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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. 10-21
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UT 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-9pm
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Lydia Street Gallery

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All Is Calm

This musical drama, scripted by Peter Rothstein, relives a poignant moment in history when Allied and German forces laid down their arms to celebrate the Christmas holiday together during the first World War in 1914. Directed by Dave Anderson for Trinity Street Players.

Dec. 14-18. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2 & 7:30pm

Trinity Street Theatre
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Dougherty Arts Center: Touching the Land

The DAC presents an exhibition celebrating the artists of Imagine Art and their 26 years as an arts service organization. View the art on display, meet the artists, and learn more about the Live+Make campus – during this reception that doubles as the group's Christmas party.

Reception: Wed., Dec. 14, 6-9pm

Dougherty Arts Center
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Tito’s Vodka for Dog People: Distillery Dogs

This is a 25-piece art collection featuring vibrant artwork created by local and national artists – Judy Paul, John Walker, Joel Ganucheau, Jeff Skele, Hope Perkins, and more – inspired by the many distillery dogs rescued over the years, the paintings now on display at the Long Center.

Through Dec. 30. Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm

Long Center for the Performing Arts

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A Christmas Carol

[NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO COVID] Zach Theatre's adaptation of the Dickens classic is "a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras," as directed by Dave "Hardworkin'" Steakley. Which is all well and good, but we're happiest because Austin's own Marc Pouhé plays that Ebenezer Scrooge. [NOTE: CANCELED DUE TO COVID]

Through Dec. 31. Times vary. $25.
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Topfer Theatre at Zach
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Ballet Austin: Classes

Learn your way to physical grace with a dance class at Ballet Austin. There are so many varieties to choose among – ballet, barre, contemporary dance, hip-hop, tap, cardio dance fitness, Pilates, and more – and all taught by professional instructors. See website for details.

$3-7 per class.

Ballet Austin
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Cloud Tree: The Unkept

The magical Adam Young returns to Cloud Tree with his moving and spiritual renderings on wood panel – accompanied by the works of folk artist Mike Parsons and a rare showing of paintings and collage by the legendary Satch Grimley.

Through Dec. 31

Cloud Tree
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Davis Gallery: Homecoming

This group exhibit showcases the depth and variety of work by the Davis Gallery family of artists: 34 Central Texas-based creators who celebrate the now and the historical feel of our ever-changing state. Among them: Dana Younger! Felice House! Jan Heaton! Lisa Beaman! Randall Reid! B. Shawn Cox! And more.

Through Dec. 23

Davis Gallery
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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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Martha's Contemporary: Hokey Pokey + What You See Is What You Get

Here's a two-person exhibition that features painting, installation, videography, and sculpture by Moll Brau and Wes Thompson. It's a deep dive into a pool of loneliness, triumph, and rebirth. It's a forest of mazes where fireflies provide the light. It's a show of creations from a pair of terrific, hardworking local artists and you don't want to miss it.

Martha's
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Modern Rocks Gallery: David Bowie: Starman

This is a collection of rare David Bowie prints spanning the prolific singer’s career. Modern Rocks' Steven Walker curated the exhibition that features many of Bowie’s most iconic shots, including album covers, obtained directly from the photographers themselves – including Terry O’Neill’s “Diamond Dogs” album cover shoot, Justin De Villeneuve’s “Pin-Ups” album cover with British model Twiggy, Brian Duffy’s “Aladdin Sane” and “Scary Monsters” album cover shoots, and Masayoshi Sukita’s famous session with Bowie for the “Heroes” album cover.

Through Dec. 23
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Modern Rocks Gallery
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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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Neill-Cochran House Museum
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Second Street District: Holiday Window Walk

Watch the storefronts of Second Street District businesses transform into decorative holiday scenes during the twelfth annual Holiday Window Walk. This year, the District is working with professional Texas artists to create holiday-inspired art installations in the storefront windows of Bonobos, Luxe Apothetique, Sneaker Politics, the Second Street District Office, and more.

Through Jan 1

214 Guadalupe
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The Contemporary Austin: In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive and You Were Full of Joy

Explore the works of eight female artists – Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Adriana Corral, Ellie Ga, Juliana Huxtable, Tala Madani, Danielle Mckinney, Wendy Red Star, and Clare Rojas – in this new exhibition that explores how narrative and storytelling shape our senses of self, community, history, and identity.

Through Feb. 12

The Contemporary Austin
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The Department of the People + Process

This interactive art exhibition examines questions of authority and the sovereignty of the human journey; it features works by Moyo Oyelola, an interdisciplinary artist known for his photography and large multimedia installations.

Through Feb. 25

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
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Wally Workman Gallery: America Martin

America Martin, who describes herself as a "painting anthropologist," is a Colombian-American artist based in Los Angeles and a rising star in the contemporary art world, a creator working primarily with paint on canvas and paper to explore the human form and experience.

Through Dec. 30

Wally Workman Gallery
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West Chelsea Contemporary: Concrete to Canvas

This show is a rare opportunity to see and collect internationally recognized pieces and includes a variety of works from graffiti pioneers like CRASH, Doze Green, Lady Pink, and more.

Through Dec. 23

West Chelsea Contemporary
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Women & Their Work: It Could Only Be Lived

Jenelle Esparza is interested in the land, the interconnected identities tied to it, and the stories it can tell us. This new show employs a variety of techniques and processes to give voice to the landscapes and landmarks of South Texas.

Through Dec. 15. Free.

Women & Their Work