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Funniest Person In Austin
With the return of Cap City Comedy Club comes the return of Cap City's signature annual event, in which local comics (or, in some cases, the merely aspirationally funny) take the stage night after night, battling it out with standup sets, to see who will eventually be crowned this year's Funniest Person In Austin. Right now the preliminary rounds are coming to an end – with the champion-packed night of finals finals set to rock this town on Wed., Sept. 21.Prelims: Tue., Sept. 6, 8pm. $10-18. -
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One Page Salon
The irrepressible raconteur and renaissance man Owen Egerton returns with his coterie of literary livewires, presenting just one page from some stretch of creative writing they're currently working on. This happens the first Tuesday of each month, and September brings your chance to witness the hirsutorufous rascal himself, along with authors May Cobb, Alex Chew, Andrew Hilbert, and that singer/songwriter Matt the Electrician.Tue., Sept. 6, 7:30pm
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ACC Art Galleries: Quotations from Daily Life
This exhibition brings together the work of seven ACC Studio Art faculty members – Jill Bedgood, Jonas Criscoe, Melanie Hickerson, Brian Johnson, Haydeé Victoria Suescum, David Thornberry, and Gary Webernick – who work in a range of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, assemblage art, and sculpture.Through Oct. 27 -
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Art for the People Gallery: Spectacular
New art, new artists, new show – a group exhibition (more than 30 local artists) supercharges the interior of this popular South First Street venue. Bonus: This is also the debut of curator Hallie Rae Ward's own "Classical POP" show.Through Oct. 21 -
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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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Atelier Dojo: Remote Studios
The local powerhouse of figurative painting, the art school that's the smart school for artists of all kinds, they've got a painting-along-at-home series going to help you keep your skills honed in these socially restrictive times, featuring live costumed models posing on camera and a thriving community of creatives rendering that lovely human biotecture from their separate studios. "Join us for a three-hour costumed-model drawing session. Use any supplies you wish, listen to music, share your work, chat with others. It’s a great way to stay connected with your art community!"Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30pm. $5. -
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Carver Museum: Peace to the Queen
The photographer, humanitarian, and educator Jamel Shabazz presents a career retrospective spanning four decades of work, featuring candid portraits of women of color – as curated by Ja’nell Ajani. "At a moment when Black and Brown women are more visibly leading the charge around movements for racial and economic justice, this exhibition has materialized and aligned at a critical moment in American history and Shabazz’s career."Through Sept. 17 -
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Cloud Tree: Plastered and Possessed
This is a two-woman exhibition of new paintings and sculptures by Carly Weaver and Mariel Wilmoth.Through Sept. 11 -
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Dr. Seuss: Concept Drawings Tour
Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss, of course) drew each page for every Dr. Seuss book published during his lifetime. For each final line drawing, he would create multiple concept drawings leading up to the final published image. See the man's creative process at work in this collection, currently on tour nationwide and now on display at Austin's own Ao5 Gallery.Through Sept. 11. Free. -
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HPB&G: Wildlife and Honky Tonks
The walls of this popular neighborhood restaurant showcases works from three series by Juliet Whitsett.Through Sept. 17 -
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Hyde Park Grill: Ernie Gammage
The Austin-based author and musician displays his artwork on the walls of this popular eatery.Through Oct. 10 -
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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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Richard Rutner: Global Inspirations
Here's an exhibition of work by native New Yorker and Austin-based artist Richard Rutner, capturing the natural and cultural influences he's encountered in his global travels.Through Sept. 18 -
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Tomboy Femme Art Show
Paper-folding artist Amanda Witucki of the this venue at least once.Through Sept. 30 -
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West Chelsea Contemporary: Street Kings
This show highlights two international graffiti masters: the French artist Blek le Rat and L.A. artist RISK.Through Sept. 18 -
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Women & Their Work: The Future Is Behind Us
Rachel Wolfson Smith focuses our attention on the essential and grounding effect of beauty in nature, portraying constructed, intricate, and imagined landscapes, creating "an antidote to the imbalance many of us experience as we lurch from impulse to impulse in our tech-laden, consumer-driven, modern existence." Yes – an antidote to that, and a paean to the possibilities of graphite wielded by a brilliant hand and mind.Through Sept. 29