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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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Nightlife & Parties
Austin Eastciders Collaboratory Drag Show
Sip a cider in honor of Pride and Austin’s amazing drag artists. Also, $1 from pints sold on Wednesdays at all Austin Eastciders tasting rooms (Barton Springs & The Collaboratory) this month will be donated to Austin’s queer film fest, aGLIFF.Wednesdays in June, 7-8:30pm. No cover. -
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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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ICOSA: Window Dressing XII
Discarded household objects, old paintings from college, and paper with sensitive information make up the majority of materials used in the work of Hollie Brown and Jennifer Moore – now on display as "Nothing I Know (and Then Some)" in the front window of this excellent Canopy-based gallery.Artist reception: Fri., June 25, 7-9pm -
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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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Roll Colorado Roll: A Guided Kayak Tour on Black Austin History
An educational tour highlighting the Colorado River's importance to Austin's development, centering African American history and experiences.Fri., June 18, 5:30-7:30pm; Wed., June 23, 9-11am; Mon., July 5, 9-11am. $50/person. -
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Spellbound: An Open Drag Night
Looking to share your spooky, gothic, or alternative drag act for the chance to win a cash prize? Then Papi Churro’s open drag night is just the thing for you. To sign up: Email your name, concept, music, or bring your music on USB the day of the show.Wed., June 23, 8:30-11pm. No cover.The Grandstand, 115-B San Jacinto Blvd. -
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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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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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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 FC Watch Party
Austin FC supporters Austin Anthem will be watching the team take on Minnesota United FC.Wed., June 23, 7pmEasy Tiger, 3508 S. Lamar; Whitestone Brewery, 601 Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park -
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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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Autonomies (2021)
Austin Jewish Film Festival provides access to this limited dystopian thriller series.Through July 4Online: www.austinjff.org -
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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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Big Medium: EPCOT: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
The body of work presented by the artist Jerónimo Reyes-Retana in this exhibition is conceived as the first iteration of an ongoing field research process throughout the community of Playa Bagdad (Tamaulipas, Mexico), located a few miles below the U.S.-Mexico border, on the shores of the Mexican Gulf – a community heavily affected by, as this show addresses, the nearby SpaceX launching facility.Through June 26 -
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Blue Moon Jazz Quartet w/ Rosie Flores
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Cenote Open Mic
Got a song or two, a story to tell, or a joke you want to try on someone other than your S.O.? Cenote's Black Lodge is the perfect place to hop on the mic, and you might just discover the next big thing. Call ahead to confirm it's still on before heading out.Wednesdays, 6-8:45pm; sign up starts at 5:45 -
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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").Wed., June 23, 9:15pm -
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Civic Events
CommUnityCare Mobile Medical Services
CommUnityCare provides medical services in the Terrazas parking lot. Call for more info.Wed., June 23, 9am-3pm. Free. -
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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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Davis Gallery: Introspection: Translating Beauty
Charles Heppner’s solo show here is the second congregation of the multiple expressions in his distinct visual canon. Beginning in 2015 at the Gowanus Loft Gallery in Brooklyn, this iteration of more than 50 works brings together a range of media in which he is fluent.Through July 10 -
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Dreadneck Wednesdays w/ Mau Mau Chaplains
Wednesdays, 8:30pm, Wednesdays, 8:30pm and Wednesdays, 9pm. $5 cover (21+). -
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Escape the Box
Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75.
