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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance -
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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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Casablanca (1942)
Blue Starlite warms up for Valentine's Day with the ultimate classic romance.Mon., Jan. 30, 6:45pm -
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De Nada: Chef Cavazos Dinner & Tequila Tasting
As if the food and the ambience of De Nada Cantina weren't compelling enough already (SPOILER ALERT: it's a local favorite), here's chef Jorge Cavazos serving up a multicourse feast of pork carnitas quesadillas, poblano corn chowder, birria tacos, gulf fish zarandeado, and more – and chocolate flan (topped with fresh berry compote) for dessert – and all of it accompanied with pairings of some of the finest tequilas available. We're glad there's two seatings available, because, orale, we can't even with this level of elevated sabor.Mon., Jan. 30, 5:30 & 8pm. $130. -
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Outrageous! (1977)
Queer Cinema: Lost & Found: In this underseen Canadian gem, a gay hairstylist with a love of old Hollywood tries for a drag career. Screens with Penelope Spheeris' rare, early short "I Don't Know," and the Saturday screening includes a post-show discussion with film programmer and queer film historian Elizabeth Purchell.Mon., Jan. 30, 7pm -
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The Cat (1992)
Hyperreal Hotel: In this bonkers horror from Hong Kong, a kittycat from meow-ter space teams up with an alien and a human to fight an extraterrestrial demon. Screens with a local short, "Oh Deer," with filmmaker Richard C. Jones.Mon., Jan. 30, 7pm
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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"We Left the Camp Singing" (2022)
Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a special event in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27), with a screening of an educational doc highlighting music in Czechoslovakia's Theresienstadt ghetto-camp and exclusive interviews with Holocaust survivors. Screening preceded by 8-minute short “The Record” and followed by a live-over-Zoom Q&A with director/producer Sofia Tapinassi.In person: Thu., Jan. 26, 7:30pm; available online Jan. 27-Feb. 6. Free; registration required. -
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ATX Walk Bike Roll Feedback Needed
The city is seeking feedback on its plans guiding how urban trails, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes are built.Through March 20Online -
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Camp Vamonos!
Run out of a private home in the Crestview neighborhood, with a big backyard playground and lots of "loose parts," campers play, bake yummy treats, do kitchen science, watch classic movies, play Foosball and board games, make art and new friends, and have a fun, silly time. They also do outings using public transit, and the director will speak Spanish to any children who are receptive. Ages 5-11.May 29-Aug. 11. $210/week.6919 Reese Ln -
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Canje
Is there anything more romantic than the Caribbean? That's a rhetorical question, perhaps, but you can happily grok the answer at Tavel Bristol-Joseph's award-winning restaurant, where a six-course shared menu of island-inflected flavors includes a take-home dessert. Serving suggestion: Maybe duck into the kissing booth while you're there, you lovesick loons, and make with a little PDA?Tue., Feb. 14. $125 (drink pairings extra). -
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Church on Monday w/ Elias Haslanger & Dr. James Polk
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Club SciKidz
This STEM enrichment camp offers everything from veterinary medicine to robotics and virtual reality, covering all the major science disciplines with a heavy emphasis on technology and engineering. With multiple locations all across Austin, there's sure to be a spot open for your future scientist. Ages 4-15.June 12-Aug. 18. $349-395.Multiple Austin-area locations -
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Creator Camp
Kids will be immersed in a world of creativity and technology, with the chance to make amazing films, animations, YouTube videos, Minecraft mods, Roblox games, AI machine learning models, and more! Students will learn hands-on from college-level instructors and create their very own projects in real time. Ages 6-13.June 12-Aug. 4. $149-229.St. Gabriel's Catholic School, 2500 Wimberly Lane; Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free Sub
We Are Blood partners with ThunderCloud Subs to reward blood donors with a free small sub. Do some good in exchange for an Office Favorite, Texas Tuna, Veggie Delite, or whatever strikes your fancy.Jan. 16-31We Are Blood donor centers -
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Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids
Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.607 W. St Johns #10 -
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Emergency Preparedness Calendar Contest
The city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will feature student artwork in the 2024 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. Central Texas students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to create art to be considered for the calendar, which will be distributed at libraries and available for download online.Deadline: March 31. Winners announced in April -
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Emmer & Rye
Cozy up at Emmer & Rye for a special evening that features a six-course menu of locally sourced deliciousness. Let the talented E&R sommeliers provide a curated wine pairing, or peruse the a la carte cocktail offerings, and – bonus! – continue your romantic experience at home with a takeaway gift from the restaurant's pastry team.Tue., Feb. 14. $150 (wine pairings extra). -
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Fantastic Magic Camp
Creative youngsters will learn life skills and confidence through magic, juggling, and puppets at this fun and inclusive camp that's been working its magic since 1993. One- and two-week options available in the summer, as well as a weeklong spring break camp. Ages 5-12.May 30-Aug. 4; spring camp March 13-17. $290-790.Two North Central Austin locations -
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Films for the Forest Call for Submissions
Rainforest Partnership has announced it is accepting submissions for its annual juried film competition, Films for the Forest, intended to "share the voices and stories of forests worldwide, highlighting their rich biodiversity and local communities, their immense beauty and importance to the entire planet, the threats they face, and the opportunities for renewal." Winners will be announced on Earth Day (April 22, 2023).Regular deadline: Feb. 1; extended deadline: March 31 -
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Fitness Classes With Stronger Austin
Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!January to May. Free.Virtual -
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Fix-It Clinic Coaches Needed
Are you handy with a hammer? Skilled with a sewing machine? Educated about electronics? The city seeks folks with repair skills to become coaches for its Fix-It clinics; the next one is Feb. 25.OngoingApply online
