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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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Austin Restaurant Weeks
Say, citizen, what's annual and tasty AF and supports our local communities? For one thing, this two-week-long dining extravaganza that features specially priced lunches, dinners, cocktails, and beers at restaurants and bars throughout the Austin area – with a portion of every meal donated to the Central Texas Food Bank. And when we say "restaurants and bars throughout the Austin area," we mean the likes of Barley Swine, Easy Tiger, Hillside Farmacy, Lucky Robot, L'oca d'oro, Austin Taco Project, the Driskill Grill, and so many more. See right here for details. Hey, thanks, Tito's Handmade Vodka!Through Sept. 3 -
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Bands With Beto
Support U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke on his 34-day drive across Texas. Music provided by John Doe and Superfónicos.Thu., Aug. 16, 5:30-8:30pm. $25-100. -
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Davis Gallery: Reflector
This is something to see, all right, as the gallery walls are filled with work by artists tasked with capturing either their whole self or an aspect of self. And most of the artists have depicted themselves via abstractions and symbolic representations. Note that Randall Reid, Jan Heaton, John Sager, Chun Hui Pak, and Caprice Pierucci are only some of the artists represented in this group show, and we reckon you'll be right there with us, viewing the array of wonders on display.Through Sept. 8 -
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Die Felicia
Ghosts, goblins, and (scream) queens – oh my. By the creepiest lovelies imaginable: Louisianna Purchase and Zane Zena, with special spook Hentaii.Thu., Aug. 16, 10pm. $6. -
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FUTURX
This is a four-day festival of new and avant-garde performance from the Vortex and Avant Theatre Project, designed to explore the many permutations and intersections of Latinx identity in the 21st century and beyond, featuring work from playwrights, solo performers, and improv troupes exploring and critiquing the ways that Latinidad engages with questions of race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and citizenship. Jesus I. Valles’ one-man show (Un)Documents is part of this. The Latinauts' improvised sci-fi telenovelas are another. Also, Sin Verguenza from the reigning Queen of Texas Burlesque, Chola Magnolia; readings of plays by Krysta Gonzales and Briandaniel Oglesby; and a workshop of Glass Half Full’s collaboration with Jesus I. Valles and Gricelda Silva, which will use the myth of El Cucuy to speak about ICE and the Border Patrol. ¡Oralé!Wed.-Sat., Aug. 15-18; see website for times. $15-50. -
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grayDUCK Gallery: Crit Group 2018
The Contemporary Austin and grayDUCK Gallery present new work by eight artists who participated in the museum's Crit Group – a program combining group critique with professional development. For viewers, this means an array of sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, collage, installation, and ceramics by Adrian Aguilera, Christa Blackwood, Christine Garvey, Ron Geibel, Jenn Hassin, Landon O'Brien, Dawn Okoro, and Rachel Wolfson Smith.Through Sept. 2 -
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Holders of Hope
The Holders of Hope celebration will feature a catered dinner by Whim Hospitality, complimentary wine and beer, live music featuring artists Jenny Reynolds and Michael Fracasso, and the wit and prose of typewriter poet Scott James. Dress code is "Garden Party Chic."Thu., Aug. 16. Starting at $150. -
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Lesbians Who Tech + Allies Pride Happy Hour
Just in time to get yer final post-Pride fix.Thu., Aug. 16, 6-8pm. Free.Walmart Technology Offices, 409 Colorado -
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Metropolis (1927)
One of the great silent classics, Metropolis is a futuristic fantasy about the mechanization of society. David DiDonato will perform a live original score, four years in the making.Thu., Aug. 16, 7:30pm -
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Outside Voice: Performing Arts Day
Discover how to write songs and maybe score a stellar grade in science class with Lucas Miller, “the Singing Zoologist”! Be heard and seen with Jason Phelps as he challenges you to engage your body, mind, and speech to express your ideas creatively. Become fluent in the physical language of performers and puppets with Glass Half Full Theatre.Thu., Aug. 16, 2pm. Donations welcome, RVSP.The High Road, 700 Dawson -
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Sonic Transmissions presents Kuzu, Soft Healer, Dane Rousay Duo, DJ Gerard Cosloy
