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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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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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Bolm Arts: But Wait, There’s More
Tim Kerr, Lisa Alley, and Jamie Morrison's group show unpacks music and the visual arts from their separate boxes to present this wild and colorful salon exhibition in which lines get blurred between all categories of creation.Closing reception: Thu., Aug. 3, 6-9pm. Free.5305 Bolm #9 -
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Malum Malus Burlesque: Lammas
The Wheel of the Year inspires Austin's most provocative performance art ensemble to offer this occult burlesque chantry of witches, a sexy af prelude to the rituals for Samhain this fall. Created by Blaise Ricin, presented by the Vortex.Thu.-Sat., Aug. 3-5, 8pm. $15-37. -
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Small Steps
Shrewd Productions presents the first world premiere of local playwright Briandaniel Oglesby. This "hilarious and campy, but heartfelt" play deals with the very real themes of isolation and loneliness, and the bravery involved in searching for real connection in our disconnected world. Directed by Braxton Rae, starring Dane Parker, Jen Brown, Trey Deason, Shannon Grounds, and Andy Shaw.Through Aug. 12. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm -
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Split Britches: Last Gasp
Equipped with a bulletproof vest, some know-how, and a touch of irony, two icons of lesbian-feminist theatre use spoken word and movement as a call and response to urgent global predicaments. Peggy Shaw’s poetic musings are interspersed with Lois Weaver’s dance essays in which she wryly upends "how-to mania," with the duo hitting upon survival strategies for a world collapsing around them.Thu.-Sun., Aug 3-6, 8pm. $15-50.
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ACL Radio & Long Center present the Drop-In w/ Sun June, Flora & Fawna
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Art for the People Gallery: Vibrance of Summer
One of the definitions of “vibrance” is “the state of being full of energy and life," and this gallery is definitely ablaze with vivid energy! “Vibrance of Summer” provides your sensation-hungry eyes a dynamic array of works created by more than 35 Austin artists.Through Aug. 11 -
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Artworks Gallery: Arye Shapiro
New figurative paintings by Arye Shapiro, based on live models and his experiments with poses, props and light.Through Aug. 12 -
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Austin Vogue Nights
How long does it take to become legendary? There’s no real answer, but local kiki houses Lepore and Juicy Couture have brought legend status to first Thursdays. Featuring seven categories and seven chances to serve.First Thursday of every month, 10pm. $5. -
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Butridge Gallery: Abstract To Alien
Here's a stunning array of images by Patrick O’Brien (AKA the 3-Eyed man), who captures stationary objects via a camera in motion, utilizing the lens as a brush and the subject as paint. Also on display: "Condo" by Ed Barr; "The Year of the Pandemic" by Mary Day Long.Through Sept. 23 -
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Cap City Comedy Club
That's right: Cap City Comedy Club, the longtime cornerstone of Austin's comedy scene for nearly four decades is at a new venue in the Domain. And here's Valerie Lopez with a closer look at what's in store for the scene via the venue. Click for details! -
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City Council Budget Work Session
City Council holds three work sessions regarding the 2023-34 city budget, scheduled to be adopted Aug. 16-18. Follow along on ATXN and get more details online.Thu., Aug. 3 & 10; Tue., Aug. 8, 10am. Free. -
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City of Austin Budget Town Hall: District 1
Learn about the city's upcoming budget approval process and provide input.Thu., Aug. 3, 6pm. Free. -
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Contracommon: Within
Here's an exhibition of works by Darryl Demps Jr., Brie Henderson, and Nathan Sing, three artists who use dreamy color palettes and whimsical compositions to invite you into their worlds.Through Sept. 4 -
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