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Ballroom Marfa 20th Anniversary: Perhaps the Truth Opening + Concert from Dos Santos
In celebration of Ballroom Marfa's 20th year anniversary, they are pleased to present Perhaps the Truth, a group exhibition. Join them in Marfa for the opening with a live concert from Dos Santos. Events are free and open to all.Fri. Oct. 6, 7pmMarfa Ballroom -
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43rd Annual Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
Enjoy 5 stages of live music- Oompah at its Best, All Weekend, kids area, artisans, food concessionaires, cold beverages, stein hoisting, family lederhosen and dirndl, waltz and polka contests! Family festive fun, all weekend!Oct. 6-8Fredericksburg
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Balmorhea, Joseph Shabason
If you missed Balmorhea’s sold-out performance at the Paramount in December 2021, here’s a rare second chance. The band – now split between Austin and L.A. – returns in support of this year’s splendid Pendant World (Deutsche Grammophon). While lineups and themes have evolved considerably since Balmorhea first emerged locally in 2007, the core has always revolved around the intimacy of multi-instrumentalists Rob Lowe and Michael A. Muller, who weave beautiful instrumental suites that can soundtrack just about any occasion. The duo’s eighth studio LP may be more somber and sophisticated, but Balmorhea remains as compelling as ever. Toronto saxophonist Joseph Shabason opens.Thu., Oct. 5, 8pm -
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Buddy Walk
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas aims to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and promote inclusion, acceptance, and advocacy with a fun-filled day including the Buddy Walk, mini-golf, pedal boat rides, a helicopter touchdown, swimming pool, yard games, arts & crafts, a petting zoo, and a dance party with DJ Mel.Thu., Oct. 5, noon-4pm. $21.Reunion Ranch, 850 CR 255, Georgetown -
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Butridge Gallery: Access
Witness, for your delight, Neal Flynn’s exhibition of mostly new assemblage, collage, and site-specific intervention exploring ideas relating to nostalgia, loss, violence, ownership, and modern Western culture.Sept. 30.-Nov. 25 -
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Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
Scarah's Scream Theatre: Scarah Damsel of the Doomed hosts a screening of this weird and wild installment that veered off the Michael Myers path for a sci-fi/witchcraft mash-up that was critically panned but gained a cult following.Thu., Oct. 5, 8pm -
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Link & Pin Gallery: Chroma + Lux
The name of this show derives from chroma, from the Greek khrōma meaning color, and lux, from Latin, meaning light. Now artists Larry Akers and Janet Brooks bring the two together in an exciting intersection of styles, methods, and materials.Opening reception: Thu., Oct. 5, 6-8pm -
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Food Events
Mission Burger Co.: Grand Opening & Free Vegan Burgers
The plant-forward powerhouse called Mission Burger Co. is opening their second location in a year – at Eastside hotspot Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream. You know that these guys garnered an Austin Chronicle “Best of Austin” nomination in the “Best Veggie Burger” category, right? Now they'll be giving away free vegan burgers to the first 100 customers on this opening day for store No. 2!Thu., Oct. 5, 4-11pm1814 Harvey -
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Narrated Memories: Artworks by ACC Alumni
This show features the work of three exceptional ACC alumni – no less than Laurie Frick, Heather Parrish, and Michael Villarreal – who reference the collecting and rebuilding of memories in their work, taking fragments of information from data sets, historical sources, or personal memory and assembling the ideas into new artistic forms. -
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Ney Museum: A Night of Process
During this special after-hours event, attendees will learn how Ney executed her sculptures through a live demo with artist Erin Cunningham and hands-on activities to mold your own body part.Thu., Oct. 5, 6:30pm. Free. -
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Six: The Musical
From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st-century girl power.Oct. 3-8. Tue.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 6:30pm. $40 and up. -
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Out of Town
State Fair of Texas
There’s nothing like the excitement of one of the largest fairs in the country with inventive fried foods, great music, a thrilling midway, and interesting displays.Fri., Sept. 29-Sun., Oct. 22Dallas -
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The Norwegians
Oh, uff da, this one's a real hoot! Do yourself a favor and head on out to see C. Denby Swanson's delightfully dark comedy about women scorned in Minnesota and the really, really nice gangsters – Norwegian hit men – they hire to whack their ex-boyfriends. Directed by Lara Toner Haddock for Austin Playhouse, and starring Sarah Zeringue, Ben Wolfe, Sarah Fleming Walker, and Lowell Bartholomee.Through Oct. 15. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., Sept. 24 & Oct. 15, 2pm; Oct. 1 & 8, 5pm. $18-36. -
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The Umlauf: Starlight Soirée
Help support Austin's Umlauf Sculpture Garden by enjoying an al fresco dining experience with a tasting menu of appetizers, entrees, and desserts from more than 15 local restaurants. Also, beer and wine and bubbles, live music from Plush, prize giveaways, and more.Thu., Oct. 5, 6-9pm. $125-175.
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2023 Legacy Business Month
Preservation Austin's inaugural Legacy Business Month is designed to encourage Austinites to celebrate and support the institutions that define so much of Austin’s culture. Pick up a passport to guide your way through 13 local businesses that have been in operation for 20 years or more, such as Peter Pan Mini-Golf, the Paramount Theatre, and Cisco’s, and show your love to some of Austin's most iconic treasures.Oct. 1-30. Free.Passports available at BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar; Zilker Taproom, 1701 E. Sixth -
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Civic Events
ACL Festival Load-In Closures
As the massive ACL Fest gets geared up, the city has issued a reminder that there will be various road and park closures leading up to the festival that starts Oct. 6. Get all the details and a handy map online.Sept. 25-Oct. 5Zilker Park and surrounding area -
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Ao5 Gallery: When the Sun Dips
Carrie Graber, the hyperrealism oil painter from Palm Springs, brings new originals and limited editions to Ao5, presenting her breathtaking renditions of architectural wonders, swimming pools, sunlight, stylish figures, and more.Through Oct. 6 -
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Austin Central Library: Mother/Land
Yuliya Lanina’s exhibition delves into the Austin-based artist’s complex and personal relationship with the war in Ukraine. Through animation, sculpture, and installation, Lanina continues her introspective exploration of the emotional and physical impact of war and trauma.Through Nov. 5. Free. -
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Austin Front Runners
Join other LGBTQ runners for a 3-10 mile trek around Lady Bird Lake.Tuesdays, 6pm, Thursdays, 6pm and Saturdays, 10am -
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Austin Vogue Nights
The Houses Lepore and Juicy Couture combine forces for this monthly mini-ball, featuring seven categories and seven chances to serve.First Thursday of every month, 10pm. $5. -
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Special Screenings
Blue Starlite Halloween Classics Pass
Blue Starlite has a new offering for Halloween Month: Buy a pass and get access to all the spooky screenings you can handle, including Shaun of the Dead, The Craft, and of course the original Halloween.Oct. 1-25. $95.Blue Starlite Downtown & Central locations -
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Cabarex: Origenes
ProyectoTEATRO, in collaboration with the Vortex, ¡Escándalo! and other Latinx artists, invites you to jump back in time with this comedic and risqué time-traveling journey to discover the origins of the Latino world (well, at least their version of how it all began).Through Oct. 8. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-37. -
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Comedy
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!
