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The Juilliard String Quartet with pianist Anna Petrova
With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet (JSQ) continues to inspire audiences around the world. Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement to the classics, while embracing the mission of championing new works, a vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring.Sat. May 17, 7:30pmRiverbend Centre -
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Affordable Art Fair Austin
After a hugely successful first edition, Affordable Art Fair Austin returns May 15-18, 2025 at the Palmer Events Center, showcasing thousands of original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming 55 local, national and international exhibitors, the second edition will be unmissable.May 15-18, 2025Palmer Events Center
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"Are You Coming Out?"
allgo creates a virtual space where queer people of color communities can have a conservation about human connection after isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Sun., July 18, 2-3:30pm; Tue., July 20, 6-7:30pm. Free (registration required).Online -
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Axe-Throwing League Open House
Urban Axes welcomes potential league participants for a free open house prior to league play starting Aug. 1.Sun., July 18 & 25, 6-8pm; Tue., July 27, 7-9pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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Bring It On: The Musical
After 15 months of mostly digital theatre, Summer Stock Austin combines high school and college students from the Austin area and all around the country to produce, live and in-person, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2002 musical.Through Aug. 1. Thu.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-45. -
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Donna Starnes at Cucina 35
Behold the vibrant, popping colors of Donna Starnes' photographs and alcohol-and-ink paintings.Artist's reception: Sun., July 18, 3-5pmCucina35, 1608 W. 35th -
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Eastside Pop Up Market
The Eastside Pop Up will be taking over the CMW beer garden with some of your favorite artisans, makers, and vintage collectors this evening. Bonus: Love-A-Bull Inc. will be there, with a few Adopt-a-Bull doggos looking for their forever homes.Sun., July 18, 5-9pm. Free. -
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Judy Chicago: The Flowering
This one comes to you via Crowdcast, so get ready in advance for artist and activist Judy Chicago discussing her new autobiography, The Flowering, with Crazy Rich Asians' Kevin Kwan.Sun., July 18, 1pm. $44.95 (includes a copy of the new book). -
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Metamorphosis Dance: Ballet Under the Stars
For more than 25 years, Metamorphosis Dance has kicked off the summer at the Zilker Hillside Theater. This year, despite its many challenges, will be no different. Ballet Under the Stars: The Show Must Go On!, rehearsed and filmed in early June, is now available for viewing.Through July 23. Free. -
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Paintings & Pints
The Arc of the Capital Area presents their first in-person art show in over a year! Enjoy live music, tasty beers, and pizza, and place your bids at the art auction (bids can be made virtually as well). Proceeds go to the org's work empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Sun., July 18, 4-7pm. GA, free; VIP, $50. -
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Roky Erickson Tribute Album Signing
May the Circle Remain Unbroken: A Tribute to Roky Erickson revisits the original LP with a dozen fresh additions to the musical honorarium of psychedelia’s co-inventor, who died locally on May 31, 2019.Sun., July 18, 4-6pm -
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SIMS Electric Art Party & Online Auction
Over 30 local musicians have donated their art to the SIMS Foundation for an auction to raise funds to support mental health and substance use recovery services for the music industry. Start bidding online now, and join the wrap party to view and bid on the art, meet some of the artists, listen to music from Akina Adderley and Frederico7, and watch live painting by Gabriel Portillo. Treats include artisan popsicles from Odd Pop and drink specials from Deep Eddy Vodka, Lone Star, and Nine Banded Whiskey.Online auction open July 9-24; in-person event Sat., July 24, 4-7pm. Donations encouraged. -
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Summer Out Loud
A challenge that encourages families to make time for summer fun with on-demand workouts, activities, and three free visits to the Y. Text SUMMER to 877/799-6220 to register, then pick up a passport filled with ideas and activities, or download it online and get started. Turn in the completed passport at the end to be eligible to win a membership or a family trip.Through Aug. 4. Free.All Austin YMCA locations -
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Tortuga Shades, San Gabriel, Lady Chops & the Goddamn Jam
Melodically thought out and purposefully hand-crafted, Tortuga Shades’ first album Revolving hits heights some don’t reach until around LP No. 3. The local quartet produces a seamlessly woven and relevant collection of indie pop/rock forged on the repeating guitar pattern similarly found in a Neon Trees creation. Remembering the trials and tribulations of quarantine, “Comes Around” hypnotizes listeners with a catchy tune and relatable lyrics. “It’s easier to sink back into what feels right/ Plenty of times I’ve been broken down,” Nadia Lopez sings followed by an epic guitar break from Gian Diliberto. The leading yet relaxing drum from Wylie Sanchez on “Year of the Dog” pitches bassist Casey Popp a home run for “BMS” (Black Messenger Sparrow) and finishes with another ripper from Diliberto.Sun., July 18, 6pm
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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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After Munich (2019)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a doc about four women who were affected by the Munich massacre during the 1972 Olympics.Through July 31Online: austinjff.org -
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AISD Summer Theatre Series
The Austin ISD Visual and Performing Arts Department presents the 2021 AISD Summer Theatre Series – and this year the district-wide program is live, in-person, and bigger than ever. Coming up: Mamma Mia (July 22-25).$10. -
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Art for the People Gallery: Thrive!
Here's a showcase of work by more than 40 Austinites who’ve created art with an exuberance of color and energy over the past 15 pandemic months.Through Sept. 30 -
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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 Hounds Calendar Contest
To help reach the fundraising goal of $10,000 for nonprofit Hound Rescue, Dog Days Photography is holding a calendar contest with a $10 entry fee and vote cost of $1 each. Thirteen lucky puppers will appear in the calendar, and each week will feature mini contests with winning dogs receiving prizes from sponsor businesses. Contest opens at 7am Mon., July 12; get more deets and enter online.July 12-Aug. 23. $10 donation.Online -
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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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B.I.G. DAMN Brunch
Everything’s bigger at Highland’s drag show. Drink specials, plus burgers, to boot.Sun., July 18, 3pm. No cover. -
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Barton Creek Farmers Market
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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Bear Beer Bust
Iron Bear's beer bust brings all the boys to the bar. Specials on select pints and pitchers.Sundays, 2-9pm -
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Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Sistine Chapel
Following the sold-out exhibition of Texas Performing Arts' collection of mid-century MGM film backdrops this spring, TPA now presents Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Sistine Chapel, featuring 18 enormous backdrops from the Art Directors Guild Backdrop Recovery Project that form a nearly complete replica of the Sistine Chapel. See these master illusions in an immersive space designed for personal contemplation and up-close examinationThrough Aug. 1. Thu.-Fri., 2:30-5:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10:30am-4:30pm. $10-20. -
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Beyond Van Gogh
This traveling spectacle of art, a multimedia exhibition currently ensconced at the COTA, uses cutting-edge projection technology to create an engaging journey into the world of Vincent Van Gogh. Repurposing the artist's dreams, his thoughts, and his words to drive the experience as a narrative, this huge installation will move you along projection-swathed walls wrapped in light, colour, and shapes that swirl, dance and refocus into flowers, cafes and landscapes. As a certain Dude might comment, "This is extremely fuckin' trippy, man." Make your reservations now, citizen, and if the price seems a bit steep, hell, you can probably tap your brother Theo for a loaner, amirite?Through Sept. 5. Daily, 11am-9pm. $37 ($24, children).