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Romeo y Juliet
A bilingual adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most cherished works, Romeo y Juliet recounts the tale of two star-crossed lovers, daughters from the feuding houses of Capulet and Montague, reimagined in Alta, California in the 1840’s prior to the annexation of California to the United States.Apr. 10-21UT Theatre and Dance -
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Gabriele Galimberti - The Ameriguns & Toy Stories: Artist Talk & Reception
Internationally acclaimed Gabriele Galimberti’s first US exhibition of “Ameriguns” & “Toy Stories” comes to Austin! The people in these images are from all walks of life, with no particular political party, race, culture, or gender in favor. Ameriguns and Toy Stories deliver striking images exploring the timely issues of gun culture and the impact of modern inequalities on children.Fri. Apr. 12, 6pm-9pmLydia Street Gallery
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Ao5 Gallery x Disney Fine Art
Ao5 Gallery and Disney Fine Art present a one-weekend show featuring more than a dozen official Disney artists: Heather Edwards, Jared Franco, Tennessee Loveless, Rob Kaz, and more.June 24-26. Reception with Jared Franco: Sat., 6-8pm -
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BLKS
"Waking up to a shocking and personal health scare, Octavia and her best friends go on a crusade to find intimacy and joy in a world that could give a fuck less about them or their feelings. This 24-hour blitz explores what it is to be a queer blk woman in 2015 New York, how we survive and save ourselves from ourselves." This new work of theatre by Aziza Barnes is presented by New Manifest Theatre and Salvage Vanguard.Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $15. -
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Heartbreak House
Different Stages returns to live performances with this George Bernard Shaw comedy classic in which a woman joins a house party at the home of the eccentric Captain Shotover and causes a stir with her decision to marry for money rather than love. Directed by Will Douglas, featuring Kelsey Mazak, Karen Jambon, Norman Blumensaadt, Kristin Fern Johnson, Katherine Schroeder, Jamie Rogers, Steven Fay, Beau Paul, Michael Lucus, and Craig Kanne.Through July 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-35. -
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Ottessa Moshfegh: Lapvona
The bestselling author Ottessa Moshfegh presents her new novel, Lapvona, in conversation with Genevieve Padalecki.Sun., June 26, 7pm. $27. -
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile
"Einstein and Picasso walk into a bar … " encapsulates this intellectual (but also goofy) comedy by Steve Martin, presented here by City Theatre. Featuring Wray Crawford, Tom Swift, Anne Hulsman, Timothy Allen, Holley Garrison, Kyle Romero, Joshua Nunez, Payton Trahan, Angelina Castillo, and Sebastian Garcia. Oh, and here's what our critic thought of the show.Through July 17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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Steve Saugey Memorial Party
The Esther's Follies crew had to postpone this tribute to their longtime comrade, but now it's good to go, and free, and open to the public. Bonus: They'll premiere a new musical album that Saugey and others created with his work with the Austin Ballet, and a new parody of "The Rite of Spring."Sun., June 26, 2-4pm. Free. -
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testsite: Feel Noise
Kate Newby’s first solo exhibition in Texas since moving to Floresville in 2020 showcases the artist’s ongoing commitment to materiality, process, and perception through site-responsive installations.Through Aug. 21. Sundays, 3-5pm -
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The Sound of Music
Here is Dave Steakley's reimagining of the beloved musical classic – with its Tony-, Grammy-, and Oscar-winning score – that brings the Von Trapp family singers to life upon Zach Scott Theatre's Topfer stage, a stage now transformed into a lively biergarten.Through July 24. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 & 7:30pm. $35 and up. -
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Young Shakespeare: Love’s Labor’s Lost
Now here's Austin Shakespeare's teen production of this classic comedy, with set, costume and music design inspired by Harry Potter. But it's still Shakespeare’s comedy of four young nobles who vow to study and swear off dating women for three years … until they meet four young ladies from the French court. And shenanigans ensue. Directed by Ann Ciccolella and Nancy Eyermann.Through June 26. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $12-22.
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Art4Water: Sacred Springs Kites
Art4Water’s inaugural program (now on view at Downtown's gorgeous library) is a collaboration between the Watershed Association, Terry Zee Lee, and more than 30 national artists in the creation of dozens and dozens of water-inspired art kites.Through Nov. 30. Free. -
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Banned Camp
Austin Public Library and BookPeople present a series of free events for citizens to "engage with books that have been banned or challenged, and be part of the conversation around the freedom to read."Through Aug. 28 -
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Flatbed Press: Seeing Out the Other Eye
As an Austin native with family traces to the city’s founding, artist Heather Parrish explores the historical layers of terrain and urban development, the legacies of racialized division and displacement, associated with Waller Creek. And she does this, stunningly, via printmaking, experimental photography, collage, and installation.Through July 26 -
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Laguna Gloria
This local treasure of a venue, run by those Contemporary Austin folks who also bring us the Jones Center shows Downtown, is all about the outdoors – which is perfect for these trickily navigated times of ours, n'est-ce pas? Recommended: Stop by and breathe in the air, enjoy the lawns and gardens and the many examples of world-class sculpture arrayed across the property, and (as Frankie used to say) r-e-l-a-x.Thu.-Fri., 9am-noon; Sat.-Sun., 9am-3pm -
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Landmarks: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Use your smartphone to access self-guided tours of the outdoor public art sited by UT's award-winning Landmarks program any time you feel like it. BONUS: There's also a free, docent-led tour starting at Marc Quinn's "Spiral of the Galaxy" (1501 Red River) on Sun., Jan. 8, 11am. -
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Neill-Cochran House: The Hope Suite
Mark Smith’s The Hope Suite is a series of forty-four collages inspired by the theme of global unity. Each 24-by-18-inch work on paper consists of a background monoprint or a digital photoprint, overlaid with collage, calligraphy, and mixed media. Note: The originals are part of the permanent collection of the Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago; the works on display here are limited-edition prints of those originals.Through Dec. 16. Free. -
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Prizer Arts & Letters: Maybe We'll See Butterflies
Legendary punk musician and visual artist Gary Floyd's new show of digitally painted portraits reveals a wealth of his characteristic wit, lyricism, and social commentary.Through July 9 -
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The Blanton: Fantastically French! Design and Architecture In 16th- to 18-Century Prints
Drawing primarily from the Blanton’s extensive holdings of French prints, this exhibition invites you to look closely at exquisite details, marvel at fantastic forms, and take delight in ornate embellishments that celebrate the creativity of imagination across three centuries.Through Aug. 14 -
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Wally Workman Gallery: Jen Garrido
The power of color is Jen Garrido’s central focus for this new body of work, her shapes forming emotive vessels of pigment that communicate an ever-changing internal and external growth.Through July 3 -
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West Chelsea Contemporary: Do Not Post
This show features large-scale work from gallery owner Lisa Russell’s private collection and remains exclusive only to invited museum attendees. Featuring pieces from legendary artists including Aboudia, Banksy, Retna, Doze Green, Cleon Peterson, and more.Through June 26
