Painted Cloth: Fashion and Ritual in Colonial Latin America addresses the social roles of textiles and their visual representations in different media produced in Bolivia, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela during the 1600s and 1700s. Beyond emphasizing how aesthetic traditions of European and Indigenous origin were woven together during this period, the exhibition showcases the production, use, and meaning of garments as
Hilos de Tradición: Dresses of Mexico is a collaborative exhibition with the Brownsville Historical Association that presents Mexican textiles as living traditions with roots that can be traced back thousands of years to the earliest peoples in Mesoamerica. The tools, patterns, materials, and techniques of crafting these textiles have evolved over the centuries. European influences and
WHO: AVANCE-Austin WHAT: Special dance performance by JWSD Studio, a reading of the iconic book Rosita y Conchita, and a performance by DJ Kickit alongside dancing for the whole family. Throughout the night, we will also have tacos y agua frescas from Sarita’s Tacos and face painting, paper making workshops, skull mask decorating, and a
Described as “exhilarating” (The New York Times), and “virtuosic and utterly mesmerizing” (The Guardian), Brooklyn’s Sandbox Percussion has established themselves as a leading proponent of this generation of contemporary percussion chamber music. 2021’s Grammy-nominated record Seven Pillars is the jaw-dropping result of a years-long collaboration with trailblazing composer Andy Ahiko. The boldly genre-defying audio and video collaboration
The Austin Chamber Music Center (ACMC) continues its 2022–2023 Concert Season "Big Fish, Bigger Pond" on November 11 and 12 with a new program, "The New World." Artistic Director and pianist Dr. Michelle Schumann has programmed composers throughout the season that burst through boundaries to build a style that was wholly unique and unchartered. The New World
Sober in the City is a nationwide, luxury event that captures a movement longed- for by many. Whether ‘going out on the town’ for dinner, a movie, live music, or just catching up with friends—none of it requires alcohol. Sober in the City shows attendees exactly what an alcohol-free gathering feels like. Magic. Four-course dinners
Austin Fashion Week (14th year) Fall 2022 at The Domain When? November 11-13, 2022 with shows daily at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm Featuring over 50 runway designers and pop up shops Benefitting 6 local partner nonprofits (The Black Fund, Austin Diaper Bank, Black Leaders Collective, Center For Child Protection, Arc of the Capital Area,
Each weekend will feature a new lineup of vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM CT. As always, each weekend will feature a curated selection of surprise pop-ups, rotating brunch menus and immaculate DJ sets. 100% open-air, outdoors and free the public. When? Saturday, November 12, 2022 11:00 AM Sunday, November 13, 2022 5:00 PM
JUST, the local nonprofit organization helping to fund Latina and Black Texan Female entrepreneurs will be holding their annual market - JUST Fest “A New Day, A New Dream” on Sat. Nov. 12 from 1-5 p.m. in the Mueller Park Pavillion. The market will feature handmade jewelry, purses, and other goods from 35 + vendors
By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer Directed by Ben Wolfe From Austin Playhouse: When The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society open their latest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, everything that could go wrong does. This makes for a very difficult evening for the intrepid troupe and a side-splittingly fun evening for you. Why
MAS Cultura is an Austin based nonprofit 501(C)3, this event is for and by the community; it is serving as our annual fundraiser. The event consists of 61 Latino Visual Artists, 7 DJs and 7 Music Acts. DJS: Gabby Got It, Manolo Black, Manny Mo, Tury Q, Yo Colombo, Helios, Celly Creates and Turntablist JLee. Live Music: Combo
Each weekend features a new lineup of vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM CT. As always, each weekend will feature a curated selection of surprise pop-ups, rotating brunch menus, and immaculate DJ sets. 100% open-air, outdoors, and free to the public. When? Saturday, November 19, 2022, 11:00 AM Sunday, November 20, 2022, 5:00 PM
The Austin Humane Society’s 17th Annual Rags to Wags Gala is happening on November 19, 2022 at the Fairmont Austin, and we invite you to join the fun! This year, in honor of our 70th anniversary, we’re “Celebrating 70 at Studio ‘52” with disco, dancing, and a whole lotta dogs (and cats, too!). Can you dig it?
Each weekend will feature a new lineup of vendors and a curated selection of surprise pop-ups, rotating brunch menus and immaculate DJ sets. 100% open-air, outdoors and free the public. When? Saturday, November 26, 2022, 11:00 AM Sunday, November 27, 2022, 4:00 PM Where? Ani's Day and Night Produced by Future Front Texas and powered by you,
GivingTuesday is November 29, 2022. This global day of giving takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is celebrated in over 150 countries around the world. On GivingTuesday, be inspired to engage, volunteer, or donate to a local cause that matters to you. I Live Here I Give Here is an Austin-area nonprofit that has
Each weekend will feature a new lineup of vendors and a curated selection of surprise pop-ups, rotating brunch menus and immaculate DJ sets. 100% open-air, outdoors and free the public. When? Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11:00 AM Sunday, December 4, 2022, 4:00 PM Where? Ani's Day and Night Produced by Future Front Texas and powered by you,
December 3, 2022, 2 pm – 6 pm Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701 Don your Santa suit or finest holiday attire on Saturday, December 3 from 2 pm – 6 pm for SantaCon 2022! Join hundreds of participants for drink specials, merry- making, and networking at select venues along Rainey Street. SantaCon combines fun, friends,
