Roman holidays

Thursday 22nd – Wednesday 28th, AFS Cinema

The title card read, “Introducing Audrey Hepburn.” It was actually her eighth appearance on screen, but her first American film (shot entirely on location in Rome), and the world went crazy for her. With her continental upbringing—her mother was a Dutch baroness—and the elegance of a trained dancer, Hepburn was more than believable in the role of a princess; even more delightful was her natural mischievousness. When Princess Ann goes astray and ignores her royal duties for 24 hours, she falls in love with an American journalist played by Gregory Peck—oh, and gets a stunning haircut along the way. Simply adorable. – Kimberley Jones

“Chronicles: A Retrospective”

Until October 6, grayDUCK

Katherine Brimberry, owner, director and master printer of Flatbed Press, wears many hats. And the biggest of those hats is her artist credentials, which you’ll find hard to ignore after enjoying her latest exhibition of prints and mixed media works. “Chronicles: A Retrospective” showcases Brimberry’s status as an important figure in Texas printmaking, with plenty of beautiful landscapes and captivating imagery. From her own artist statement: “When I bring found objects into visual relationships with landscape details, I aim to create a mystery. The viewer, who doesn’t know the history of the objects, is presented with that mystery and is able to find it and assign meaning to it. My fundamental intention is to create images that trigger revelations about time and space, life and death, past and future.” Check out the exhibition’s opening on Saturday, August 24, and see a retrospective of Brimberry’s collaborative works at St. Edward’s Fine Arts Gallery on August 30. – James Scott

The Breakfast Club And 10 things I hate about you

Friday 23rd, Paramount Theater

As an anxious, freedom-loving teenager, the phrase “back to school” always sent shivers down my spine, just as I am plagued by Sunday anxiety today as a member of the American working world. At least now I have the distance to enjoy it. chronicle-sponsored high school double feature without heartbreak. The 80s kids will first get their money’s worth with John Hughes’ classic detention Kumbaya. Then comes Gil Junger’s 1999 The Taming of the Shrew Adaptation, a still perfect flick for anyone with Queen Kat Stratford’s interests: number one heartthrob Heath Ledger, plus “Thai food, feminist prose and angry indie-rock-style girl music.” Classes begin at 7 p.m.– Carys Anderson

Love is Love: A Celebration of Austin Pride Month

Friday, 23rd, Rivian Showroom

Las Ofrendas is partnering with electric “adventure” vehicle brand Rivian for a new residency. They’ll bring the classic Las Ofrendas vibe – like a world-class Friday market featuring local queer makers, plus on-site flash tattoos, tables from community organizations, and a chance to win tickets to Big Freedia at Mohawk. Self-proclaimed “Queer Cumbiambero” Miguel St. Michael will perform live, and Equality Texas will offer interactive activation programs. And it’s all free with RSVP? Gosh. This is a party you’ll really love.– James Scott

Chungking Express

Saturday, 24th, Paramount Theatre

First, if you spend a week watching this movie without the song “California Dreamin'” stuck in your head, you’re a much stronger person than I am, and I’m more than a little jealous. Second, this tone poem by Wong Kar-wai shows snippets of life filled with the yearning that is typical of him. Two romantic-seeming stories revolve around each other, a choppy naturalistic narrative that has inspired filmmakers from Quentin Tarantino to Sofia Coppola. Revel in the incredibly specific and stylish images created by a master of his craft.– Cat McCarrey

“My eyes hunger for beauty”

Until October 5, Big Medium

Queer Texan Anthony Sonnenberg uses foraged materials—recycled clay, wood, thrift-store throw blankets—in his new show, using not only installed artwork but also performance. That makes sense, since the queerness Sonnenberg explores here finds space in both stillness and movement. Consider his acknowledged muses Divine and André Leon Talley, both of whom were striking in still images and awe-inspiring in motion. The event text extrapolates: “These and other creatives like them stood out for their ability to defy traditional beauty ideals and became fashion icons for their completely unique, uncompromising style and outsized influence on the worlds of fashion, film, music, and pop culture.” Enjoy the opening ceremony festivities on August 23, or stop by any Saturday through October 5.– James Scott

