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Shen Yun
This is a spectacular and kinetic journey through China’s five millennia of culture, highlighting ancient legends of dynasties past and inspirational stories of the modern day, all performed by the world’s finest Chinese dancers against dazzling animated backdrops that converge for maximum visual effect – with full orchestral accompaniment.Jan. 6-8. Fri., 7:309pm; Sat., 2 & 7pm; Sun., 1pm. $80-180. -
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The Hideout
The diverse lineup of sometimes hilarious, always surprising yes-and shows has returned, with Pgraph and Maestro and more for the most unexpected delights of in-person entertainment. For instance: The wibble-inducing whimsy of The Romantic Rom-Com Comedy Show See the website for details.$10 and up.
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Buzz Mill Comedy
We told you, didn't we, that this newest Buzz Mill has a full slate of funny supercharging their sweet and welcoming lounge, night after night after night? Check their website, see what's on, and (serving suggestion) treat yourself to some mighty tasty noms while you're there. -
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Canvas: Sundown
New York-based Andrew Smenos' newest body of work observes obsession, apathy, and conflict via paintings that were executed using "golden hour" light as metaphor for twilight times. "The beginning or the end," as the gallery notes say, "depending on your perspective." -
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Cirque Italia: Paranormal Cirque
This macabre and sizzling subset of Cirque Italia presents a new show for mature audiences, an "innovative horror story featuring different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline," a "unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European-style flare." Thrills! Chills! That show-stopping Wheel of Death! All under a ginormous black-and-white tent at Barton Creek Square.Through Jan. 16. Mon.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 6:30 & 9:30pm; Sun., 5:30 & 8:30pm. $10-50. -
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ColdTowne Theater
Yes, they're open, ColdTowne's new brick-and-mortar place is totally open! Improv, sketch, stand-up – who knows what they'll shake this city with next? But one truth remains: ColdTowne is a designated den of gold, baby, sweet comedy gold. Especially: Saturday's stand-up showcase hosted by Angelina Martin. See website for show times. -
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Goodluckhavefun: Yours,
This show, following the architectural logics of both the home and the institution, highlights works of six queer Austin-based artists working in sculpture, photography, drawing, and more: Ariel Wood, Brendan Shea, Emily Lee, Gabrielle Constantine, Hannah Spector, and Joy Scanlon.Through Jan. 291207 Enfield -
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grayDUCK Gallery: In the Water You Become
This show, says the multidisciplinary artist Renee Lai, "exhibits traces left behind by my body — silhouettes, records of movements made while swimming, a doubling of myself in a painting. These drawings and paintings render my body legible: the exact contours of my frame have been traced onto the material. In the video work, my physical body is more fully present as I swim back and forth, dragging and sinking paintings of my own body."Through Feb. 19 -
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Guzu Gallery: High Scores 3
The latest exhibition in this bastion of graphic brilliance features 25 artists paying tribute to their favorite video games, covering everything from arcade classics through today's cutting-edge, modern masterpieces.Through Jan. 15 -
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Hyde Park Bar & Grill: Marty Lewis
This is a celebration of vintage photographs reimagined as finely crafted works of art by Marty Lewis, brightening the walls at one of Austin's favorite dining spots.Through Feb. 5 -
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Field of Light
Illuminating 16 acres in the Texas Arboretum at the Wildflower Center, Field of Light is Bruce Munro's stunning display of 28,000 subtly lit, solar-powered spheres that showcase the intersection of art, technology, and nature.Through May 1 -
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: The Seeds We Plant
Austin artist Alicia Philley's new installation brings 70 abstract painted wooden sculptures into the Center's Woodland Trail, the vibrant works hanging from trees and rising from the fields of this natural pathway to help attract insect pollinators and delight the human eye.Through March 31 -
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Laguna Gloria
This local treasure of a venue, run by those Contemporary Austin folks who also bring us the Jones Center shows Downtown, is all about the outdoors – which is perfect for these trickily navigated times of ours, n'est-ce pas? Recommended: Stop by and breathe in the air, enjoy the lawns and gardens and the many examples of world-class sculpture arrayed across the property, and (as Frankie used to say) r-e-l-a-x.Thu.-Fri., 9am-noon; Sat.-Sun., 9am-3pm -
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Landmarks: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Use your smartphone to access self-guided tours of the outdoor public art sited by UT's award-winning Landmarks program any time you feel like it. BONUS: There's also a free, docent-led tour starting at Marc Quinn's "Spiral Of The Galaxy"(1501 Red River) on Sun., Jan. 8, 11am. -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Cut Up
Here's an exhibition of new photographic prints by Mariah Robertson, the artist's second presentation at LRG.Through Feb. 18 -
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Spoken & Heard: Poetry Open Mic
Show up, sign up, stand up and let your lungs put your unstrung tongue to use in the service of expressing yourself formidably.Sun., Jan. 8, 7-10pm -
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The Contemporary Austin: In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive and You Were Full of Joy
Explore the works of eight female artists – Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Adriana Corral, Ellie Ga, Juliana Huxtable, Tala Madani, Danielle Mckinney, Wendy Red Star, and Clare Rojas – in this new exhibition that explores how narrative and storytelling shape our senses of self, community, history, and identity.Through Feb. 12 -
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The Eureka Room
It's the homegrown height of hallucinatory happenings! It's the Eureka Room, a fun and absurd participatory experience where visitors engage with curious and playful programming within a unique 100-quare-foot room filled with light and sound. Mind? Blown.See website for reservations. $25. -
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden
The Umlauf's famed Garden features expertly wrought sculptures, the bronze or stone cynosures from Charles Umlauf and others anchoring sight among the bright foliage and tree-towered paths.Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat.-Sun., 11am-4pm
