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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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The Austin Chronicle Virtual Hot Sauce Festival
The 30th annual Hot Sauce Festival is going virtual this year! Donate to the Central Texas Food Bank to count yourself in on the spicy festivities. The live event will feature winner announcements, hot sauce judging highlights, surprises from Camila McConaughey and Eldorado Cafe, plus music from Go Fever, Como Las Movies, Mike Melinoe, and Nemegata. Your donation helps Central Texas families in need and comes with special perks from local sponsors like Joy Organics, Tiff's Treats, Grassroots Harvest, and dozens more. Tasting kits are sold out, but all-new Hot Sauce merch is still available. Get more info and make your donation at austinchronicle.com/hot-sauce.Sun., Aug. 30Online -
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Food Events
Anythings Baked Potato: First Anniversary Week
Mmmm, yeah – it's been a solid (although, now, increasingly weird) year for this bastion of spud-based, flavor-forward goodness, and they're celebrating with a bounty of specials and music and, oh, you know: It's a weeklong anniversary party! There's an R&B Night with a live DJ and hookahs (Thu., Aug. 20, 7pm-12mid), and an All White Party – come dressed in your showiest snow-colored gladrags – with live music and prizes (Sat., Aug. 22, 3pm-12mid), and we reckon there's even more to come.1326 Rosewood -
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ASFD Face Masks Now Available
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Austin School of Fashion Design is selling face masks, and your contribution is very much appreciated. They're 100% cotton, handmade, reversible, washable, and reusable, and include a filter pocket. Special orders are accepted, and they'll ship everywhere. Get fun designs including Pride, Marvel, Spider-Man, sugar skulls, and more.Ongoing. $10 and up. -
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Big Medium: Tito's Prize Exhibition
A compelling exhibition of new work by Betelhem Makonnen is this year's Tito's Prize show at Big Medium Gallery. (Note: To allow for social distancing, appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes, with a maximum of 10 guests at a time. Schedule an appointment with at least 24 hours advance notice. Masks are required at all times.)Through Sept. 5. Thu.-Sat., noon-5pm -
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Cloud Tree Studios: Being
Here's the final weekend for Cloud Tree's safety-optimized show of new figurative works by longtime local, Peruvian-born sculptor Alejandra Almuelle, featuring a series that "explores the state of being as a process of becoming." Our own appreciation of sculpture in general is in the process of becoming overwhelmed by the powerful beauty of what Almuelle can do with clay and pigment, and this timely exhibition is another stunning example of why. So make a reservation, put on your best mask, and be sure you don't miss this soul-fortifying opportunity.Through Aug. 22. Free. -
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Dimension Gallery: Reflection Time
The good folks of Dimension Gallery – you know, right across Springdale from that naturally social-distanced and so-calming-to-visit Sculpture Park – have begun new artist-led partnerships with Austin's social justice advocates, and they're heralding that collaboration with a series of window displays by local artists. First up is Reflection Time by Ender Martos, a colorful installation designed to spark dialog around inclusion, collectivism, and our present time of reflection. Note: 50% of all sales from this exhibition will go to support JUST and their programs for low-income female entrepreneurs.Through Aug. 28 -
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Food Events
Emmer & Rye: Community Collabs
The team behind acclaimed restaurant Emmer & Rye is partnering with local chefs to raise money for three community charities – Youth Rise Texas, The Tavel Bristol-Joseph Scholarship, and Southern Smoke. Each weekly collaboration features one entree from Emmeroni's, E&R's newly launched Italian concept – and there's still more to come: Miguel Vidal of Valentina’s Tex Mex, Aug. 27; Gabe Erales of Comedor, Sept. 3. Keep your eyes on @emmerandrye's Instagram: Each special menu item will be announced on the previous Tuesday.Through Sept. 3 -
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Final Call for RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
This program through the city of Austin provides full rent payment for income-eligible renters financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the details on their FAQ and apply online.Applications due Tue., Dec. 8, noon -
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GrayDUCK Gallery: Two New Shows!
