Monday | April 21
Nathan Singleton and His Sideshow Tragedy
Originally from East Texas, Nathan Singleton is a complex musician rooted deep in Texas music, combing influences such as Guy Forsyth, Chris Whitley, Bob Dylan, and The Old 97s. He plays his Dobro guitar with conviction and great emotion, exploring the range of human experience.
12:15am
Momo’s
618 W 6th St • Austin, TX 78701
Tuesday | April 22
Avi Hartman and Norm Wilkerson, co-founders of the Trainwreck The Tuesday Night Trainwreck
If you’re looking to give stand-up comedy a shot, here’s your opportunity: Every Tuesday night at the Hole in the Wall the good people of the Austin Comedy Trainwreck put on an open-mic show where anybody is welcome to sign up to perform (so long as you sign up in advance). It’s all free, even to just watch. And everyone likes to watch a trainwreck.
9:30pm | FREE
Hole in the Wall
2538 Guadalupe St • Austin, TX
Wednesday | April 23
Austin Film Society’s Avant Cinema
The Austin Film Society continues its series Avant Cinema tonight. Avant Cinema showcases short avant-garde films by regional filmmakers. Tonight’s filmmakers are PJ Raval, Rick Reed, and Samantha Krukowski. The artists will be in attendance to discuss their films. Check out tonight’s full program and author bios at the Austin Film Society website.
7pm | $6 general admittance, $4 for AFS members and students with school ID
Austin Studios Screening Room
1901 E 51st St • Austin, TX 78723
Thursday | April 24
Move the Crowd
BBoy City is back for number 15 — Move the Crowd is just a small taste of the rest of the week’s festivities, which can be found at their website. There’s food at drinks at The Parish tonight, with a meet and greet from 5pm–7pm and live performances from 7pm–2am.
5pm–2am | $12
The Parish
214 E 6th St • Austin, TX
Friday | April 25
Brothers and Sisters w/ Headdress, Poor People, Forever Changes, The Tunnels
Coming at you with a big west coast pop sound where the Beach Boys and the Flying Burrito Brothers overlap, Brothers and Sisters is headed by actual siblings Will and Lily Courtney. In a time when cynicism and irony are all the rage in the music world, Brothers and Sisters are a fresh and cool split.
8pm
The United States Art Authority
2906 Fruth St • Austin, TX 78705
Saturday | April 26
Eeyore’s Birthday
Beneath all the Frisbee throwing, sunbathing, and costumes, there’s a point to all of this: It’s a fundraiser for local nonprofits like the Austin Zoo, Hearts and Hooves, and Groundworks Music Project. In its 45th year, Eeyore’s Birthday Party is one of those Austin traditions that you just shouldn’t miss. It’s a great excuse to get out and enjoy the nice weather, too.
11am until dark | FREE
Pease Park
Windsor and Lamar • Austin, TX
Sunday | April 27
Steve Earle
Legendary country and folk musician Steve Earle, known by many as “the hardcore troubadour,” plays at the Paramount Theater tonight. Thought at one point in his career to be the new Bruce Springsteen, Earle is as famous for his political viewpoints as his music. The controversial artist has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards and has won two, one in 2005 for Best Contemporary Folk Album and one in 2008 for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album (Vocal or Instrumental). Also playing with him tonight is Allison Moorer. Get your tickets here.
7:30pm | $27.50–$40
Paramount Theater
713 Congress Ave • Austin, TX 78701
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