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Beatles Full Moon Concert in the Dark
On the April Full Moon, come set intentions and indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you. Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own yoga mats and/or pillows to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling. A circle of chairs will be provided.Tues. Apr. 23, 8pm-9pmATX Unplugged -
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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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Bale Creek Allen Gallery: Delicate Disorders
Los Angeles-based Shelli Tollman's paintings, informed by her upbringing during the Apartheid era in South Africa, address the complex subject of diversity within the personal and political landscape. This exhibition of sinister fairytale works reflect Tollman's experience as an immigrant artist confronted with American culture.Through Oct. 18 -
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Bedpost Confessions: Going Down
Been missing the juicy performances of Bedpost Confessions since the pandemic came to town? Here they come again, now livestreamed through your favorite screen, with stories centered around identity and race, finding your community, intimacy discomfort, and more. Auburn Olivia shares what it's like dating in Austin when you're Black and nonmonogamous; Andy Campbell delves into kinky, gay archives; aerialist performer Cuream Jackson explores that feeling when a one-night stand doesn’t get the hint that you want them to leave; and Nikki DaVaughn delivers her special blend of erotic humor in a hookup story called "It’s Going Down." All this – and prizes galore! – in one tantalizing show.Fri., Sept. 18, 7:30pm. $10. -
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Cloud Tree: Lorna Roberts
Lorna Roberts (1942-2001) was an artist and medicine woman who created large vibrant works of art using oil on canvas in New York City’s Greenwich Village during the 1980s, mapping patterns of spiritual consciousness ad exploring themes of mythology and transcendence. Her daughter, Austin resident Aris Roberts-Kelly, has carefully kept these large dynamic paintings for decades, and this is the first exhibition for Roberts since her death.Through Sept. 20, by appointment only -
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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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Gender Unbound Virtual Showcase
Throughout September, Austin's arts fest celebrating trans and intersex artists will feature an interactive 3D exhibition, plus weekly livestreams of musicians, poets, storytellers, and interviews with exhibited artists. Catch Q contributor Lilli Hime's interview with Gender Unbound executive director Drew Riley & showcase artists here.Sept. 1-26. Free.Online -
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KAP 20: An Evening with Hilton Als
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center out in Kyle, critic and essayist Hilton Als joins the center's team via Zoom to discuss the life, work, and legacy of that honored author. Email for reservation link!Fri., Sept. 18, 7pm -
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Kristina Wong for Public Office
Texas Performing Arts presents performance artist, comedian, and IRL elected official Kristina Wong taking her raucous campaign online to arouse civic engagement, counter-hijack democracy, and answer the question: "How is it that artists and politicians have switched jobs?"Sept. 18-20. Fri., 7pm; Sun., 5pm. $15. -
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La Peña: Art In Times of Pandemic & Resistance
This timely exhibition is divided into three parts: an online exhibition at La Peña’s website; an on-site exhibition at La Peña gallery; a series of video interviews that will be available for the duration of the exhibit.Through Sept. 30. Free. -
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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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PPE Distribution Event: Ruiz Branch Library
Austin Public Health, CommUnityCare, and Central Health will be distributing hand sanitizer, masks, and educational materials.Fri., Sept. 4, 9-11am; Fri., Sept. 18, 9-11am. Free. -
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Ross Wilcox: Golden Gate Jumper Survivors Society
Celebrate this new book release via Zoom – with the author and Josh Denslow (of Not Everyone Is Special) and their 7.13 Books publisher, Leland Cheuk.Fri., Sept. 18, 7pm. Free. -
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Texas Tribune Festival
For 10 years The Texas Tribune Festival has invited people from all over the state and country to talk about all things policy, politics, and current events. This year, the entirely virtual conference will feature a month of programming with more than 250 speakers and 100 engaging conversations. With speakers such as Hillary Clinton, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Ted Cruz, and Willie Nelson, you won’t want to miss it!Through Sept. 30. $49-199. -
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Women & Their Work: Mask Auction
First, let's note that they're calling this fundraising show "Cover Art," which, ha-ha, we love that. And then we'll go on to exclaim, holy shit! Have you seen the lineup of artists who've made these masks? Dawn Okoro. Laura Lit. Alyssa Taylor Wendt. John Mulvany. Beili Liu. Virginia Fleck. Denise Prince. Briar Bonifacio. Yuliya Lanina. And – ah, there's at least 60 more after that. Listen: "Although not all of the masks are wearable, they are all works of art. Whether you hang it on your wall or put it on your face, you will have a unique work that shows your support. Every dollar we raise through the Cover Art mask auction will go directly to our building fund." Note: The bidding's already begun, citizen!Through Sept. 28 -
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Yoga for an Open Heart With Kelly Marshall
Kelly M. Marshall leads a beginner-friendly, virtual yoga class with guided exercises to help reduce anxiety or depression.Through Oct. 16. Fridays, 7-8pm. Full series, $99; drop-in, $7-20.Online
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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 Pilates Group Reformer Workshop
Pilates is one of the best workouts around, and if you're new to it and/or the Pilates Reformer equipment, this workshop is a perfect place to start. Everyone is a beginner in this workshop.Wednesdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 11, 6:15-7pm. $150 for six weeks. -
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Advisory Councils Seek New Members
For anyone passionate about pedestrian and bicyclist issues, you might consider becoming part of the groups that advise City Council on these matters. Applications are being accepted for both the Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council. They typically meet monthly, and applicants are encouraged to attend the next virtual meeting of the council they'd like to join (PAC: Sept. 14; BAC: Sept. 15). Apply here for the BAC and here for the PAC.Deadline: Sept. 25Apply online -
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AISD Launches New Support Web Pages
Austin ISD has launched new web pages full of resources, FAQs, and instructions to support Community Learning Spaces and caregivers as students begin learning remotely for the first four weeks of school. Community Learning Spaces are facilitated by community organizations, groups of parents, faith-based organizations, or public entities that provide in-person support to students during times of remote off-campus instruction, and you can find one online if needed.Beginning Sept. 8 -
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AISD's Central Texas Dyslexia Conference 2020
AISD’s annual conference brings together parents, teachers, advocates, therapists, administrators and community leaders to learn how to best support the academic and emotional needs of students with dyslexia. This year's event will be virtual, and presentations will be available on-demand for two weeks.Fri., Sept. 18, 9am-3:30pm. Free.Online -
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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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Food Events
Andiamo Ristorante: Half-Price Sale on Wine
This beloved Italian joint celebrates its 16th year of operation by offering all bottles of wine at 50% off through the end of September. So we're feeling glad for them – ah, sweet sixteen! – and we're feeling glad for us, because, mmmmmm, dook-dook-dook.Through Sept. 30 -
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Anne's Freaky 15 w/ Anne Heller & MC Terroristic
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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting
See agenda for details.Fri., Sept. 18, 3pmVideoconference -
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ATX Pride Book Club
Austin Black Pride kicks off its first book club meeting with author Darnell L. Moore's No Ashes in the Fire.Fri., Sept. 18, 8-9pmOnline -
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Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc. Meeting
See agenda for details.Fri., Sept. 18, 10amVideoconference -
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Special Screenings
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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