Boy Toy Presents...

2 38 100958 Boy Toy Presents... Formed in late-2008 when a stray bolt of sex-lightning struck Austin’s ColdTowne Theater, improv comedy troupe Boy Toy includes some of the funniest and most-innovative improvisers in the country. Among this dazzling troupe of funnykins are ColdTowne Conservatory teachers and graduates, an Air Sex World Champion, a World of Warcraft guru, a zip-line tour guide, the manager of a Starbucks, and “Dirty Baby,” leader of Austin’s only ukulele rock-and-roll band. Boy Toy performs “The Harold,” the grandpappy of improv formats that intertwines organic games, scenes, and relationships into one big ball of sexy you’ll want to take home with you … but not to your mother. Boy Toy performs every Saturday at ColdTowne Theater (4803 Airport Blvd, next to I Luv Video), at 7:00pm. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/boy-toy-presents-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/boy-toy-presents-2.xml Saturday 11/14/09 20091115T010000Z/20091115T010000Z false 0 23.0 07:00 PM Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 23 SAT 01/30/2010 http://www.boytoyimprov.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/277473/boy-toy-medium_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://www.boytoyimprov.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/277473/boy-toy-medium.jpg Boy Toy (Improv) http://do512.com/band/boy-toy-improv http://do512.com/band/boy-toy-improv.xml boytoyimprov http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/277479/boy-toy-medium_poster.jpg Austin, TX http://www.boytoyimprov.com 73076 Cage Match! Now weekly! ColdTowne's CageMatch throws two teams of comic gladiators into the pit — some established ensembles, some ad-hoc groups created specifically for the CageMatch — and gives each of them exactly 20 minutes to claw their way into your heart. Desperation never smelled so sweet. Remember, this is the improv show where your vote counts. For only five bucks, you can come make life-or-death rulings on the future of these doughty warriors! You'll be drunk with power, and you know you like that. Tonight the classy Glamping Trip (David Lee Hess, Lisa Jackson, and John Ratliff) challenge the nouveau powerhouse Newport Hen (Ed Melendez, Kristen Henn, Nathan Livni,Josh Gill, Alex Baia, Tej Ludher and Mike Faerber). 9:00p Saturdays $5 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/cage-match-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/cage-match-2.xml Saturday 11/14/09 20091115T030000Z/20091115T030000Z false 0 17.8 09:00 PM Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600 41 SAT 04/10/2010 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/127623/cagematch43_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/127623/cagematch43.jpg Coldtowne http://do512.com/band/coldtowne http://do512.com/band/coldtowne.xml coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/86965/1_poster.jpg http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=29513353 AUSTIN, TEXAS gL-Tg3ZRVsk 102905 FRONT ROW: The Art of Live Music Photography   "FRONT ROW" will be an art photography show celebrating live music and music festivals through the eyes of photographers.   The show will open on Saturday September 19th and will extend through October 15th.   “FRONT ROW” will be hosted by THE FIFTH GALLERY at 305 E.5th Street in Downtown Austin, TX.   We are pleased to announce a few of the photographers that will be showcasing their amazing work.   OG of Luxury Mindz <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxurymindz/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxurymindz/</a>   Kris Krug <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kk/collections/72157600005049762/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/kk/collections/72157600005049762/</a>   Marc Zuazua <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mofoz-visualz/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/mofoz-visualz/</a>   John Gomi, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngomi/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngomi/</a>   Erica Rodriguez, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/airica">http://www.flickr.com/photos/airica</a> Moriah Powers  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vstheworld">http://www.flickr.com/photos/vstheworld</a> More photographers TBA http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/front-row-the-art-of-live-music-photography http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/front-row-the-art-of-live-music-photography.xml Saturday 10/17/09 20091018T000000Z/20091018T000000Z false 0 17.0 07:00 PM Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500 12 SAT 10/15/2009 http://www.thefifthgalleryaustin.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/286479/frontrowweb_sq_90.jpg THE FIFTH 5193 THE FIFTH http://do512.com/venue/the-fifth-gallery http://do512.com/venue/the-fifth-gallery.xml

