The Memorial Weekend is over! I hope you had a restful break. With school and graduations wrapping up, it’s time to spend more time outdoors and enjoy the summer. The weather is warming up, and there are plenty of great activities to take advantage of in Austin, Texas! I can’t wait to hit the water! If you’re not interested in going to the lake, here’s a list of activities happening in ATX this week!
Friday (5/31/24)
50TH ANNUAL PARAMOUNT SUMMER CLASSIC FILM SERIES
They want your head in the clouds at the 49th Annual Summer Classic Film Series presented by Capital Metro. Explore over three months of 90+ films that get to the heart and magic of filmmaking. With everything in Texas…blazing…consider this historic movie palace your air-conditioned haven full of wonder where you are guaranteed to discover and rediscover old favorites.
You’ll find Paramount Film Programmer Stephen Jannise’s trademark of clever themed groupings, along with special anniversary screenings and special guests. To see the full film lineup and screening times visit the event website.
ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL 2024
ATX Television Festival is a four-day event that celebrates the television medium: looking back at its history, where it is now, and where it is headed. The festival consists of panels, screenings, and events where attendees and leaders in the TV industry talk, watch, and experience television together as one community.
Heading into their 13th Season, ATX showcases TV’s past, current, and upcoming series through screening Q&As and panel discussions. This programming ranges from never picked up pilots, reunions, current series going into a new season, to premiering content from upfronts, summer, or online. Panel discussions can be 1:1 conversations, featuring a single show, or are focused on a topic that pulls professionals from a variety of shows and features such topics as the ratings system, series finales, and testing/focus groups. And with 50/50 split between fan and industry, ATX Television Festival is a unique festival event that stems from a true celebration of the medium.
AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE: EMMA
Written by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Lara Toner Haddock
Emma Woodhouse prides herself on being a matchmaker with an impeccable track record, much to the chagrin of her dear friend Mr. Knightley. Her latest scheme revolves around the sweet Harriet Smith, whom Emma advises to reject a perfectly good marriage proposal in favor of another eligible bachelor. However, her best-laid plans are turned upside down by unpredictable displays of affection, unexpected rivals and Emma’s sudden realization that true love may have been under her nose all along. With screwball comedy and surprises aplenty, this fresh, fast-paced new adaptation interprets the Jane Austen classic with delightfully unconventional flair.
Age Recommendation: Emma is entertaining for the whole family, but best suited for ages 8+. Children under 5 are not permitted.
Saturday (6/01/24)
“COMMUNITY” ART EXHIBITION
Artist Jieun Beth presents a final art installation of a community art project as part of the Austin Central Library’s annual event, Kids Block Party.
“Community” is a collection of artworks created by individuals from different communities. The artist, Jieun Beth, invited them to participate in her art activity, Stamping Portrait, resulting in hundreds of pieces that will be displayed as prayer flags at the Austin Central Library’s youth balcony. The project follows the Tibetan Buddhists’ tradition of sending out prayers in the wind and aims to spread well-wishing sentiments to everyone while highlighting global issues.
Join us for a vibrant and engaging art installation of our community and the opportunity to participate in the stamping art activity! This in-person event will be held at the Austin Central Library’s Youth Balcony located at 710 W Cesar Chavez St.
The exhibition runs from June 1 to July 1, 2024
This project is supported by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
New & Expectant Parent Event | Bloom Event by Austin Moms
On June 1, 2024 AustinMoms.com is hosting their 9th annual Bloom for New & Expectant Parents event at UT Health Austin. Bloom 2024 is sponsored by UT Health Austin and Don Hewlett Chevrolet & Buick.
Austin Moms is known for producing high quality events for Austin moms and families. They look forward to seeing everyone in person this year. They encourage you to join the Facebook Event for additional updates!
The Austin Pancakes & Booze Art Show
The LA based event originated in 2009 and has since popped up more than 500 times in 35+ cities around Europe & North America.
Batter sizzles, beer foams, and canvas lines the walls from ceiling to floor as hundreds, sometimes thousands, of revelers indulge in endless pancakes.
This is no stuffy wine-and-cheese, pretentious, someone-gag-me art event. It’s an innovative reimagining of the art show concept. A welcoming vibe for up-and-coming artists to sell and strut their stuff in a free verse, anything goes environment.
Instagram @ pancakesandboozeArt Submissions: www.pancakesandbooze.com/submitEmail: info@pancakesandbooze.com
6TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ON THE VIOLET CROWN TRAIL FUN RUN!
About the Fun Run:
Lace up your shoes for a 5K Fun Run starting at Whirlpool Patio. Enjoy the route as you please—you can run, walk, roll, or skip—as long as you have FUN! Our annual Fun Run promotes health and well-being throughout our community while highlighting the interconnectivity of the Trail between neighborhoods, peaceful wooded areas, convenient urban amenities, and neighborhood parks. The run will kick off right at 8:00AM.
Sunday (6/02/24)
BEYOND VAN GOGH AND BEYOND MONET: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences will allow Austin to view their iconic artworks like never before through a family-friendly, multimedia experience that exhilarates the senses.
While journeying through Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, guests are transported through history learning Van Gogh’s background while witnessing hundreds of iconic masterpieces, including instantly-recognizable classics “The Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and “Café Terrace at Night,” as well as many revealing self-portraits. Freed from their frames, Van Gogh’s spectacular paintings appear on projection-swathed walls inviting guests to fully immerse themselves into the incredible detail of his work. Vincent’s own dreams, thoughts, and words are set to a symphonic score while guests are enveloped in his ever-shifting, swirling, and colorful flowers, cafes, and stunning landscapes, creating an unmatched narrative experience.
Nicole Perry
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