Charlie hosts the Cripescast podcast where he interviews musicians, artists, comedians, creators and more to talk about their story and connections to the Midwest. Guests have included Nate Bargatze, Michael Yo, Kim and Penn Holderness, Jeff Foxworthy, and Roy Wood, Jr.

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Charlie Berens

The Paramount Theatre

A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt's finest album is 1987's Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983's Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008's Same Old Man, and 2021's Leftover Feelings. His lyrics and melodies have graced more than 20 studio albums, have been recorded by Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and scores of others, and have earned him a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, a BMI Troubadour award, and a lifetime achievement in songwriting designation from the Americana Music Association.

John Hiatt

The Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace, Minneapolis, MN. They have been touring around the country since it’s inception in 2011 by Dr. Fink and front-man Marshall Charloff – bringing the greatest and most authentic production of Prince and The Revolution in the world to audiences of all generations. Since 2011 Purple Xperience has entertained well over 300 thousand fans and has shared the bill with The Time, Cameo, Fetty Wap, Gin Blossoms, Atlanta Rhythm section, and Cheap Trick.

The Purple Xperience

Hailed as “a gifted storyteller” (NPR Music) for 2016’s The Party and 2020’s The Neon Skyline, Shauf writes albums that unfold like short fiction, full of colorful characters, fine details and a rich emotional depth. With his latest album Norm, however, Shauf has slyly deconstructed and reshaped the style for which he’s been celebrated, elevating his songwriting with intricate layers and perspectives, challenging himself to find a new direction. Under the guise of an intoxicating collection of jazz-inflected romantic ballads, his storytelling has become decidedly more oblique, hinting at ominous situations and dark motivations.

Andy Shauf

This tour marks a significant milestone for Bob, the winner of season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, who has since evolved into a Peabody Award, GLAAD Media Award, and Television Academy Honors-winning artist for his contributions to HBO’s We’re Here. Beyond his television success, Bob has made waves as a musician with his debut EP ‘Gay Barz’, and as an acclaimed podcaster alongside Monét X Change on Sibling Rivalry. Aimed at adults, this 18+ event will showcase Bob’s unparalleled ability to blend stand up comedy, crowd work, and music, all while entertaining his audience with the charisma and flair he is renowned for.

Bob The Drag Queen

When F. Scott Fitzgerald issued his classic conclusion that ‘There are no second acts in American lives,’ he failed to envision the career of legendary Texas troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard. A willing conspirator in the late seventies Cosmic Cowboy revolt that ushered in the mythical Outlaw era, Hubbard was a catalyst in the cultural upheaval that led to the peaceful coexistence of Lone Star music enthusiasts who comprised each end of the social and political spectrum of that troubled time. In the stellar company of iconic colleagues like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Doug Sahm and Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard was an architect of the musical legacy that continues to inspire subsequent generations of up-and-coming Texas talent.

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Emphasizing simplicity and intimacy of her voice, bass, and songs, in this special configuration of 2 musicians and 2 dancers, Esperanza performs songs from all 8 of her previous albums, songs from current releases, plus a special-preview of her forthcoming project.

Esperanza Spalding

Comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman are taking their hit podcast, Small Town Murder, on the road! Each week, they look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. Shut up, and give me murder!

Small Town Murder

Two beloved picture books from Margaret Wise Brown are brought to life by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia (The Rainbow Fish in 2023), and their enchanting puppetry. Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both stories feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security.

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny

"harmony In The Highlands"

The Long Center for the Performing Arts

You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming to Austin with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show!

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Butler Opera Center Song Reimagined Series  The Shards of Love

University of Texas at Austin

Enhance your experience at Puts and Campbell’s politically-charged The Manchurian Candidate by adding Season-Opening Celebration tickets on November 9, 2024! Festivities include an elegant dinner in a tented ballroom on the H-E-B Terrace and a themed afterparty with cocktails, late-night snacks, and an opportunity to meet and mingle with the cast!

Season-Opening Celebration

Long Center for the Performing Arts

A young mosquito leaves his small town in the country to seek fame and fortune in the big city and fulfill his dream of playing in one of the greatest bands of all time at Sid Villa’s Music Hall. Watch as a team of 14 performers bring this story to life simultaneously on stage and screen with detailed miniature sets, live puppetry, cinematography, and live music by Kid Koala and a string trio.


Kid Koala

The Austin Opera is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2024-2025 Season with a riveting production of "The Manchurian Candidate." This compelling opera, an adaptation of Richard Condon’s 1959 political thriller, is brought to life by the Pulitzer-Prize-winning team of Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell, known for their creation of "Silent Night." Garnering four Austin Critics Table Awards, "The Manchurian Candidate" tells a gripping story of patriotism, corruption, political ambition, and self-sacrifice. The opera makes its highly anticipated return to the Long Center stage in November, following its acclaimed 2016 Austin debut.

Starring in this production is Mark Diamond as Sgt. Raymond Shaw, a U.S. soldier and war hero entangled in a web of political intrigue, with his own mother, Eleanor, played by Metropolitan Opera leading lady Mary Dunleavy, at the center. The cast also features 2024 GRAMMY nominee soprano Rachel Blaustein as Jocelyn, Shaw’s former girlfriend, and commanding bass-baritone Kyle Albertson as Senator Johnny Iselin. GRAMMY award-winning tenor Frederick Ballentine debuts with the company as Captain Ben Marco, Shaw’s war buddy who uncovers the brainwashing plot, leading to a thrilling chase to prevent an assassination.

The production's award-winning staging by Alison Moritz, alongside the Austin Opera Orchestra led by Sarah and Ernest Butler Music Director Timothy Myers, promises an intense and dramatic experience. The opera's powerfully cinematic backdrop is enhanced by Greg Emetaz’s visual projections, Vince Herod’s scenic design, and Kathryn Eader’s dramatic lighting.

Performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Long Center. Single tickets will go on sale on Thursday, September 5, 2024. This season opener is not just an opera but an immersive experience into a story that combines the best of music, drama, and visual artistry, promising to be an unforgettable highlight of Austin’s cultural calendar.

Events in Austin, TX this month

Charlie Berens

Paramount Theatre Austin

John Hiatt

Paramount Theatre Austin

The Purple Xperience

Paramount Theatre Austin

Andy Shauf

Paramount Theatre Austin

Bob The Drag Queen

Paramount Theatre Austin

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Paramount Theatre Austin

Esperanza Spalding

Paramount Theatre Austin

Small Town Murder

Paramount Theatre Austin

Goodnight Moon & The Runa...

Paramount Theatre Austin

"harmony In The Highlands...

Austin Symphony Orchestra

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday ...

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Butler Opera Center Song ...

Butler School of Music

Season-Opening Celebratio...

Austin Opera

Kid Koala

Texas Performing Arts

The Manchurian Candidate

Austin Opera