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Atelier Dojo: Remote Studios
The local powerhouse of figurative painting, the art school that's the smart school for artists of all kinds, they've got a painting-along-at-home series going to help you keep your skills honed in these socially restrictive times, featuring live costumed models posing on camera and a thriving community of creatives rendering that lovely human biotecture from their separate studios. "Join us for a three-hour costumed-model drawing session. Use any supplies you wish, listen to music, share your work, chat with others. It’s a great way to stay connected with your art community!"Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30pm. $5. -
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Austin’s Archives & You: Preserving City & Community Histories
No matter when you got here, you were too late, as Austinites love to say. It was always cooler 10 years ago. Fortunately, we’ve got the Austin History Center so we can catch up on what we missed and preserve our memories as they happen so we can show newbies what they missed. Learn more about the center’s work at a session with activities to help them decide the direction of future programs, exhibits, and spaces. A survey from the Austin History Center asks the community for feedback on the plans, and your reward for in-person completion will be a free coffee mug or historic map as well as light refreshments. Find the survey at publicinput.com/ahc through July 13 if you can’t make it. – Kat McNevinsSat., May 31 -
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“The In-Between”
What often scares all flavors of ’phobes (homo-, trans-, arachno-, etc.) are the nuances unveiled by people questioning the strict norms governing our society. How dare someone suggest you can love the same sex, perform and claim a gender other than what was assigned at birth, or have eight legs rather than two. Wait, wait: I’m getting away from the point on the last one. Presented jointly by the Gallery ATX and Future Front Texas, this exhibition “celebrates the messy, powerful in-between” through a group show featuring 13 Austin-area artists. Their work explores the place “where identities shift, relationships bloom, and connection defies convention.” Opening night also celebrates a new edition of the Gallery’s zine, Mujer Manifesto, which focuses on women and non-binary creative voices in Texas. – James ScottSat., May 31 -
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Bat City Bingo
I love the Bat City Bingo ladies. They’re always up to give you a prize from their incredible collection whether your victory is real or simply deserved. My friend once got a book that was just artistic depictions of Satan! Anyway, those who missed their presence on North Loop after they departed from Tuesday at Dub Trub can now rest easy. BCB sets up in the cozy cocktail quarters of Tigress, where you can enjoy delicious drinks and dot your bingo sheet indoors. Good way to beat the Monday blues, baby. – James ScottMondays -
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Yoga
Bea Love Yoga
Bea hosts regular classes all over town, as well as special events and private instruction. Call or go online to sign up. -
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Cory Cross, Libby & the Loveless, Croy & the Boys
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Theatre
Different Stages: For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again
Mother’s Day might have made some folks sentimental. Did you reflect on what you’ve inherited from your mother? The sacrifices she made and the support she gave? Keep that ruminative mood going with Different Stages, as they present a classic mother/son dynamic in Quebecois king Michel Tremblay’s For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again. Tremblay’s mother was apparently a force to be reckoned with. She shared her creativity and love for literature with him, but died before he gained writing success. Pleasure explores their history and relationship while paying homage to an indomitable, inspirational woman. – Cat McCarreyThrough June 14 -
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Special Screenings
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
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Ethel Cain
Ethel Cain’s Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour, set to accompany her upcoming LP, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, is kicking off this August. Spanning 46 cities, it’ll be the indie singer-songwriter’s biggest tour yet. In partnership with the Ally Coalition, $1 from every sold ticket will be donated to organizations supporting the trans community.Tue., Aug. 26, 7pm -
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Visual Arts
Free Day
Art! Oh, I love it. But sadly, when I open my pockets, moths fly out. Good news for me and all my broke friends: Every Tuesday, the Blanton opens its doors to all visitors free of charge. Why, unburdened by the weight of an empty wallet, Austinites can mull the strange world of contemporary womanhood in “Unbreakable: Feminist Visions from the Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia Collection.” Or walk beneath the silver and mesh sculptures of Marie Watt’s “Sky Dances Light.” Or explore the past through its artistic pieces in “The Floating World: Masterpieces of Edo Japan.” Or enjoy any of the many, MANY other exhibitions available on this day: all for free. – James ScottTuesdays -
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Events
Hot Summer Nights
When the nights barely get below 80 degrees, it’s hard to want to hit a packed club. The Red River Cultural District inspires sluggish music lovers the best way they know how: by offering up the music for free. Clubs all over Downtown will have stacked local lineups, all free of charge – but you still have to tip your bartenders!July 24-26 -
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Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar
He is risen – and by He, we mean Impact Art’s Summer Stock 2025 production of the Gospel-inspired rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. Will this be biblically accurate? No! But that’s the fun of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s concept-album-turned-Broadway-sensation. Wouldn’t you just love to watch hot Judas sing to his BFF, aka the son of God? Everyone can get in on the saintly serenades, as the Aug. 3 show will feature ASL interpreters as well as audio-described performances, and Aug. 5 will have a sensory-friendly performanceAug. 2-10 -
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Nightlife & Parties
Kink Disco
Leather up, lovelies, with Leatherman Wil and DJ Tony Castro for some sexy disco, house grooves, and all the kinkz.First Friday of every month, 9pm -
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KLKT first anniversary w/ Gran Moreno, Adrian Quesada (DJ set), James McMurtry, more
