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Texas Performing Arts All-New 2024/25 Season
Texas Performing Arts presents its all-new 2024/25 Season showcasing pioneering performances across multiple genres. Highlights include new work by visionaries in their fields—Twyla Tharp, Branford Marsalis, Huang Yi, Andrew Schneider, Suzanne Bocanegra & Lili Taylor, and more. Save 20% when you buy three or more shows.2024/2025Various Locations -
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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival
Break out your lederhosen and get ready for a good time at the 3rd Annual Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival! Excitement Saturday includes 32 Texas craft breweries, fabulous music, local chefs, corn hole, food concessionaires, Texas wine and more. Come see what’s on tap, you won’t be disappointed.Sat. June 8Fredericksburg Marketplace
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Queerbomb
How else does one start Pride month other than a big ol’ rally? But that’s not all there is to Queerbomb, Austin’s long-running anti-corporate Pride event. Hosts Cupcake and Bobby Pudrido preside over a celebration featuring music from local queer creators like Thelonius Love, Snack Supper, Diggers of Dirt, and the Side Saddles, as well as DJ sets by Schi the God, La Morena, Lavender Thug, and Turito. Pump up the original Pride spirit by catching powerful speeches from speakers like Alicia Roth Weigel, Isra Cheema, Democrasexy, and the Trans Era. A few tips from a guy who’s attended several Queerbombs: Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and don’t skip the resource fair. In 2022 I scored a free anal douche from the ASHwell table. – James ScottSat., June 1Austin Studio & Garden, 1209 E. Sixth St. -
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ATX TV Festival
Everybody’s grateful to be on the other side of the WGA and SAG strikes, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot still to chew over – summed up perfectly in the title of one upcoming ATX TV Festival panel, “How the Strikes Affected … Everything.” At this long-running homegrown fest, TV fans and industry folk alike will find plenty of illuminating conversations about the state of television today, plus starry retrospectives (Suits, Halt & Catch Fire), new and returning show spotlights (Interview With the Vampire, The Big Cigar, Orphan Black: Echoes), and a special tribute to the late, great Norman Lear featuring script readings from Maude and Good Times. – Kimberley JonesThursdays-Sundays. Through June 2Multiple Downtown locations -
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“Luster Woo” by MuthaGoose
The impeccably named MuthaGoose is the collective brainchild of artists Jill Garcia and Kim Phu. They are two of the baddest muthas around, debuting their collaborative creativity with the sly, wry, “Luster Woo” exhibit at the Butridge Gallery in the Dougherty Arts Center. Both are well-versed in playing around with mediums, crafting sculptures and paintings created from all manner of found or upcycled items. For “Luster Woo,” MuthaGoose present their nostalgic-but-modern takes on women’s issues. On Wednesday, Jill Garcia will be present for the artist reception, answering questions about the duo’s process. Check out these indelible visuals highlighting how the more things change, the more things stay the same. – Cat McCarreyOpening reception: May 29; through June 22 -
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Big Dumb Fest w/ Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol, Die Spitz, Billy King & the Bad Bad Bad, Mugger, Buzz Electro, Bosh, Banged Out [outside]
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol have always been riff-lord unicorns, unleashing headbang-worthy guitar lines through the maximalist sonic death ray of singer Leo Lydon’s eight-string guitar and performed with camp and heartfeltness. On their latest, RBBP’s career peak and one of the best-sounding heavy albums of Austin in 2024, they cut to the chase, titling it Big Dumb Riffs. Accordingly, the power trio hosts this Big Dumb Fest with a lineup that encapsulates their heavy-yet-fun tenets: Die Spitz, Mugger, Billy King & the Bad Bad Bad, Buzz Electro, Bosh, and Banged Out. – Kevin CurtinSat., June 1, 7pm -
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Big Tits, Bigger Dreams
Brigitte Bandit and co-host Damiana Divine open the stage to first-time drag performers where they can not only find a crowd but also professional photography from DJ Scam Likely.Sat., June 1 -
