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Magnolia Musical Theatre Presents Footloose!
Join Magnolia Music Theatre with your friends and family for Footloose: The Musical, every Wednesday through Saturday through August 10th! Kick off your Sunday shoes and bring a blanket to lounge on the Central Plaza Lawn as you enjoy these free-admission, Broadway-level performances. Every Wednesday is Accessibility Night, sponsored by Together Austin.July 10 - Aug. 10, 8pmHill Country Galleria -
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Contemporary Currents Opening Weekend
You are invited to join West Chelsea Contemporary for the opening reception of Contemporary Currents: A Summer Showcase with an exclusive artist talk and musical demonstration by represented artist Bob Schneider.Sat. June 29, 2pm-4pmWest Chelsea Contemporary
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Director Dave Steakley and choreographer Abe Reybold bring John Cameron Mitchell’s glamorous and rockin’ musical classic about ”a fourth-wall-smashing East German rock & roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, trying to find a place to belong in America” – of course – back to the Austin stage. And here’s Robert Faires’ review of the whole thing.Through March 3. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30pm. $30-165. -
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Emo Philips
This man needs no introduction. We mean, he got one decades ago, when he introduced himself to the world – and the world hasn't been quite the same since. It's been laughing a lot more, for one thing. And we're sure Philips is gonna keep it laughing until everything goes ker-blooooey. [Note: only approximate transliteration of apocalyptic sound.]Feb. 28-March 2. Thu., 8pm; Fri-Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $14-23. -
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Indian Ink
Austin Shakespeare brings Tom Stoppard’s delightful cross-cultural play – the story of a rebellious poet who has her portrait painted by a mysterious artist while traveling in India – to life onstage, featuring Babs George, Jill Blackwood, Tamil Periasamy, Sanjay Rao, Colum Morgan, and more. Directed by Ann Ciccolella, with music by Nagavalli.Through March 3. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $18-46. -
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The Rover
Scandalous! Lewd! Morally depraved! The acclaimed Hidden Room Theatre company presents this rarely performed delight from 1677 through the lens of “a few very special teen films of 1983.” (Think: Valley Girl.) So, if you’re looking for a mash-up of Restoration/New Romantic proto-feminist sexploitation complete with swashbuckling sword fights, forbidden romance, masked revelers, and bitchin’ live music, then pop your ruffled collar and behold Aphra Behn’s transgressive romp. Directed by Beth Burns and featuring a cast whose diverse talents will thrill your senses.Through March 3. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. Extra shows: Wed.-Thu., Feb. 27-28, 8pm. $17-35. -
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Welcome to Night Vale: A Spy in the Desert
The most downloaded podcast in the world? About what might be the creepiest place on the planet that’s not quite of this earth? Live on stage with all its tantalizing tale-spinning intact? These are all questions, and maybe you know the answers, but still – some mystery must remain.Fri., March 1, 8pm. $25-30.
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A Doll’s House, Part 2
Alrighty, then! FronteraFest’s over, Ken Webster’s been making theatre in Austin for 40 years, and now, here’s the latest from Hyde Park Theatre: It’s Lucas Hnath’s highly modern sequel to Henrik Ibsen’s classic, in which Nora must return 15 years after her dramatic exit to face all she left behind. This long-awaited continuation is directed by that award-winning Webster and features Katherine Catmull, Tom Green, Sarah Chong Harmer, and Cyndi Williams.Through March 30. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $23-27 (pay what you can, Thursdays). -
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AARC: Let the Colors Speak
Rashmi Thakur and Supriya Kharod, both born in India and both proud Austinites now, document their individual journeys through watercolor and acrylic paintings, depicting the colorful traditions, vibrant life, and diverse culture found in the two communities they love.Through March 30 -
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Aaron Aryanpur
Funniest Comic in Texas winner Aryanpur has appeared in clubs, theaters, and colleges nationwide – and his debut album In Spite Of reached number one on the iTunes comedy charts. Do we expect you to know more, except that Brendan K. O'Grady opens for him? No, citizen, we expect you to laugh.March 1-2. Fri., 9pm; Sat., 9 & 11pm. $10. -
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Atelier 1205: Paper Fields
This show unites the work of Austin art educators Kiley Grantges and Jennifer Schroeder. Grantges elevates drinking straws and office copy paper into bas-relief arrays; Schroeder reconstitutes the exuberant mess resulting from her young students’ art explorations into paper mosaics.Closing reception: Sun., April 28, 2-5pm -
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Auditions: Lying to the Sea Witch
The Paradox Players are seeking actors of all ages to play pirates in this eleven-song operetta by Kiya Heartwood. Production runs in May. Call for appointment or more information.Auditions: March 8-10. Fri., 7-9pm; Sun., 10am-noon; Sun., 12:30-2:30pm -
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Austin Art Space: For the Love of Art
It's the first group show of the year for this bastion of the Austin Visual Arts Association.Through March 2 -
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Austin Bat Cave: Instant Poetry
In this course, poet Sean Petrie of Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo leads you through the poetry creation process – covering how to start a poem, offering “tricks” for adding rhyme, rhythm, and metaphor, embracing the power of mistakes, and deciding where to end.$55. -
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Austin Chamber Ensemble: Appalachia Waltz
