| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Billboard Top 10 Mini CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios August 13-August 17, 2012 Summer mini camps are an exciting introduction to musical theatre for young dancers, singers and actors! Billboard Top 10 students will perform for family and friends on Friday, August 17. | TexARTS | 08/13/12-
08/17/12 | Austin |
An Evening with YaniPresented by Texas Performing Arts at Bass Concert Hall August 17, 2012 World-renowned performer and contemporary composer, Yanni brings his world-class orchestra to Bass Concert Hall, Friday, August 17. Tickets for Yanni go on sale Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m., at the following authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall ticket office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at livenation.com or TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.
Yanni’s live shows are legendary, and have... | Texas Performing Arts | 08/17/12 | Austin |
SVT KIDS! Summer Camps for 2012Presented by Salvage Vanguard Theater at Salvage Vanguard Theater August 6-August 24, 2012 Salvage Vanguard Theater presents SVT Kids!, an educational program that nurtures the student’s creative voice while building teamwork, confidence, and communication skills.
Summer camps are offered half day,1:00 pm -5:00 pm/ ages 5-14.
Each week culminates with a sharing of performance for family & friends.
For Registration and other info contact Jenny Larson, jenny@salvagevanguard.org
About SVT Kids:
All programs are taught by Adriene Mishler. She... | Salvage Vanguard Theater | 08/06/12-
08/24/12 | Austin |
| Adult Capoeira @ the MACC | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 04/07/12-
09/01/12 | Austin |
A Chorus LinePresented by Georgetown Palace Theatre, Inc. at Georgetown Palace Theatre August 10-September 9, 2012
A CHORUS LINE
Weekends Aug. 10 - Sept. 9 Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. at 2:00 p.m.
By Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban, James Kirkwood, and Nicholas Dante
Conceived and originally Directed on Broadway by Michael Bennett.
The Palace’s production of A CHORUS LINE will be directed by Danny Herman, who was on Michael Bennett’s original development team. Danny will bring the original professional look and feel to our production of this... | Georgetown Palace Theatre, Inc. | 08/10/12-
09/09/12 | Georgetown |
20th Annual Austin International Poetry FestivalPresented by Austin Poets International, Inc. (API) at Multiple Locations September 27-September 30, 2012 Poetry-lovers of all ages:
Join us for the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Austin International Poetry Festival: September 27-30, 2012. It is free and open to the public!
It started with four founders back in 1993, and today, this four-day, citywide, all-inclusive annual celebration of poets and poetry has grown to become “the largest non-juried poetry festival in the U.S.” It includes 30 live local readings, 10 poetry workshops, 10 open mics, 10... | Austin Poets International, Inc. (API) | 09/27/12-
09/30/12 | Austin |
The Adventure ClubPresented by The Adventure Club at Firehouse Lounge October 12, 2011-October 10, 2012 A new era is dawning on us. An era of excitement and possibility. If you have a heart for living life through music and dance, join THE ADVENTURE CLUB. No Cover, Drink Specials, and amazing music from modern dubstep and electro jams to classic hip hop and soul, The Adventure Club is an "anything goes" dance party taking place at Firehouse Lounge in Austin, TX every Wednesday. Join mixer upper Lemiwinks of RUN DMT along with Egzaktly and Loww-fi for the next wave in Austin dance... | The Adventure Club at Firehouse Lounge | 10/12/11-
10/10/12 | Austin |
Texas Music Roadtrip at The Bob Bullock Texas State History MuseumPresented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum March 17-October 14, 2012 This spring take a Texas Music Roadtrip at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Special exhibition opens with free Texas Tornados performance March 17, 2012
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is fueling up for its 28th special exhibit, Texas Music Roadtrip, the largest museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Texas music.
