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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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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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Austin Museum Day
The 23rd annual Museum Day looks a little different, but it's just as educational and entertaining as always. Some venues are open to the public, but those that aren't are providing online content to enjoy from home, like craft projects, virtual tours, gallery talks, and more. Get details from the FB event page or AustinMuseumDay.org, and don't miss this opportunity to experience all the art, culture, and education our dozens of local museums and galleries have to offer.Sun., Sept. 20Citywide, online and on-site -
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Cloud Tree: Lorna Roberts
Lorna Roberts (1942-2001) was an artist and medicine woman who created large vibrant works of art using oil on canvas in New York City’s Greenwich Village during the 1980s, mapping patterns of spiritual consciousness ad exploring themes of mythology and transcendence. Her daughter, Austin resident Aris Roberts-Kelly, has carefully kept these large dynamic paintings for decades, and this is the first exhibition for Roberts since her death.Through Sept. 20, by appointment only -
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Final Call for RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
This program through the city of Austin provides full rent payment for income-eligible renters financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the details on their FAQ and apply online.Applications due Tue., Dec. 8, noon -
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Gender Unbound Virtual Showcase
Throughout September, Austin's arts fest celebrating trans and intersex artists will feature an interactive 3D exhibition, plus weekly livestreams of musicians, poets, storytellers, and interviews with exhibited artists. Catch Q contributor Lilli Hime's interview with Gender Unbound executive director Drew Riley & showcase artists here.Sept. 1-26. Free.Online -
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Kristina Wong for Public Office
Texas Performing Arts presents performance artist, comedian, and IRL elected official Kristina Wong taking her raucous campaign online to arouse civic engagement, counter-hijack democracy, and answer the question: "How is it that artists and politicians have switched jobs?"Sept. 18-20. Fri., 7pm; Sun., 5pm. $15. -
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La Peña: Art In Times of Pandemic & Resistance
This timely exhibition is divided into three parts: an online exhibition at La Peña’s website; an on-site exhibition at La Peña gallery; a series of video interviews that will be available for the duration of the exhibit.Through Sept. 30. Free. -
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Pecan Fest Wired
This year's virtual version doesn't replace the traditional Pecan Street Festival that Austin has loved for decades. Instead, it brings more opportunity for international exchange and celebrates Austin's sister cities worldwide. There's still the same family-friendly content, tons of art, and a packed schedule of live music to enjoy, plus master classes and a curated selection of local vendors to shop online.Sat.-Sun., Sept. 19-20Online -
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Pecan Fest Wired day two w/ MC² & the S.O.U.L., Oscar Ornelas, Croy & the Boys, Sofia Mock, & more
One visual yours truly will miss from 2020: cruising (crawling?) down I-35 and seeing Dirty Sixth (Street) jam-packed with artisanal booths, artisanal booth consumers, artisans, and music artists on multiple stages. In other words, witnessing the art sit-in that remains Austin’s annual Pecan Street Festival. If Downtown parking and crowds even then weren’t your (SXSW canvas shopping) bag, the annual local ritual pivots to Pecan Fest Wired. Split into conceptual sections online – musician art, multidisciplinary master classes, sister city art exchange, visual art/animation, and children’s engagement – the ambitious programming offers an abundance of free options. Featured artwork includes paintings from Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Mike Melinoe, Oliver Rajamani, Bobby Whitlock, and even ... Daniel Johnston(!), while free seminars with local luminaries come highlighted by Texas Tornados drum dynamo Ernie Durawa and star producer Stuart Sullivan. Music livestreams stack Lonesome Heroes (1pm), Jazz Daddies (3), Big Cedar Fever (5), and Bubble Puppy (7) on Saturday, and Sofia Mock (1), Croy & the Boys (3), Oscar Ornelas (5), and MC² & the S.O.U.L. (7) for Sunday. Shop safe!Sun., Sept. 20 -
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Texas Tribune Festival
For 10 years The Texas Tribune Festival has invited people from all over the state and country to talk about all things policy, politics, and current events. This year, the entirely virtual conference will feature a month of programming with more than 250 speakers and 100 engaging conversations. With speakers such as Hillary Clinton, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Ted Cruz, and Willie Nelson, you won’t want to miss it!Through Sept. 30. $49-199. -
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Thank You, Texas – A Local Love: Chef's Dinner
Tonight, Rosedale Kitchen and Bar's chef Janelle Reynolds will be be joined by chef Ceasar Ortiz of Reunion 19 and Wu Chow's chef Edgar Cuspinera for a three-course collaboration dinner featuring local produce from Johnson’s Backyard Garden and local beef from Rosewood Ranches. And craft cocktails, with even more local ingredients, have been conceived and will be poured by Sharon Yeung of the Roosevelt Room. Seating will be on the spacious patio, accompanied by live acoustic music, and a portion of the night's proceeds will go to A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation.Sun., Sept. 20, 6:30pm. $65 ($30 extra for cocktail pairings). -
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Virtual Free Day of Dance: Come Dance on Ballet Austin Live!
