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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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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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Coheed & Cambria, Deafheaven
Lead vocalist Claudio Sanchez’s high-pitched yelping and peculiar enunciation of simple words paired with intoxicating progressive rock riffs polarizes like pineapple on pizza. “Jess-eeee, bad boy! … Jesssss-eeee!” San Francisco band Deafheaven (“In Blur”) opens.Wed., May 17, 7:30pm -
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Future of Downtown: Downtown on Demand
The Downtown Austin Alliance presents a celebration of the org's 30 years, highlighting findings from the annual State of Downtown report with a look toward the future. Keynote speaker SaulPaul shares wisdom and insight, and local artists and musicians provide entertainment. Tickets include food and drinks, swag, and a copy of the report, and every dollar raised supports DAA programs.Wed., May 17, 5pm. $100-850. -
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International Ride of Silence
Gather and ride bicycles to honor those hurt or killed while cycling. The event includes a silent ride with white "ghost" bikes and a gathering with a rally to demand the city work faster to install better cycling infrastructure.Wed., May 17, 7pm. Free. -
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Tisakorean, Diego Money, Texas Boyz, Yoshi the Plug [control room]
TisaKorean turned 11 the same month that Atlanta snap pioneers D4L released their infamously idiotic/gloriously goofy ear-parasite “Laffy Taffy.” This fact makes total sense when you listen to the Houston rapper/producer’s music – a chiming, chaotic vision of Aughts-era ringtone rap as pure pixie-stick id, with aesthetics derived from MP3 blogs and nascent social media sites. Most perplexing, this proudly adolescent voice in hip-hop is nearly 30. Of course, age is but a number; this is music for anyone who sees no meaningful difference between a stripper’s pole and the kind you’d slide down on the playground.Wed., May 17, 9pm -
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Window Dressing XXVII: Sunlight and Bone
Damian Noll uses a magnifying lens to draw with sunlight, solar-tattooing his designs onto bones acquired from local hunters, butchers, or road kills. For a limited time, you can see these beauties on display, 24/7, in ICOSA's front window at Canopy – but don't miss the artist reception!Through May 22. Artist reception: Fri., May 19, 7-9pm
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Advance Care Planning Made Easy: How to Decide, Discuss, and Document Your End of Life Wishes
According to a national survey, only about a quarter of us have discussed this important topic with our loved ones. This seminar with AARP will guide participants through all the essentials to bring peace of mind and make sure everyone is on the same page.Wed., May 17, 10:30am-3:30pm. Free, but registration required. -
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After Hours (1985)
Big Screen Classics: A stuffed shirt comes across a menagerie of NYC women over the course of one crazy night.Wed., May 17, 6:15pm -
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Art for the People: Springing Into Colour
The movers and shakers of AFTP have transformed this lively gallery with at least 90 new pieces created by more than 33 Austin artists – including 13 who are showing their work here for the first time – to bring a bright flood of spring into our city.Through June 2 -
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Belles & Chimes Pinball Meetup
Women and nonbinary pinball players are welcome to join this casual pinball group for all levels, meeting at Bender Bar on first Wednesdays of the month and Cidercade on third Wednesdays.First & third Wednesdays, 8pmBender Bar, 321 W. Ben White #300; Cidercade, 600 E. Riverside -
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar's May Market
We always shop Blue Genie Art Bazaar during the winter holiday season, but we don't have to wait seven more months! At this spring market, see the work of more than 100 regional artisans and craftspeople and pick up gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, graduation, weddings, or any other spring/summer occasion. Raffles, samples, and demos will be offered throughout the show.Through May 29. Fri.-Sun. (and Memorial Day), 10am-8pm. Free. -
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BMI presents Sounds w/ Vision Arcade, Brother Thunder, Glass Mansions, Moody Bank$
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Butridge Gallery: Children of the Earth + The Other Side
The "Children of Earth" paintings by Camille Lema are about human connections and being grounded to the planet that's our home. Meena Matai's "The Other Side" is an exploration of the personal stories of her family and millions of others who were affected by the India-Pakistan partition of 1947. Together, these two exhibitions shine with power and beauty.Through May 20. Free. -
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Buzz Kill Comedy
Hosted by Carlton Wilcoxson and Angelina Martin, and featuring the best local and national comics every Wednesday.Wednesdays, 9pm. Free. -
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Community Listening Session
UT-Austin and Austin Justice Coalition collaborate to host a listening session to gather feedback from the community about the legal system.Wed., May 17, 5-7pmCherrywood Community Center, 1605 E. 38th 1/2 -
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DAC Nights: ImPRESSive Flowers
Need a little color in your home or office as we head into summer? At this event you can use a flower press to preserve the memories of spring and trade plants with other botanical enthusiasts. Some plants will be available to get things going, but bring your own to multiply the beauty and fun!Wed., May 17, 7-9pm. Free; registration encouraged. -
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DAC Nights: ImPRESSive Flowers
At this event, you’ll be able to use a flower press to preserve the memories of spring and to trade plants with other botanical enthusiasts. Dougherty Arts Center will provide plants to start the trading, but participants are encouraged to bring their own to enhance the swapping.Wed., May 17, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Davis Gallery: The Poetry of Spring
This is a new exhibition of works by Cookie Ashton, who uses wet pigments, inks, charcoals, and pastels in exploring dreamlike territories of abstraction.Through June 10 -
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Dinosaurs of Antarctica (2022)
Laser Imax 3D: A documentary exploring prehistoric Antarctica and joining present-day scientists on a quest to understand the continent today.Wed., May 17, 12pm -
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Discover The Benefits of Worker Co-ops
Worker co-op expert Drew De Los Santos will provide the basics of worker ownership and help prepare participants to explore joining or starting a worker co-op of their own.Wed., May 17, 6pm. Free.Online