Texas Music Roadtrip is guest-created by Gary Hartman founder of the... | Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | 03/17/12-
10/14/12 | Austin |
Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker School ShowsPresented by Ballet Austin at The Long Center for the Performing Arts December 4-December 6, 2012 Each year over 13,000 Central Texas elementary school students and teachers attend Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker School Shows. The mission of these shows is to provide one act of a live ballet performance experience in a large theater at a minimal cost for local elementary-aged students. To enhance this live ballet experience, we also offer an optional in-school pre-performance educational program geared towards 3rd- and 4th- graders that includes engaging activities for the classroom... | Ballet Austin | 12/04/12-
12/06/12 | Austin |
Conspirare Youth ChoirsPresented by Conspirare and Conspirare Youth Choirs at St. Martin's Lutheran Church December 9-December 10, 2012 In their seventh concert season, Conspirare’s youngest choristers present their popular holiday concert. Featuring “This Endris Night” by Stephen Paulus and British composer John Rutter's complete "Dancing Day,” a cycle of traditional carols set with harp.
| Conspirare | 12/09/12-
12/10/12 | Austin |
Arts Culture After-School Program: Guitar & Ukulele ClubPresented by Artistic Education Company September 6-December 13, 2012 Curriculum includes playing the acoustic guitar and also the ukulele by reading the music notes, learning proper guitar technique, playing chord progressions to cultural based music/songs, reading music on a music staff, stage performance skills, and much more! No previous musical experience necessary. Instruments provided, though bring your own guitar and/or ukulele if you wish. Enthusiasm is always welcome! Online applications accepted always.
WE ALSO OFFER A CAMP PROGRAM!... | Artistic Education Company | 09/06/12-
12/13/12 | Austin |
Beauty Ballroom Now Open ! Presented by Beauty Ballroom Austin January 30, 2012-April 30, 2013 Tuesday, January 31, 2012
El Commode / Borrisokane / Seven Circles / The Hired Guns
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
BEAUTY BALLROOM: MUSTARD PIMP / BIRD PETERSON With Ntropy, VJDK, Gigadeath
NOISY NEIGHBORS W/ Hound & Fox / Waah / Cause In Effect
Whiskey Wednesdays
Thursday, February 02, 2012
BEAUTY BALLROOM: Dam Funk (DJ Set) Presented By Applied Pressure
Cartright / Major Major Major / River Ghost / Dj Trip Crystals
Ladies Night / 5$... | Beauty Ballroom Austin | 01/30/12-
04/30/13 | Austin |
Long Center for the Performing Arts Announces 5th Anniversary SeasonPresented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center for the Performing Arts September 18, 2012-June 5, 2013 The Long Center’s 5th anniversary season is our biggest and best yet! In addition to our popular programs in the International Series, Family Series and some of the best of Broadway, we’re adding six new series, including Rock-a-LONG Wednesdays, LONG Laughs, National Geographic Live! and FlamencoAustin. Select series offer same-seat guarantees throughout.
Current season subscribers will have priority seating now through May 31. First-time subscribers may order now and... | The Long Center for the Performing Arts | 09/18/12-
06/05/13 | Austin |
Announcing ZACH's 2012-2013 SeasonPresented by ZACH Theatre at ZACH Theatre October 17, 2012-June 16, 2013 The 2012-2013 Season at ZACH is a dream come true — a world premiere, an American musical with a full orchestra for the first time, a beloved classic made new, an international concert guest star and the biggest, snowiest holiday favorite of all time!
All six mainstage shows will be presented in the new Topfer Theatre. Don't miss a single unforgettable moment! The opening of ZACH's Topfer Theatre is a... | ZACH Theatre | 10/17/12-
06/16/13 | Austin |
Texas Performing Arts 2012/2013 Season
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Texas Performing Arts at Multiple Locations January 30, 2012-July 31, 2013 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): DON'T MISS THESE GREAT SHOWS!
