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Courthouse Nights in Lockhart, Texas!
Don't miss the return of Courthouse Nights in Lockhart! Centered around the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse lawn, the FREE and family-friendly live music series features an all-star lineup with Dale Watson, EZ Band, Deadeye, Rattlesnake Milk, and Simons Says. Held every third Friday of the month from April to August!Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-10pmLockhart, Texas
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Saul Jerome in Residence
Saul Jerome E. San Juan, artist-in-residence at the Line Hotel, hosts artists Matthew Conway, Michael Snowden, Prentiss Douthit, Richard Ashby, and others, for an evening of sharing their latest work to the public. In the months prior to the pandemic, this fluid group of artists regularly met to critique and to discuss works in progress within the safe space of their shared identity as queer men with diverse lived experiences and varied mediums of expression.Mon., July 19, 7-9pm -
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Lutie's: Three-Course Tequila Dinner
A little early to celebrate National Tequila Day, perhaps? No, not when this acclaimed new venue on the Austin culinary scene is hosting a three-course tequila pairing dinner with LALO, a new blanco tequila from Don Julio's grandson, Eduardo "Lalo" González. We mean, hey, mango, lime, and scallop ceviche; eggplant and summer squash tempura; grilled oysters; LALO-glazed chicken; churro ice cream with coffee caramel; and more – and the trio of accompanying tipples? We're swooning here.Mon., July 19, 7pm. $200. -
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Metamorphosis Dance: Ballet Under the Stars
For more than 25 years, Metamorphosis Dance has kicked off the summer at the Zilker Hillside Theater. This year, despite its many challenges, will be no different. Ballet Under the Stars: The Show Must Go On!, rehearsed and filmed in early June, is now available for viewing.Through July 23. Free. -
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No Lights No Lycra
After 16 months of streaming, No Lights No Lycra ATX at last returns to in-person dance parties! It's a substance-free, judgment-free dance party in the dark for the pure joy of dancing. It’s a DJ night that’s not at the club, a workout that’s not at the gym, a personal meditation that’s anything but silent.Mondays, 8:30-10pm. $10 suggested donation.West China Tea, 4706 N. I-35 -
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Queer Home CookOUT Tour
Local poets, essayists, storytellers, and artists read from San Francisco-based queer literary press Foglifter’s new anthology, Home Is Where You Queer Your Heart, about the varied meanings of home for LGBTQIA folks.Mon., July 19, 5:30pm. Free. -
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Queer Men's Art Showcase
Saul Jerome E. San Juan, Big Medium's current artist-in-residence at the Line Hotel, hosts artists Matthew Conway, Michael Snowden, Prentiss Douthit, Richard Ashby, and others, for an evening of sharing their latest works. "In the months prior to the pandemic, this fluid group of artists regularly met to critique and to discuss each others' work-in-progress within the safe space of their shared identity as queer men with diverse lived experiences and varied mediums of expression." Yes, thank you: Recommended.Mon., July 19, 7-9pm. free. -
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SIMS Electric Art Party & Online Auction
Over 30 local musicians have donated their art to the SIMS Foundation for an auction to raise funds to support mental health and substance use recovery services for the music industry. Start bidding online now, and join the wrap party to view and bid on the art, meet some of the artists, listen to music from Akina Adderley and Frederico7, and watch live painting by Gabriel Portillo. Treats include artisan popsicles from Odd Pop and drink specials from Deep Eddy Vodka, Lone Star, and Nine Banded Whiskey.Online auction open July 9-24; in-person event Sat., July 24, 4-7pm. Donations encouraged. -
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Summer Out Loud
A challenge that encourages families to make time for summer fun with on-demand workouts, activities, and three free visits to the Y. Text SUMMER to 877/799-6220 to register, then pick up a passport filled with ideas and activities, or download it online and get started. Turn in the completed passport at the end to be eligible to win a membership or a family trip.Through Aug. 4. Free.All Austin YMCA locations -
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A Portrait of My Mother
An artist remembers their mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood – from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago, and everything between. Written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, directed by David R. Jarrott. Note: Now available for viewing on Vimeo.Through July 31. $5. -
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After Munich (2019)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a doc about four women who were affected by the Munich massacre during the 1972 Olympics.Through July 31Online: austinjff.org -
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ArtUs Co. Gallery: Kent Burress
