Eddie Izzard
Fri. 06/06 | 8:00PM - Sun. 06/08 @ The Paramount Theatre (Downtown)
Strauss' The Bat (Die Fledermaus)
Fri. 05/30 | 7:00PM - Sat. 06/07 @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Austin Lyric Opera and Esther's Follies share the spotlight for an Austin-tacious take on Johann Strauss' memorable masterpiece. The hilarious cast of characters includes the newest te…more»
Chest vs. Breast
Sat. 06/07 | 8:00PM @ Rio Rita (East Side)
Chest vs. Breast (running June 1-7) is an interdisciplinary exhibition exploring the torso as a site of cultural and personal meaning. Gender interpretations are often localized here, yet biol…more»
Big Range Festival
Fri. 06/06 | 7:00PM - Sun. 06/15 @ Austin Ventures Studio Theater, Salvage Vanguard Theater, Off Center, Circus Tent Theatre, Tapestry Dance Company, Nia Space, Do
June 6-15, 2008For online ticket sales www.bigrangeaustin.orgIt's Big Range! People get ready for some dancin'elsewhere dance by Lesley NowlinProgra…more»
In Citizen's Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889-1891
Sat. 09/15 | 7:00PM - Tue. 01/06 @ Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
The 1880's and 1890's were decades of tremendous upheaval for many native peoples in Texas. Numerous Indian reservations were opened in the Oklahoma and Indian Territories during this …more»
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In the decades between 1880 and 1900, American Indians underwent significant cultural transformations as a result of European settlers who thrust them into reservations and Euro-American customs. During this period, William J. Lenny and William L. Sawyers opened a photo studio in Purcell, Okla., near the reservations, and photographed American Indians in both their traditional dress and the current fashions of the time.read more at austin360.com
NOW: Works by Lanie McCormick and Ryan Paul
Sat. 06/07 | 7:00PM - Sat. 06/07 @ Austin Figurative Gallery (East Side)
Come and celebrate local art in Austin. We'll have new works by Lanie McCormick (photo) and Ryan Paul (digital imaging) on view and of course for sale. Come and enjoy the free …more»
Petra's Suenos
Wed. 06/04 | 7:00PM - Sun. 06/08 @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts
A bilingual comedy by Austin playwright, Rupert Reyes Petra Dominguez, everyone’s favorite Latina matriarch, is back! In this adventure, Petra has attracted the atte…more»
Mothers of Invention
Every Saturday 8:00PM - Sat. 09/13 @ The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House (Downtown)
Written and performed byu Laura Poe
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A social satire set in a world of genetically-modified junkfood more at www.austin360.com
Radio Silence
Every Saturday 8:00PM - Sun. 08/31 @ The Vortex (East Side)
VORTEX Repertory Company and Uprise! Productions proudly present the world premiere of Radio Silence: a word opera, a fresh-to-death new bullet in the chamber fro…more»
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Radio and its dwindling efficacy as a modern medium becomes the lens through which performance poet Zell Miller III tackles current events in his newest show. ‘Radio Silence’ features performances by Miller along with Wanda Holland and Ebony Stewart. Choreography by Ananda Maya Moss.
— Jeanne Claire van Ryzin
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Art
Thu. 05/15 | 7:00PM - Sun. 06/08 @ City Theatre Co (North Austin)
*Penfold Theatre Company*, in partnership with* The City Theatre, to present**ART*, the Tony and Olivier Award winning play written by Yasmina Rezawith direction and design by members of the B…more»
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Jessica Erickson and I have artwork in this.
