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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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HONK!TX 2022
The 10th annual festival of community street bands plays host to around 300 musicians from Central Texas and New Orleans. Find them at Jo's Friday, Mueller Lake Park Saturday, and Pan Am Park Sunday. Get the full lineup online.Fri.-Sun., April 1-3. Free, but donations encouraged.Jo's Coffee, 1300 S. Congress; Mueller Lake Park, 4550 Mueller; Pan Am Park, 2100 E. Third -
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Amadeus
Directed by Liz Fisher, starring Diego Arroyo Aceves as Mozart and Kareem Badr(!) as Antonio Salieri, this Tony Award-winning play (as scripted by the brilliant Peter Shaffer) features musical interludes with Mozart's beloved compositions. Listen: For one performance only, the music will be performed live by 40 members of the Central Texas Philharmonic; in the remaining performances, audiences will be treated to a "Mozart remix" by local composer Michael Morét. Because, as we've noticed, the Penfold Theatre Company likes to do things 1) right and 2) big.Through April 9. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 5pm. $5-31. -
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ArtUs Co: Artists of Central Texas
ArtUs Co hosts this Artists of Central Texas member showcase over two weekends, filling the gallery with exhibitions, artists talks, and demos.Through April 2 -
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Austin Civic Orchestra: Texas Rising Stars
In which the ACO partners with UT-Austin to present this eighth annual Texas Rising Stars concert, with winners of the Butler School of Music’s string concerto competition performing concerti accompanied by the orchestra.Sat., April 2, 7:30pm. Free. -
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Austin Originals
Showstopper Diana Ross headlines a benefit for nonprofit Austin Child Guidance Center, which provides affordable mental health care for Central Texas families. Prior to the concert, the ACGC Family Festival will feature amusement rides, carnival games, music, and food during the day. A VIP dinner reception immediately precedes the concert.Sat., April 2. Festival, 11am-2pm; VIP reception, 5:30pm; benefit concert, 8pm. $32 and up. -
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¡Viva Los Motos 2.0! w/ Red Fang, Municipal Waste, American Sharks, Pocket Fishrmen
Picture a scene straight out of 1971’s postapocalyptic mash note The Omega Man: After 16 months of raging global pandemic, a bedraggled cluster of survivors living amongst the ruins of a major urban center converge on an OG motocross site out beyond the airport. Before you can say, “Don’t you mean Mad Max?” hundreds of rabid Neanderthals erupt into a man pit under an enormous, Euro-style festival tent as the track roars to life with riders launching two stories in the air while High on Fire spits flames and everyone loses what’s left of their ever-loving minds. Now ongoing thanks to backliners Boss Radio Music Services, a hometown crew manned by drummer Buddy Hachar of medieval ATX metalists Greenbeard, last June’s spectacle returns with DJs, vendors, and never-ending moto launches. Oregonian quick-sludge cryptids Red Fang headline behind fifth disc Arrows, as nervy and distressed as any George Miller film, with spigots manned by Virginian beer thrashers Municipal Waste, and supported by local speed hammerheads American Sharks and Austin legacy punks Pocket Fishrmen.Sat., April 2, 4pmThe Austin Motocross Park, 14600 Pearce -
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Dance
Ballet Austin: Her Stories
This new show from Ballet Austin explores the dance styles of three dynamic dance makers. Amy Seiwert (Imagery), Jennifer Archibald (Cincinnati Ballet and Arch Dance), and Jennifer Hart (Performa/Dance) take the stage to share a collection of choreography ranging from classical to contemporary in three nights of new works that are intimate, intricate, and innovative.April 1-3. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $63 and up. -
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Bold Bash
An evening to celebrate art and support Women & Their Work, with an immersive light-based photo booth by multimedia collective Essentials Creative, daring dance by Jennifer Sherburn's troupe, Typewriter Rodeo's spontaneous poetry, soundscape from DJ La Moon, psychedelic projections, sculptural headdresses, visionary elixirs, El Locavore's tantalizing eats, and more.Sat., April 2, 7-10pm -
