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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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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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Barton Hill Farms Backyard Bash
Family activities, face-painting, and backyard games, all set to the tune of live country & bluegrass music.Saturdays & Sundays in May. $9.95 presale; $14.95 at the gate. -
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ICOSA: These, Our Precious Scars
This collaborative exhibition of sculpture, photography, and installation is created by Erin Cunningham and Alyssa Taylor Wendt. Taking inspiration from the Japanese philosophies behind wabi-sabi and kintsugi, the pair has joined mediums to investigate imperfection, longevity, hope, and revealing seams.Through May 19 -
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Killer Girls
Whoa, that American Berserk Theatre company, first bringing the world their dystopian blockbuster Subject to Control, then following it with For Time and Eternity (about that whole Joseph-Smith-and-the-Mormons thing), now presenting this pop horror revenge comedy – written and directed by Kaci Beeler – in which five female students on the Fruit Ninja Team of John Wilkes Booth University are invited to a tournament in #grabherbythepussy, Florida, and, ah, well, listen: Payback's a bitch. (A rabid, extremely bloodthirsty bitch, we might add.) Warning note: Gore effects, strobe lights, loud music, themes of high violence and sexual assault, possibly the lamentation of any MRA in the audience. Recommended? See what that Robert Faires has to say about it.Through May 27. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $20-25.Hideout Studios, 2505 E. Sixth Ste. 3-C -
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Shakespeare in the Park: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Austin Shakespeare transforms the Zilker Hillside Theater into the world of a classic Fifties sitcom to embody this production of the Bard's Falstaff-festooned comedy, featuring a fine cast directed by Ann Ciccolella and Gwendolyn Kelso. Pro tip: Bring you a blanket and pick-a-nick, citizen!Through May 27. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. Free. -
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2019 Budget Talks With Council Member Ora Houston
Council Member Ora Houston will be speaking to District 1 citizens about budget options for 2019. Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation and translation services provided.Sat., May 12, 10am-noon. -
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Adventure in Compassion Carnival
This is a Sammy's House fundraiser, with all proceeds going toward providing scholarships for low-income children with special needs.Sat., May 12, 10am-2pm. $5 per child; free for children with special needs. -
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ArtErotica
A celebration and a fab art auction in support of love, lust, safer sex, and all the ooey gooey stuff in between. And 100% of the funds raised go directly to Austin's HIV+ community via the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund.Sat., May 12, 8-11pm. $50. -
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Austin Torch
This is the first game (for the team and for Texas!) of women's professional ultimate Frisbee. They play Colombia's Medellín Revolution before Austin Sol takes on Dallas at House Park. One ticket gets you admission to both games in this unique doubleheader.Sat., May 12, 5pm -
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Special Screenings
Breaking Away (1979)
National Bike Month: This beloved coming-of-age movie about a young cyclist captures the class divisions in Middle America during the late Seventies and won an Oscar for its screenplay. A bike ride around the neighborhood hosted by Bike Austin will precede the screening. Proceeds will be donated to the Bike Austin Education Fund.Sat., May 12, 12pm -
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CelebrASIA: Five Years, Five Spices
May is nationally recognized as Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month. This fifth annual celebration offers themed food, performances, culinary demos, and children's activities.Sat., May 12, 11am-4pm. Free. -
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Dr. Dog, Son Little
On last month’s Critical Equation, Dr. Dog continues to unleash cosmic jams filtered through a pop-centric Beatles lens. It’s a sound chronicled by the Philly outfit since jangly 2002 debut Toothbrush. The kaleidoscopic synth crescendos of “Night,” rich acoustics of “True Love,” and the lush lull of “Coming Out of the Darkness” recall their indie-pop charm.Sat., May 12, 8pm -
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Highland Greenway Park Opening
The former Highland Mall is being developed into a mixed-use community with lots of green space. Come on down and see the transformation. Food and drink available from Easy Tiger and Kick Butt Coffee, along with lawn games, facepainting, and wildflower seed spreading.Sat., May 12, 1-3pm. Free.645 Clayton -
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JuiceLand: South First Grand Opening
For something that's so incredibly healthy and tasty, something that's like the opposite of cancer, the JuiceLand empire sure does metastasize quickly, doesn't it?And now, continuing its glorious march toward ubiquity, the homegrown emporium of life-affirming liquids and natural noms opens its latest node on South First – and, for this inaugural day of celebration, offers half-price smoothies and juices to all comers at that location. Plus, face painting, a prize wheel, live music, and a couple of comedians insulting you from inside a dunk tank.Note: Dunk those smartasses, and you're helping support Casa Marianella!Sat., May 12 -
