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Parker Woodland w/ Emily Wolfe - A Benefit for Queer Liberation Network
Sep
6

Parker Woodland w/ Emily Wolfe - A Benefit for Queer Liberation Network

Queer Liberation Network Presents Emily Wolfe with Parker Woodland in Austin, TX on September 6, 2025.

Ticket sales directly benefit queer and trans Texans in need.

Donate to Queer Liberation Network directly here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/qln

Doors: 6:30PM | Show: 7:30PM

Tickets: $25 – $30

SOCIALS: Queer Liberation Network | Emily Wolfe | Parker Woodland 

About Queer Liberation Network: Queer Liberation Network (QLN) was born from a deeply personal truth: the experience of surviving without a financial safety net after coming out to a homophobic family. What began as Queer Youth ATX—a grassroots direct aid effort for queer and trans young people—has grown into a broader movement for economic justice and community care. At QLN, we believe that financial liberation is foundational to queer liberation. That’s why we provide direct, no-strings-attached support to LGBTQIA2+ individuals facing housing instability, medical crises, and other urgent needs. In a time when queer and trans people are under attack across the country, the most powerful form of solidarity is mutual aid. Together, we’re building a future where every queer and trans person has the resources not just to survive, but to thrive.

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Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2025
Oct
26
to Oct 31

Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2025

Austin Habitat for Humanity will host the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in fall 2025!
During its 40-year history, the Carter Work Project has traveled to 14 countries and brought together thousands of volunteers, celebrities, elected officials, and other VIPs to build homes and cast a global spotlight on the urgent importance of affordable housing. The 2025 Carter Work Project will launch Austin Habitat’s construction efforts in Whisper Valley in Eastern Travis County, the first geothermal neighborhood in the country!

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Leslie Sisson Moving Panoramas
Aug
23

Leslie Sisson Moving Panoramas

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23!! We’re playing at the ABGB a few days before we go into the studio to finish our new record, so will have a buncha new tunes to share. Super stoked to play with our dear lifelong friend John Wesley Coleman. Family nite! It’s free. All ages. Wed starts at 9pm. We’re donating proceeds to KUTX/KUT and our dear friend Laurie Gallardo will be MC-ing the eve. 🖤🍕💛 @theabgb @johnwesleycoleman @kutx @kut_austin @laurie_gee_atx

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Austin Texas Musicicians Harmony Sisters Monthly Meetup
Aug
19

Austin Texas Musicicians Harmony Sisters Monthly Meetup

Harmony Sisters Mixer #7 Guest Speaker: Wendy Colonna - All Females In The ATX Music Industry Welcome

Calling all talented women in the Austin music scene! Join us for the next Harmony Sisters meetup on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at Vinyl Beauty Bar! This is your chance to connect with fellow musicians, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, and all music industry mavens. Open mic, inspiring guest speakers, trade secrets, gig sharing, and so much more await you! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your music career and build lasting connections. Let’s make this next gathering a blowout! Tag your music sisters and spread the word!

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Catch Mammy’s Money on August 16th at Hyperreal Film Club during Block 3: Reel Hilarious.
Aug
16

Catch Mammy’s Money on August 16th at Hyperreal Film Club during Block 3: Reel Hilarious.

Mystic Comedy, Stop-Motion Magic 🎭🎬
🌟 Part of the first annual Austin Shorts Fest 🌟
"Mammy’s Money" by Ghislaine Jean Block 3: Reel Hilarious
Starts at 7:30 PM

In just five visually rich and thought-provoking minutes, Mammy’s Money takes you on a surreal and satirical ride through power, fate, and fortune. Directed by local Austin filmmaker and animator Ghislaine Jean, this uniquely styled stop-motion short follows Mammy as she receives an eerie message about the wealth that awaits her; setting off a journey filled with layered symbolism, playful jabs at power dynamics, and reflections rooted in cultural memory.

Equal parts humorous and haunting, this film showcases a distinct Black creative voice through striking visuals and storytelling. Ghislaine Jean will be in attendance for a live Q&A following the screening to share insights into her process and inspiration.

Catch Mammy’s Money on August 16th at Hyperreal Film Club during Block 3: Reel Hilarious.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://austinfilmseries.tix.page/e/austin-shortsfest
🔗 Learn more: https://austinshortsfest.com

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ESTANI FRIZZELL & LOS TEXMANIACS Live at Waterloo Tues. 7/15 at 5pm
Jul
15

ESTANI FRIZZELL & LOS TEXMANIACS Live at Waterloo Tues. 7/15 at 5pm

The new conjunto album from Estani Frizzell, Tu De Mi Te Acordarás, drops on July 11th! This is a heartfelt tribute to Estani Frizzell's grandmother, Rosita Lopez, honoring her legacy as a Conjunto and Bolero singer in San Antonio during the 1960s and 1970s. Blending authentic Conjunto sounds with a modern sensibility, the album celebrates the resilience, artistry, and cultural pride of Mexican-American women. Estani will be joined by conunto legends, Los Texmaniacs for our in-store performance!

