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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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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance
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Zach Person
Pupil of modern blues and axe mania, Zach Person manhandles music. On April’s eponymous LP, rock’s unbridled energy (“All Shook Up”), Americana’s mysticism (“Wanna Fly”), country’s pickin’ twang (“Carolina”), and even hip-hop electronic beats (“Send Me Away”) inform the young Texan’s playful permutation of classic genres. Moving past a 2016 stint on American Idol, the young Texan continues a Tuesday residency at the tony digs of wine-n-dine sophisticates Geraldine’s.Tuesdays, 7:30pm -
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Bill Kirchen birthday party, Fast Molasses (8:00)
The Titan of the Telecaster found his quarantine footing with livestreams and a retrospective release of solo albums. Now he rings in 73 with a return to the stage. Kirchen’s solo mix of blues, jazz, and psychedelic-laced boogies forges its own universe.Tue., June 29 -
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Kids
Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story
Austin's Glass Half Full Theatre presents its award-winning “story within a story” using puppetry, performed in Spanish and English. Featuring Madison Palomo as Belinda, who – when she confronts her stepmother and stepsisters – learns to embrace her love of poetry and stand up for herself. This captivating bilingual Cinderella story is recommended for ages five and older.Available online through June 30. $10. -
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Flash Gordon (1980)
Kitty's Catbox Cinema: Miss Kitty Litter ATX hosts a lively night of campy space opera, drag performances, and commentary from the Catbox.Tue., June 29, 8:15-10:30pm -
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Metamorphosis Dance: Ballet Under the Stars
For more than 25 years, Metamorphosis Dance has kicked off the summer at the Zilker Hillside Theater. This year, despite its many challenges, will be no different. Ballet Under the Stars: The Show Must Go On!, rehearsed and filmed in early June, is now available for viewing.Through July 23. Free. -
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Modern Times Speaker Series: Charles Dickens
What was the connection between Charles Dickens and Texas? Written and compiled by Francesca Christian, Ev Lunning, and Derek Webster, this performance reveals the answer inside the Neill-Cochran House Museum, featuring the talents of Ev Lunning, Mark Pouhé, Katherine Schroeder, and Andrea Osborn. Bonus: Cocktails by Still Austin.Tue., June 29, 7pm. $20. -
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Northern-Southern: Baton
This is a group show by relay, begun in July of 2020 as a method of socially distancing a community in the height of the pandemic: Artists took turns alone in the space, each adding to the exhibition. Now, as it nears its close, the exhibition resembles a community in which work converses and overlaps. With Adreon Henry, Vy Ngo, Dawn Okoro, Leon Alesi, Matt Steinke, Sev Coursen, Stella Alesi, and more.Closing reception: Sat., July 24, 3-9pm -
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West Chelsea Contemporary: Icons & Vandals
It's the swanky venue's "most monumental" show yet, featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ai WeiWei, Roy Lichtenstein, and a slew of other creative provocateurs who have subverted the contemporary art world throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Bonus: The closing reception features an artist talk with "The First lady of Graffiti," Lady Pink.Closing reception: Sun., July 11, 3-5pm
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Theatre
A Portrait of My Mother
An artist remembers their mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood – from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago, and everything between. Written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, directed by David R. Jarrott. Note: Now available for viewing on Vimeo.Through July 31. $5. -
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ArtUs Co. Gallery: Kent Burress
Kent Burress uses oils to capture the big skies and broad vistas of Texas in a style that often pushes the boundaries between representational and abstract art.Closing reception: Sat, July 24, 5:30-6:30pm10000 Research #118 -
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Special Screenings
Austin Cinemaker Space Reopens
Nonprofit Austin School of Film's Cinemaker Space offers a co-working space designed to fit the needs of artists, filmmakers, and creatives. Schedule a tour to see how the space could help you with your next film project.Ongoing -
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Austin Humane Society's Mutts About Trivia Night
Celebrate shelter pets with an all-out trivia battle royal with purr-plexing questions. You’ll also meet furry friends from the shelter and compete for prizes from sponsors. Be sure to wear your best animal-themed accessory or show off your pet's favorite human-themed accessory.Thu., Aug. 26, 6pm. Free.Virtual -