Austin Train Show

Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th, Palmer Events Center

Want public transportation, but on a smaller scale? Then I have just the thing for you and your train-loving friends: This weekend, over 25,000 square feet of model trains will roam the Palmer Events Center at the Austin Train Show. In addition to miniature tracks and cars, there will be classes, a child-sized Kiddie Express for little ones to ride, snacks and vendors. But don’t miss the fully functioning model trains and Lego trains that will squeak right into your heartstrings. All aboard!– James Scott

The garage sale

Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th, Palmer Events Center

When school starts back up, you’ll need a whole new wardrobe, or at least a few new pieces to kick off fall. And only a fool would pay full price and spend days hopping from store to store. Go where all the boutiques are gathered in one place and where every shelf is a clearance rack! Since 2001, Le Garage Sale has been making back to school shopping a breeze with its curated collection of over 140 vendors offering unique deals and quality items from accessories to clothing to home goods. A $12 ticket gets you in, but $30 gets you early entry to the VIP Pre-Shop.– Kat McNevins

Josie and the Pussycats

Sunday, 25th, Paramount Theatre

Pop music has always been evil, but never was its candy-colored excess better smashed than in the 2001 comedy/Hanna-Barbera adaptation.Josie and the Pussycats. As a fan of the cartoon, I remember being an incredibly snobby 10-year-old who didn’t want to see the movie because it showed no respect for the source material. What a nerd! Too bad they didn’t give the band a cat that actually belongs to their evil manager’s evil sister. For the more enlightened among us, the three-person piece starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, and Rosario Dawson is a more pleasant pastime. Plus, the songs in the movie are really good! Let’s see TayTay try to knock “Pretend to Be Nice” off the Billboard charts in my heart.– James Scott

The Emo Alien presents: I’m not fine (I promise)

Sunday, 25th, King Bee

Well, if you wanted to be honest, that’s all you had to say: This emo drag show isn’t just about seeing your favorite drag artists perform to MCR classics. This one is a benefit for queer mental health, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Pride Center of San Antonio’s free LGBTQ counseling services. But, yeah, okay: The show is also about the emo business. Enjoy performances by Lilith Von Lips, Tangelo, Franky L’Amour, GatorrGorr, and co-host Solovino; food from Good Vibrations Pizza Company; and a vendor market featuring appropriately goth folks like All That Raaz, Pushing Up Daisies, Pendulum & Bone, and Smell This Candle. Local graphic designer Emo Alien is co-host.– James Scott

Plants and Pints ​​Market

Sunday, 25. In the meantime,

We’re in the crisp-crunchy phase of summer when the greens burn and turn brown if you look away for a moment, so what better time to turn our eyes to the leaves in our lives? Stop by the Leaf Lovers Club for a plant market featuring houseplants, tropical plants, succulents, and cacti so you can have more greenery at home. Meanwhile Brewing is also releasing a very tasty blue corn lager brewed with Hopi blue corn from Barton Springs Mill, with proceeds going in part to EarthShare Texas, who will be on-site providing information about their mission to improve the environment and health of the people of Central Texas.– Kat McNevins

Ballet Austin’s Come Dance

Sunday, 25th, Butler Dance Education Center

For the past 17 years, Ballet Austin has brought joy to the entire community with its annual free dance day, inspired by Alvin Ailey who wrote, “Dance is for everyone. I believe that dance came from the people and that it should always be given back to the people.” Ballet Austin already offers us so much, but only on this day can those interested in dance try out any of the classes they’ve always been curious about, from ballet to hip hop to West African and Bollywood style. Everything is free, even parking! So get out your lycras, dance belts, etc. and get your butt on the dance floor. See you at Hip Hop Foundations: Popping.– Kat McNevins

SunGays: Lesbian

Sunday 25th, We Luv Video

A film so new to modern audiences that We Luv Video’s queer film curators had to add it to Letterboxd themselves – it isLesbian. According to the synopsis on WorldCat.org, “blackmail, kidnapping and corruption give two lesbian private investigators their toughest case yet. Will their relationship survive?” Attention, celebrity casting: Is that transgender diarist Lou Sullivan as Sammy Reeves and assistant director? Yes, he is! If you’re not already running to the ticket link for a movie about lesbian detectives, remember that every ticket comes with a free lesbian pulp novel. Think about it? Good! Thanks, BookWoman, for making this SunGay even more magical.– James Scott

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