HEADLINERS:
David Finckel, cello and Wu Han, piano, Monday, February 6, 2012, 8:00 pm, Presented in partnership with the Butler School of Music
Hailed as “America’s power couple of chamber music” by The Wall Street Journal, cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han rank among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in... | Texas Performing Arts | 01/30/12-
07/31/13 | Austin |
One World Theatre 2012-2013 SeasonPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre March 22, 2012-December 31, 2013 Rock legends Greg Lake, of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, WAR, Starship, Edgar Winter, and
Hot Tuna join the lineup, as well as 10,000 Maniacs, The Marshall Tucker Band, John Mayall and Eddie Money. Enjoy the soulful stylings of Robert Cray, Blind Boys of Alabama,
Ruben Studdard, and Sweet Honey In The Rock, along with master singer/songwriters Shawn Colvin, Janis Ian and Marc Cohn.
We are excited to present the biggest country lineup in our history, including the... | One World Theatre | 03/22/12-
12/31/13 | Austin |
Tango WednesdaysPresented by Annie's Cafe January 20, 2010 - Ongoing Two of Austin's leading Tango luminaries are teaming up to bring back a vibrant, weekly Tango night on Congress Avenue. Starting December 30, Annies Cafe and Bar will play host to Wednesday night Tango organized by Monica Caivano of Esquina Tango and Laura Pellegrino of Tango in Texas.
Tango Wednesdays at Annies will start off each week with a free mini lesson at 7 pm and will alternate from week to week between live music and guest DJs with extensive collections of passionate and... | Annie's Cafe | 01/20/10-
Ongoing | |
| Salsa with Sandra | Ruta Maya Coffee House | 01/10/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Weekly Viewing PartyPresented by Austin Variety Show at Iron Gate Lounge January 31, 2010 - Ongoing Austin's newest TV Show announces a weekly viewing party for fans every Sunday at Austin's coolest new lounge, Iron Gate on East 6th Street. The viewing party will begin at 10pm, an hour before the show's weekly 11pm broadcast slot. Attendees of the free event can watch the Austin Variety Show's Sunday broadcast on a giant screen outdoors (weather permitting). For inclement weather, the viewing party will move inside.
The Austin Variety Show showcases Austin's best comedy, music,... | Austin Variety Show | 01/31/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Music at the MarketPresented by Austin Music Foundation November 5, 2009 - Ongoing December 3 - John and Joley
Celebrate the sounds of the season with Joley and John. Pianist and flautist, Joley, joins acoustic guitarist, John, for an evening of elegant originals and Christmas favorites.
December 10 - Paul Finley
Paul's songwriting is usually image based, telling the story of the subject - war, nature, romance, but in the language of sound. And he can shred with the best of them. His unique melody strumming creates the sound of... | Austin Music Foundation | 11/05/09-
Ongoing | |
B.D. Riley's Pub Quiz at B.D. Riley's Irish Pub October 22, 2009 - Ongoing Every Wednesday, 8PM! Live trivia the old-fashioned way! We've been playing Pub Quiz longer than some pubs have been pubs! More than 18,000 questions worth--going way back to when we opened in 2000. Trivia is a blast at B. D. Riley's--always FREE, starts promptly at 8, wraps up by 10, with hundreds in prizes. As always, great live music with no cover right afterward. COME PLAY! | | 10/22/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Music Mondays at the Alamo DrafthousePresented by Alamo Drafthouse at Alamo Drafthouse - Downtown August 29, 2011 - Ongoing Sure, Austin is a big music town. But Austin is a big film town too. And every Monday night at Alamo Ritz we celebrate the intersection of the two with style. Our Alamo programmers try their damndest to bring you the freshest, most off-beat, most interesting, or just plain fun music-related films they can find. From the latest rock docs, to in-house compilations spotlighting an eclectic range of genres and artists, to narrative features with musical connections, to rarely seen concert films,... | Alamo Drafthouse | 08/29/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
East End Jazz JamPresented by DiverseArts at The Victory Grill September 23, 2009 - Ongoing For years there was a tradition of live jazz and blues in Austin, long before any of the current downtown venues ever existed. And there was a tradition of Huston Tillotson music students sharpening their chops at jam sessions at the Victory Grill and Charlies' Playhouse, historically significant East 11th Street music venues.
