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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 […]
Come see an exhibit filled with over 100 love letters written by Texans. Each letter is written by strangers to strangers as a reminder that we aren't alone. The exhibit will feature a handcrafted "little free library" with the love letters inside. Order a coffee, pull up a chair, and start reading! Family friendly.
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 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 […]
Come see an exhibit filled with over 100 love letters written by Texans. Each letter is written by strangers to strangers as a reminder that we aren't alone. The exhibit will feature a handcrafted "little free library" with the love letters inside. Order a coffee, pull up a chair, and start reading! Family friendly.
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 […]
Come see an exhibit filled with over 100 love letters written by Texans. Each letter is written by strangers to strangers as a reminder that we aren't alone. The exhibit will feature a handcrafted "little free library" with the love letters inside. Order a coffee, pull up a chair, and start reading! Family friendly.
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 […]
Come see an exhibit filled with over 100 love letters written by Texans. Each letter is written by strangers to strangers as a reminder that we aren't alone. The exhibit will feature a handcrafted "little free library" with the love letters inside. Order a coffee, pull up a chair, and start reading! Family friendly.
Join Sequence 8 x Austin Cinemaker Space for a special industry mixer! Share what we're working on and potentially find others who are interested in working together or forming writers groups. Great for all types of filmmakers and people interested in learning more about the local film communities (there’s lots of us!). Experience insights from […]
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 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 […]
Come see an exhibit filled with over 100 love letters written by Texans. Each letter is written by strangers to strangers as a reminder that we aren't alone. The exhibit will feature a handcrafted "little free library" with the love letters inside. Order a coffee, pull up a chair, and start reading! Family friendly.
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 […]
Immerse yourself in dynamic storytelling! One Ounce Opera, in our annual call for scores, reviewed over 40 works submitted from all over the world. We lined up an engaging program of four (4) new micro-operas that will immerse you in the sonic tellings of connective, important, oh-so-human stories. Stories that feel NOW. Dynamic. Familiar, yet…not. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come join us at the Munday Library, 2nd Floor for a fun and creative workshop where attendees will create a unique and personal flag using sewing and fusing applique techniques. Patrons will leave the workshop with a completed single sided parade flag (12”x18”) suitable for direct hanging, framing or flying. The workshop will be led […]
With each influencing and inspiring the other, hip-hop and fashion is a reciprocal relationship that brings synergy and cohesion to creatives alike. This cultural exchange continues to evolve, contributing to the ever-changing landscape of both industries. The fusion between innovation and self-expression; has significantly impacted cultural phenomenon’s, shaping trends and influencing music and style. Fashion […]
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 […]
a part of it by jkjk aka Jenny Larson-Quiñones y khattieQ Queer performance duo jkjk invite you to a free reading of their piece-in-progress a part of it. ABOUT THE SHOW: a part of it is the story of a ghost named Tommy from 1999, who confronts his best friend Jackie, in the present. a […]
Independent dance groups ARCOS and BLiPSWiTCH and artists Emily Rushing and Erica Saucedo are hosting a cooperative workshop in their weekly dance classes featuring Countertechnique® certified teacher Kelsey Paschich. The Countertechnique® class is a contemporary dance technique class. It stretches, coordinates and strengthens the body, making the dancer sweat, build stamina and really move. The […]
Join MAS Cultura at Cultura Power 2024 for a FREE SXSW unoffical event. We're setting the stage to explore and harness the power of technological advancements, art, music, and media to elevate and empower our collective voices. Highlights: Diverse Panelists: Featuring speakers like Lexi’s Mom Kim Rubio, Honorable Travis County Judge Denise Hernandez, Eric Sattler […]
Timed Lines and Otherworks features new paintings from Austin-based artist Andy St. Martin. The show also includes a selection of his smaller drawings and explores how St. Martin has long used the practice of drawing to inform his painting. The opening will serve as the launch of a book of these drawings titled, Si Si. […]
The play is dedicated to the most silenced voice in American history, the black woman. This engaging choreopoem fuses jazz aesthetic movement, elegant melodic voices in four-part harmonies, truth-laced spoken word and beautifully crafted vignettes that engage all five senses and paint a portrait of what it means to be a black woman in America. […]
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 […]
Join us on March 8th at ShedShows for a solo art exhibition created by Chantal Lesley.
The play is dedicated to the most silenced voice in American history, the black woman. This engaging choreopoem fuses jazz aesthetic movement, elegant melodic voices in four-part harmonies, truth-laced spoken word and beautifully crafted vignettes that engage all five senses and paint a portrait of what it means to be a black woman in America. […]
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 […]
Join us on March 9, 2024 at the KMFA SXSW Day Party for the world premiere of "Authenticity", a new piece for string quartet and tenor. Written by James Tecuatl-Lee to be performed with the Kahlo Quartet, "Authenticity" asks what we mean when we ask people to be authentic. "Authenticity" is a multimedia project with […]
The play is dedicated to the most silenced voice in American history, the black woman. This engaging choreopoem fuses jazz aesthetic movement, elegant melodic voices in four-part harmonies, truth-laced spoken word and beautifully crafted vignettes that engage all five senses and paint a portrait of what it means to be a black woman in America. […]
Family friendly music, bubbles and fun, the second Sunday of every month. A great place to get the kids engaged in activity that's enriching as well as entertaining, while parents enjoy the food, beverage and social time, beneath beautiful pecan trees.