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Carolyn Trowbridge
Jul
2

Carolyn Trowbridge

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AJS Presents: Carolyn Trowbridge Quintet
Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for AJS Presents: Carolyn Trowbridge Quintet! Carolyn Trowbridge - Vibraphone Sam Wheeler - Marimba Jason Frey - Soprano Saxophone Mario Castellanos - Bass Andy Beaudoin - Drums Carolyn Trowbridge is a multi-instrumental musician, performer, and composer, specializing in mallet percussion. She thrives in performing music of all genres and has recorded, collaborated and performed with several well-known artists including Grammy Award nominees Black Pumas, Adrian Quesada, Graham Reynolds, Alex Coke/Carl Michel Sextet, Conspirare, and many more. Along with performing in several Austin based bands, she composes for and leads her own jazz quintet. Originally from Alexandria, VA, Trowbridge grew up overseas spending her formative musical years in Gabon, Czech Republic, and Norway then eventually landing in Austin to pursue her Master's degree in Music at the University of Texas. In addition to her projects and regular performance schedule, Trowbridge is a figure skater, swimmer, and proud mother of two young kids.

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Heather Miller & Brenda Freed
Jun
29

Heather Miller & Brenda Freed

Come get one of the best sandwiches in town and hang out at NeWorlDeli while Heather Miller & Brenda Freed regale you with stories and songs!

Sunday, June 29th 2-4pm

No Cover, Free Parking! Tips gratefully appreciated!

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Solstice by Starlight at Chappel Lodge with Wendy Colonna
Jun
20

Solstice by Starlight at Chappel Lodge with Wendy Colonna

An evening of music, movement, and magic under the longest light of the year. Join us on Friday, June 20th at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge for a luminous evening under the stars. As the longest day gives way to night, we’ll gather to mark the turning of the season with music, movement, and meaning. The evening begins with sips and seasonal snacks at 6:30PM, followed by a concert by starlight with Wendy Colonna – a nationally acclaimed songwriter with over 25 years of experience performing worldwide – from 7:30–8:30PM. After the music, we’ll ease into gentle solstice-inspired rituals, guided movement with Susan Thompson, ACSM fitness instructor and wellness professional. Then stargazing, inviting reflection and a sense of renewal. This is more than a concert—it’s an invitation to pause, exhale, and be part of something quietly powerful. Whether you’re here to celebrate, recalibrate, or simply take in the beauty of the land and the sky—you’re welcome.

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HEART
Jun
14

HEART

Anyone who has turned on the radio in the last several decades knows Heart intimately. California born Seattle bred sisters Nancy and Ann Wilson are behind some of rock’s most iconic hits from the wild call of “Barracuda” to the epic lilt of “Magic Man” to the deranged shriek of “Crazy On You.” Nancy’s guitar and Ann’s wail are practically part of the national archive, indelible elements of American pop culture

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Shakira Globe Life Field
Jun
11

Shakira Globe Life Field

Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira has sold over 80 million records worldwide and won numerous awards including three GRAMMYs and eleven Latin GRAMMYs. At the age of 18, she founded the Pies Descalzos (Barefoot) Foundation which provides education and nutrition to over 6,000 impoverished children in Colombia.

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JACKIE VENSON
Jun
6

JACKIE VENSON

Singer-songwriter Jackie Vensons version of the blues a mix of R n B and psychedelic rock has invigorated Austins music scene with its refreshingly electric sound. She became the first Black woman to be named Best Guitarist at the Austin Music Awards, and recently performed at Rolling Stones Future of Music showcase at SXSW. Blending elements of synthpop, electronic, prog, rock, jazz, and blues, Vensons blazing a path uniquely her own, filled with throbbing beats that recall decades past while lighting the way ahead. Kam Franklin is a singer-songwriter, music producer, activist, writer, orator, model, visual artist, and actress from Houston, TX. Best known for her work with the gulf coast soul band, The Suffers, she began singing gospel music at the age of five. Kam is also known for her unique collaborations, including performances with Jon Batiste, Questlove, Chaka Khan, and Brandi Carlile.

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Tameca Jones. Celebrate Black Music Month
Jun
5

Tameca Jones. Celebrate Black Music Month

Join me and award winning keyboardist Jonathan Deas, as I celebrate the Black artists, such as Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Sade, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder and more, who shaped my artistry. As I carved my path as an original artist, I vowed never to sing songs by artists whose songs I can add nothing to. For one night only, I am paying homage to them. It will be a very special evening.

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HAAM's 2025 Corporate Battle of the Bands
Jun
4

HAAM's 2025 Corporate Battle of the Bands

HAAM's 2025 Corporate Battle of the Bands, presented by Cirrus Logic, returns to one of Austin's most iconic stages on Wednesday, June 4 at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Bands from Cirrus Logic, H-E-BPNC BankABC Home & CommercialAscension Seton, and Ouro will compete in front of celebrity judges for multiple awards, including Austin’s Best Corporate Band, Best Song, Best Stage Presence, and Fan Favorite.

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