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Affordable Art Fair Austin
Affordable Art Fair Austin will launch in May 2024, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $10,000. Welcoming a whole host of local, national and international exhibitors, their spectacular first edition is set to be unmissable!May 16-19Palmer Events Center -
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Kadampa Meditation Center Austin
This evening talk offers a special visit with renowned Buddhist teacher and NKT-IKBU Deputy Spiritual Director Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. Gen-la will share Buddhist advice on developing our love as a way to protect our self from suffering and learn to become truly happy. Our life then becomes immensely meaningful in benefiting others with our mind of unconditional love.Fri. May 3, 7pm-8:30pmVuka North
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Theatre
An Ideal Husband
Oscar Wilde’s wickedly witty comedy, though written in 1895, reveals countless elements of today’s current times and affairs: feminism, blackmail, political corruption, morality. and mistrust – as a cocktail mix of characters learns, in just 24 hours, what it means to be "an ideal husband." Directed by Cris Skinner for City Theatre.Through March 13. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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Attica (2021)
Doc Nights: Interviews, archival footage and photos, and audio recordings tell the story of the brutal, racist suppression of the Attica Prison Rebellion of 1971.Sun., Feb. 27, 2pm -
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Food Events
Bloody Mary Festival
These days, seems like every other Bloody Mary is a sort of all-you-can-eat buffet, y'know what we're saying? And now this Sunday's eighth annual celebration of the popular cocktail (and smorgasbord vehicle) will showcase the best of what's locally available – from the likes of the Cavalier, Z'Tejas, Lustre Pearl, Snooze, Hillside Farmacy, Better Half, and more – during a convivial afternoon of boozy, tomato-based brilliance Downtown.Sun., Feb. 27, noon-3:30pm. $49.50-67.50. -
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Cirque du Soleil: Ovo
This colorful, high-energy production from the world-renowned company is a sensory experience like no other, as they dive into the eccentric world of OVO – a dynamic ecosystem inhabited by an acrobatic colony of insects. This sensational live show transmediates the life of insects into "a nonstop journey of energy, color, and movement through jaw-dropping acrobatics." Note: We've seen some Cirque performances; yes, your jaw may actually drop.Feb. 23-27. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 1 & 5pm. $49 and up. -
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IATF South Regional Tournament
The International Axe-Throwing Federation tourney will be a standard double elimination tournament, and you must have thrown in an IATF League in the south region to enter.Sun., Feb. 27, 1-6pm -
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Mardi Gras at Easy Tiger
Sure, they'll have live music and games and such going at all three Easy Tiger locations for Mardi Gras, but we're shouting them out here because, well, King Cakes, right? We've gotta have one, and we know the Tiger makes the bready confections so fresh and tasty – with their signature pain au lait dough stuffed with a rich cinnamon sugar paste and sprinkled with colorful sanding sugar on top. Each will serve 8-10 people, and they'll come with a baby tiger (OK, a small plastic rendition of a baby tiger) for good luck. Bet your fur and whiskers this'll be a pastry-potent power move for your best holiday party. Note: Pre-order now; available Feb. 24-March 1.$35. -
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Peckin The Crown
This is what happens when you combine witchcraft, puppetry, psychedelic drugs, and infuse it with imagery from the dark fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. The narrative, written by Chris Fontanes and performed by Bottle Alley Theatre Company, revolves around one of the last remaining members of a coven of witches and her descent into multiple realities, guided by a manipulative demon.Through March 12. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-35. -
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Visual Arts
Prizer Arts & Letters: Take Me Home Tonight
It's art, it's a party, it's … an art party! Local artists, neighbors, and collectors have filled the gallery walls at Prizer Arts & Letters with amazing work for their annual art sale. This free and festive event is where you can find your treasures among the art displayed – and then enjoy games, food, drink, and camaraderie on the gallery grounds outside.Sun., Feb. 27, 3-7pm -
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Rob Bell: Everything Is Spiritual
This New York Times bestselling author of 11 books – including Drops Like Stars, Love Wins, and Everything is Spiritual – brings his wisdom and wit to the big theatre Downtown.Sun., Feb. 27, 8pm. $30-40. -
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Food Events
Suerte x Dame: Brunch Fenomenal