There's not just one but two new exhibitions at this esteemed Eastside gallery: 1) This year's Eyes Got It winner David Alcantar presents "Continually, the Unnameable Moves On,"illustrations and musings about negotiation, the show itself perforce renegotiated due to Our Present Circumstances. 2) M.E. Laursen has curated "Occupied," a group show exploring the experience of occupying a body, featuring work by Christina Coleman, André Fuqua, Alex Kang, Ling-Lin Ku, Jay Jones, Diego Mireles Duran, Weylin Neyra, Rachael Starbuck, Tino Ward, and Ariel Wood.Through Aug. 23, by appointment -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: Bruno Andrade Retrospective
Mexic-Arte presents the first retrospective exhibit of Bruno Andrade, the distinguished Texan whose work is "inspired by nature, which he paints from memory and from his own interior vision."Through Sept. 1 -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: Call for Día de los Muertos Ofrendas
Mexic-Arte Museum is seeking community altar artists for their Día de los Muertos celebration this fall. Artists must be able to complete installation between Sept. 7 and Sept. 15. Email curator George Vargas for an application.Application deadline: Aug. 26 -
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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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Comedy
Virtual Hideout: Killer Kimchi's Secrets
This is an emotionally grounded longform narrative improvised play featuring a majority Asian-American cast and directed by M.J. Kang. It’s about family dynamics and the secrets we keep.Thursdays, 9:30pm. Through Aug. 27. $5-15. -
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Waterloo Park Virtual Tour
Tune in to see the latest construction progress of Austin's newest Downtown park, which is set to include the 5,000-person-capacity Moody Amphitheater, along with 1.5 miles of trails and other features, once complete.Thu., Aug. 20, 12:30-1:30pmOnline
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3rd & Lamar's Rooftop Live w/ Eimaral Sol, Jake Lloyd, Kydd Jones
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60th Anniversary Summer Celebration
All summer long, Natural Bridge Caverns is celebrating six decades of discovery. There are several tours and attractions, including the new Twisted Trails adventure course and a chance to pan for treasures just like gold miners.Through Aug. 23. $10-30. -
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Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop for Adults
Designed for those who have never had a ballet class, this workshop teaches ballet from the very beginning. It's never too late: adults and teens age 15 and up welcome. At the end of the session, you will have learned some of the fundamental positions, vocabulary, and basic principles of ballet. Held on-site at Ballet Austin's Butler Center.Sundays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25, 2:30-3:30pm or Mondays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 12:30-1:30pm. $130 for six weeks. -
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Absolute Beginning Hip-Hop for Adults
It's never too late to learn something new, and hip-hop dance is tons of fun for all ages. This workshop is designed to introduce adults (and teens age 16 and up) to hip-hop culture and dance, build a solid foundation to execute popular dance moves, improve energy, lift mood, and lower stress. Sign up now; registration will close when full. Held on-site at Ballet Austin's Butler Center.Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 28, 8:30-9:30pm. $125 for six weeks. -
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Absolute Beginning Tap Dance for Adults
A tap workshop designed for adults to learn tap dance from the very beginning: fulfill a dream and learn something new! It's appropriate for any age, and a perfect dance style to learn as an adult, and is a great workout. Held on-site at Ballet Austin's Butler Center.Wednesdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 7, 7:15-8:15pm. $85. -
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AISD Meal Service
Through Sept. 4, any child under the age of 19 may receive one breakfast and one lunch meal daily from Austin ISD, Monday-Thursday, with Fridays as the weekend meal distribution day. No application or identification is needed; children can simply show up at any participating site to receive a healthy meal. AISD has lots more information online about resources for those in need of food, and if you'd like to help, donate to Austin Ed Fund.Through Sept. 4Various locations -
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Special Screenings
Alamo on Demand
Make any Tuesday terror-iffic, any Wednesday weird, and the rest of the week fantastic with Alamo Drafthouse curated picks via Alamo on Demand. If a film is there, it's because an Alamo programmer loves it. It's kinda like going to your favorite video store when you could do that, mixed with going to your favorite theatre, when you could do that too. Staff picks, cult classics, Found Footage Fest and Master Pancake, Weird Wednesday and Terror Tuesday, Fantastic Fest faves, they're all there for rental or purchase.OngoingOnline via ondemand.drafthouse.com -
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Antone's Record Shop 33rd anniversary stream w/ Mike Buck & Eve Monsees
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ATX TV ... From the Couch!
Netflix presents this night in with ATX Television Festival, starting with a live-tweet watch party of Dear White People and Dead to Me, followed by discussion with the creators/showrunners of each program.Thu., Aug. 20, 7pmOnline via www.atxfestival.com/programming/events -
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Austin Creative Reuse Reopening
After a long hiatus, Austin Creative Reuse has reopened to the public with safety measures in place. Masks are required, and shoppers are limited to 10 at a time. Curbside pickup remains available from 10am-4pm daily, and 10-11am Saturdays are reserved for those who are most at risk. ACR collects, distributes, and sells reusable materials donated from industry and individuals, and it's a great place to pick up craft items, vintage treasures, and more.Thu., Aug. 20, 10am -
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Civic Events
Austin Creative Worker Relief Grant Informational Webinar
Creatives and industry support staff may apply for a $2,000 grant toward rent, bills, groceries, and other eligible COVID-19 related expenses.Thu., Aug. 20, 6-7pm. Free.Online -
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Austin Film Festival & Conference
For its 27th annual iteration, AFF is virtual, and is packed with film screenings and events, including five days of panels and intimate roundtables with the world’s biggest names in film and eight days of film premieres, screenings, and Q&As.Oct. 22-29Online via www.austinfilmfestival.com -
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Austin Public Library Virtual Summer Reading Program
Download an age-appropriate "Quest Log" (children, youth, teen, or adult), then submit a form whenever a challenge is completed and earn a digital badge. Use the Austin Public Library's curbside pickup or virtual catalog to check out materials to complete your quest.Through Aug. 31Online -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Austin Water Oversight Committee Regular Meeting
The committee will discuss potential on-site water treatment methods for the Tesla site, among other briefings.Thu., Aug. 20, 10amVideoconference -
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