Ballet Austin's annual Free Day of Dance meets the coronavirus pandemic with its feet still a-flying: "While we are not able to meet together in the studio," says the company's glad announcement, "we look forward to sharing this day with you – our favorite dance enthusiasts – virtually." Here, citizen, is your opportunity to sample a variety of BA dance classes all afternoon long.Sun., Sept. 20, 12:45-6pm. Donations accepted. -
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Women & Their Work: Mask Auction
First, let's note that they're calling this fundraising show "Cover Art," which, ha-ha, we love that. And then we'll go on to exclaim, holy shit! Have you seen the lineup of artists who've made these masks? Dawn Okoro. Laura Lit. Alyssa Taylor Wendt. John Mulvany. Beili Liu. Virginia Fleck. Denise Prince. Briar Bonifacio. Yuliya Lanina. And – ah, there's at least 60 more after that. Listen: "Although not all of the masks are wearable, they are all works of art. Whether you hang it on your wall or put it on your face, you will have a unique work that shows your support. Every dollar we raise through the Cover Art mask auction will go directly to our building fund." Note: The bidding's already begun, citizen!Through Sept. 28
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Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop for Adults
Designed for those who have never had a ballet class, this workshop teaches ballet from the very beginning. It's never too late: adults and teens age 15 and up welcome. At the end of the session, you will have learned some of the fundamental positions, vocabulary, and basic principles of ballet. Held on-site at Ballet Austin's Butler Center.Sundays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25, 2:30-3:30pm or Mondays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 12:30-1:30pm. $130 for six weeks. -
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Absolute Beginning Hip-Hop for Adults
It's never too late to learn something new, and hip-hop dance is tons of fun for all ages. This workshop is designed to introduce adults (and teens age 16 and up) to hip-hop culture and dance, build a solid foundation to execute popular dance moves, improve energy, lift mood, and lower stress. Sign up now; registration will close when full. Held on-site at Ballet Austin's Butler Center.Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 28, 8:30-9:30pm. $125 for six weeks. -
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Absolute Beginning Pilates Group Reformer Workshop
Pilates is one of the best workouts around, and if you're new to it and/or the Pilates Reformer equipment, this workshop is a perfect place to start. Everyone is a beginner in this workshop.Wednesdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 11, 6:15-7pm. $150 for six weeks. -
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Advisory Councils Seek New Members
For anyone passionate about pedestrian and bicyclist issues, you might consider becoming part of the groups that advise City Council on these matters. Applications are being accepted for both the Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council. They typically meet monthly, and applicants are encouraged to attend the next virtual meeting of the council they'd like to join (PAC: Sept. 14; BAC: Sept. 15). Apply here for the BAC and here for the PAC.Deadline: Sept. 25Apply online -
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AISD Launches New Support Web Pages
Austin ISD has launched new web pages full of resources, FAQs, and instructions to support Community Learning Spaces and caregivers as students begin learning remotely for the first four weeks of school. Community Learning Spaces are facilitated by community organizations, groups of parents, faith-based organizations, or public entities that provide in-person support to students during times of remote off-campus instruction, and you can find one online if needed.Beginning Sept. 8 -
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Alamo on Demand
Make any Tuesday terror-iffic, any Wednesday weird, and the rest of the week fantastic with Alamo Drafthouse curated picks via Alamo on Demand. If a film is there, it's because an Alamo programmer loves it. It's kinda like going to your favorite video store when you could do that, mixed with going to your favorite theatre, when you could do that too. Staff picks, cult classics, Found Footage Fest and Master Pancake, Weird Wednesday and Terror Tuesday, Fantastic Fest faves, they're all there for rental or purchase.OngoingOnline via ondemand.drafthouse.com -
