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!
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.
Meet at the Meredith Heritage Tree Deck for a leisurely guided tour exploring the community history and natural features shaping the landscape of Waterloo Park. Tours begin at 10am; come early for breakfast bites and brunch cocktails.
Austin Dance Festival returns to the stage for the first time since 2019. The four-day event includes performances by 22 professional artists and dance companies. Also: screenings of indie "dance on film" shorts from six different countries; artist interviews; director chats; master classes; a youth concert; and a college dance fair.
Slick-rhyming, quick-witted emcee with a penchant for rattling off words and sentiments alike within tight spaces opens for fellow talented local rapper Blakchyl.
A certified yoga instructor will lead the class as baby goats bounce around and help with poses and get snuggles, then enjoy a drink and delish Tex-Mex.
The Music Moves Mountains Foundation goes all out for its 10th anniversary, with a star-studded music lineup, silent auction, interactive music and art stations, raffles, and more. Funds raised will go to a scholarship fund in honor of longtime supporter Scotty Mescal and MMMF's music therapy and outreach programs.
"Einstein and Picasso walk into a bar … " encapsulates this intellectual (but also goofy) comedy by Steve Martin, presented here by City Theatre. Featuring Wray Crawford, Tom Swift, Anne Hulsman, Timothy Allen, Holley Garrison, Kyle Romero, Joshua Nunez, Payton Trahan, Angelina Castillo, and Sebastian Garcia. Oh, and here's what our critic thought of the show.
Through July 17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; sun., 3pm. $15-25.
Kate Newby’s first solo exhibition in Texas since moving to Floresville in 2020 showcases the artist’s ongoing commitment to materiality, process, and perception through site-responsive installations.
Here's a new Max Langert comedy for anyone who's been through the "joys" of online dating. Listen: "Tara, organized and proficient in her professional life, is messy and lonely in her personal one. So she does what any good project manager would: she creates a detailed project plan to launch a stable relationship. When there’s a problem, she logs a bug; when there’s something missing, she creates a feature request. What could possibly go wrong?" This relatable modern farce from Summer Break Theatre stars Maggie Meador.
Here is Dave Steakley's reimagining of the beloved musical classic – with its Tony-, Grammy-, and Oscar-winning score – that brings the Von Trapp family singers to life upon Zach Scott Theatre's Topfer stage, a stage now transformed into a lively biergarten.
Through July 24. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 & 7:30pm. $35 and up.
Today at that vibrant spectacle of grocerial might at Sixth and Lamar, the first 500 customers get to experience complimentary servings of Camila McConaughey’s ice cream Taco Sundae creation.
Art4Water’s inaugural program (now on view at Downtown's gorgeous library) is a collaboration between the Watershed Association, Terry Zee Lee, and more than 30 national artists in the creation of dozens and dozens of water-inspired art kites.
Summer sessions will take Humane Heroes on an epic adventure to learn what it means to care for a pet of their own and explore ways to help animals in need. The beloved Teddy Bear surgery is back for two sessions, and an outdoor movie night screens June 23. It all culminates in graduation Aug. 3.
Austin Public Library and BookPeople present a series of free events for citizens to "engage with books that have been banned or challenged, and be part of the conversation around the freedom to read."
Spaceflight Presents: The nonprofit record label presents the campy sci-fi, preceded by a live show from Spaceflight Records artists Urban Heat on Sunday.
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.