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Kids
Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series
For a paw-some summer, register your li'l animal lover for AHS's virtual, hands-on educational sessions, including live shelter tours, dog walks, storytime with shelter pets, crafts, and dance sessions. It's all free, and supplies are provided via pickup or you can get a supply list online. Graduation is Aug. 6-7 and comes with a certificate and swag bag.June 1-Aug.7. Free.Virtual -
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Special Screenings
Autonomies (2021)
Austin Jewish Film Festival provides access to this limited dystopian thriller series.Through July 4Online: www.austinjff.org -
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Beatle Bash w/ the Eggmen
Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Tuesdays, 6:30pm and Tue., Jan. 2, 6:30pm -
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Beyond Van Gogh
Cutting-edge projection technology creates an engaging journey into the world of Van Gogh.June 25-Sept. 5 -
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Beyond Van Gogh
This traveling spectacle of art, a multimedia exhibition currently ensconced at the COTA, uses cutting-edge projection technology to create an engaging journey into the world of Vincent Van Gogh. Repurposing the artist's dreams, his thoughts, and his words to drive the experience as a narrative, this huge installation will move you along projection-swathed walls wrapped in light, colour, and shapes that swirl, dance and refocus into flowers, cafes and landscapes. As a certain Dude might comment, "This is extremely fuckin' trippy, man." Make your reservations now, citizen, and if the price seems a bit steep, hell, you can probably tap your brother Theo for a loaner, amirite?Through Sept. 5. Daily, 11am-9pm. $37 ($24, children). -
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Big Medium: Austin Studio Tour
No, it's not happening right now, citizen, but it's preparing to return this November. Big Medium's humongous socioartistic success of an annual event – the free, self-guided art adventure through dozens upon dozens of local studios and galleries, enhanced by live demos and performances – will now combine the West Austin Studio Tour and East Austin Studio Tour to provide opportunities for artists all over Austin to connect and for the public to experience art safely both in person and virtually. Note: The tour boundaries have been extended to include all 10 districts of Austin for in-person participants, plus a 15-mile radius from the Capitol for virtual participants. And if you're an artist who wants to be part of this action: Applications are being accepted through July 19.Apply through July 19 -
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Sports
Bike Night at COTA
Cyclists can clip in and navigate the Circuit at Bike Night powered by Ascension Seton. The weekly event lets riders cruise COTA’s famed stars and stripes in a stress-free environment without the worry of city traffic while offering fantastic sunset views of the COTA’s signature Observation Deck and Austin skyline. After the ride concludes, cyclists can replenish and recharge with an ice-cold drink, mouth-watering refreshments and great conversations and camaraderie with fellow riders.Tue., Sept. 21, 6pm -
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Brazilian Jazz Happy Hour w/ Paula Maya
Venmo: @paulamaya; PayPal.me/paulamayamusicTuesdays, 5:30pm -
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Cloud Tree Gallery: Splitting an Order
Here's a new solo exhibition of paintings by Hannah Lee. "Lee's work is figurative with a limited pallet and may get in your head. She creates striking portraiture that conjures dream states, a fuzzy reality, and a familiar ambiguity."Through July 18 -
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Special Screenings
Clue (1985)
The special menu for the Dinner Theatre screenings includes items inspired by quotes from the film, like the Col. Mustard: mac & cheese topped with chili, grilled onions, sausage, and melted cheddar ("That's what we call overkill").Tue., June 29, 9:15pm -
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Coffee & Conversation
Start the day with a lively drop-in virtual networking meeting with games and breakout sessions. Hosted by Central Texas Network in Action.Tuesdays, 8:30-9:15am. Free.None -
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Classical Music
Conspirare: (un)Hidden Music
Here's a curated program of heart-opening music, featuring a solo performance by Conspirare’s own Craig Hella Johnson, giving you the lowdown on the acclaimed company's musical mission.Streaming through July 15. Donations accepted. -
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DAC: Luminous Mo:ments and River Story
In these new exhibitions at the Dougherty Arts Center, Sarah Luna's "Luminous Mo:ments" explores the inner life of ordinary materials as revealed through the photographic process and Michelle Gardella's "River Story" is an ongoing portrait series of women that spans twelve years and multiple rivers across the United States.Through Aug. 28. Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 11am-3pm
