Arts, Music & Entertainment in Austin
The Live Music Capital of the World rolls out the red carpet for a jam-packed schedule of arts, music and entertainment, Austin-style. You can catch a live performance, any time of the day or night, whether you prefer rock, blues, gospel or classical music. Plus, there are so many comedy troupes and other theaters, you'll wonder how to fit it all in.
Pick up tickets to "
Austin City Limits," a nationally broadcast show taped each week at the University of Texas. The broadcast began in 1976 to showcase Texas music. Tickets are distributed via online on a first-come, first-served basis.
Web: www.austincitylimits.org
Thanks to the
Performing Arts Center, those who crave intense entertainment in Austin are instantly satisfied. The arts center brings talented performers from around the world to the stage here, including Ella Fitzgerald, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and Mikhail Baryshnikov.
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Address: 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin, TX 78712 - MAP
Phone: (512) 471-2787
Web: www.texasperformingarts.org
Worship the sweet strains of spirituals every Sunday at
Threadgill's, when the Austin live music institution rolls out its Sunday Gospel Brunch. Tuck into the brunch buffet while special guest artists uplift your morning mood.
Address: 301 West Riverside Drive, Austin TX 78704 - MAP
Phone: (512) 472-9304
Web: www.threadgills.com
The
Austin Theatre Alliance is a partnership that has transformed the theater scene in the city. Take in groundbreaking performances at the Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts and the State Theater Company. Film screenings, Q&A's and cocktails with actors will make you feel like an insider.
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Address: 713 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 472-5470
Web: www.austintheatre.org
Walk the edge of experimental theater with the troupe from
Hyde Park Theater. New and classical cutting-edge productions in a 90-seat theater is the perfect setting for expanding your appreciation of live stage performances.
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Address: 511 West 43rd St., Austin, TX 78751 - MAP
Phone: (512) 479-7529
Web: www.hydeparktheatre.org
Check out a show at the
Backyard, a natural, open-aired venue located in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country. Legendary alumni as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Paul Simon, The Allman Brothers, and Willie Nelson have all graced the stage here.
Address: 13472 Bee Cave Pkwy., Austin TX 78738 - MAP
Phone: (512) 263-4240
Web: www.thebackyard.net
Watch children's theater at its finest with the
Pollyanna Theatre Company. The award-winning productions are all meant to inspire, teach and engage children in the art of live performance. A resident playwright produces original plays, including fairytales with a twist.
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Phone: (512) 743-7966
Web: www.pollytheatre.org
The
Salvage Vanguard Theater is an energetic hub for performers, audiences and arts organizations around the Austin area. Explore a realm of possibilities here, included scripted plays, improv comedy and even a music series.
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Address: 2803 Manor Rd., Austin, TX 78722 - MAP
Phone: (512) 474-7886
Web: www.salvagevanguard.org
Classic children's tales are brought to life at the
Scottish Rite Children's Theatre. The historic troupe uses period costumes and hand-painted backdrops from the late 1800s for a spectacular and breathtaking visual feast.
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Address: 207 West 18th St., Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 472-5436
Web: www.srct.org
Texas' longest running theater company continues to bring quality, excitement and relevancy to the stage. At the
ZACH Theatre, you'll watch regional and nationally acclaimed actors reinterpret some of your favorite shows, along with plenty of new productions.
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Address: 1510 Toomey Rd., Austin, TX 78704 - MAP
Phone: (512) 476-0541
Web: www.zachtheatre.org
See the next big thing at the
Frank Erwin Center, Austin's top venue for concerts, sports events and live entertainment. Top entertainers, circuses and can't-miss concerts are the norm at this classic performance center.
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Address: 1701 Red River, Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 471-7744
Web: www.uterwincenter.com
Experience regional theater at its finest at the
Austin Playhouse. Classics like "The 39 Steps" and children-friendly plays offer something for everyone.
Address: 3601 S. Congress, Austin TX 78704 - MAP
Phone: (512) 476-0084
Web: www.austinplayhouse.com
View exhibitions by nationally renowned artists and discover up-and-coming student artists at the
UT Visual Arts Center. Five gallery and studio spaces provide plenty of opportunity to explore new and exciting works.
Address: 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr., Austin TX 78702 - MAP
Phone: (512) 322-2099
Web: www.utexas.edu
Take in a show at Austin's oldest film venue, the
Paramount Theatre. Penn & Teller, Bernadette Peters, John Lithgow...there's no telling who will show up for an evening of entertainment.
Address: 713 Congress Ave., Austin TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 472-5470
Web: www.austintheatre.org
View amazing art with an eye towards modern design at the
Arthouse of Ionic Futurism. Mystical forms and urban graffiti are much of the inspiration in the art you'll find here.
Address: 2121 E Cesar Chavez St., Austin TX 78702 - MAP
Phone: (512) 482-9818
Enjoy a slew of cheesy jokes from amateurs and the pros at the
Velveeta Room, featuring live uncensored comedy since 1988. If you're brave enough (and funny enough) you can even try out your own material at open-mike night.
Address: 521 E 6th St., Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 469-9116
Web: www.thevelveetaroom.com
Create a masterpiece at
Ceramics Bayou, a paint-your-own pottery studio where you can choose from more than 400 pieces to decorate and take home. Voted one of the top five family outings in Austin.
Address: 3620 Bee Cave Road, Austin TX 78746 - MAP
Phone: (512) 328-1168
Web: www.ceramicsbayou.com
Yuck it up at
Esther's Follies, a comedy show that defies definition. Is it political satire? Camp? Bawdy revelry? All of the above? No matter, because everyone can agree on this: It's uproariously funny.
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Address: 525 E. Sixth Street, Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 320-0198
Web: www.esthersfollies.com
Get your vinyl groove on at the original
Waterloo Records & Video, one of the last independent music stores in the U.S. This Austin institution features exclusive releases from local artists and frequent in-store performances.
Address: 600 N. Lamar, Austin TX 78703 - MAP
Phone: (512) 474-2500
Web: www.waterloorecords.com
Also...
Austin Lyric Opera
Address: 901 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704 - MAP
Phone: (512) 472-5927
Web: www.austinlyricopera.org
