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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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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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Arts

Theatre

A Dastardly Death in Deadwood

Yes, it's a murder mystery dinner, where you eat well and try to figure out who the killer is – right there in the town of Deadwood. And you can call me Al.

Thu., Aug. 10, 7-9pm. $40.
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Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek
Film

Special Screenings

CatVideoFest (2024)

Another round of the world’s funniest, cuddliest, scratchiest, and cutest cat videos, and each ticket sold benefits local cats in need.

Thu., Aug. 10, 3:15pm
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AFS Cinema
Film

Special Screenings

Cool Hand Luke (1967)

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series: Newman plays a rebellious prisoner in this absolute classic based on a novel by Donn Pearce.

Thu., Aug. 10, 7:30pm
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Paramount Theatre
Music

DJ Jester the Filipino Fist

Probably the first artisan to utilize both the VeggieTales theme and a child YouTuber rapping “Ms. Jackson” – hip-hop-led innocence/insanity reigns on DJ Jester the Filipino Fist’s DJ JESTER IS FOR THE CHILDREN, inspired by playing KUTX’s kid-friendly Rock the Park. The Austinite writes on Bandcamp that the tape “essentially is a children’s mix. But like the new Barbie movie it’s not really for kids.” After flying through Harry Nilsson and Kid Pix commercials, he also launches a new monthly party, NONSTOP, referencing his job as a flight attendant between DJ gigs like NYC’s Asteroid City premiere last month. “It feels like I’m just going NONSTOP all the time,” he emails. “Shangri-La is such a cool destination bar and gateway to the Eastside. It always feels like I’m on vacation when I’m there anyway!”

Thu., Aug. 10, 10pm. Free (21+).

Shangri-La
Arts

Books

Hybrid Poetry Reading: Anthony Sutton and Charlie Clark

BookWoman welcomes Anthony Sutton and Charlie Clark for this event to celebrate the publication of Sutton's debut poetry collection, Particles of a Stranger Light. Cindy Huyser hosts; an open mic follows.

Thu., Aug. 10, 7:15pm. Free.
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BookWoman
Arts

Theatre

Jenna and the Whale

Written by Miami playwrights Vanessa Garcia and Jake Cline, Jenna and the Whale is about life, death, and who we are in a community as individuals. This world premiere presentation is directed by Lisa Scheps for Ground Floor Theatre in collaboration with Broadway United, and features performances by Kelsey Mazak, Matthew Vo, Keaton Patterson, Jennifer Jennings, Tonie Knight, and Brooke Ashley Eden. And, look: Here's Bob Abelman's review of the show.

Through Aug. 26. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun, 5pm. $24-45.
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Ground Floor Theatre
Arts

Theatre

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

Hyde Park Theatre
Arts

Visual Arts

Window Dressing XXIX: Fra[mes]

This display in the front window of ICOSA, the latest in their longtime series, is viewable 24/7. And here Taylor Holland (a former Austin Chronicle art director, no less!) works the intricate craft of frame-making in the context of contemporary art, filling antique frames with their own content using custom molds built from digital processes.

Aug. 7-14. Artist reception: Fri., Aug. 11, 8-10pm

ICOSA