305 E.5th Street

Austin TX 78701 thefifthgallery http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/184461/fifth_poster.png http://thefifthgalleryaustin.blogspot.com/ http://www.thefifthgalleryaustin.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/286479/frontrowweb.jpg 60629 Luna Fest ATX-Midtown Arts & Music Festival   Luna Fest ATX was built on the premise of being an all inclusive and all encompassing event. Luna Fest ATX brings together some of Austin's finest visual artists, dancers, cabaret performers, fashionistas, and musicians of different genres. Luna Fest TX creates a multi-media atmosphere of the interactive type, and serves as a platform for the exposure of their art.We will present 0ver 20 visual artist, 20 bands, fashionistas, burlesque spoken word etc.This is an all day event, 10am-2am, and will take place at the United States Art Authority, next to Spiderhouse, 29th & Guadalupe. Ticket are $12 and covers access all day. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lunafestatx">www.myspace.com/lunafestatx</a>Tickets are available at Hot Mama's Espresso Bar 512-476-mama 2401 E. 6th St.Hot Mama's & Ararat will be there serving organic fair trade Hot Mama Lattes, Turkish Coffees, Middle Eastern Arawraps, Luna Inspired Cookies and more. Amaranth Healer will also be offering Intuitive Readings.  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/araratrestaurant">Ararat Catering & Events</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hotmamasespresso">Hot Mama's Espresso Bar</a><a href="http://www.myspace.com/amaranthhealer"></a><a href="http://www.myspace.com/amaranthhealer">Amaranth Healer</a> http://do512.com/event/2008/05/03/luna-fest-atx-midtown-arts-music-festival http://do512.com/event/2008/05/03/luna-fest-atx-midtown-arts-music-festival.xml Saturday 05/03/08 20080503T150000Z/20080503T150000Z false 0 13.8327 10:00 AM Sat, 03 May 2008 10:00:00 -0500 Sat, 03 May 2008 10:00:00 -0500 15 SAT http://www.myspace.com/lunafestatx http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/43981/LUNA_1_corrected_sq_90.jpg United States Art Authority 2680 United States Art Authority http://do512.com/venue/the-united-states-art-authority http://do512.com/venue/the-united-states-art-authority.xml

