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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Asleep at the Wheel's At Home Dance
Asleep at the Wheel kicked off its 50th year with stadium dates opening for Lone Star dignitary George Strait. On the horizon: recording a new album, leader Ray Benson’s annual birthday concert during South by Southwest, loads of touring, and a star-studded, two-day blowout at the Long Center in October celebrating the Austinites’ golden anniversary.: “That all went away… in one day,” sighs Benson.: The coronavirus’ path of destruction through the concert industry wiped clean the Western swing vet’s schedule. Then, Benson contracted COVID-19 in late March.: “I was dizzy, nauseous, and deadbeat tired,” he reports. “It took 12 days before I was well enough to function. I’d lost 35 pounds. My right hamstring was so messed up I couldn’t bend over.”: As the pandemic continues, Benson & Co. adapt to the virtual concert experience, having produced Ray’s Birthday Bash online and made appearances on Luck Reunion’s ‘Till Further Notice, fundraiser A Night for Austin, and Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic. On Saturday, they’ll livestream from an outside stage at the Starlight Ranch. If you’re dance card’s full that night, viewers can purchase it on-demand afterward, with Zoom meet-n-greets available.: “When we decided to do something online, I said, ‘Well, let’s have ’em dance,’” Benson explains. “We’re gonna play dance music. You can push back the furniture, roll up the rug, and have a dance with your wife, girlfriend, or significant other. Some of the songs you can dance to and some of the songs you can smoke a joint, drink a beer, whatever.”Sat., July 25, 7pm -
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AISD Crisis Relief Fundraiser
The Great Outdoors Garden Center is raising funds to support Austin ISD's crisis relief fund. For every $100 or more spent, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to AISD.Sat.-Sun., July 25-26 -
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Austin Chamber Music Festival
The 24th annual festival concludes this weekend, with the Horszowski Trio and their performance of Schumann's Piano Trio No. 1.Saturdays through Aug. 8. Free. -
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Backyard Ball Hosted by DJ Mel
Celebrate summer with a virtual backyard ball! Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Ed Fund invite families and kids of all ages to dance, sing, and learn a little about parks and staying active. Free, but RSVP to get the link.Sat., July 25, 11am-noon. Free.Online via Twitch -
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Ballet Austin: Be Well with DJ Mel
WOOOT! It's another Living Room Dance Party with Austin's beloved DJ Mel, this one to benefit Ballet Austin. "It’s a germ-free, nonstop dance mix for you and your loved ones - all in the safety of your own home. Put away the hand sanitizer, move the furniture, and tune in!"Sat., July 25, 6-10pm. Donations accepted. -
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Collection Rert: Birdwatching
This funky home-based gallery is having a show that's all about birds. They've invited more than a dozen artists to submit work in various mediums and now present all of the different avian creations. But – how to do this safely, right now? And how to make it work as an integral part of an exhibition about birds? If you thought the solution would be other than clever and effective, then you don't know Amanda Jones and Chad Hopper. Listen: "There will be select pieces arranged inside the gallery, which will be viewed from outside at two different windows. Each window will have a pair of sanitized binoculars for you to watch the birds. Other pieces will be displayed outside (in our front courtyard) and spaced out in safe distances." This show definitely belongs on your life list, birdlover, so contact the gallery for a reservation soon!Sat., Aug. 8, 2-5pm2608 Rogers -
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Delysia Chocolatier: Virtual Chocolate Tastings
You know Zoom always works better when it's covered in chocolate, right? So we're telling you about Delysia's August series of tastings – an array of deliciously fun, interactive, and educational events hosted by the acclaimed Austin choco-mongers – and we're telling you early, because these things (each accompanied by four unique chocolate truffles) tend to sell out lickety-split. Check the website for details and to schedule your spot for Havana Nights (Aug. 2), Japanese Rising Sun (Aug. 9), Moroccan Medley (Aug. 16), Sweet as a Peach (Aug. 23), and Wine-a-Little (Aug. 29).$15. -
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Desde La Sala w/ Money Chicha
The dog days of summer bark and pant “From the Living Room” of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center’s free online programming, beginning this weekend and stretching into the fall with some of the leche dulce of the local Latin scene: Money Chicha (July 25), Xenia Rubinos (Aug. 8), Texicana Mamas (Aug. 22), Gina Chavez (Sept. 5), and Carrie Rodriguez (Oct. 3). Third head on the King Ghidorah-like musical monster that is Grupo Fantasma/Brownout/Money Chicha, the latter quintet gives a visual taste of March barn burner En Vivo, whose live beat enhancement of folkloric psych-rock receives visual accompaniment here and remains embodied by the title of 13-minute live opener “Quieren Effectos, the Mexican Cumbia Beat,” which translates roughly to oralé!Sat., July 25, 6pm -
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Fat Bottom Cabaret: Brown South
FBC's first-ever digital show promises to be a thoroughly queer and "curvrageous" evening of BIPOC-focused drag, burlesque, and more. Nikki DaVaughn hosts a babe squad spanning coast-to-coast: Bebe Bardot, Chola Magnolia, Dino Foxx, Jasper St James, Lady Lola LeStrange, and Tulla Moore.Sat., July 25, 7:30-8:30pm. $5-20 (sliding scale).Online -
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Frida Friday ATX Virtual Market and Celebration
This July marks the the 113th birthday of Frida Kahlo, and Frida Friday ATX is celebrating with a weekendlong extravaganza featuring more than 45 independent BIPOC artists and creatives, panels, and workshops. To cap it all off is a Sunday afternoon dance party with music by Bombón Texas!Fri.-Sun., July 24-26Online -
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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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Food Events
Suerte Taqueria: ¡Puro Pinche Pollo!