For one day only, Ed Szymanski and Patricia Howard of Dame in NYC will be joining chef Fermín Nuñez and the Suerte familia to prepare a seafood-focused pop-up menu, including oysters on the half shell with chiltepin mignonette; Squid Alambres with pistou macha verde and scallions; Kedgeree a la Tumbada with grilled monkfish and a soft egg; Fish a la Talla, and more. Mmmmmmm, we're trying to imagine a better brunch this weekend, but we just keep drooling.Sun., Feb. 27, 11am-3pm -
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Sweeney Todd
Matt Wade and Sarah Fleming Walker lead the professional TexARTS cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, that bloody, chirurgical musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. Directed by Kasey RT Graham, with musical direction by Lyn Koenning.Through Feb. 27. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $43-53. -
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Special Screenings
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Adapted from the Pulitzer-winning 1960 Harper Lee novel, the film netted Peck an Oscar for his portrayal of Atticus Finch, a Southern lawyer defending an innocent Black man (Peters).Sun., Feb. 27, 12pm -
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Tootsie
This laugh-out-loud love letter (by Robert Horn and David Yazbek) to the theater tells the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. You know – like in the Dustin Hoffman movie, right? This live version from Broadway in Austin, with all its songs and dance numbers, might just be how it's meant to be enjoyed.Feb. 22-27. Tue.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 7pm. $35 and up. -
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Uncommon Flea
Uncommon Objects' big backyard is transformed into a dynamic marketplace for all things vintage, found and made. Come join the fun and feast on the bargains!Last Sundays, 10am-3pm
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Out of Town
"Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí
The Spanish surrealist painter illustrated the cookbook Gala’s Dinners in 1973 that included 136 recipes by French chefs. This traveling exhibit features 12 lithographs that were released in conjunction with the book and are some of his most unique experimental prints.Jan. 15-March 27. Free.Noël Art Museum, San Angelo -
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Out of Town
186th Texas Independence Day Celebration
Visit the site where Texas became Texas for a day of music, food, traditional crafts, living history demonstrations, and commemorative programs.Sat.-Sun., Feb. 26-27Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Washington -
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Special Screenings
200 Meters (2020)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a director Q&A and screening of this drama about a man whose son has had an accident, but he is denied entry at an Israeli checkpoint and must smuggle himself across to reach his son.Through Feb. 27Online: austinjff.org -
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A Tree of Life (2022)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents access to the doc about the deadly antisemitic attack on Tree of Life Synagogue. Available to Texas and Idaho residents.Streaming through March 1; filmmaker Q&A Tue., March 1, 7pmOnline: austinjff.org -
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Acupuncture and Sound Healing
Get deep energetic rebalancing through a restorative healing process combining acupuncture, sound frequency, and breath work.Sun., Feb. 27, 1pm. $45. -
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AHS Car Raffle
The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.Buy online -
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Alamo Austin Air's Community Canine Contest
Alamo Austin Air Conditioning & Heating is raising awareness about animals in need with a special contest. All you have to do is vote online for your favorite shelter, and everyone wins something. The contestants are PAWS Shelter, Austin Pets Alive!, and Austin Humane Society. You can vote once a day.Feb. 15-March 31. Free.Vote online -
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An Afternoon of the Beatles
This family-friendly fundraiser for the Austin Youth Orchestra promises plenty of Beatles favorites with the Eggmen.Sun., Feb. 27, 3pm. $30; $15 for half the show; free for kids under 5. -
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Civic Events
APH Vaccine Updates
Austin Public Health recently announced a shift in focus with its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Clinics at Old Sims Elementary and Pfluger Hall remain open with their existing schedules, but Delco and Southeast Library locations have closed. APH teams will now focus on the Mobile Vaccination Program, which offers vaccines at hard-to-reach areas. Businesses, churches, and other community groups can request MVP services through an online form.Ongoing -
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Summer Camp
Sports Camps
ATX Ballers Basketball Camps
ATX Ballers’ expert coaches provide high-quality, energetic basketball instruction to players in their specific grade-level groups. All levels of basketball experience are welcome; are you ready to become a baller this summer? Ages 4-18.June 6-Aug. 11. $120-275.Multiple locations -
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Austin Ice Bats
Vs. Oklahoma City Ice Hawks. Thu., Feb. 24, 8pm. Vs. Atlanta Capitals. Fri.-Sat., Feb. 25-26, 7:30pm; Sun., Feb. 27, 5pmChaparral Ice, 1717 Scottsdale Dr., Cedar Park