Sonic Transmission organizer Ingebrigt Häker Flaten’s Chicago connections pay in Kuzu, a new Chi-town-based improv trio consisting of saxist Dave Rempis, guitarist Tashi Dorji, and drummer Tyler Damon. Their debut arrives on local label Astral Spirits any day. Support comes from Austin indie-pop trio Soft Healer and the ongoing collaboration between San Antonio percussionist/composer Dane Rousey and avant-garde multi-instrumentalist Parham Daghighi.Thu., Aug. 16, 9pm -
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Sunny Sweeney & Ward Davis, Tennessee Jet
Beauty and the beard? Calling Sunny Sweeney Austin’s Margo Price does both country sirens a disservice, but Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn also echo in the local East Texas native’s trad country triumph, fourth LP Trophy. Arkansas beardo Ward Davis wields a calling card whose first two credits are co-composing Fort Worth drawler Cody Jinks’ “I’m Not the Devil” and having country titans Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard cover “Unfair Weather Friend.” Nashville’s Tennessee Jet opens.Thu., Aug. 16, 8pm -
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There and Back
He's brought us Confessions of a Mexpatriate, among other powerful works of theatre, and now look: Austin playwright Raul Garza's newest is about the current immigration crisis – illuminating the fraught history between the U.S. government and Mexicans seeking that “shining city upon a hill.” Starring Karina Dominguez as Gloria and Giselle Marie-Muñoz as the Virgen de Guadalupe. Aaaaaand: Mical Trejo! Directed by Patti Neff-Tiven for Ground Floor Theatre. And reviewed here by Robert Faires.Through Aug. 25. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. Pay what you wish. -
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Wit
Austin Scottish Rite Theater teams up with the Final Acts Project to present Margaret Edson’s acclaimed dramedy, here directed by Susan Gayle Todd. Taking the role of both narrator and player in her own tragedy, the main character (played here by Kristin Fern Johnson) shifts from present to past as she navigates stage four ovarian cancer diagnosis and high-dosage experimental chemotherapy, revealing the journey with self-conviction, humility, and grace. And Robert Faires has reviewed this amazing show right here.Through Aug. 25. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm. $15-25.
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10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Movies in the Park: This updated version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew provides a sharp examination of teen dating rituals.Thu., Aug. 16, 8:30pm. Free. -
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A Real Boy
This satiric play by Stephen Kaplan tells the story of two marionettes with a human child who starts growing strings of his own. Can his kindergarten teacher save him? Directed by Chelsea Beth for Last Act Theatre Company.Through Aug. 25. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $12-25. -
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Apply for PARK(ing) Day
Join the annual Park(ing) Day celebration – where folks transform parkings space into temporary "parklets" to promotes public conversation on the need for public, open spaces in urban areas. Applications to make your own mini park are due Sept. 17. Email for additional information.Apply by Sept. 17. Free. -
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Arjun Sethi: American Hate: Survivors Speak Out
Civil rights lawyer Sethi chronicles the stories of people affected by hate, his new book allowing survivors to tell their stories and describe how the bigoted rhetoric and policies of the Trump administration have intensified bullying, discrimination, and even violence toward them and their communities.Thu., Aug. 16, 7pm -
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Austin Code: Boat Dock Registration Program
Boat dock owners are now required to properly address and register their dock with the city. Now through Sept. 30, owners can take advantage of the current grace period as there's no cost to register at this time.Through Sun., Sept. 30 -
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Austin Restaurant Week With Special Glassware
Drink for a cause. Blue Owl is donating $3 from every limited edition glass they sell during Austin Restaurant Week to the Central Texas Food Bank.Thu., Aug. 16, 3-10pm. $20, special glass with four pours. -
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Austin Young Chamber's Annual Committee Crawl
Attention all fine young professionals: This happy hour networking event offers a chance to learn more about AYC's committees & programs and what they can do for you.Thu., Aug. 16, 6-8pm. Free. -
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Out of Town
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.June 2-Jan. 5Mayborn Museum, Waco -
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Besos: Latin Pop Night at Gabrielas Downtown
Latin beats, summer nights, and margs on the dance floor. Brought to by DJ GirlFriend. 18 and up welcome, but no margs.Every other Thursday; 6-10pm. Free.Gabrielas Downtown, 900 E. Seventh