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Bon Iver, Dijon
With no new album being pumped at press time, there’s tantalizing uncertainty surrounding the rustic art-pop collective as they prepare for this weekend – only the second stop of a globe-encircling 2022. Considering our tentatively post-pandemic mindset, I’d prepare for a set list stressing the spiritual continuity between the group’s two most expansively communal albums – 2019’s I, I and 2011’s recently reissued self-titled LP, plus a minimum of isolated cabin balladry. Also within the realm of possibility: one of Justin Vernon’s contributions to Taylor Swift’s indie-folk duology. Glistening, vibe-forward neo-soul sensation Dijon opens.Sat., April 2, 7pm -
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Collection Rert: A Show of Hands
Sock, sack, marionette, or plushie – the options for handmade puppets are endless, and this new exhibition displays a wild variety of such creatures/people/animatable objects.Closing reception: Sat., April 2, 1-4pm2608-B Rogers -
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Diana Ross
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer whose work spans everything from the Supremes to solo hits such as “Love Hangover” comes out to Del Valle.Sat., April 2, 8pm -
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Fat Gator Music Fest w/ Fredo Bang, Rich Homie Quan, Ying Yang Twins, Beat King, Lil Troy, Nook Turner
Austin meets the Big Easy (in New Braunfels) at this all-day fest from rapper Nook Turner’s activist/music promotions outfit Jump on It that looks to play on the connection between Central Texas and New Orleans that developed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, with considerable pockets of transplants settling in the area. Fredo Bang takes the headliner spot from cousin Boosie Badazz, who was slated as the top act for the fest’s original spring 2020 lineup that fell victim to the pandemic. More Louisiana flavor comes from early 2000s crunk heroes Ying Yang Twins. “By far, this is the biggest event we’ve done in over a decade,” Turner said, explaining that attention-grabbing promotions with national headliners are intended to pay the bills and fund Jump on It’s community activism projects. And the name? “Being the fat gator means being dominant in your area and you’re fat because you’re the biggest and the best … a skinny gator is the one who’s not eating.”Sat., April 2, 1pm -
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Sports
Harlem Globetrotters
The legends close out an era at the Erwin at this last ticketed event to be held at the center. Experience: sports history, top-notch athleticism, great music, and family fun, and snag a Magic Pass to get access to the court for a meet & greet and a chance to shoot hoops.Sat., April 2, 2pm, 7pm -
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Comedy
Megan Stalter: Live In Austin
Originally from the Chicago comedy scene, Megan Stalter has been called “an oasis of invigorating silliness in feeds dominated by wearying tragedy” by the New York Times and “a soothing comedy balm for a scathing grease fire of a year” by Harper’s Bazaar.Fri.-Sat., April 1-2, 7:30 & 10pm. $25-35. -
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Theatre
Selfie! The Musical
This new musical by Rembert Block is equally whimsical and profound as its iconic characters – Ugly Selfie Girl, Dude Face, Chasing Sunsets – grapple with identity, image, and narcissism in our hyped-up times. Directed by Bonnie Cullum for the Vortex and Ethos, the show features live music by Brooklyn-based band Rembert and the Basic Goodness.Through April 17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-35. -
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Out of Town
Sherwood Forest Faire
Come to the country and be prepared to be wowed by the shows, jousting, artisans, and music.Weekends, March 5-April 24McDade -
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Special Screenings
Shortbus (2006)
Queer Cinema: Lost & Found: Queer film historian Elizabeth Purchell hosts screenings of Mitchell's Hedwig follow-up focused on New York nightlife and queer resilience.Sat., April 2, 5pm -
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SPAMARAMA
This year marks the return of the "World Famous Pandemonious Party of Potted Pork," a celebration of all things SPAM. The three-ring circus includes a cook-off judged by celebrity judges including the Chronicle's own Nick Barbaro, the SPAMALYMPICS, and the SPAM Jam, with artists like the Hickoids, Suzanna Choffel, and lots more.Sat., April 2, noon-7pm -
