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Weekdays
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival - Monday through Sunday
Big names in comedy descend upon Austin for sketch, improve, long-form, stand-up and every other type of comedy you could imagine. Shows happening on stages all across Austin.
From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden - ongoing
Jazz musician and artist Romare Bearden creates artistic pieces in every genre, all based on a jazz aesthetic that are currently filling the walls of the AMOA downtown.
Bengt Washburn at Cap City Comedy Club - Wednesday through Saturday
Oddly-named, oddly-humored Bengt Washburn brings his San Francisco Comedy Competition-level humor to Cap City Comedy Club.
Barnes and Noble Texas Book Fair for Texas Book Festival - Monday and Tuesday
A special sale to raise proceeds for the Texas Book Festival make support of Austin Barnes and Nobles a priority this weekend.
VSA Texas Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit - ongoing
Access Gallery presents new works done by twelve disabled veterans who are also accomplished artists living in Texas.
Titus Andronicus at Emo’s – Wednesday
Indie-punk Shakespearean-named Titus Andronicus are no strangers to well-received live shows. This one won't disappoint.
Licksamba at Hudson on Fifth – Wednesday
Hudson's weekly event makes sure the middle of the week gets a little dirty.
Celluloid Handbag: Waiting for Guffman – Tuesday
Nothing ever happens in Blaine...except this brilliant comedy from Christopher Guest & Co. Rebecca Havemeyer hosts.
Terror Tuesday: Thou Shalt Not Kill…EXCEPT – Tuesday
Good army vets vs. insane evil hippies makes for some of the bloodiest fare of the silver screen
Rolling Roadshow: Raiders of the Lost Ark – Wednesdays
Downtown transforms into a movie theatre with this Spielberg classic.
Dionysium 76 – Wednesday
The 76th monthly event from the people who bring you art and debate dissecting a single topic.
Stay Gold – Wednesday
Nearly every modern great skateboarder either appears or is eagerly anticipating Stay Gold's release. There's a reason why.
Thursday
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival - Monday through Sunday
Big names in comedy descend upon Austin for sketch, improve, long-form, stand-up and every other type of comedy you could imagine. Shows happening on stages all across Austin.
From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden - ongoing
Jazz musician and artist Romare Bearden creates artistic pieces in every genre, all based on a jazz aesthetic that are currently filling the walls of the AMOA downtown.
Bengt Washburn at Cap City Comedy Club - Wednesday through Saturday
Oddly-named, oddly-humored Begnt Washburn brings his San Francisco Comedy Competition-level humor to Cap City Comedy Club.
Into the Woods at the City Theatre - Thursday through Saturday
Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical retelling of several popular fairy tales comes to life at The City Theatre this month.
Austin Street Magic Festival
The Society of American Magicians appears Thursday night on 6th Street to display feats of magic, music, puppetry, clowning and more.
The Authors (album release party) at Mohawk
Local band the Authors debut their new album for what will surely be a packed house.
Electric Culture Vol. 3: the Art Bike Expo at Lanai Rooftop Lounge
Art, drinks and bicycles. What could be more Austin?
Machete opening party
Danny Trejo, Lindsay Lohan and celebrated Austinite Robert Rodriguez premiere the new film Machete.
Friday
Rodrigo y Gabriela at Stubb’s
Acoustic guitar masters Rodrigo y Gabriela play their second Austin show in 2010. The first was one of the best live performances of the year to date. Surely, this will be, as well.
From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden - ongoing
Jazz musician and artist Romare Bearden creates artistic pieces in every genre, all based on a jazz aesthetic that are currently filling the walls of the AMOA downtown.
3 Day Labor Day End of Summer Speakeasy Celebration – Friday through Sunday
Speakeasy knows how to throw a party, and for three days, that's exactly what they'll be doing.
Saturday
The Odyssey: A Rock Musical - Friday and Saturday
Freddy Carnes Productions presents a new way of looking at (and jamming out to) Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus at the Dougherty Arts Center.
Nocturnal Festival at Apache River Pass Theatre – Saturday and Sunday
One of Texas' biggest dance parties takes place in the Hill Country outside of Austin. Journey on out and dance the weekend away.
Earl Campbell’s Texas vs. Rice Tailgate Party – Saturday
Welcome the Longhorns back with this all day festival and game viewing.
Sunday
Rockin 4 the Gulf Benefit Concert
Stubb’s is hosting a charity benefit concert at the Waller Creek Amphitheater on Sunday. All proceeds will go toward helping folks in the Gulf region struggling with the loss of jobs due to the oil spill.
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival - Monday through Sunday
Big names in comedy descend upon Austin for sketch, improve, long-form, stand-up and every other type of comedy you could imagine. Shows happening on stages all across Austin.
VSA Texas Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit - ongoing
Access Gallery presents new works done by twelve disabled veterans who are also accomplished artists living in Texas.