Sol LeWitt: Structure and Line
Sat. 05/24 | 7:00PM - Sun. 08/17 @ Austin Museum of Art (Downtown location) (West Sixth)
Sol LeWitt is one of the most influential figures in the history of twentieth-century art. LeWitt was among the many young artists who challenged the prevailing art of the time by emphasizing …more»
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‘What does art sound like?’ Find out tonight with Austin composer Reynolds’ interpretation of Sol LeWitt’s visual art work. more at austin360.com
ColdTowne
Every Saturday 10:00PM @ ColdTowne Theater (East Side)
Your genial hosts ColdTowne, whose group mind "borders on the dysfunctional" and who can switch gears from quiet conversation to complete chaos -- and back again -- without even rump…more»
Leanne Venier's "Abstractions"
Sun. 07/01 | 12:00AM - Fri. 08/01 @ New World Deli
New World Deli is now featuring the energetic and sensuous abstract oil paintings of Leanne Venier. The artist breathes life into paint, and what emerges in her works is provocative and often …more»
Sai Sei Party
Tue. 12/04 | 7:00PM - Thu. 01/08 @ Silhouette Restaurant & Bar
Sai Sei Party! (part of the weekly tuesday Gan-So Ladies Night Collective @ Silhouette)Come see 3 of Austin's respected Graffiti Artists display a Brand New Urban Art Collection!(All new a…more»
ZACH Theatre Presents ALTAR BOYZ
Sat. 06/07 | 8:00PM - Sun. 07/13 @ ZACH Theatre's Kleberg Stage
ZACH Theatre raises the roof with the hit musical ALTAR BOYZ, live, on stage this summer at ZACH Theatre! This high-energy new musical stars five Apostles of Pop – Matthew, Mark, Luke, J…more»
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Boys’ follows the ‘five apostles of pop’ as they show off their scintillating dance moves and funkability. Did we mention the hair gel? There’s enough to slick back the Abominable Snowman. more at austin360.com
Tarrytown Farmers' Market
Every Saturday 9:00AM @ Tarrytown Farmers' Market
Come join us each Saturday from 9-1 at Tarrytown's newest Farmers Market Location. We have fantastic food, art, jewlery, clothing and live music, located in the beautifully landscaped back…more»
MATT WESTER: MY OCCUPATION
Sat. 05/24 | 7:00PM - Sun. 06/15 @ Pump Project Art Complex (East Side)
MATT WESTER: MY OCCUPATION May 24 – June 15Reception: Saturday, May 24, 7-10pm Gallery Hours: M 5-8pm; W-Sa 1-5pm and by appointment Pump Project is pleased to announce the …more»
Cage Match!
Every Saturday 9:00PM @ ColdTowne Theater (East Side)
Now weekly! ColdTowne's CageMatch throws two teams of comic gladiators into the pit — some established ensembles, some ad-hoc groups created specifically for the CageMatch — an…more»
Now and Tomorrow 5
Every Saturday 3:00PM @ Creative Research Laboratory
NOW AND TOMORROW 5 ------------------------------------------------ An exhibition of art by pre-kindergarten to twelfth-grade children from the Austin area. -------------------------------…more»
Forty Years of Oat Willie's
Sat. 05/24 | 7:00PM - Sat. 07/05 @ South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
Join the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Oat Willie's Campaign Headquarters with an opening party and 6-week showcase of art produced on the compa…more»
On The Road With The Beats
Tue. 02/05 | 7:00PM - Sun. 08/03 @ Harry Ransom Center (Campus)
Jack Kerouac's scroll manuscript of On the Road will be featured in the exhibition for a limited time only, from March 7 to June 1.
Lance Letscher: Industry and Design
Thu. 05/22 | 6:00PM - Sat. 06/28 @ d berman gallery
Austin Artist, Lance Letscher creates poetic works of color and composition. His use of found materials such as old books and diaries illustrate a personal narative of line and shape. Please j…more»
Improv 101 Class at Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation
Every Saturday 3:00PM @ Salvage Vanguard Theater (Campus)
Improv 101 Class at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interac…more»
Desert Passion Middle Eastern Dance Theater
Sat. 06/07 | 7:00PM - Sat. 06/07 @ The Eternal Way Center
2-hour stage style belly dance show with 10-12 dancers. 8:00 PM Social Hour 7:00 pm with food vended by Ararats. Alcohol BYOB. $10.00 at the Door, $8.00 ABA Members, Lap Kids F…more»
AA-S Best Bet – ‘The Bat’:
The Austin Lyric Opera joins Esther’s Follies to revamp Johann Strauss’ comic operatta ‘Die Fledermaus.’
— Shannon McGarvey
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