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Kid Koala's vinyl vaudeville
Turntablist behind hip-hop supergroup Deltron 3030, Vancouver’s Eric San curated the soundtrack to breakdance video game Floor Kids. Now follows the spectacle with feathered dancers, giant spiders, penguins, space cadet robots, and brass-playing ants. Driving three steel wheels, he’ll dig through classics as the crowd participates in giant paper airplane fights.Sat., May 12, 9pm -
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Love Your Mama Pop-Up Market
Get in some last-minute Mother's Day shopping while helping to give back to the community. Good Party ATX will be collecting donations and supplies for Austin Pets Alive! and SAFE, while the Little Darlin' will donate money from frozen drink sales.Sat., May 12 -
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Metamorfosis: A Carnival of Transformation
Roots & Rhythms Cultural Arts Program presents a family-friendly interactive experience appropriate for all ages with DJ Happy Happy James, Austin Bike Zoo, Minor Mishap Marching Band, Circus Picnic Stiltwalkers, and more.Sat., May 12, 1-2:30pm. Free. -
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O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships
Now in its 41st year, it's time to celebrate the lowest form of groan-up humor with the pros going head to head.Sat., May 12, 11am. Free. -
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Shakespeare on the Farm: A Midsummer Night's Dream
En Route Productions presents Shakespeare's beloved comedy-among-the-fae under the stars above Rain Lily Farm for your delight. It may seem a fantastic mystery, but they'll help you get to the Bottom of it all! Note: Picnics, blankets, chairs, and kiddos are welcome – but please leave Fido at home. Bonus: Dripping Springs Vodka.Through May 20. Thu.-Mon., 7:30pm. Donations accepted. -
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Sixth Street Gallery: Soul of America
"Some say the America of today is unexpected, surprising, and unforeseen; while others say they saw it coming long ago." In an effort to facilitate conversation on where America is today and where we're headed, Sixth Street Gallery has partnered with Artists 916 to present a show featuring art in a diverse range of styles and mediums, all exploring the theme.Through May 20 -
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Food Events
Taco Libre
Tacos! Live music! And, yes, lucha libre wrestling! This second annual event fills your Saturday with a spicy spectacle of sights and sounds, as Jenny and the Mexicats, Los Skarnales, Superfónicos, and eight-time Austin Music Award-winning artist Gina Chavez provide the music for a night featuring treats from 15 of Austin's top taquerias – and a pop-up ring of masked wrestlers battling for victory.Sat., May 12, 3-10pm. $10-60. -
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Civic Events
Texas Handmaids Hold Vigil for Maternal Mortality Crisis
A protest (followed by a cathartic hang out at Scholz Beer Garden) in response to Gov. Abbott’s inaction to Texas' maternal mortality crisis. See Facebook for details.Sat., May 12, 7-10pm -
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Special Screenings
The Gospel According to André (2017)
Doc Days: Focusing on the life of André Leon Talley, Vogue's editor at large, with the director in attendance.Sat., May 12, 7pm -
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Tokimonsta
Jennifer Lee reaches a state of tranquility and visceral soundscapes through her psychedelic, electro R&B rhythms. 2017’s Lune Rouge injects features by Isaiah Rashad, Yuna, and Joey Purp that were prompted by the L.A. producer being diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. She temporarily lost her ability walk, speak, and understand music, but after two surgeries, her lush, silky, and loopy beats survived intact.Sat., May 12, 10pm -
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Waller Creek Conservancy Field Day
This event aims to demonstrate how parks play a vital role in the health of individuals and communities with field day-themed activity stations, group exercise classes, and kids' activities.Sat., May 12, 8:30am-12:30pm. Free.
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A Picture-Perfect Photo Op
Oh, look! A 200-plus frame installation from HomeGoods captures different snapshots of Austin’s city skyline and invites a frenzy of selfies on the Long Center's lovely lawn.Through May 25. Free. -
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A Serpent's Voice
A multimedia photo series about queer women’s experiences of sexual assault. Help these queer artists share these powerful stories.Donate through Wed., May 16 -
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Active Shooter Response Seminar
Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills. Register by May 7.Sat., May 12, 10am-noon. Free. -
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Alamo Drafthouse Sleepaway Camp Weekend
Summer camp activities like dodgeball, archery, and s'mores (plus a weekend-long color war), with film screenings & DJ dance parties in the evenings. You'll even be bunking together in cabins for the most authentic camp experience. Ticket cost includes food & booze for the weekend.Fri.-Sun., May 11-13. $150-1,410. -
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All My Sons
This is Arthur Miller's award-winning family drama about one man's search for the American dream – and the ultimate destruction in his pursuit. Directed by Tracy Arnold for City Theatre.Through June 3. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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