EVENTS CALENDAR FEB-APRIL

EVENTS CALENDAR

Great Opportunities to Take Part in Austin’s Rich Culture and Thriving Communities

Austin Food and Wine Festival will again hold a feast under the stars

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

January 23–March 3

Get ready to rock out and laugh out loud as rock goddess Hedwig Schmidt, backed by her rock band The Angry Inch, seeks her place in America. Performances on Wednesdays–Saturdays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:30 PM. ZACH Theatre.

Janine Antoni and Anna Halprin: Paper Dance

January 23–March 17

A retrospective of sculptures and photographs from the past 30 years by New York–based artist Janine Antoni. Tuesdays–Saturdays 11 AM–7 PM; Sundays 12–5 PM. The Contemporary Austin–Jones Center.

The David Cummings Band

February 14

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Lakeway Brown Bag Luncheon Concert Series presents The David Cummings Band to perform romantic songs for you and your sweetheart’s dancing pleasure. 12 PM. Lakeway Activity Center.

The Red Young Quartet

February 21

The Lakeway Brown Bag Luncheon Concert Series presents pianist Red Young performing with vocalist and spouse Silvie Rider. 12 PM. Lakeway Activity Center.

Austin Fashion Week BERNINA Fashion Fund Showcase

February 21

Austin Fashion Week kicks off with a show featuring five runway collections from more than a dozen up-and-coming designers all vying for the 2019 BERNINA Fashion Fund prize. 6:30 PM. Warehouse 305.

Brahms’ Requiem

February 22–23

The Austin Symphony and Conspirare Symphonic Choir perform Brahms’ “Variations on the St. Antoni Chorale, Op. 56a” and “Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45.” 8 PM. The Long Center.

Austin Fashion Week Moda X Australia

February 22

Fashion X and Adelaide Fashion Festival bring to Austin amazing collections from South Australia’s hot designers. 6:30 PM. Warehouse 305.

2019 Unmasked Gala

February 22

This annual masquerade benefits Wonders & Worries, which provides mental health support to children and teens when a parent is battling a serious illness. 7 PM. JW Marriott Austin.

Austin Fashion Week Celebrate Texas

February 23

Fashion X gives designers from all parts of the Lone Star State the opportunity to show off their Texas-size talent. 6:30 PM. Warehouse 305.

Arts Alive!

February 26

The biennial Texas Medal of Arts Awards kicks off with this cocktail reception with the award recipients, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other dignitaries along with live music and fab food from chefs Tyson Cole, John Tesar and Rick Lopez. 6 PM. Blanton Museum of Art.

Texas Medal of Arts Awards Show and Gala Dinner

February 27

The Texas Cultural Trust fetes the 2019 award recipients, Texans who’ve achieved greatness through their creative talents or have generously supported the arts in Texas. 5:30 PM. The Long Center.

Notes from the Field

February 27–March 31

Anna Deavere Smith’s provocative piece dramatizes personal accounts from individuals caught in America’s schoolto-prison pipeline. Performances on Wednesdays–Saturdays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:30 PM. ZACH Theatre.

The Second Line Jazz Band Returns to Lakeway

The Second Line Jazz Band

February 28

Laissez les bons temps rouler as the Lakeway Brown Bag Luncheon Concert Series brings back this renowned jazz group in time for Mardi Gras. 12 PM. Lakeway Activity Center.

Go Red for Women Luncheon

March 1

American Heart Association–Austin presents its annual luncheon with keynote speaker Luci Baines Johnson and a fashion show. 9:30 AM–1:15 PM. JW Marriott Austin.

Lake Travis Education Foundation 2019 Gala

March 2

The theme for this year’s fundraiser for the Lake Travis Independent School District is A Black & Red Ball. The night includes an auction and a performance from country music artist Tracy Byrd. 6 PM. JW Marriott Austin.

The Crystal Ball 2019

March 2

Benefitting the Helping Hand Home for Children, the ball starts with a silent auction followed by the presentation of the 2019 debutantes, their escorts as well as the junior escorts. 7 PM. Palmer Events Center.

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James Surls: Within Without

March 5–August 18

This exhibition of work from Texas-born sculptor Surls features more than 30 large and small objects spanning 40 years. Tuesdays–Fridays 10 AM–4 PM; Saturdays & Sundays 12–4 PM. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum.

Ride.Drive.Give.

March 15

Take part in a day of fast cars and philanthropy, all to support the Center for Child Protection and its mission to end the cycle of child abuse. Circuit of The Americas.

Lakeway Community Blood Drive

March 16

Donate blood to We Are Blood, and help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome, but organizers encourage donors to schedule a donation by contacting lakewaycommunityblooddrive@gmail.com. Lakeway Activity Center.

Creative Expressions

March 22–23

Celebrate women composers throughout the ages with the Austin Symphony Orchestra and special guests Time for Three and pianist Michelle Schumann. The program includes works from Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Wieck Schumann and Jennifer Higdon. 8 PM. The Long Center.

