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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Systema, Axioma, Dilemma
Diverse Space Dance Theatre presents their season finale of original dance and music, featuring choreography by Michael Jahoda (Amsterdam), Toni Bravo (Austin), and the DSDT cast. Original music by Victoria Schwarz and Stephen Trudell. Bonus: A short film by Elisabeth Healy and the artwork of Blackshear Fine Arts Academy.May 12-21. Thu.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 3pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-37. -
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ACMC: Adventurous Favorites
The Austin Chamber Music Center takes you on an enthralling journey with sounds and influences by Ravel, Rachmaninov, and Samuel Zyman. Featuring award-winning soprano Samantha Balboa; flutist Ebonee Thomas of the Dallas Opera; and Austin Critics Table winners, cellist Amy Levine-Tsang and pianist Michelle Schumann.Fri.-Sat., May 20-21, 7:30pm. $30-45. -
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Arboretum ArtsFest
This weekend the Arboretum is supercharging its already prodigious shopportunities with a splendid splurge of visual art and related activities. (Yes, the powerhouse Ao5 Gallery recently relocated to this retail wonderland; don't think it's mere coincidence.) Juliet Italian Kitchen's got live painting going on, there's a caricaturist at Sugarboo, an ArtUs Co market of well-wrought cynosures, pet portraits happening at Ao5, live music on the lawn, typewriter poetry among the elegant eateries, and more.May 21-22. Sat., 10am-2pm; Sun., 11am-3pm. Free. -
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Atelier Dojo: Sanctuary
Justin Balleza – beloved instructor at that bodacious bastion of artistic realism, Atelier Dojo – is moving to Colorado. And so the Atelier crew is sending him off with a party that's also an exhibition of his many artworks.Sat., May 21, 4-9pm. Free. -
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Austin Beerworks + Kaiju Cut & Sew
For this celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Austin Beerworks and Kaiju Cut & Sew are re-launching Eastern Philosophy: A Kaiju Brew, with food trucks @abwcantina, @thericeisright, and @sxsefoodco creating pairing menus to complement the event. Bonus: Performances by Y’all We Asian and the Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team.Sat., May 21, 11am-6pm -
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Austin Symphony Orchestra: American Landscapes
The ASO invitees you to revel in our country's natural beauty with compositions written by American composers, conducted by Peter Bay, and featuring pianist John Novacek joining the Symphony for Gould’s Interplay and then Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. This evening of glory will conclude with the Grand Canyon Suite by Grofé.Fri.-Sat., May 20-21, 8pm. $19 and up. -
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Collection Rert: Motherly
Collection Rert celebrates motherhood with a group show of moms who create art: Yamin Li, Brittany Kelly, Megan McAtee, Tucker Bradley, April Garcia, Susan Maynard, Jen Hirt Webel, and more.Closing reception: Sat., May 21, 1-4pm. free.2608-B Rogers -
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Dadageek: Spring Exhibition
Stop by IRL or tune in virtually for an evening of inspiring tech art and music from the international Dadageek community, featuring tech-art experiments, works in progress, and performances from Dadageek students, instructors, and allied organizations.Sat., May 21, 7-11:55pm. $5.2824 Real -
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Dog Days of Darlin'
Brunch, live music, dog photography, and more, celebrating the inaugural Little Darlin' calendar. Use hashtag #DogsofLD to get the chance to feature your own pupper in the 2023 calendar. Proceeds go to nonprofit Bully Ranch, which focuses on ending breed-specific legislation, rehabbing abused dogs, and finding fur-ever homes.Sat., May 21, 2-5pm. Free. -
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Dog Jam
A paw-fectly nice day in the Hill Country benefiting Divine Canines and Addicus' Legacy Dog Rescue, with live music, caricatures, giveaways, games, raffles, dog awards like "best dressed" and "biggest flirt," plus plenty of dog-friendly vendors, dog beer on tap, doggie pools, and trail walks.Sat., May 21, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Dot
Colman Domingo's twisted new comedy grapples unflinchingly with aging parents, midlife crises, and the heart of a West Philly neighborhood – brought to vibrant staged life in this new production from Ground Floor Theatre. Directed by Lisa B. Thompson, starring Melody Fullylove as Dotty, with Michelle Alexander, Patti Neff-Tiven, Jeremy Rashad Brown, Grayson Hunt, and Oktavea LaToi.Through May 28. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $20. -
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Inversion Da Capo: Fire and Ice
Inversion's treble chorus, Da Capo, explores the passions and seasons of life at this in-person concert, featuring works by Ola Gjeilo and R. Murray Shafer; in-house composers Trevor Shaw, Adrienne Inglis, and Joshua Chai; and Cole Reyes, winner of Inversion's emerging composer contest.May 21-22. Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $25 (free, students). -
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Mack & Mabel
This re-imagined version of the musical Mack & Mabel exposes the destructive, co-dependent relationship between great Hollywood comic director Mack Sennett and the brilliant young star of his early "two-reelers," Mabel Normand. The show features Sebastian Vitale as Mack, Sarah-Marie Curry(!) as Mabel, Katya Welch as Lottie Ames, and Noah Steele as Frank Wyman. Directed by Michael Cooper for Alchemy Theatre.Through May 29. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $30-55.130 Pedernales #318-B -