Two things Austinites love: community radio and neighboring small towns. Radio Lockhart 107.9 FM checks both boxes with this event, which celebrates the first anniversary of our southern neighbors’ 100% volunteer-driven station. Commemorative merch, a photo booth, and a birthday cake mark the occasion, which features performances by Americana singer-songwriter James McMurtry and psych duo Gran Moreno plus DJ sets by Hippie Scum, Adrian Quesada, and Giant Hornets From Japan. $15 advance tickets go up to $20 at the door. – Carys AndersonSun., June 1, 6pm. $15 advance, $20 door. -
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Love Where You Live Day
Keep Austin Beautiful developed this event to invite Austinites to beautify the areas around their homes and neighborhoods. Pick up some litter, weed a garden bed, or rake some leaves; it’s up to you! Check out the website for details on cleanup kit registration and social media giveaways.Second Saturdays, 9-11amCitywide -
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Mochi Mochi
So you love anime AND you’re gay? Or maybe you just appreciate a good show, in which case you better be at Austin’s c*ntiest cosplay drag show, featuring hosts Leia Sakura, Louisianna Purchase, and Tatiana Cholula, plus special guests.Third Thursday of every month, 10pm -
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Parish Presents: Butt Stuff Bingo
No one is saying that traditional bingo is boring, but if you enjoy the bluer forms of (verbal) intercourse – and many do – Butt Stuff Bingo could be just right for you. BSB is an interactive game-show themed contest, but instead of grandma rules, with only one winner per contest, Butt Stuff gives multiple contestants the chance to win “novelty” prizes – dildos? – from “specialty” stores. Each night features an “adult re-imagined parody” of classic works like I Love Lucy, Dirty Dancing, or The Smurfs. – Brant BingamonEvery other Monday -
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Arts & Culture
Queer Craft Night
In August 2022, hosts Ashley and Bernadette decided to bring together their two loves: crafting and hanging out with friends. Thus, Queer Craft Night was born! One venue change later and this DIY delight takes over queer-owned vino/espresso spot the Violet Crown every other Wednesday. Bring a project or start one on-site – according to QCN’s Insta, there’s been folks who’ve brought everything from embroidery to leather work, macrame to Lego-building. While the hosts always have a little extra supplies, you’re responsible for your own materials. Pro-tip: Violet Crown neighbors Little Deli, so arrive early and chow on a little brain food before startin’ in with the scissors. – James ScottEvery other Tuesday, 6-9pmThe Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop, 7100 Woodrow Ave. Ste. 100 -
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Raveena, Renao
In press for her latest album, Raveena said, “Butterflies are so delicate that they have to hide in leaves and flowers until the rain passes so that their wings don’t get crushed in the rain.” Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain channels that delicate beauty in sound and subject matter. On a lush, polished R&B record, the Punjabi singer-songwriter fuses funk bass with cinematic strings and her stacked, choirlike vocals to ponder love, loss, and grief – from confessional “Pluto” to Palestinian freedom song “Rise” – with a buoyancy that keeps her lyrical depths afloat. Bangalore-born singer Renao opens. – Carys AndersonWed., June 4, 7:30pm -
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Special Screenings
Saving Face (2005)
I’m a sucker for intergenerational stories, particularly if they’re about parents and kids dealing with romance. There’s a real fun chaos to the idea: parents having to commiserate with their kid over dating troubles, forcing a new equality of situation into a historically uneven power dynamic. In director Alice Wu’s debut feature, protag Wil (Michelle Krusiec, Duplex) must take in her pregnant mother (Joan Chen, Twin Peaks), whose unwed status has her on the outs with her father. While Wil’s in the closet with her mom, she becomes enamored with her boss’ daughter (Lynn Chen, a five-episode recurring doctor on Grey’s Anatomy), who butts heads with her own father over choosing modern dance over ballet. Social expectations get broken; love comes from unexpected places; and hearts do change, even if it takes a little while. – James ScottJune 2 & 4 -
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Special Screenings
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
One of the best-loved Billy Wilder productions, Sunset Boulevard is a timeless tale of the greed and desperation Hollywood wreaks on its young acolytes as they age. It also set off a long practice of – to varying degrees performative and genuine – self-criticism among its elites. Gloria Swanson is glorious and tragic as the washed-up silent star Norma Desmond, atrophying in her mansion with her former director/husband and now faithful butler Max (Erich von Stroheim). Her quasi-exploitative relationship with young writer Joe (William Holden) lays bare the extent of her delusions, as crackling dialogue carries the viewer through the muck with Wilder and longtime collaborator Charles Brackett’s signature lightness. At the Paramount, it’s only fitting to see Norma the way she sees herself: “I am big. It’s the pictures that got small.” – Lina FisherMon., June 2 -
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Nightlife & Parties
The Drag Queen Game Show
Come on down, potential contestants, for the draggiest game show in all of Austin. Hosted by the terrific twosome of Celia Light and Mars, this interactive event pulls its audience into myriad mini-games based around a different theme every Tuesday. Enjoy games like trivia, speed dating, and Boobie Bingo. Whether you stumble in after a movie or go for the love of the game, this party will bring all the fabulous prizes your heart desires – like a drag queen ribbing you. Wait, is that not what everybody wants? – James ScottTuesdays, 8-10pm -
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Special Screenings
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)
Feeling a bit dystopian in the current political climate? Check out the first half of the original Hunger Games series finale for all the inspiration you need for your counterrevolutionary activities. While Katniss Everdeen fights President Snow’s dictatorial regime in Panem, we, too, fight the establishment – one map labeled the Gulf of Mexico at a time. Whether a member of the revolution, a fan of dystopian science fiction, or complicated love triangles, this movie has it all. – Julianna PlewesJune 2 & 4 -
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Theatre
The Living Room: Storytime for Grown-ups
Every first Saturday of the month, six true-to-life stories for mature audiences are told on a specific theme about love, sex, death, and spiritual transformation.Sat., Feb. 3, 7pm. $10.