Suerte Taqueria continues the monthlong celebration of that tastiest of yardbirds, the pollo. (Note for the monoglots: That's a chicken, mmmkay?) Each meal features a different half-a-chicken each week and comes with two seasonal sides, and it's enough for two people, and is available for dine-in or carry-out alongside Suerte’s regular menu. Up next, it's Mr. James Chicken Adobo en Stylo Filipino (Aug. 3-9), and, finally, People's Choice (Aug. 10-15) among the diverse styles they've been offering. Hey, you're a people – treat yourself and help them choose!Through Aug. 9 -
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TCDP Big Tent Party
Join a slate of Democratic nominees for a musical celebration and telethon to kick off the Travis County Democratic Party's coordinated campaign to turn Texas blue and keep Travis County deep blue in 2020. Meet the candidates on your November ballot and listen to your favorite local bands.Sat., July 25, 1-9pmOnline -
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Out of Town
Viva Big Bend (Virtual) Music Festival
Jonesing for a trip to West Texas during the pandemic? Take a trip to the Big Bend area virtually by tuning in see rare archive footage of past festivals. Registration required.Fri.-Sun., July 24-26. Free, but donations accepted.Online -
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Volunteer With Refugee Services of Texas
RSTX is seeking mentors for their Youth Mentoring Program, which is focused on meeting the unique needs of youth ages 15-24 as they adapt to life in a new country. Mentors are paired with a mentee for six months and meet for a minimum of eight hours per month to work on goals together. Mentors must be at least 18 years old, residing in or near Austin, and able to meet the time commitment. All applicants welcome, regardless of language or profession, but there is currently a specific need for male mentors that speak Pashto, Dari, or Kinyarwanda.OngoingOnline -
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Wally Workman Gallery: America Martin
The popular artist's distinctive style, inspired by Mid-Century Modernist masters, is underscored by the use of boldly brushed lines and punctuated bursts of color to imply tone and mood. And we, somewhat toned and moody ourselves, are very glad to infer. Call for appointment!Through Aug. 9 -
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We Are Here! Living the Legacy of Dr. Givens
The Givens Park Working Group, in partnership with Forklift Danceworks and Austin PBS, invites you to tune in for a virtual celebration and community conversation honoring Dr. Everett Givens, the namesake of Givens Park and a tireless advocate for the Black community.: Host Kimberly Holiday (KAZI’s “Lady Joy”) and cast members from Givens Swims kick off the festivities and artist Cindy Elizabeth will share reflections on her work Allegiance, installed at Givens Park last summer. Then, Givens Park community leaders will discuss the past, present, and future of the park in a conversation moderated by Alberta Phillips. Donations to nonprofit Roslyn’s Novel, which supports the Givens community, are encouraged.Sat., July 25, 2-4pmOnline -
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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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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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Artus Co: Amigos
Artus Co is "a community of artists and makers at the Arboretum," and they've got a new display of that Matthew Rodriguez's work (you know: from Cheer Up Charlies, and random happy-faced trees, and those kerchief-masked black cats all over town?) and you're invited to stop by and see it inside the current pop-up shop of local creative goodness.Through Aug. 15. Daily, noon-6pm1000 Research -
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Austin Parks Foundation presents the Backyard Ball hosted by DJ Mel
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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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Special Screenings
Austin School of Film: Play at Home
Austin School of Film has a full schedule of interactive online workshops to choose from this summer, and they're all free or low-cost. Learn about animation, Super 8, location scouting, and everything else film-related, all from home.OngoingOnline via Austin School of Film -
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Out of Town
Beach Access Closed
Corpus Christi-area beaches, including Port Aransas, are closed to vehicular traffic, but pedestrians are still allowed with a curfew from 8:30pm to 6am. Aransas County, which includes Rockport, and Kleberg County have similar rules.Through Sat., Aug. 1Nueces County -
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Black Lives Matter Watch Parties
BLM Austin will be hosting Black film watch parties until Black August, which includes the Haitian Revolution, Nat Turner Rebellion, Fugitive Slave Law Convention, March on Washington, and more. Read more about it and check out the daily film events on their Facebook page.Daily through June & JulyOnline via BLM Austin -
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Breath & Body Yoga Online
Austin's Breath & Body Yoga owner and director Desirae Pierce is available via phone or Skype to provide tips and guidance to Austinites looking to stay physically active and strengthen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breath & Body is also offering live remote Zoom classes daily that are available to the public.OngoingOnline
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