Kent Burress uses oils to capture the big skies and broad vistas of Texas in a style that often pushes the boundaries between representational and abstract art.Closing reception: Sat, July 24, 5:30-6:30pm10000 Research #118 -
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Austin Fire Youth Explorers
City of Austin Fire Department is recruiting youth ages 14-20 to join Exploring, Boy Scouts of America's character and career development program for youth. The AFD Explorer Post #370 teaches youth about careers in fire rescue and helps them sharpen leadership skills.Deadline: Oct. 1. Free.Apply online -
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Austin Hounds Calendar Contest
To help reach the fundraising goal of $10,000 for nonprofit Hound Rescue, Dog Days Photography is holding a calendar contest with a $10 entry fee and vote cost of $1 each. Thirteen lucky puppers will appear in the calendar, and each week will feature mini contests with winning dogs receiving prizes from sponsor businesses. Contest opens at 7am Mon., July 12; get more deets and enter online.July 12-Aug. 23. $10 donation.Online -
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Austin Humane Society's Summer Kids Series
For a paw-some summer, register your li'l animal lover for AHS's virtual, hands-on educational sessions, including live shelter tours, dog walks, storytime with shelter pets, crafts, and dance sessions. It's all free, and supplies are provided via pickup or you can get a supply list online. Graduation is Aug. 6-7 and comes with a certificate and swag bag.June 1-Aug.7. Free.Virtual -
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Bad Reputation (2018)
Reel Women in Film: This doc gives you a wild ride as Joan Jett and her cohort of hard-rock legends rip it up onstage. Experience what made Jett an unconventional and groundbreaking artist, then join a conversation exploring how her story sheds light on the music world’s role in the second-wave feminist movement and American culture in the 1970s and 1980s. Shown in conjunction with the exhibition "GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World."Film streams July 19-23; Q&A Thu., July 22, 7:30pm. $5.The Bullock Museum online -
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Beyond Van Gogh
This traveling spectacle of art, a multimedia exhibition currently ensconced at the COTA, uses cutting-edge projection technology to create an engaging journey into the world of Vincent Van Gogh. Repurposing the artist's dreams, his thoughts, and his words to drive the experience as a narrative, this huge installation will move you along projection-swathed walls wrapped in light, colour, and shapes that swirl, dance and refocus into flowers, cafes and landscapes. As a certain Dude might comment, "This is extremely fuckin' trippy, man." Make your reservations now, citizen, and if the price seems a bit steep, hell, you can probably tap your brother Theo for a loaner, amirite?Through Sept. 5. Daily, 11am-9pm. $37 ($24, children). -
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Beyond Van Gogh
Cutting-edge projection technology creates an engaging journey into the world of Van Gogh.June 25-Sept. 5 -
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Big Medium: Austin Studio Tour
No, it's not happening right now, citizen, but it's preparing to return this November. Big Medium's humongous socioartistic success of an annual event – the free, self-guided art adventure through dozens upon dozens of local studios and galleries, enhanced by live demos and performances – will now combine the West Austin Studio Tour and East Austin Studio Tour to provide opportunities for artists all over Austin to connect and for the public to experience art safely both in person and virtually. Note: The tour boundaries have been extended to include all 10 districts of Austin for in-person participants, plus a 15-mile radius from the Capitol for virtual participants. And if you're an artist who wants to be part of this action: Applications are being accepted through July 19.Apply through July 19 -
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Blue Monday Blues Jam
Mondays, 7pm, Mondays, 7pm, Mon., June 6, 7pm, Mon., June 20, 7pm and Mondays, 7pm -
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Books & Babies Virtual Storytime
Join a lap-sit storytime interspersed with songs, rhymes, and finger plays for babies and parents.Mondays, 2pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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Broadway Master Class
Class is now full; ask about wait list. A workshop geared toward students age 10+ with a strong passion for the performing arts. Students will study the three disciplines of musical theatre (acting, voice, and dance) and dive into song interpretation, vocal technique, scene study, and monologue performance.Mon.-Fri., July 19-23. #350. -
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Call for Projects: Experiments in Art and Science
Do you enjoy experimenting with art and/or science? For Collection Rert's open call show they are seeking artists and scientists, from novice to professional, who want to follow their curiosity and document their discoveries. No matter what you're curious about, they welcome the sharable evidence of your experiments. Email collectionrert@gmail.com.Submit intent ASAP for projects due by Aug. 12; show opens Sat., Aug. 14. Free. -
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