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Brew Paul’s Drag Show
Eileen Dover and her cast including Sinema LaRue, Kylie Gorgeous Dlux, Maxine LaQueene, and Julianna celebrate not just Pride but also Ms. Dover’s 30th birthday! Plus a market by Austin Vendor Market, a pre-show cheerleading performance by Cheer Austin, and $1 of each Meanwhile pilsner purchase goes to ASHwell.Sat., June 1 -
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Brewskies and Baddies
Join host Tara Cotta, cast members Yvonne D’Amour and Venus Rising, and special guests Celia Light, Tangelo, and Ryan as they kick off Pride with a brunch bonanza.Sat., June 1 -
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Cabarex 3: Futurx
Past, present, and … Futurx, the latest and final installment of ProyectoTEATRO’s cabaret trilogy covering 500 years of Latin American history. In this part, the multi-talented cast brings to life “the political-toxic relationship between the United States and Mexico, the American Dream, the druglord underworld of Latin America, and the mysterious mermaids of the gulf of Mexico,” as the event copy states. How do they do it? Why, through theatre, music, sketch & improv comedy, and dance: elements which blend together and create an out-of-this-world spectacle inspired by very of-this-world history. – James ScottThrough June 8 -
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Chronicles of a Black Deaf Blind Girl
Hot on the heels of a production I called “rare and wonderful,” the all-ASL Deaf Austin Theatre stomps through stereotypes with their newest production. Playwright and star Ashlea Brittney Hayes pens the story of Ghari, a mid-30s deaf, blind, Black woman. She’s facing an utterly new world in the wake of a move, a new job, and a breakup. Join Ghari as she adjusts to massive changes and traverses the most dangerous scene of all – dating. If you can’t catch it live, snap up a ticket for the streaming broadcast June 1. – Cat McCarreyMay 30-June 2Sterling Stage, 6134 E. Hwy. 290 -
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Community in the Park
Queer Black Women Alliance begin their Community in the Park event series with “Beyond Juneteenth: Freedom & Resilience,” featuring emcee Joe Brundidge and work from artists Cailah Vette, Micailah OCaii, and Michael Hatcher – plus much more.Sat., June 1 -
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Special Screenings
Dan Savage’s HUMP!
It’s getting hot in here, so let’s watch other people take off their clothes. All thanks to Dan Savage, one of the PNW’s OG provocateurs, who’s bringing some sex-positive sensibilities to an Austin screening near you. What began as a local Seattle amateur porn fest has spread into two separate yearly productions of curated kink. HUMP! kicks off this spring run with 24 short films celebrating every type, style, and position possible. Come and get it at Come and Take It Live this Saturday. – Cat McCarreySat., June 1 -
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Date Nite Gallery Opening
Landry McMeans’ artwork operates best on a grand scale. Her vividly colored desertscapes capture the vastness of sand-swept land and sun-crisped sky, but ground in the minute, detailed beauty that exists amid the expanse. Having evolved her process from the textured depths of 3D cardboard reliefs to hand-cut stencil prints, the Best of Austin-awarded artist now gets her own gallery in South Austin to showcase her colorful pop-inspired cacti, sagebrush, and other life flourishing in an arid Southwest landscape. Date Nite Gallery’s opening also features a makers market curated by Courtney Crash, food from local chefs, craft cocktails, and live music. – Doug FreemanSat., June 13908 Menchaca Rd. -
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Deanna Miesch: “Flatland Revisited”
Art and … math? Not as improbable as it may seem, especially when seen through the veil of fantasy. And that’s exactly what artist/gallerist/therapist Deanna Miesch does. Compiling works inspired by 1800s mathematician Edwin A. Abbott’s imaginary world of Flatland (with touches of fellow mathematician Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland, of course), Miesch presents reality with a fanciful twist. Her visuals show our world, blurred or tilted a little askew. It’s easy to see portals to another world in every line and angle. What dimensions will you discover? – Cat McCarreyMay 31-Aug. 11 -
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Hi, Gay!