510 W. 29th Street (next door to Spider House)

Austin TX 78705 theunitedstatesartauthority http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130479/usaa_poster.jpg http://www.myspace.com/lunafestatx http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/43981/LUNA_1_corrected.jpg Single Frame http://do512.com/band/single-frame http://do512.com/band/single-frame.xml singleframe http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/66049/Single_Frame_poster.jpg 3099299 http://www.myspace.com/singleframe OWwWefgTNLo Crash Gallery http://do512.com/band/crash-gallery http://do512.com/band/crash-gallery.xml crashgallery http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/61933/crashgallery_poster.jpg 29195210 http://www.myspace.com/crashgallery UBj8Ci54-aA Beta Valentine http://do512.com/band/beta-valentine http://do512.com/band/beta-valentine.xml betavalentine http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/59821/Beta_Valentine_poster.jpg 2660482 http://www.myspace.com/betavalentine http://www.betavalentine.com LWpGVGDnm68 Fresh Millions http://do512.com/band/fresh-millions http://do512.com/band/fresh-millions.xml freshmillions http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/262234/m_2c48564014754791875ebc9001d712d8_poster.jpg 60828189 http://www.myspace.com/freshmillions AUSTIN, Texas canartic http://do512.com/band/canartic http://do512.com/band/canartic.xml canartic http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/110613/500704136_m_poster.jpg 22980491 http://www.myspace.com/canartic Austin, Texas bFmkgCoQndk Chartreuse http://do512.com/band/chartreuse http://do512.com/band/chartreuse.xml chartreuse http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/109887/m_d27583b3ba07c63caf6cd55505a0dec6_poster.jpg 113173795 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=113173795 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Oak Is Keeping http://do512.com/band/oak-is-keeping http://do512.com/band/oak-is-keeping.xml oakiskeeping http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/92295/1_poster.jpg 83305945 http://www.myspace.com/oakiskeeping AUSTIN, Texas GWGvYXgvYv0 Hipnautica http://do512.com/band/hipnautica http://do512.com/band/hipnautica.xml Hipnautica http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/155349/4042324030_00b73c8cf7_poster.jpg 102724886 http://www.myspace.com/hipnauticamusic AUSTIN, Texas http://www.Hipnautica.org Z8OwZwl5pZ4 The Randy Tate Special http://do512.com/band/the-randy-tate-special http://do512.com/band/the-randy-tate-special.xml therandytatespecial http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/110619/m_3b3dcac8289c4d2003d5453f48a5a76c_poster.jpg 311225501 http://www.myspace.com/randytatespecial LAREDO, Texas Heartbreak in Action http://do512.com/band/heart-break-in-action http://do512.com/band/heart-break-in-action.xml heartbreakinaction http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/111147/m_8258bd56ce13d3a2928dcfd2c0774f6b_poster.jpg 127975701 http://www.myspace.com/heartbreakinaction Texas Bacchanalian Bliss http://do512.com/band/bacchanalian-bliss http://do512.com/band/bacchanalian-bliss.xml bacchanalianbliss http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/110625/m_5b4d4b369090262dd265941894b53b9b_poster.jpg 301493214 http://www.myspace.com/bacchanalianbliss LAREDO, Texas Mars Atlast http://do512.com/band/mars-atlast http://do512.com/band/mars-atlast.xml marsatlast http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/110631/m_5487078f4d406ad4639fd4a0f28ea3da_poster.jpg 283827975 http://www.myspace.com/callyourmoms AUSTIN, Texas Fiction http://do512.com/band/fiction http://do512.com/band/fiction.xml Fiction http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/72493/fc_poster.jpg 24834891 http://www.myspace.com/cantrememberthewords Austin, Texas http://www.cantrememberthewords.com 1dNjpJe46lM 98788 Esther's Follies  news makers and events fit to parody. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/esthers-follies http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/esthers-follies.xml Saturday 11/14/09 20091115T020000Z/20091115T020000Z false 0 13.0 08:00 PM Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 13 SAT 01/09/2010 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/267346/esthers_logo-1_sq_90.jpg Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/267346/esthers_logo-1.jpg 61295 75 Paintings in 15 Weeks May 3, 2008 7-9Austin Figurative Gallery- (75 paintings in 15 weeks)1301 East 4th StreetPlease join us this Saturday for a unique painting exhibition.Hundreds of paintings will be on display for one night only. Thesepaintings and studies have been created over the past 15 weeks by 5Costume Design, Lighting Design, and Scenic Design MFA students fromthe University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance.Each student will exhibit 75 paintings. The work in the exhibit willdisplay the progress of each student as they have navigated their waythrough painting the figure from life.It will be an exciting night and a celebration of all of their hard work.We hope to see you there.Sincerely,Karen Maness http://do512.com/event/2008/05/03/75-paintings-in-15-weeks http://do512.com/event/2008/05/03/75-paintings-in-15-weeks.xml Saturday 05/03/08 20080504T000000Z/20080504T000000Z false 0 12.1829 07:00 PM Sat, 03 May 2008 19:00:00 -0500 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:00:00 -0500 2 SAT Austin Figurative Gallery 1619 Austin Figurative Gallery http://do512.com/venue/austin-figurative-gallery http://do512.com/venue/austin-figurative-gallery.xml

411 E. St Elmo

Austin TX 78745 austinfigurativegallery http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130263/title_poster.png http://austinfigurative.com/

68593 Mothers of Invention Written and performed byu Laura Poe http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/mothers-of-invention http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/mothers-of-invention.xml Saturday 09/13/08 20080914T010000Z/20080914T010000Z false 0 11.0 08:00 PM Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:00:00 -0500 3 SAT 09/13/2008 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/52861/2141932707_f7aa11847a_m_sq_90.jpg The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House 981 The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre.xml

