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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
Music
Altin Sencalar Quintet ft. Christian Wiggs (10:00, 8:00)
Rising through the ranks of first-call Austin players, trombonist Altin Sencalar has gone on to work with everyone from the Four Tops and Christian McBride to Big Sean to Michael Bublé. Both a teacher at Iona University in New Rochelle, N.Y., and an established touring artist with four albums under his belt, the brass master doesn’t get to play the town that nurtured his talent as often as we’d like, but he gets down here whenever he can. Backed by a trio of ATX badasses and featuring local big band singer/empresario Christian Wiggs, Sencalar swings hard and sweet. – Michael TolandSat., July 6 -
Film
Special Screenings
Amadeus 4K Restoration (1984)
Picture this, Reader: A freshly 14-year-old James opening birthday gifts in the middle of Peter Piper Pizza. (Even though I KNOW there is a location in Austin, in case you’re unaware, PPP is an arcade/pizza eatery similar to ye olde Chuck E. Cheese.) My best friend at the time gets me the hottest two-disc DVD any teen could want: eight-Oscar-winner Amadeus. His reasoning? “I saw it and I thought you might like it.” Guess what? I love Amadeus. A beautiful tale of terminal hater-ation, the film lays out Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s life story through narration by contemporary composer Salieri – played by a red-hot F. Murray Abraham delivering side-eyes that’d melt the flesh off a lesser adversary. But gleeful giggling Mozart as played by Tom Hulce can’t be taken down by a mere look. His great weakness is an all-timer: daddy issues. – James ScottJuly 5-11 -
Music
Austin Percussion Collective
As a reminder that jazz isn’t the only (mostly) instrumental music that matters, Monks Jazz also hosts regular classical music performances with their Classical Jam series. This edition features the Austin Percussion Collective, conceived in 2023 by players from across the country. Rotating musicians in and out as determined by need, the group will include pieces by, among others, Gabriela Ortiz, Robert Honstein, Paul Rennick, Daniel Wirtz, and Minoru Miki – plus the world premiere of “BIRDFROG,” composed by member Sebastian Zhang. From mallet instruments to drums to bells and beyond, the Collective weaves wonders with anything that can be struck or shaken. – Michael TolandTue., July 9, 7:30pm -
Community
Kids
Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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Events
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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Events
Chess Club
Everyone may have hopped on the chess trend when The Queen’s Gambit came out during the pandemic, but some have stayed there. For those who want to take their game off Chess.com and into real life, it may be hard to find a community of players – but fear not, one of the most pleasant spaces in town offers just that. First Light Books on Speedway transforms into a chill wine bar vibe at night, staying up till 9pm – and on Wednesdays, they bring out the boards for anyone to use. Sample their summer snack menu including crudité, charcuterie boards, and assorted sandwiches to nosh on while you ponder your next move. – Lina FisherWed., July 10 -
Arts
Comedy
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Don’t miss this live performance of humanity and the animal kingdom’s podcast, where host Scott Aukerman interviews world-class improvisers playing zany characters.Thu., July 25 -
Music
Marshall Jefferson, DJ Ibanez
Marshall Jefferson has told interviewers how he was moonlighting as a DJ and working in a post office in the 1980s when, not yet able to play even one instrument, he bought about $10,000 worth of keyboards, sequencers, drum machines, and recording mixers. Punked mercilessly by his friends, he nonetheless went on to create one of Chicago house’s early hits, popularized by Frankie Knuckles and Larry Levan, sending his star soaring. “Move Your Body” is still rinsed endlessly. Jefferson says the sound came from having no idea what he was doing, which does little to dim a househead’s joy. – Christina GarciaThu., July 4, 9pm. $15 cover before 11pm, $20 cover after 11pm. -