Violinist James Anderson returns to perform selections from Claude Bolling’s Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano, accompanied by a jazz trio with a jazz trio. And cellist Karla Hamelin joins the ensemble for works by Mark O'Connor, Paul Schoenfeld, and more.Fri.-Sat., March 1-2, 7:30pm. $10-26. -
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Bale Creek Allen Gallery: Work Table Drawings
Not just any work table, not just any drawings, the draftsmanship on display in this show is by the acclaimed sculptor James Surls – he's also got an exhibition of three-dimensional creations at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, currently – and it's a show you don't want to miss.Closing reception: Fri., April 19, 7-10pm -
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Big Medium: No Me Olvides
The venerable anchor of Canopy presents a new show, curated by Fernando Muñoz, by eight local established Latino artists. Through art, music, poetry, and food, these stories build a narrative of happiness, melancholy, sadness, and hope. And these artists are Alejandra Almuelle, JC Amorrortu, Cecilia Colomé, Fidencio Durán, Carlos Lowry, Peter F. Ortiz, Elvira Sarmiento, and Liliana Wilson.Through March 30 -
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Call For Art: Veterans and Family Members
This is a national call for visual art by veterans and their family members, to be on exhibit during the Austin Veteran Arts Festival that will run from Oct. 18-Nov. 17.Submission deadline: April 1. $25. -
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Dimension Gallery: SWAARMS
This new body of work by Suzanne Wyss at Dimension is a protean body, a visual representation of working together to create something beautiful and bigger than the self, driven by an array of thread-growth machines that evolve their own structures, adding to and transforming the site all the way until the exhibition ends. (Admit it: You've been wondering what the artist would do next, ever since you saw the dank honey she visited upon Facebook Austin.) Did you catch the opening reception at this intimate venue, where Wyss' mechanisms were just beginning their complex industry? Come back this final weekend to witness the textile metamorphosis at its completion!Through April 7 -
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For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
This is Sarah Ruhl’s comedy about a family’s view of death, life, and the allure of never growing up. Directed by Karen Jambon for Jarrott Productions, and starring Janelle Buchanan among a fine cast of talents.Through March 10. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $23-25. -
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GAGA: Color Form Perception
The Geometric Abstraction Group of Austin features the work of nine local artists in this show of minimalism, hardedge, op-art, and other styles – now brightening the walls at that excellent art-supply shop over there by the Linc.Reception: Fri., March 1, 5-7pm -
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Guzu Gallery: Princess Power!
Note the emphasis: not Princess Power, but Princess Power. Which is to say, here's a show with more than 20 artists paying tribute to a diverse selection of pop-culture princess characters, via limited-edition prints and original artwork.Through March 24 -
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Harry Ransom Center: The Rise of Everyday Design
Here's a new and detailed look at the history of the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain and America, showing how it transformed the homes and lives of ordinary people and how it continues to influence modern design.Through July 14 -
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Hopscotch: Light and Sound
Here's a collection of wonders taking over the popular Blue Genie space for a month and a half. It's a showcase of interactive light-based installations by local, national, and international artists, each work requiring participation with the guests to achieve optimum amazement. And here's our own gallery of Hopscotch photos by David Brendan Hall. Note: After 7pm, this spectacle is for ages 18 and older only.Through March 31. Fri., 4-11pm; Sat., 1-11pm; Sun., 1-9pm. $15-23. -
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ICOSA: Driving South In a Mostly Straight Line
This new show – featuring a diversity of painting, mixed-media sculpture, watercolor, photography, printmaking, drawing, and collage – is curated by The Contemporary Austin's Andrea Mellard and is the first phase of a cross-country art exchange between the ICOSA collective and Minneapolis' Rosalux Gallery.Through March 30 -
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Junk
Street Corner Arts presents Ayad Akhtar’s Tony-nominated play inspired by the junk-bond scandal of the Eighties and set in the manic, high-stakes trading shark tank of Wall Street. A fine cast under the direction of Benjamin Summers takes you on a whirlwind ride through the debt financing debacle that was the root cause of the country’s housing crisis.Through March 9. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $20-25. -
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Link & Pin Gallery: Eternal Odyssey
Lyle Adair, apprenticed to a world-renowned metalsmith, was taught the tools of the trade via hammers, chisels, and an oxygen-acetylene torch, learning to burn, anneal, bend, fuse, and shape copper. His eyes were opened to the vast opportunities copper has to offer; open your own eyes to take in what he's created since.Through March 17 -
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Locus of Control
The Vortex presents the Austin debut of international touring poet Jason Bayani, showcasing his compelling mix of poetry, storytelling, music, and media that explores the lives of Filipino immigrants in America. Directed by Kat Evasco.Through March 3, Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $15-35 (2-for-1 Thu. & Sun. with canned food donation). -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Listening Closely
Where do we come from? Where are we going? Is there a bigger something out there that will always be out of reach? (And what might it mean to try to connect with it?) The artists in this show listen closely to their materials, history, the land, and the stars – and often end up hearing things they did not expect. Bonus: New works by Jong Oh in the Project Room.Through March 23 -