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 […]
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Conjunto Los Pinkys, featuring a Special Appearance by Ysidro Samilpa! This exciting event promises to be a celebration! Don't miss out on this FREE community event open to all. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable experience!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Need dedicated time to write? Join Torch and other BIPOC women during our biweekly virtual writing circle where you can write using one of our selected prompts, or use the time to brainstorm new ideas, polish unfinished work, or simply enjoy being in community with other BIPOC women who love literature and writing as much […]
Join Shakti Moves Dance Company for an hour adult ballet class. Taught by Emily Karnes, get a full range of exercises to keep you moving, breathing and laughing! All levels welcome. Get moving ! Align! Thrive! $30/class register and pay online @www.shaktimovesdc.org/community
Austin's premier Qawwali ensemble led by Ustad Ghulam Farid Nizami and Faraz Nizami will be showcasing Sufi Qawwali Music at the Vesper Austin. We are also collaborating with by our friends Joshua Thomson and Josh Peters from the acclaimed World Jazz collective Atlas Maior. They will open the event with a duo performance on Saxophone […]
Saturday May 4th at Kenny Dorham's Backyard (1106 East 11th) is Brazil Night in the #InternationalGrooves series with traditional forro music from Seu Jacinto and pop rock from Fusca XR3! (This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin’s Live Music Fund Event Program.) 7-8:30 Seu Jacinto 9-10:30 Fusca […]
Join us for a dazzling night of disco and dancing! The Disco Era took flight in Asian and Middle Eastern nightlife through the late 70s to the 80s. Disco’s influence took over the club scene throughout the world, especially within Bollywood, in Tehran, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The dance floor of discotheques has […]
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 […]
Tyagaraja Welch of Sustainable Humane Earth Productions (SHE Produces) presents his latest singular art experience, Bridging with Mother, at The VORTEX, March 21-23, 2024. Bridging with Mother is an artistic call to “conjoin,” to “merge,” or to “become one with nature.” Experience live music, classical Indian dance, multimedia art, acting, and stage design created by […]
Un Cuento de Luces y Sombras (A Tale of Lights and Shadows) is an operetta in three acts, compuesta par Carlos Cordero with libretto by Germán Barboza, about the fight between two reigns: the reign of lights and the reign of shadows. Kira, the queen of light, is in a war against Sombras, the king of shadows, while Zara and Adrik -their […]
Imagine Art announces its 2024 Spring Art Sale! Imagine Art will be showcasing the work that its artists have created throughout the 2023-2024 program year. Join Imagine Art Artists as we throw open our doors and celebrate the coming of spring with our 2024 Spring Art Sale. Paintings, Drawings, Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry and 2 & […]
Groundwork Music Project brings family friendly music/bubbles and fun to this outdoor South Austin venue. Great enrichment as well as entertainment, with lots of audience participation as well as opportunities for Groundwork Students to participate on stage, playing ukulele and other instruments.
Highlights and agenda: Varta will feature South-Asian artists, writers and storytellers in the library in the heart of South-West Austin. Oral storytelling from South-Asia: The festival will launch an exhibit of oral storytelling techniques from South-Asia. The moving exhibit will be displayed in the library and will be accompanied by the launch of an audio […]
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 […]
Join us for a unique educational journey where architecture meets the wild imagination of children. Mi Archicraft, a collaborative duo of an architect and psychologist, alongside NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architecture Students) at UT Austin, is excited to present our first workshop designed especially for children from Spanish-speaking immigrant families in Austin. This workshop […]
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 […]
Join Shakti Moves Dance Company for an hour adult ballet class. Taught by Emily Karnes, get a full range of exercises to keep you moving, breathing and laughing! All levels welcome. Get moving ! Align! Thrive! $30/class register and pay online @www.shaktimovesdc.org/community
CineNoche presents Mujeres en la Lucha This spring, the monthly CineNoche series hosted by Cine Las Americas at Violet Crown Cinema features documentaries spotlighting women's activism in Latin America. MUJERES EN LA LUCHA represents 5 regions and brings to the fore conversations around land and water rights, migration, reproductive rights, state violence and more. At […]
Experience South Asian Stories Coming Alive at PBS studios with Anklets in the Boardroom. Join us for an evening of empowering theatre where the audience and the actors merge to create a uniquely powerful experience. This creative and unique project by Leela - An Indian Community Theatre showcases stories from the South Asian community about […]
Bring a non perishable food item to the small pocket park in Cherrywood at 1503 E 37th from 11-1 on March 30th to inaugurate the community food stands! Six community food stands are going up around Austin to provide free food for the community. Each is decorated by a different local artist. Meet other folks […]
Are you a fan of apocalyptic comedies? Fascinated by the art of filmmaking? Or maybe just in it for the free snacks? Dive into the action with us on set for an exclusive Behind The Scenes experience! Join us as we film an electrifying new scene for "Dawn of the Dude" Season 2. We're opening […]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as ICMCA presents Carnatic vocalist, Shri. T. M. Krishna, in an exclusive live in-person concert! Join us for a mesmerizing musical journey and experience the sheer brilliance of one of India's most revered musicians. Mr. Krishna will be accompanied by H.N. Bhaskar on the Violin and B. Sivaraman on […]
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 […]