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Money Chicha, Boogaloo, O2.0 [control room]
Last summer, taco-ing down on the Drag with Grupo Fantasma/Brownout/Money Chicha leader Beto Martinez, this Latinx marveled to the Laredo-bred guitarist at the sheer heat of that latter offshoot. Money Chicha’s cumbia-psych fuses root styles like they cooked them in the radiated earth pibil-style. Martinez laughed, saying they planned to play more. A SXSW 2024 showcase and slew of homegrown gigs continue. “High on Fire, Windhand, Idles, American Sharks,” he’d noted about his pandemic playlist, “but also the Meters and Funkadelic to Erkin Koray and Baris Manco, and of course heavy doses of chicha by Los Orientales, Los Destellos, and Manzanita.” – Raoul HernandezSat., July 6, 8pm -
Music
Music Under the Star w/ Guy Forsyth, South Austin Moonlighters
Powerhouse singer/songwriter/saw player concludes the free summer music series at the amphitheatre, warmed up by Americana toe-tappers from the South Austin Moonlighters.Fri., Aug. 9, 6pm -
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Qmmunity
Nightlife & Parties
Play! With Chique Fil-Atio
Gamers unite at this gathering featuring tournament style Switch games, card and board games, darts, retro gaming, and more, all while Chique Fil-Atio DJs. Sign up after Geeks Who Drink.Every other Thursday, 10pm -
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Community
Queer Magic the Gathering Night
Are you LGBTQ and a fan of Magic? Have you never picked up a card but your gay spirit yearns to build a deck? Do you reject the temptations of Yu-Gi-Oh! and its many big-haired idols? Then you may find yourself among friends at this weekly meetup of queer Magic: The Gathering players. Welcome are the dedicated, the lapsed, and the newbies these Thursday nights – even those sans cards can participate. Masks, however, are required, but they’ve got spares if you forget yours at home. – James ScottThursdays, 7-10pm. Free but RSVP. -
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Nightlife & Parties
Steven Universe Drag Tribute Show
Cringe historians on the World Wide Web might try to downplay the historic impact of this beachy sci-fi cartoon as merely being discourse bait for the indoor queer set, but the truth is out there. Steven Universe, born from former Adventure Time animator Rebecca Sugar’s brain, played a massive role in bringing actual queer relationships to kids’ entertainment, breaking down barriers by being the first cartoon to depict a lesbian wedding. Pay tribute to this sweet series alongside host Damiana Divine in full Rose Quartz drag as fellow performers bring their own interpretations of the Crystal Gems and other Beach City denizens to the Chups stage. Plus: pop-up tattoos by Sunny of t4t tattoos, specialty SU drinks, and DJ Salem Purchase spinning. – James ScottSat., July 6 -
Arts
Visual Arts
Summer Exposure 2024, Session 1
In Link & Pin’s Summer Exposure series, they’re presenting three artists for two weeks each. Kicking it off are Jan Pomeroy, Denise Elliott Jones, and Kristy Battani. Their work perfectly complements each other, exhibiting worlds full of vibrant colors and rich, evocative texturing. Play along with their vivid sightscapes this Thursday, in conjunction with East Austin Arts District’s Third Thursday walks. Or wait for the artist reception on Saturday, for wining and dining and art aplenty. – Cat McCarreyThrough July 7 -
Arts
Theatre
The Lehman Trilogy
Calling all lovers of intergenerational family tales – maybe a niche crowd, but definitely a good one. Zach presents to you The Lehman Trilogy, winner of five Tony Awards. One of those Tonys? Best Play. Decide whether it deserved the honors, all while following the infamous Lehman family from their arrival in America through the 1900s until their infamous financial firm (spoiler alert) collapsed in 2008. If you miss Succession but wished it had just a smidgen more early 20th century immigration struggle and concrete financial crisis, you’ve got to check this out. – Cat McCarreyThrough July 7 -
Community
Events
Thursday Night Flipper Fight
Roll through for a tournament hosted by local pinball club Salamander City, with five rounds of play followed by the playoffs.Thursdays, 8pm. $5.