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Lysistrata
Aristophanes’ comedy of an anti-war sex strike brims with innuendo and bawdy fun while taking a hard look at the folly of war and politics, the struggle for equality, and the eternal battle of the sexes. Directed by Jeremy White for City Theatre Austin.Through March 10. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4 & 8pm. $15-25. -
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MASS Gallery: Interwoven
This is an exhibition featuring six contemporary artists who work in textiles, from traditional forms of artwork like Navajo weaving, natural dyes, embroidery, and chain stitching, to the more contemporary approaches of site-specific installation and free-standing sculptures. Including work by Melissa Cody, Orly Cogan, Fort Lonesome, Amada Miller, Haleh Pedram, and Suzanne Wyss. Ah, here's a slightly longer preview from Brenner for you.Through March 2 -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: La Huella Magistral
Two new exhibitions are presented in this Downtown powerhouse of cultural expression, amplifying the inky might of PrintAustin. There's "La Huella Magistral: Homage to Master Printmakers," with a set of 19 prints paying tribute to master printmakers who inspired the artists of Consejo Gráfico, and "Mix 'n' Mash: Migration," new works by more than 200 artists. Bonus: John Patrick Cobb's "Chapel Shrine" paintings.Through June 3 -
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More Naked Than Flesh: Writing the Erotic
This class will involve generative writing prompts, short reading assignments, and the how-to’s of writing erotic literature, taught by Bridget Brewer – a writer who paid her electricity bill by ghostwriting paranormal and dystopian erotic fiction for a decade.$55. -
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Neill-Cochran House: Joy and Delight
Lu Ann Barrow's artistic career has spanned seven decades from her 1956 MFA at UT through the present day, her paintings depicting the joys and sorrows of communal life in the south.Through April 28 -
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Northern-Southern: Where Is Here?
"This," says gallery owner Phillip Niemeyer, "is an attempt to take a picture of our time and place by photographing the people in it and of it: a portrait of 100 people of every age – from newborn to the most senior – who live in, work in, grew up in, or nowadays frequent the neighborhood of East Austin around East 12th Street." So the gallery is temporarily functioning as a lounge for people of all ages to hang out, talk, and listen – and as a hub for Northern-Southern's photodocumentary project. Because they're inviting the community to events where a photographer will take pictures; they'll also take field trips to photograph those who can't make it out; and all that's collected will be exhibited at the gallery in June. See website for details.Through March 15 -
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Por Fin: Impresiónes y Expresiónes de México
Cat Quintanilla presents a solo exhibition of sculptures, photography, and block prints, reflecting the artist's focus for a future that is diverse and rich with her family’s Mexican culture.Through March 23 -
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Texas State History Museum: Texas From Above
Here's an original exhibition featuring aerial images captured by photographer Jay B. Sauceda during a six-day flying journey around the state. This show highlights the beauty of Texas borderlands and explores the process of capturing the images.Through June 16 -
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The Blanton Museum: Zulu Time
This new solo exhibition of two-dimensional and sculptural works by Brooklyn native Kambui Olujimi, now on view in the Blanton's Contemporary Project gallery, will revitalize your awareness of what's coordinated and universal. And, listen, the Blanton now stays open until 8pm on Fridays – through July 26.Through July 13 -
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The Contemporary Austin: Paper Dance
This is both a dynamic retrospective spanning 30 years of photographs and sculptures by Janine Antoni and a solo dance performance by the artist developed collaboratively with pioneering dancer and choreographer Anna Halprin. Antoni performs 15 times throughout the exhibition for an intimate audience, exploring the materiality of brown paper and responding to her own artwork within the gallery. (Click here for schedule.) On view during museum hours, the artist and art handlers will pack, unpack, and reinstall the work, before and after performances.Through March 17 -
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The People's Gallery: Exhibition 2019
Here's the 15th annual exhibition at Austin City Hall, presenting a wide array of painting, sculpture, drawing, and other media by 113 local artists. This year, the exhibition includes a special selection of photographs: The Bold Beauty Project of Texas, featuring images of Texas women with disabilities taken by photographers from across the state. -
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Two-Poet Night: Abraham Smith and Greg Brownderville
The veracity of verse, as it is written and powerfully spoken – featuring Smith's recent Destruction of Man.Fri., March 1, 7pm -
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V-Day Austin Presents: The Vagina Monologues
Eve Ensler’s showcase of monologues gave birth to V-Day, a global activist movement to end violence against all women and girls. Here 20 years later is the latest iteration, which also features an art auction and afterparty – with all proceeds going to Hope Alliance of Austin and the ARK Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center.Fri.-Sat., March 1-2, 8pm. $13.CRAFT, 4620 E. Cesar Chavez -
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Xanadu
Yes, it’s that show, in which “a muse comes to Earth and inspires an artist to open a roller disco.” It’s back again now that the Seventies don’t hurt quite as much, featuring a cast of lunatics and the music of Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John. Helmed by Jarret Mallon, Kimberly Schafer, and Lyn Koenning for TexARTS.Through March 3. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $43-53.
