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Texas America250 Exhibition

Tue 27 Oct, 08:00

Texas State Library and Archives

Now on view at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building in Austin. This exhibit spotlights some of the areas where Texans’ contributions shine especially bright—true Texas icons that remind all Americans of the 28th…

Free

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The European Avant-Garde: Impressionism to Cubism

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Blanton Museum of Art

Featuring works by Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet, Henri Fantin-Latour, Paul Gauguin, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, and others, The European Avant-Garde: From Impressionism to Cubism is a special presentation of fourteen works from…

US$15

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Errant Obsession

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Dougherty Arts Center

The exhibit Errant Obsession by artist Faith Chonko is on display at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery October 10 - November 28, 2026. There is an immense power that lies in our collective focus, but what are we actually doing with it?…

Free

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Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00

Blanton Museum of Art

Collaborators and twin brothers Nikolai and Simon Haas (b. 1984) are known for fantastical sculptures that fuse art, design, and technology. This first mid-career survey, touring nationally, presents selections from major bodies of work…

US$15

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How to Grow the Cowpea: Survival Strategies from the U.S. South

Tue 27 Oct, 12:00

Visual Arts Center

How to Grow the Cowpea: Survival Strategies from the U.S. South is an exhibition presented in partnership with Planet Texas 2050, an initiative supporting interdisciplinary climate resilience research at the University of Texas at Austin.…

Free

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Group Art Show: Surreal Times

Tue 27 Oct, 12:00

Ghost Pepper Glass

Visit Ghost Pepper Gallery's group art show from October 1 through November 7 and immerse yourself inside the mind of local artists interpreting the iconic movement of Surrealist Art! Surreal Times reflects on what surrealism means in…

Free

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Adraint Bereal: As It Appears

Tue 27 Oct, 12:00

Visual Arts Center

Explore Adraint Bereal: As It Appears, an exhibition at UT Austin featuring more than 30 photographs, essays, and recorded conversations with Black college students, alongside historical photographs, documents, and video from UT and…

Free

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Senior Tango (All Levels)

Tue 27 Oct, 13:00

Esquina Tango

Senior Tango with Mickey! Donation based! Come learn the beautiful art of tango all for a donation! For most up to date schedule, class registration, prices, and new student specials check our website: https://www.esquinatango.org/classes/

Free

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NAZA

Tue 27 Oct, 16:15

AFS Cinema

“An overwhelming and vital work of investigative journalism.” —Eli Friedberg, Slant Magazine Filmed at night from Tel Aviv rooftops, this investigative documentary examines the civilian casualties of Israel’s military operations in Gaza…

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THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE

Tue 27 Oct, 16:45

AFS Cinema

“Wilson’s debut feature THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE shows the expert essayist as sneakily profound as ever, contemplating life and art and piecing together meaning from the fragments.” —Nicolas Rapold, Sight & Sound “I doubt any movie,…

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ICON - Private Tour (Principled Business Summit)

Tue 27 Oct, 17:00

220 E St Elmo Rd

Exclusive ICON Tour: The Future of American Manufacturing Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of ICON, a pioneer in advanced construction technology and 3D-printed homes, as part of the 2026 Principled Business Summit.…

Free

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THE COLOR OF MONEY

Tue 27 Oct, 17:00

AFS Cinema

Newly restored, one of the best films of the ’80s is back on-screen. Starring a dream duo: Paul Newman reprising his role from THE HUSTLER as semi-retired pool shark Fast Eddie Felson, and Tom Cruise at his dimpled best as up-and-comer…

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K-Pop Stans Who Dance: Let's Watch "The Wailing" at HYPERREAL FILM CLUB!

Tue 27 Oct, 17:30

Hyperreal Film Club

🎬 Let's Watch *The Wailing* at Hyperreal Film Club! 👻 Join K-Pop Stans Who Read for a night of Korean horror, good company, and great conversation as we watch *The Wailing* at Hyperreal Film Club! Before the screening, we'll meet at…

Free

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North wesew Austin - Yarborough Library

Tue 27 Oct, 18:00

Austin Public Library (Yarborough Branch)

Please join us for wesew Sew n Tell at Yarborough Library. At this round-table style meetup, we will share our recent sewing projects, brag about new techniques learned, and lament about challenges faced. If you are new to sewing, there…

Free

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DEEP IN THE HEART 2: TEXAS RIVERS

Tue 27 Oct, 18:15

AFS Cinema

DEEP IN THE HEART 2: TEXAS RIVERS is a celebration of the springs, creeks, rivers, and bays that define the Lone Star State. Narrated by Academy Award®-nominated native Texan Ethan Hawke, the film showcases the vibrant cast of animal…

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Diskussionen auf Deutsch

Tue 27 Oct, 19:00

Central Market

No expectations, just looking forward to a good time of German conversation and learning! The only thing you need to bring is the courage to speak/to learn some German! We are a no-judgment zone and welcome all levels of German…

Free

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Onwards - Create and Hang! (Writing, Art, & More)

Tue 27 Oct, 19:00

dragon's lair

Find us at Dragon's Lair (2438 W Anderson Ln) every Tuesday evening from 7PM to 9PM. Bring whatever creative project you want to make progress in. There will be time for socializing, followed by time to work. No obligation to share any of…

Free

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THE PLAN 9 BOOK CLUB FROM OUTER SPACE - Kripke

Tue 27 Oct, 19:00

Austin Recreation Center

The Plan 9 Book Club from Outer Space has been in operation since 2016, studying the most important works in modern western Philosophy. We’ve studied the major works of Hume, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche,…

Free

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THE SNAKE GIRL AND THE SILVER-HAIRED WITCH

Tue 27 Oct, 19:30

AFS Cinema

“A truly wild spook show of a movie that almost feels proto-De Palma at times.” — Mondo Digital Unlike the previous films in this series, which operate in a high-cultural plane, this one is based on a popular Young Adult manga series by…

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PAPER TIGER

Tue 27 Oct, 20:00

AFS Cinema

Featuring a Q&A with writer, director, and producer James Gray, moderated by AFS Founder and Artistic Director Richard Linklater. In James Gray’s deeply felt and intense crime thriller, set in 1986 New York, a naïve engineer, Irwin (Miles…