DJ Quest helps Highland kick off Pride by spinning high-energy dance tunes all night long.Sat., June 1 -
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Hole in the Wall’s 50th Anniversary
What other still-existing business on the Drag can say it opened its doors on June 15, 1974? There’s been plenty of blips in the dive bar’s history – a brief closure from 2002 to 2003, a near-shuttering in 2015 – but by and large, for half a century, Hole in the Wall has prevailed. To celebrate, the club plots shows for every night in the month of June. Participating artists range from scene veterans, like cowpunk innovators Hickoids and Los Angeles transplant/X singer John Doe, to younger Hole regulars: Van Mary, Harry & Emmy, Loteria, and other “special guests” among them. – Carys AndersonSat., June 1 -
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Indulge ATX: Pride Kick Off Party
Kick yer way into Pride with by-queers, for-queers party machine Indulge. Featuring DJ sets by La Morena, Lavender Thug, Dragonnqueen, SuperMcN4sty, BabiBoi, and Xoy; drink specials; go-go dancers; and $5 cover charge before 10pm – after that, it’s $10.Sat., June 1 -
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Juneteenth Remembrance Day
Austin’s first Black cemetery originated in the late 1800s, not long after the date we now commemorate as Juneteenth: June 19, 1865, the day troops arrived in Galveston to notify slaves they had been freed two years prior. Bethany Cemetery Association offers a day of music, prayer, community fellowship, and remembrance, with highlights including an exhibit of cemetery stories and a display about and salute to the Buffalo Soldiers, which were U.S. Army regiments made up of African American soldiers. – Kat McNevinsSat., June 1 -
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Kids Block Party
As an avid reader, there was nothing more exciting about childhood summers than competing in the reading contest fueled by frequent visits to the library in between visits to the pool. Celebrate summer literacy and learning through play at a party with blocks full of fun activities: music & dance, author events, a craft crawl, play activities, and a family resource fair. Be sure to pick up a few books to keep kids entertained as they start summer vacation. – Kat McNevinsSat., June 1 -
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Pride Pop
A “Poppin’ Fresh” market from the minds of Eastside Pop Up, the Little Gay Shop, and Top Drawer, featuring all local queer vendors hawking wares from vintage to handmade, edible to embroidery.Sat., June 1 -
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Public Safety Fair
You know what they say: Safety first! When you’re a parent, keeping your kids safe is kind of your No. 1 job. Learn more about how to do that at this family-friendly fair that will give little ones a chance to meet firefighters, EMTs, and police and see their equipment and vehicles. Several local orgs will be there to share info on safety, and kids can get their faces painted and try the bike challenge course, all in the home of Austin FC. – Kat McNevinsSat., June 1 -
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Round Rock Pride Festival
Bring friends, family, and allies to enjoy entertainment, food, community booths, and – of course – Pride at Round Rock’s third annual celebration.Sat., June 1Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock -
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Second Chance Prom
The Austin International Drag Foundation is known for throwing one hell of a party: Austin International Drag Festival ring a bell? So when they say that their fundraiser supporting local & global drag artists, this year’s festival, and the larger LGBTQIA community is themed around prom, it’s like: Wow! This here’s gonna be quite the function. Suit and dress up in yer finest attire and prepare to enjoy silent auctions, raffles, and – you guessed it – drag performances. Your high-school prom committee could never. – James ScottSat., June 1 -
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Still Tumbling 4 U
Cheer Ups’ new monthly sapphic indie-pop dance party is here. Your one-stop shop for all things “gay pop” – the newest genre, according to JoJo Siwa – will be helmed by local sapphic DJs Hexxx GF and Ruby Knight. Expect a night filled with bops from Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, King Princess, MUNA, Janelle Monáe, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Reneé Rapp, SZA, Solange, Charli XCX, boygenius, Rosalía, Billie, Caroline Polachek, Indigo De Souza, Rina Sawayama, and more. Phew, what a mouthful. I guess gay pop didn’t begin with Miss Siwa after all? – Lina FisherSat., June 1 -
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Summer at Austin Public Library
Hurrah! It’s the only good thing about summer – sorry to summer-enjoyers – come back once more. Austin Public Library’s summer reading program runs from June 1 until Aug. 10 and challenges readers of all ages to get 20 minutes of reading done a day. They’ve also got activity badges you can earn – fun biz like using APL’s seed library, making a DIY nature journal, attending any of APL’s free events. Finish 10 reading hours and three activity badges to earn prizes like a free book (kids 0-17) or a camping mug (adults). But isn’t the real reward the great books you read along the way? – James ScottMondays-Sundays. Through Aug. 10All library locations -
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Texas Burlesque Festival
The annual celebration of the art of the ecdysiast – that’s stripping to you and me – gets the crowd warmed up with an opening show at Kick Butt Coffee before two nights of dropped, tossed, and discarded apparel at the Long Center. Proving its commitment to the history of the hurly-burly, the festival spotlights two true legends of the art of the tease: the Godfather of Neo-Boylesque, TIGGER!, and the inimitable Lovey Goldmine, an icon who worked with Scatman Crothers and Merv Griffin, on stages from Paris’ Crazy Horse Saloon to Las Vegas’ Cabaret Burlesque Palace. – Richard WhittakerMay 30-June 2
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