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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, 7:30pm
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Riverbend 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, 2025
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Palmer Events Center

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Arts

Dance

Breaking the Binary: Exploring Gender and Sexuality In Hindu Mythology

Austin Dance India presents a multimedia journey through poetry, music, and Indian Bharata Natyam dance that explores ancient tales and figures from Hindu mythology providing examples of how fluid gender concepts actually can be, even within a traditional context.

Sat., Feb. 18, 7pm. $20-25.
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Dougherty Arts Center

Community

Sports

PBR Velocity Tour

See all the Professional Bull Riders action at the Cedar Park Chute Out. All 45 riders will get on one bull in the first round Friday, and the top 30 will proceed to round two Saturday, which is followed by the championship round of 15.

Feb. 17-18. Fri., 8pm; Sat., 7pm
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H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
Arts

Classical Music

ASO: Rach Star II

Your Austin Symphony Orchestra presents a glorious Michelle Cann performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor. Also: works by Schubert, Beethoven, and Joseph Schwantner's breathtaking New Morning for the World, the MLK-derived text of which will be narrated by Austin's beloved bass vocalist, Donnie Ray Albert.

Fri.-Sat., Feb. 17-18, 8pm. $19 and up.
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Long Center for the Performing Arts
Food

Food Events

Diner Bar: Mashama Bailey in Residence

Launching this month, "Mashama Bailey in Residence" is a three-part series hosted at Diner Bar in the Thompson Austin hotel that brings together some of the best hospitality pros for themed dinners featuring an exclusive, three-night only special menu. First up is "The Ones to Watch," in which James Beard award-winning chef Bailey prepares a four-course Port City Southern menu paired with wines from Black winemakers who are pushing the boundaries: La Fête du Rosé, Dwayne Wade’s Wade Cellars, House of Brown, and McBride Sisters. Bonus: a bourbon dessert pairing from Uncle Nearest.

Thu.-Sat., Feb. 16-18, 5 & 8:15pm. $125.
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Thompson Austin
Community

Events

Drive-Through Pet Clinic

Travis County residents are invited to swing by with leashed dogs and crated cats for free microchips and rabies vaccines.

Sat., Feb. 18, 9am-1pm
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Austin Animal Center
Arts

Theatre

Estado Vegetal / Vegetative State

Zilker Botanical Garden is excited to present this play by Manuela Infante, directed by Khristián Méndez Aguirre and performed in Spanish and English. Equal parts ode to plant beauty, meditation of grief, virtuosic performances, plant philosophy, and Austin-grown weirdness, Estado Vegetal/Vegetative State tells the story of a neighborhood rocked by a disaster.

Through Feb. 18. Fri.-Sat., 7pm. Donations accepted.

Zilker Botanical Garden
Film

Special Screenings

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Gondry is a master at capturing onscreen the inner workings of the mind, bringing that skill to a quirky and unforgettable tale of love and heartache.

Sat., Feb. 18, 9:30pm
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Blue Starlite Mueller II
Qmmunity

Nightlife & Parties

Farm & Fabulous Drag Brunch

Join the Wild Table events at this collision point of drag and dining, with an unlimited breakfast buffet of local, farm-fresh food, hot coffee from Barret's, those signature Kitty Cohen's cocktails, and performances by ATX drag stars like host Estrella Bitchhh, Leia Sakura Dior, and Gothess Jasmine. Also: DJ Fairy Aires!

Sat., Feb. 18, noon-3pm. $60-70.
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Kitty Cohen's
Arts

Theatre

Godspell

You know this beloved musical by Stephen Schwartz, of course, and here's an intimate production directed by Anna Skidis Vargas (with musical direction by Susan Finnigan), featuring an ensemble of St. Ed’s students and Actors’ Equity guest artists Mattie Buzonas and Grammy Award-winner Patrick Hartigan.

Through Feb. 26. Thu.-Sat., 7:30-9pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-30.
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Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University
Arts

Classical Music

KMFA Offbeat Series: Borderland

KMFA Classical kicks off its 2023 Offbeat series with the Panoramic Voices performing an immersive experience, inspired by Austin's Hispanic community and created especially for KMFA’s building by composer Nathan Felix.

Sat., Feb. 18, 4 & 7pm. $25.
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Draylen Mason Studio
Film

Special Screenings

Lilya 4-Ever (2002)

Lates: This drama about a young woman trying to escape poverty will absolutely wreck you, so bring the tissues.

Sat., Feb. 18, 9:30pm
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AFS Cinema
Food

Food Events

Mardi Gras Party at the Boat

Dress up to get down and celebrate Fat Tuesday at the Boat – with live crawfish, drink specials (King Cake shots, anyone?), and live music from the Michael Milligan Band (3pm) and Willie D & the Hip Pockets (7pm).

Tue., Feb. 21
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The Boat
Arts

Visual Arts

Poetry Tea Party

Snack on tea and refreshments in the courtyard, then choose a poem to read aloud or to yourself – from books selected by exhibiting artist, Jade Walker. Blankets, books, and refreshments provided. Free and open to children and adults.

Sat., Feb. 18, 3pm. Free.
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Women & Their Work
Film

Special Screenings

Roman Holiday (1953)

Audrey Hepburn's legendary first starring role netted her an Oscar for her performance of a rebellious princess exploring Rome on her own.

Sat., Feb. 18, 6:45pm
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Blue Starlite Downtown
Arts

Comedy

The Cackowskis!

ColdTowne welcomes two of the funniest and kindest comedians you'll ever meet – siblings Liz and Craig Cackowski in two fully improvised comedy shows.

Fri.-Sat., Feb. 17-18, 8:30pm. $20.
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ColdTowne Theater
Community

Events

The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks and The Woman King

That's My Face: A double feature exploring the Black History Month theme, "Black Resistance," with community conversations facilitated by UT academics after the films. Pre-registration required.

Sat., Feb. 18, 11am
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Carver Cultural Center
Arts

Dance

Variations On a Love Theme

Ventana Ballet and Austin Camerata present an evening of love stories shared through music and dance, featuring: musical works by Debussy, Piazzolla, Radiohead, and more.

Fri.-Sat., Feb. 17-18, 6:30 & 8:30pm. $30-35.
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First Street Studio
Community

Events

Winter Walkabout at the Yard: Chocolate

Celebrate Valentine's week at a fam-friendly walkabout with 10 businesses along St. Elmo crafting food and beverages based on the seasonal ingredient: Chocolate! That's right: A variety of coffee, wine, beer, saké, nonalcoholic drinks, and food – all enhanced by what they used to call theobroma (aka food of the gods) – from the panoply of providers in this Eastside dining and entertainment mecca.

Sat., Feb. 18, noon-5pm
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The Yard at St. Elmo