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Secrets of Stradivarius
Join ATX Music for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the sound and craftsmanship of the most coveted 18th-century Italian instruments in a concert by a team of world-class musicians. Discover why the magic of the great Italian luthiers remains an elusive secret.Sat. Sept. 7, 7:30pmBates Recital Hall -
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Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair
Join the City of Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for their Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair! The event is free, family friendly, and open to the public. A limited number of emergency kits are available. More info is available at the link below.Thurs. Sept. 19, 3pm-7pmACC Rio Grande Campus
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Food
Food Events
Banger's: Renaissance Festival
Well met, good citizen! Quick, before the weather gets any hotter, it's time for the third annual renaissance festival at Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, replete with whole-animal roasts, jousting, knight battles, archery, a vendor market, live music, and more. You know the Banger's crew is already renowned for their usual fare, now see how they shine when dishing up a wealth of cuisine and cavortings for an entire weekend of thematic wonderments.June 23-25. Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 10am-5pm -
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Theatre
Desperately Seeking Comfortable Shoes: A Queer Viking Love Story
The Trinity St. Players present this simple story of falling in love, wrapped up in questions of time, fate, and the supernatural. Scripted and directed by Jenny Larson-Quiñones, with musical direction by khattieQ, the play is inspired by true Queer Norwegian histories, Queer Vikings, and the story of Odinn’s quest for the mead of poetry. As in that quest, you'll encounter twin robbers, angry giants, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of love. Starring Kate Taylor, khattieQ, Rosalind Faires, Christine Hoang, and David Bowie Bulldog. Bonus: The theatre's gallery features an exhibition called "Difficult Whole" by artist Joy Scanlon.June 21-25. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. Free. -
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Visual Arts
TVheadATX: Down N' Dirty
TVheadATX and friends celebrate Texas street art and the artists that keep it weird with this one-night-only spectacle of a show, featuring more than 50 graffiti/mural/street artists from Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Laredo taking over the Native Hostel Ballroom with original art, skate decks, and spray cans – and sales going directly to the artists. Also: live muraling, tag walls, artists' installations, breakdancers, sticker stations, Southern-inspired food and drink, and sounds by Chorizo Funk and Dj Zetroc.Fri., June 23, 7-11:30pm4303 Willow Springs -
Film
Special Screenings
Austin Asian American Film Festival
With over 20 films by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) filmmakers, this year’s festival will celebrate Texas filmmakers, documentaries about older generations of Asian Americans, and a wide range of narrative short films.June 21-25 -
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Comedy
Austin Sketch Fest
After a stunning return to live and in-person comedy last year, Austin Sketch Fest, the annual comedy spectacle produced by ColdTowne Theater, is back for its 14th year with four nights of the best scripted live comedy in the country, featuring 20 acts from across the U.S. – including headliner Jamie Loftus.Thu.-Sun., June 22-25, 7-11pm. $20-69. -
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Kids
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
Blippi and special guest Meekah stop in Austin for the ultimate curiosity adventure.Fri., June 23, 6pm. $25+. -
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Theatre
Box
Penfold Theatre reveals the harrowing story of Henry Box Brown, the abolitionist lecturer and early magician who escaped slavery by mailing himself to freedom. Using actual stage magic, this world premiere from playwright Jarrett King imagines an unwritten chapter in the story of one of history’s most overlooked folk heroes.Through July 8. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 5pm. $21. -
Music
Chronophage, Funhouse, Us the U.S., Touch Girl Apple Blossom
The outfit now based in New York headlines Vegas a day after opening for Citizen Downtown, in what is being billed as the band’s final Austin show.Fri., June 23, 9pm. $10 cover (21+). -
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Grace Rowland, Real Live Tigers
Tony Presley is best recognized these days as head of Keeled Scales, the local imprint with a consistent ear for discovering high-quality songwriters and home to some of Austin’s best indie bands. Presley’s own concern, Real Live Tigers, slots easily among his roster with lo-fi, understated folk that slowly unwinds somewhere between Phil Elverum and Bill Callahan. He joins in a rare set with Grace Rowland, bandleader for this year’s Austin Music Awards Best Folk/Bluegrass winner, the Deer. Rowland takes a solo bow behind her powerhouse vocals, balancing a crystalline strength and breathless fragility that match the dichotomy of her songwriting.Fri., June 23, 7:30pm -
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Special Screenings
Midsommar (2019)
Nordic Nights: Screening in the forest with special treats from Fika Table.Fri., June 23, 8:55pm -
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Special Screenings
Moonlight (2016)
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series: The groundbreaking Best Picture Oscar winner tells the story of a Black man's childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.Fri., June 23, 9pm -
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Visual Arts
Radio Coffee: MMalyPhotography Reception
This reception for the exhibition of work from MMalyPhotography features live performances by A. Sinclair and Alex Dupree.Fri., June 23, 7pm -
Film
Special Screenings
Rushmore (1998)
Wes Anderson: The First Four: Anderson's second feature, another co-written with Owen Wilson following cult classic Bottle Rocket, centers on an eccentric private-school kid (Schwartzman) who just can't wait to be grown up.Fri., June 23, 2:45pm -
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Dance
The Way of Water: Onion Creek
Ah, this is perfect for a local summer night! Surrounded by the landscape of Onion Creek, you'll see movement and moving-image vignettes made by Forklift Dance Company in collaboration with youth and city workers.Fri.-Sat., June 23-24, 8pm. Free.6824 Onion Creek -
Community
Out of Town
Watermelon Thump
You won’t want to miss the World Championship Seed Spitting Contest as well as watermelon eating contests, music, a carnival, vendors, and the grand parade.Thu.-Sun., June 22-25Luling -
Food
Food Events
Yamas: Grand Opening
Yes, this new, highly anticipated Greek restaurant and bar from husband and wife co-owners Roxie and Hristos Nikolakos has been soft-opened, as they say, for a while – but is now ready to celebrate fully and welcome all to a place of Hellenic delights.Fri., June 23, 4pm-12mid
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