The Austin Gamblers, who compete in the groundbreaking PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams’ league, and Young’s Motorsports have announced a partnership designating the Gamblers as the primary sponsor of Leland Honeyman Jr.’s No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) when NASCAR rolls in for a thrilling weekend of racing.
ColdTowne Theater takes over GameOn! ATX to celebrate Black History Month with this evening of stand-up Comedy and improv, featuring Houston's Can't Tell Us Nothing, Genevieve Clinton, and Austin's own Edge Control. With your host, that exemplary citizen of the impromptu funnybone, Mr. Justin Hicks.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, find a handcrafted or vintage gift for that special someone (or yourself). Bonus: A portion of vendor fees will go to Out Youth.
Shop the gayest little Galentine’s market in town, featuring BIPOC, queer, and emerging creatives. On-site portraits by photographer Mel Navarro, Selena- and Beyonce- themed drag from Gypsy Rose and Natasha Capri, and way more.
Now here's a party, tell you what. Participating artists will layer bisque-fired ceramics and various colorants in a large hole dug into the ground and light the entire thing on fire. On Saturday: "Join us while we build the fire; featuring a baked potato bar." On Sunday: "Exhibition and reception featuring ceramic objects fired the day before, plus a companion publication by Henry Smith and seasonal brews by Jay Roff-Garcia."
On the anniversary of Winter Storm Uri, the Austin Democratic Socialists of America, Sunrise Movement Austin, Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter, and Education Austin are rallying with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Corteznto push for a Green New Deal. Location provided upon RSVP.
Stephen Mills' original choreography brings comedy and romance to the Long Center as one of William Shakespeare's most enduring works is infused with striking classical ballet lines. Bonus: Live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
Feb. 11-13. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $24 and up.
Special Event: Definitely not for kids, the EIT live tour is a pyrotechnic video and live show hybrid built out of weirdness. The 7pm screening is already sold out.
With this new show, artist and musician Gretchen Phillips focuses on the domestic interior landscape, creating intimate new film photographs in response to the constraints imposed by the pandemic.
Matt Wade and Sarah Fleming Walker lead the professional TexARTS cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, that bloody, chirurgical musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. Directed by Kasey RT Graham, with musical direction by Lyn Koenning.
Through Feb. 27. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $43-53.
Scottish ballads from the 18th century have been a part of TEMP’s core repertoire since the late Nineties. With musical sources dating from the 16th to 18th centuries, featuring poems by Robert Burns and an exciting roster of other poets, this concert will provide insight into the people who created this very popular and accessible music. With soloists Jenifer Thyssen, Cayla Cardiff, Jenny Houghton, Jeffrey Jones-Ragona, David Lopez, Tim O’Brien, and Ryland Angel. Bonus: Harpist Therese Honey, accompanied by TEMP core players, and featuring kantele player Viktoria Nizhnik from Karelia. Note: BYO haggis.
The Spanish surrealist painter illustrated the cookbook Gala’s Dinners in 1973 that included 136 recipes by French chefs. This traveling exhibit features 12 lithographs that were released in conjunction with the book and are some of his most unique experimental prints.
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a director Q&A and screening of this drama about a man whose son has had an accident, but he is denied entry at an Israeli checkpoint and must smuggle himself across to reach his son.
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.
Pioneer Farms offers several blacksmithing classes in the coming weeks, including Fundamentals 1.0 and 2.0 as well as a couple's class that will make sparks fly. Check out the schedule and sign up if you'd like to learn a "hot" new skill!