with his mama, who was Lakewood Church’s music director. After intense classical music training from UT undergrad and Yale conservatory, where the trumpeter was sidelined with a lip injury, Fears turned his efforts from interpreting other’s work to creating his own introspective, instrument-driven compositions with 2020 EP Canopy, a quietly profound cross between Frank Ocean and John Mayer. Gothic machine Urban Heat pounds with synth and drums that go harder than driving through downtown during SXSW while Torre Blake uplifts with dynamic R&B songcraft.Fri., March 25, 8pm -
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Food Events
Dining In the Dark
Here's a unique, 90-minute culinary experience designed to rely on senses other than sight, where all the guests will be blindfolded while they eat.There, in the velvet darkness of the blackest night, safely ensconced within the modern elegance of the W Hotel in Downtown Austin, you'll partake of mouthwatering cuisine from your choice among three menus: Green (vegan), Blue (pescatarian), or Red (a carnivore's delight).What will you be eating this night, adventurous citizen? A Mexican-inflected starter that recalls the occasional dining splurges of your college days? A main course redolent of masterful meatery, or pescatarian power, or gastronomic tropes of vegan creativity, and each with compelling accompaniments? Your host will guide you through the three courses, inviting your blindfolded guesses between bites and drinks, all the way to the sweet finale of dessert.The panoply of flavors here, the diversity of textures, the gradients of temperature – all these unseen aspects of dining will come to the fore in a curated experience that's unlike any other, presented by the event wizards of Fever Originals.Fri., April 15 & 22, seatings at 6 & 8:30pm. $80. -
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Donate Blood, Get Free Pancakes
Donate blood or platelets with We Are Blood and get a voucher for a free short stack from IHOP. Schedule an appointment online or by phone at 512/206-1266.Through March 25We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Food Events
Indie Chefs: Road to COMMUNE Dinner Series
The national Indie Chefs Community is coming to Austin for a one-time-only collaborative Road to COMMUNE dinner series, featuring five days of multipartnered culinary events, which will offer dishes (and wine pairings) from more than 25 nationally acclaimed chefs (with Austin's own Ariana Quant and Brandon Silva and Christina Currier and Jo Chan and Fiore Tedesco and Philip Speer and Mia Li and more among this company of glory), and they’re well-aligned with the Good Work Austin people, and most of the mouthwatering action will be hosted by Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley at their Foreign & Domestic on North Loop. Suggestion: Check the website, STAT, and maybe pray to St. Anthony (Bourdain) for the possibility of any tickets being left by the time you see this.March 23-27 -
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International Music Festival
Internationally acclaimed musicians, including the Austin Troubadours, bring their talents to evening performances in the beautiful San Fernando Cathedral.March 23-27. Free, but tickets required.San Antonio -
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Books
Julissa Arce: You Sound Like a White Girl
This is bold, bright, and virtual: BookPeople partners with Creating Conversations, Loyalty Bookstores, and Flatiron Books to present author Julissa Arce in conversation with America Ferrera, followed by a Q&A with Arce and Bryn Clark.Fri., March 25, 6pm -
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NASCAR at COTA
Vroom, vroom! It's a full weekend of racing with the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Camping World Truck Series. Plus tons more fun like circus-style attractions, pig races, a dog show, artists, and more. A variety of ticket packages are available, including camping so you can get the full NASCAR experience.Fri.-Sun., March 25-27. adults, $25-275; kids, free-$165. -
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Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Broadway in Austin presents the spectacular touring show based on Roald Dahl's candy-coated masterpiece of delicious childhood subversion.March 22-27. Thu.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 7pm. $35 and up. -
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Visual Arts
St. Edwards Gallery: Eye to Eye
Artwork by Photography & Media Arts majors from St. Ed's graduating class of 2022.Opening reception: Fri., March 25, 6-8pm -
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Texas Stars
Vs. Milwaukee Admirals. Arrive early for a poster giveaway at Saturday's game.Fri.-Sat., March 25-26, 7pm -
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Theatre
The Catastrophist
This new Lauren Gunderson play is intelligent, warm, and witty af in its behind-the-headlines relevance. Listen: Virologist Nathan Wolfe, named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World for his work tracking viral pandemics, has hunted viruses from the jungles of Cameroon to the basement of the CDC. Hear his story as he tracks the threats that come from without and within. Directed by Don Toner and starring Ben Wolfe for Austin Playhouse.Through April 9. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $27 and up. -
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The Cathedral: March Open House
Celebrate Women's History Month with those atxGALS at this night of live music and an art show of Austin's top women talent, featuring Arielle Austin.Fri., March 25, 6:30pm. $15. -
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Special Screenings
The Guide (2014)
Ukraine's Best Foreign Language Film entry to the 2014 Oscars tells of an American boy and a blind minstrel in Thirties Soviet Ukraine. Screening as part of a national fundraiser to support Stand With Ukraine Through Film, all ticket proceeds will go to the Ukrainian Relief Fund.Fri., March 25, 4pm
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"In the Name of the Daughter" (2019)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a special hybrid screening of a touching and fascinating thriller about a father who has lost his daughter in a terrorist attack and embarks on quest to keep her killer in prison. A discussion follows the in-person screening.Available through April 3Online -
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Out of Town
"Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí
The Spanish surrealist painter illustrated the cookbook Gala’s Dinners in 1973 that included 136 recipes by French chefs. This traveling exhibit features 12 lithographs that were released in conjunction with the book and are some of his most unique experimental prints.Jan. 15-March 27. Free.Noël Art Museum, San Angelo -
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Nightlife & Parties
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 Watch Party
Watch this season’s contestants battle it out for the title of America’s next drag superstar.Through April 8. Fridays, 7-8pm -
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AHS Car Raffle
The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.Buy online -
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Alamo Austin Air's Community Canine Contest
Alamo Austin Air Conditioning & Heating is raising awareness about animals in need with a special contest. All you have to do is vote online for your favorite shelter, and everyone wins something. The contestants are PAWS Shelter, Austin Pets Alive!, and Austin Humane Society. You can vote once a day.Feb. 15-March 31. Free.Vote online -
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