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Andiamo Ristorante: Half-Price Sale on Wine
This beloved Italian joint celebrates its 16th year of operation by offering all bottles of wine at 50% off through the end of September. So we're feeling glad for them – ah, sweet sixteen! – and we're feeling glad for us, because, mmmmmm, dook-dook-dook.Through Sept. 30 -
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Armadillo World Headquarters 50th Anniversary Exhibition
AusPop presents a celebration of the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters, offering an impressive array of posters, photos, and newspaper clippings with which to immerse yourself in the venue's well-documented history. (No one may know exactly where we're going, these days, but this is – vividly – where we've been.) You can schedule a time in advance to visit the gallery (any Saturday or Sunday) and you've gotta wear a mask, citizen, because this long strange trip is something we're still in the confounding middle of, y'dig?Through Dec. 13 -
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Austin Film Festival & Conference
For its 27th annual iteration, AFF is virtual, and is packed with film screenings and events, including five days of panels and intimate roundtables with the world’s biggest names in film and eight days of film premieres, screenings, and Q&As.Oct. 22-29Online via www.austinfilmfestival.com -
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Austin Justice Coalition Book Club
This month's book is Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.Sun., Sept. 20, 5pm. RSVP for Zoom.Online -
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Austin Justice Coalition: 2021 Legislative Training
Learn how to advocate at the state level, how to read a bill and follow it through the legislative process, how session has shifted due to the pandemic, and more.Sun., Sept. 20, 3pm. RSVP for Zoom.Online -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Austin Self-Guided Hemp Tour
Learn more about hemp while social distancing. Visit all seven retail locations for special discounts, education, and free swag.Through Oct. 22. Free.Citywide -
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Bao'd Up: Mulan Movie Night Pack
This Chinese comfort food eatery (with four Austin locations) presents a Mulan Movie Night Pack for the whole family. "Bao is a traditional Chinese cuisine and was definitely enjoyed by Mulan in her time," says Executive Chef Ting Li. The Movie Night Pack is meant to serve four, costs $34.99, and includes two brisket bao, two BBQ chicken bao, two buffalo chicken bao, two egg cream bao, two chicken plates, two Thai teas, Szechuan fries, and salad. Oh, dude, that is a lot of really good food.Through Sept. 30 -
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Big Tex Photo Package
Go online to get in line to have your annual picture taken in front of Big Tex at the Texas State Fair. The fair is canceled for this year, but you can also purchase a package of fair food for pickup beginning on Sept. 25.Sat.-Sun., Sept. 19-20, 10am-6pm. $25.Dallas -
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Bullock Texas State History Museum: This Light of Ours
This show features images by activist photographers of the Civil Rights Movement, telling a visual story of the struggle against segregation, race-based disenfranchisement, and Jim Crow laws in the 1960s. These photos capture the day-to-day struggles of everyday citizens and their resolve in the face of violence and institutionalized discrimination – with more than a dozen additional images representing activism and protest in Austin's own history.Tuesdays-Sundays. Through Dec. 6 -
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Child Care Provider Relief Grant Application Period Open
The Austin Child Care Provider Relief Grant provides immediate one-time financial assistance to eligible child care centers, including home providers. In partnership with the city of Austin, United Way for Greater Austin will accept applications and provide consultation and case management services to grant applicants. Join a webinar on Wed., July 22, at 9am to get more information.Open July 21 to Oct. 1 or when funding is expended, whichever is firstOnline
