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Come enjoy a play that brings to life the wit, charm, and unexpected twists of classic O. Henry tales, such as The Pimienta Pancakes, The Ransom of Red Chief, and […]
FronteraFest, Austin’s longest-running and most beloved performance festival returns for its 29th year. A unique collaboration between Hyde Park Theatre and ScriptWorks, FronteraFest attracts actors, artists, poets, dancers, and performers […]
Join us for a mix of past, present, and future as we merge augmented reality with history and a look into Booker T. Washington's visit to Austin in 1911. In […]
Celebrate the richness of Black History Month with RichesArt Gallery's exhibition, "American History: Elevate." This is the 3rd adaptation of the American History Exhibit. Immerse yourself in the transformative narratives of six exceptional artists as they redefine history through their powerful and thought-provoking creations. This year's adaptation, aptly titled "Elevate," goes beyond the canvas to […]
Saxophonist Gil Del Bosque hosts the AJW Youth Jam, offering the opportunity for middle and high school-age jazz students to sit in with some of Austin's finest jazz musicians! Preregistration not required. It's free and fun, so bring friends and family and come on down! This project has been financed in whole or in part […]
Come enjoy a play that brings to life the wit, charm, and unexpected twists of classic O. Henry tales, such as The Pimienta Pancakes, The Ransom of Red Chief, and The Gift of the Magi. This famous Austin author brought his own special brand of buoyancy to his early 20th-century world. Our ensemble will add […]
ALWAYS A BOY, inspired by Jo Ivester's best-selling, award-winning memoir Never a Girl, Always a Boy, tells the story of Ash, a 22-year-old college student struggling to figure out his gender identity. Conversations between Ash, the 12-year-old child he was, and the 32-year-old man he will become allow the audience to observe what is typically […]
Join us for our 10 Year Anniversary at OUTsider 2024 (February 15-18th)! This year’s them ‘The Swish Up’ is a limp-wristed reference to our 10 year anniversary as a welcomed opportunity to take some newfangled twists, risk some risks, and otherwise glow it on up! Buy a badge for access to ALL festival showcases & […]
Join us for a mix of past, present, and future as we merge augmented reality with history and a look into Booker T. Washington's visit to Austin in 1911. In partnership with augzoo, we invite you to the Texas Capitol and Wooldridge Square, both historic sites where history was made. Step back in time and […]
The Kenny Dorham's Backyard Blue Monday Blues Jam moves next door, inside the warmth of the Historic Victory Grill for the few weeks of Austin Winter! DiverseArts began East Austin's longest-running weekly blues jam more than 15 years at the Victory Grill. With the establishment of the outdoors venue, Kenny Dorham's Backyard, the jam has […]
Join us for a mix of past, present, and future as we merge augmented reality with history and a look into Booker T. Washington's visit to Austin in 1911. In […]
Join us for a mix of past, present, and future as we merge augmented reality with history and a look into Booker T. Washington's visit to Austin in 1911. In […]