The Boston Pops on Tour

March 24

Conductor Keith Lockhart and “America’s Orchestra” perform selections from the massive, magical body of film score work from John Williams. 7:30 PM. The Long Center.

Grimm Tales

March 29–31

Ballet Austin performs a new, fulllength work based on the original fairytales published by the Brothers Grimm, not the Disney versions. Friday & Saturday @ 8 PM; Sunday @ 3 PM. The Long Center.

Stop the Clot 5K

March 30

Austin’s chapter of the National Blood Clot Alliance hosts its annual 5K run and 1-mile walk to advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening blood clots. 8:30 AM. Oaks at Lakeway.

Matilda the Musical

April 3–May 12

Roald Dahl’s beloved heroine leaps from the pages to the stage in an adaptation that in 2013 was nominated for the Tony Award® for Best Original Score. Performances on Wednesdays–Saturdays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:30 PM. ZACH Theatre.

Soldier Songs

April 5–6

Austin Opera presents David T. Little’s multimedia opera, a work adapted from recorded interviews with veterans of five wars that combines elements of opera, theatre and rock. 8 PM. Paramount Theatre.

30th Annual Bandana Ball

April 6

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas celebrates 30 years of supporting families with hospitalized children with a boot-scooting evening. 6 PM. Wild Onion Ranch.

Maestro Peter Bay conducts the Austin Symphony Orchestra

Champions of Austria

April 12–13

The Austin Symphony Orchestra welcomes violinist William Hagen as it performs complementary works from Austrian composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Josef Anton Bruckner. 8 PM. The Long Center.

Lake Travis in the Water Boat Show

April 12–14

Emerald Point Marina hosts this boat show just in time for summer. Enjoy demos as well as great deals on new boats. Weather permitting. Friday 12–7 PM; Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 10 AM–5 PM. 5973 Hiline Road.

Eggstravaganza! 2019

April 13

Celebrate Easter and spring’s arrival with an Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and a visit with the Easter Bunny. 2–4 PM. Lakeway City Park.

Dine al fresco at the Contemporary Austin's Annual Art Dinner

6th Annual Art Dinner

April 13

The Contemporary Austin hosts its annual dinner and auction to celebrate its ongoing efforts to evolve into a sustainable, accessible art-in-nature experience. 6 PM. The Contemporary Austin–Laguna Gloria.

Champions to CureDuchenne

April 13

This year’s event held by the Austin chapter of CureDuchenne includes casino games, live and silent auctions and a gourmet meal, all to raise money to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. 6 PM. University of Texas Golf Club.

The Ballad of Klook and Vinette

April 24–May 26

Based on the book by Ché Walker, Klook and Vinette are two lost souls trying to find themselves in this contemporary love story. Performances on Wednesdays– Saturdays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:30 PM. ZACH Theatre.

Party in the Garden at the UMLAUF's annual benefit

2019 UMLAUF Garden Party

April 25

This annual benefit takes place in the lush sculpture garden, where attendees can enjoy fine food and drink from local vendors as well as entertainment from a variety of Austin-area performers throughout the garden. 7 PM. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum.

Austin Food + Wine Festival

April 26–28

Gustatory delights await as this year’s festival serves up taco competitions, grilling demos and more from top chefs and winemakers from across the US and right here at home. Auditorium Shores.

La Bohème

April 27–May 5

Austin Opera presents Puccini’s tale of young bohemians living, loving and struggling to fulfill their dreams in Paris’ Latin Quarter. Saturday & Thursday @ 7:30 PM; Sunday @ 2:30 PM. The Long Center.

SpringFest 2019

April 27

“The Biggest Time in the Smallest Town,” this community festival offers shopping, food, music and fun for the whole family rain or shine. 11 AM–7 PM. Hill Country Galleria.

An Afternoon of Enchantment

April 28

The Ballet Austin Guild presents its third annual Sunday tea and Ballet Austin youth scholarship program fundraiser. A prelude to Ballet Austin’s performance of Giselle, the Guild celebrates with fun décor, costumes and festivities for guests of all ages. 2 PM. The LINE Austin.

Clockwise from top right: Maestro Peter Bay conducts the Austin Symphony Orchestra; Wonders & Worries hosts its annual Unmasked Gala in February; dine al fresco at The Contemporary Austin’s Annual Art Dinner; Matthew McConaughey is a 2019 recipient of the Texas Medal of Arts

BOSTON POPS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARCO BORGGREVE; THE SECOND LINE JAZZ BAND PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LAKEWAY; 2018 UMLAUF GARDEN PARTY PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHIE PARSINNEN; AUSTIN FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLES REAGAN

AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PHOTOGRAPHY AND 2018 UNMASKED GALA PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN PORTER; 5TH ANNUAL ART DINNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN FITZSIMMONS; MCCONAUGHEY PORTRAIT COURTESY OF TEXAS CULTURAL TRUST

Clockwise from top right: Keith Lockhart cues the Boston Pops; The Second Line Jazz Band returns to Lakeway; party in the garden at the UMLAUF’s annual benefit; the Austin Food + Wine Festival will again holds a Feast Under the Stars night

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