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Food Events
The Boozy Cauldron
We heralded this gig in the Food News Buffet a few weeks ago, and now here it is: a "magical pop-up experience in which you'll journey into a wizarding universe of cocktails and mystery." So, a bit like Snape teaching mixology at Hogwarts, we reckon – but let's not get all handsy with Rowling's IP, mmmkay? A ticket gets you four cocktails and an earful of "stories surrounding the famous tavern and its famous guests." Booze and grown-up cosplay, baby, what more could you ask for?Through April 2. Thu.-Sat., 6 & 8pm. $55. -
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Theatre
The Catastrophist
This new Lauren Gunderson play is intelligent, warm, and witty af in its behind-the-headlines relevance. Listen: Virologist Nathan Wolfe, named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World for his work tracking viral pandemics, has hunted viruses from the jungles of Cameroon to the basement of the CDC. Hear his story as he tracks the threats that come from without and within. Directed by Don Toner and starring Ben Wolfe for Austin Playhouse.Through April 9. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $27 and up. -
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Visual Arts
The Plastic Bag Store
Texas Performing Arts presents this local installation – at the Blue Genie space on Airport, no less – of Robin Frohardt's brilliant and immersive tribute to the vulgar overdoity of plastic waste that humans are subjecting themselves and the rest of our planet to. Listen: "Visit a grocery store where the shelves are stocked with thousands of original, hand-sculpted items — produce and meat, dry goods and toiletries, cakes and sushi rolls — all made from discarded, single-use plastics in an endless cacophony of packaging. When you visit, the store transforms into a cinema for a film in which inventive puppetry, shadow play, and intricate handmade sets tell the darkly comedic, sometimes tender story of how the overabundance of plastic waste we leave behind might be misinterpreted by future generations." Sensationally graphic yet more than just spectacle, this thing's got philosophical teeth as sharp as the fangs we're sinking deep into our own carotid. (Note: Some seatings will be free, via Fusebox Festival.)Through April 17. Sat., 11am, 1pm, 6pm, 8pm; Sun., 11am, 1pm, 4pm; Wed.-Fri., 4pm, 6pm, 8pm. $15-25. -
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Special Screenings
The Third Man (1949)
Evergreens: In this noir masterpiece, a novelist (Cotten) investigates the mysterious death of an old friend (Welles) in postwar Vienna.Sat., April 2, 2:45pm -
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Women & Their Work: Bold Bash
When Women & Their Work throw their annual fundraiser, it's sure to be one of the most memorable and creative parties of the year. Now, back in full force after that little pandemic interruption we've all been dealing with, this new Bold Bash features an immersive light-based photo booth by multimedia collective Essentials Creative; daring feats of terpsichore by Jennifer Sherburn and company; spontaneous, machine-marked poetry from Typewriter Rodeo; soundscapes by DJ La Moon; psychedelic projections; sculptural headdresses by local artists; visionary elixirs; tantalizing eats from the culinary wizards of El Locavore; and more. Suggestion: Don "your most avant-garde attire" and prepare for one vibrant, artsy af, community-supporting evening.Sat., April 2, 8-10pm. $250 ($350, VIP). -
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Woodshock 2022 day one w/ Ty Gavin, Suckling, Salvador & the Curanderos, Happy Death, the Hormones, the Dead Coats, Sodomy Cop, X Satanist, Schnookumz, Kathy McCarty (2:30)
Two-day event aiming to pair artists from the original Woodshock Eighties festivals with newer-age artists for a potential last hoorah.Sat., April 2
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Special Screenings
"In the Name of the Daughter" (2019)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a special hybrid screening of a touching and fascinating thriller about a father who has lost his daughter in a terrorist attack and embarks on quest to keep her killer in prison. A discussion follows the in-person screening.Available through April 3Online -
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4 Transforming Lives
A race benefiting the missions of Fellowship Church.Sat., April 2. $20.Fellowship Church at Plum Creek, 160 Grace St., Kyle -
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