With the City of Austin's recent designations of the East Austin Cultural Heritage District and Live Music District, your friends at the DiverseArts, Victory... | DiverseArts | 09/23/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Souled Out: Live Music Soul EventPresented by DiverseArts at The Victory Grill July 23, 2009 - Ongoing DiverseArts Culture Works and Bemba Entertainment Presents...
Souled Out, A live soul music event every 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Historic Victory Grill.
| DiverseArts | 07/23/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Noche de Tango with Glover Gill & The Tosca String QuartetPresented by EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin March 14, 2009 - Ongoing : Come a enjoy Esquina’s magical tango nights! Evening includes tango class (9pm) and lots of social dancing and socializing with wonderful Live Music by Glover Gill and The Tosca String Quartet! No partner needed, come with a friend or to make new ones! Snacks provided, bring your own beverage.
| EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin | 03/14/09-
Ongoing | |
Bach Cantata ProjectPresented by Blanton Museum of Art at Blanton Museum of Art September 30, 2008 - Ongoing Take a little time out of your day to experience the joy of listening to beautiful music in the soaring space of the Blanton's atrium. The Bach Cantata Project is a joint venture of the UT School of Music Choral Program and the Blanton. Performances include a connection with an artwork in the museum's galleries.
September program:
Schlage doch, gewünschte Stunde BWV 53 by J.S. Bach
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan BWV 100 by J.S. BachBWV 53 Schlage doch,... | Blanton Museum of Art | 09/30/08-
Ongoing | Austin |
Ruta Maya Open Mic MusicPresented by Ruta Maya Coffee House at Ruta Maya International Headquarters February 19, 2008 - Ongoing The Music Open Mic is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mic is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with Ozzie and performance order is by lottery. It is not possible to call ahead and be put on the sign up list. MCO's Flong Band is the Ruta Maya House Band and will provide accompaniment if desired. Performance time is 20 minutes. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist at a minimal fee. | Ruta Maya Coffee House | 02/19/08-
Ongoing | Austin |
Beerland - This MonthPresented by Beerland at Beerland October 1, 2008 - Ongoing Oct 1: Harry Merry, We Are Good Friends
Oct 2: The Glasses
Oct 3: The Ooga Boogas (Australia), Hex Dispensers, Lovetaps; Fireman's 4 on draft!
Oct 4: $3 Pabst Tallboys all the time! Flametrick Subs, Long Gone Daddys, Tranzig
Oct 5: $3 PBR, $4 wells, more Sweet Lee Morrow, The Gospel Truth
Oct 7: Safety in Numbers: singer/songwriter showcase
Oct 8: Followed By Static
| Beerland | 10/01/08-
Ongoing | Austin |
Jo's Music on the Patio: Jordan Moser and FriendsPresented by Jo's Coffee Downtown May 13, 2010 - Ongoing Jo’s Coffee, Austin’s premier coffee shop, hosts their Music on the Patio series at the 2nd St. location. The series features live music and drink specials every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. This week singer-songwriter Jordan Moser performs. Relax on the patio and listen to Austin musicians while sipping on $2 Lonestar and $4 tall-boys this Thursday, May 13. Admission is free. | Jo's Coffee Downtown | 05/13/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Blue Monday Blues Jam: Every Monday! | DiverseArts | 06/07/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Blue Monday Blues Jam at Historic Victory GrillPresented by Historic Victory Grill at Historic Victory Grill July 5, 2010 - Ongoing Every Monday
performing live:
Matthew Robinson!
Harold McMillan!
Friends & Guests!
Doors open at 8pm.
Jam 9pm-12mn.
$3 cover.
Bring your axe, your voice, yo mama. | Historic Victory Grill | 07/05/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
World Music Night Sponsored by KUT 90.5 and Bemba EntertainmentPresented by 90.5 KUT at Momo's Club July 13, 2010 - Ongoing KUT90.5/KUT.org and Bemba Entertainment present World Music Night every Tuesday night at Momo’s, giving Austin a chance to connect with cultures from all over the world through music. Each week there are multiple artists that allow for a more diverse music experience. All of the artists are local musicians that have backgrounds in other cultures. | 90.5 KUT | 07/13/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
David GarzaPresented by Cactus Cafe at Cactus Cafe July 19, 2010 - Ongoing
After two decades encompassing national tours, critical-acclaim, fan hysteria and stalkers-a-plenty, David keeps it real by keeping it surreal. In his world, poetry and power chords coexist peacefully. And the lion and lamb don’t just lie down together, they do a little Cumbia.
