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"Crazy" Carl Benefit at Esther's Follies
Carl Hickerson is an original Austin weirdo who has been a feature of Sixth Street for decades and is now entering, as they say, his final days. Join the crowd at Esther's in celebrating Carl's birthday and help 'em raise funds for his end-of-life care. Bonus: live music from Backporch Review and Uranium Savages.Sun., July 14, 5pm. Free. -
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Hyenas (1992)
Modern Masters: Mambéty transfers Friedrich Dürrenmatt's tragicomic play The Visit from Switzerland to Senegal.Sun., July 14, 1:15pm -
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Link & Pin Gallery: Creative Currents
Leslie Kell, Chalda Maloff, and Paul McGuire share a long friendship and partnership. With “Creative Currents,” these three artists apply contemporary media to the topic of water, rendering depictions of the life-giving substance in so many of its glorious forms and functions.Through July 18. free. -
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Theatre
Annie
Leapin' lizards! Could it be true that the Chronicle's own Robert Faires plays the part of Daddy Warbucks in this ridiculously popular musical classic based on Harold Gray's old-school comic strip about a plucky young orphan in the Depression Era? Yes, he does – among an exuberant cast of TexARTS professionals directed by Joey Banks.Through Aug. 4. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $43-53. -
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Classical Music
Austin Chamber Music Festival
The Austin Chamber Music Center presents the final weekend of this 23rd annual summer music festival that features world-class ensembles and musicians. See performances by Aeolus Quartet (Fri., July 19, 7:30pm); Beijing Guitar Duo (Sat., July 20, 7:30pm); and ACMC's team-up with Austin Shakespeare for a unique presentation of The Tempest (Sun., July 21, 3pm). -
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For Colored Boyz
This is a series of poems and monologues accompanied by dance and music – a form, originated by Ntozake Shange, who coined the term choreopoem. Written, directed, and choreographed by Bryan-Keyth Wilson, this choreopoem tells the stories of four men who have suffered oppression in a racist and marginalizing society.July 12-14. Fri., 2pm; Sat., 2 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $25.The Mosaic Theatre, 11530 Manchaca Rd -
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grayDUCK Gallery: Expanded Nomenclature
Mathieu Grenier's work focuses on the modes of capture and presentation of the image, his elegantly sparse aesthetic reflecting an understanding of the photographic medium and its relevance in contemporary culture.Through July 14 -
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Nightlife & Parties
Lez Be in Touch: Dykes You Should Know #2
A queer history lesson pretending to be a dance party – or perhaps it’s the other way around. Regardless, it’s not to be missed. There will be a waterslide, so wear yer best swimmie and shimmy on the dance floor.Sun., July 14, 2-8pm. $5-10 suggested donation. -
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Film
Special Screenings
Paris Is Burning (1991)
Newly Restored: Digitally remastered and re-released for Pride Month, Paris Is Burning paints a portrait of New York City's ballroom culture in the Eighties and the queer and transgender people of color communities at its core.Sun., July 14, 9:15pm -
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Dance
The AZTLAN Project II: Echoes of the Mind
This second installment of the AZTLAN Project Trilogy explores Borderlands myth and culture in all of its complexities. Narrated by the eccentric Coyotero truth-keeper, the work reveals the multiple spaces that vie to give the term AZTLAN its valued status in U.S. Southwestern cultural production.July 12-14. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. $16-20. -
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Books
The Ocotillo Review: Issue Launch
Welcome the 2019 summer issue of Kallisto Gaia Press’ literary journal, featuring more than 100 pages of work by award-winning writers from around the world and new pieces by writers from underserved communities.Sun., July 14, 4pm -
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Community
6th Annual Hippie Hollow Otter Fest
Take everything you know about gay pool parties and make them dirtier – then put one at the local nude swimming hole. Have fun out there!Sat.-Sun., July 13-14, 9am-close. Pool party: Fri., July 12, 6-8pm (Hampton Inn Arboretum, 3908 W. Braker). $15 (cash only). -
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Special Screenings
Adventureland (2009)
Celebrate the coming-of-age comedy's 10th anniversary with Austin Beerworks, who'll have a special batch of their Super Awesome Helles Lager at the pre-party at Barrel O' Fun.Sun., July 14, 7pm -
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Special Screenings
All I Wanna Do (1998)
Cherry Bomb: A group of friends revolt when they learn that their all-girls prep school plans to merge with the nearby boys' academy.Sun., July 14, 6:30pm -
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Out of Town
An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe
Actor Derek Berlin channels the writer’s ghost in a one-man show through the dark and twisted world of Poe.July 6-27. Fri.-Sun.San Antonio -
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Visual Arts
Ao5 Gallery: Summer of Disney
This exhibition features original and limited-edition artwork by more than a dozen official Disney Fine Artists.Through July 28 -
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Visual Arts
Art for the People: Adventure, Fantasy, and Fun
Here's an exhibition – adventurous, fantastic, and let's not forget fun – by 57 Texas-based artists, featuring a diversity of styles and mediums.Through Oct. 5 -
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Community
Austin Motel Presents: Splash Dance! With Erica Nix
Dive back into the deep end with Erica Nix’s annual summer poolside aerobics class. It’s sure to be a splash!Through Sept. 8. Sundays, 10-11am. $20. -
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Special Screenings
Baby Driver (2017)
Patron Pick Night: A heist goes wrong for a music-loving getaway driver.Sun., July 14, 9pm -
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Special Screenings
Bad Teacher (2011)
In Brunch We Trust: Diaz productively sidesteps her good-times-gal image to play this human cancer who lays waste to everyone who gets in her way.Sun., July 14, 12:45pm -
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Events
Bastille Day Lawn Party
Pop the bubbly all day with Champong, brunch, and a standup paddle-boarding experience with Veuve Clicquot. Très magnifique!Sun., July 14, 10am-7pm. Varies. -
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Nightlife & Parties
Bear Beer Bust
Iron Bear’s beer bust brings all the boys to the bar. DJ Todd spins the tunes starting at 4pm.Sundays, 2-9pm -
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Community
Big Gay Field Day
Register now for the OUT Foundation's first-ever queertastic field day complete with all the playground games you loved as a kiddo. Come in teams of four, or come alone and find a team to join! Event take place Aug. 17, but registration closes Aug. 14 so don't miss out!Registration open thru Wed., Aug. 14; field day is Sat., Aug. 17, 8am-noon. $100 per team of four; $25 per individual.Zilker Park Polo Picnic Area -
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Visual Arts
Blanton Museum of Art: Mapping Memory
This Rosario I. Granados-curated exhibition features a selection of maps – known as Mapas de las Relaciones Geográficas, created by indigenous artists around 1580 – to expand our perspective on what happened when Spanish explorer Hernando Cortés invaded Mexico.Through Aug. 25 -
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Visual Arts
Blanton Museum of Art: This Is the Day
This new show highlights new developments in Jeffrey Gibson’s genre-bridging practice, with 50 works made between 2014 and 2018 – including intricately beaded wall-hangings and punching bags, paintings, ceramics, garments, helmets, and a new video commissioned for this exhibition.Through Sept. 29 -
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