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Mystery & Mayhem
En Route Productions' Youth En Route troupe presents an original whodunnit for all ages at the lovely Rain Lily Farm. Note: Bring a blanket/chairs and picnic; they'll be serving drinks and treats at the donation bar.Through May 22. Sat., 7pm; Sun., 3pm. $10-20. -
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Special Screenings
Nine to Five (1980)
BYOB and a chair or blanket for this outdoor screening at Spike Gillespie's lovely ranch. Spike will cook up pizzas and other goodies.Sat., May 21, 9pm -
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No Limit Reunion Tour w/ Master P, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal, Mia X, Fiend
The NFL, not possessing a strong track record of being “Bout It, Bout It,” will probably never deem these southern survivors worthy of a Super Bowl Halftime Show. But as far as label-centric Nineties rap nostalgia is concerned, this reunion tour promises to be a welcome antidote to Dre Day’s self-congratulatory gangsta pageantry. The generous economy of Master P’s value-minded release model – epic length albums dropping monthly, rappers styled as Brand X knockoffs of superstars – has survived its contemporary dismissal only to age seamlessly into today’s unceasing hip-hop pipeline. Unburdened by Aftermath ego, the No Limit soldiers – including Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal, Mia X, and Fiend – remain active combatants. Notable exception: C-Murder, jailed for a killing he probably didn’t commit, and sure to receive the night’s second loudest shout-out once P has made everyone say “UHH.”Sat., May 21, 8pm -
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Visual Arts
Small Spring Thing
This show's up for just two days in the goodluckhavefun alternative art space and features dozens of artworks, each under a dozen (12" x 12") inches, as created and curated by the painterly likes of Tim McCool, Kira Prentice, and their talented friends from all over town. Each original work is priced at $100 (and, depending on the piece, it could be the best bargain you'll ever find). Bonus: Music, refreshments, smart people.May 20-21. Fri., 7-10pm; Sat., noon-6pm1207-B Enfield -
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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
And here Allen Robertson, Austin's own (Emmy Award-winning) creator of "The Biscuit Brothers," presents a new musical based on the beloved children’s book – a funny, heartwarming story that celebrates friendship, acceptance, and self-esteem, and is sure to delight all ages. Bonus: Nathan Jerkins, Paul Sanchez, and Amber Quick lead the lively cast.Through May 22. Sat-Sun., 2pm. $15-21. -
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South Shore River Clean
Join the fine folks at Buzz Mill Coffee, the Lumber Society, and Keep Austin Beautiful to clean the shore along Town Lake via the water on kayaks, other watercraft, and in waders in addition to a crew working the shore on the land. Meet at Buzz Mill for a free coffee beforehand and lunch after.Sat., May 21, 9:30am-1pm -
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Special Screenings
The Automat (2021)
Doc Nights: The history of the now-defunct Horn and Hardart chain of coin-operated Automat restaurants is detailed through historical material and interviews, including Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more.Sat., May 21, 4:15pm -
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Food Events
The Yard: Spring Walkabout
Say, wasn't this event shouted out via our recent cover story about the delights of The Yard on St. Elmo? Well, citizen – here it comes again, with a Saturday afternoon of elevated leisure at that southside bastion of much good food and drink and fun. This time the theme is "honey," and that'll be the ingredient featured among the tasty quaffs and noms of Spokesman Coffee, Still Austin, St. Elmo Brewing, Texas Saké Company, Austin Winery, and more. What else do they have in store? Recommendation: Head on over and see.Sat., May 21, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Trail Foundation Birthday Party
Celebrate the Butler Trail's 50th birthday with live music; birthday treats from Top Notch, Kellie's Baking Co., Cuvee Coffee, and Drink Weird; dog-friendly activities from Barkin' Creek and dog tarot readings by Lucky Dog Tarot; 50th anniversary merch, and more.Sat., May 21, 10am-1pm -
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Dance
Ventana Ballet: Zazzy
Here's a Ventana Ballet show curated specifically for the Pershing venue – featuring upbeat solos, duets, and trios, slow romantic love-story dances, chair dances, and more, all to a live soundtrack paired perfectly with the movement.Sat., May 21, 8pm. $50 and up. -
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We Killed On Opening Night
Whodunnit? Who committed such a heinous crime and thought, what, that they could get away with it? Find out in this murder-mystery-jukebox musical, a fresh comedy written and directed by Austin's own Arden Egerton and featuring a cast and crew of Headwaters High students.Fri.-Sat., May 20-21, 7pm. Free.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Austin Shakespeare’s Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park series returns with the Bard's most madcap, fae-ensorceled romantic comedy, in which so many favorite characters merge to present one of the world’s great dramatic works. Directed by Ann Ciccolella.Through May 29. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. Free. -
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AAAFF Benefit
To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, Austin Beerworks and Kaiju Cut & Sew relaunch Eastern Philosophy: A Kaiju Brew. The party is complete with an AAPI vendor market from Austin Flea, comedy from Y'all We Asian, a lion dance, and more, benefiting Austin Asian American Film Festival.Sat., May 21, 11am -
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