For fans of the enigmatic artist who launched his career busking on Austin’s shady West Mall, nothing comes as a complete surprise. Devouring his prolific and... | Cactus Cafe | 07/19/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Hope Farmer's MarketPresented by Hope Farmer's Market August 22, 2010 - Ongoing The Sunday HOPE Farmers Market is a weekly community gathering space where local farmers, artisans, community groups, families, and urban consumers can find fresh foods, community programs, artistic creations, agricultural education and wellness workshops. This unique weekly gathering space will be a platform to introduce local artists and Austin residents to surrounding area farms, healthy lifestyle companies, education in the arts and local community volunteer programs. The HOPE Farmers... | Hope Farmer's Market | 08/22/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Rhythms with Gidi: African Drum Class | George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center | 08/20/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
BassnectarPresented by Cedar Park Center at Cedar Park Center October 29, 2011 - Ongoing
Bassnectar with Ana Sia and Super Dre
October 29th at Cedar Park Center at 6:30 PM
Tickets On Sale Now
This is a General Admission... | Cedar Park Center | 10/29/11-
Ongoing | Cedar Park |
SFC Farmers' MarketPresented by Sustainable Food Center October 28, 2011 - Ongoing Delight your senses at the Sustainable Food Center (SFC) Farmer's Market that includes three sites and hosts more local farmers than anywhere in Austin!
Features:
-Dozens of fruit and vegetable farmers
-Cheeses, meats, eggs, milk and butter
-Flowers, plants, herbs, soaps
-Delicious jams, salsas, honey, pickled goods and probiotic foods
-Cafe foods, drinks, and take-home deli items
-Fine, hand-made... | Sustainable Food Center | 10/28/11-
Ongoing | |
The Music Bus ROCKS! LessonsPresented by The Music Bus ROCKS! February 8, 2012 - Ongoing The mobile music classroom that comes to you!
With funding in the arts being continuously cut from school programs we are losing touch with the benefits music has on our lives. That is why we are creating a mobile environment where the arts can flourish right outside your door. With raising gas prices everyone is taking a hit in their wallets, we save you fuel and time by coming to you!
The Music Bus ROCKS! is a fully interactive ...music technology classroom that will provide... | The Music Bus ROCKS! | 02/08/12-
Ongoing | |
| Zumba and Capoeira! | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 03/17/12-
Ongoing | Austin |
Austin Music Weekly April 23, 2012 - Ongoing Austinmusicweekly.com is a free archive containing recordings of local Austin bands playing live in local Austin venues. We bring Austin's music to listeners around the world. Our goals are to do good, archive live performances on a local level, and ultimately create a new revenue stream for developing artists. All profits generated by austinmusicweekly.com are split 50/50 with the artists.
Home grown in Austin, Texas. Passionate about bringing new music to new ears. Dedicated to... | | 04/23/12-
Ongoing | |
The Bordertown Bootleggers Upcoming GigsPresented by The Bordertown Bootleggers at Multiple Locations May 7, 2012 - Ongoing In the style of Speedy West, Spade Cooley, and the Texas Troubadours The Bordertown Bootleggers join the ranks of bands like The Time Jumpers and Asleep At The Wheel to keep the Texas Western Swing tradition alive.
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
8-11pm (no cover)
AT RAY'S BACKSTAGE (THE RATTLE INN)
610 Nueces Street in the West end of Austin.
Where else can you hear tunes from Cooley to Ellington?
Other dates coming up:
FRIDAY, JUNE 1st
8pm... | The Bordertown Bootleggers | 05/07/12-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Rhythms with Gidi: African Drum Class | George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center | 06/01/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
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