Downstairs Theater

thehideouttheatre http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130053/1_poster.jpg http://www.hideouttheatre.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/52861/2141932707_f7aa11847a_m.jpg 98815 Best up-to-the-minute comedy in town! Esther's Follies has been rocking Austin for over 30 years with their political satire and comedy sketch!  Amazing magician and musical parody numbers this is a must see on old 6th street! http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/best-up-to-the-minute-comedy-in-town http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/best-up-to-the-minute-comedy-in-town.xml Saturday 11/14/09 20091115T010000Z/20091115T010000Z false 0 11.0 07:00 PM Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 11 SAT 01/11/2010 Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/

43402 Stool Pigeon! Each week an All Star cast of Austin improvisers puts on a show based on the monologues and stories of a local celebrity guest performer. Tonight's Pigeon is Ian Clarke. Ian Clarke is a computer scientist and entrepreneur. His numerous projects include Freenet, designed to allow people in countries like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia to use the Internet without fear of censorship. He also founded Revver, a video sharing website which splits advertising revenue with video creators. Ian grew up in Ireland, and has also lived in Scotland, London, Los Angeles, and Austin http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/stool-pigeon-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/stool-pigeon-2.xml Saturday 10/31/09 20091101T010000Z/20091101T010000Z false 0 10.0 08:00 PM Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0500 32 SAT 10/30/2009 http://coldtownetheater.frontgatetickets.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/24749/Saturdays_stoolpigeon_4_07_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://coldtownetheater.frontgatetickets.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/24749/Saturdays_stoolpigeon_4_07.jpg Coldtowne http://do512.com/band/coldtowne http://do512.com/band/coldtowne.xml coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/86965/1_poster.jpg http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=29513353 AUSTIN, TEXAS gL-Tg3ZRVsk The Faculty http://do512.com/band/the-faculty http://do512.com/band/the-faculty.xml thefaculty http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/169314/1159405437_m_poster.jpg 52466211 http://www.myspace.com/thefacultyband AMHERST, Massachusetts P7yNjBAkiR8 Look Cookie http://do512.com/band/look-cookie http://do512.com/band/look-cookie.xml lookcookie http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/117021/552388126_m_poster.jpg 61139399 http://www.myspace.com/datheinm EL PASO, Texas Parallelogramophonograph http://do512.com/band/parallelogramophonograph http://do512.com/band/parallelogramophonograph.xml parallelogramophonograph http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/87141/oobwest_poster.jpg 64517771 http://myspace.com/pgraph Austin, TX http://www.pgraph.com/ aaNOx_n14HQ Lovey and Lovey http://do512.com/band/lovey-and-lovey http://do512.com/band/lovey-and-lovey.xml loveyandlovey http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/116985/m_db853bc1b11d0221e7a11d2ad6c1e31a_poster.jpg 254951176 Austin, Texas http://www.coldtownetheater.com Qwel http://do512.com/band/qwel http://do512.com/band/qwel.xml qwel http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/290301/1351309315_m_poster.jpg 37190664 http://www.myspace.com/qwe1 North Side, Chicago, Illinois -4zDUqpK4sg 68586 Radio Silence VORTEX Repertory Company and Uprise! Productions proudly present the world premiere of Radio Silence: a word opera, a fresh-to-death new bullet in the chamber from award-winning playwright, Zell Miller III. Radio Silence: a word opera is a fast paced rhythmic ride. This hip-hop theater performance piece fuses the physicality of modern dance with high-energy spoken word and the sensibilities of street politics. This new word opera is a choreopoem that challenges and redefines taboos including race, sex, religion and politics, with the back-drop of a fading media: the radio. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/radio-silence http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/radio-silence.xml Saturday 08/30/08 20080831T010000Z/20080831T010000Z false 0 10.0 08:00 PM Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0500 2 SAT 08/30/2008 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/52831/20_Radio1_sq_90.JPG The Vortex 980 The Vortex http://do512.com/venue/the-vortex http://do512.com/venue/the-vortex.xml

2307 Manor Rd.

Austin TX 78722 thevortex http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/292239/TheV_poster.jpeg http://vortexrep.org/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/52831/20_Radio1.JPG 42180 ColdTowne Improv ColdTowne has not only been to almost every single major comedy festival in North America, they also run Texas' fastest growing comedy training center and recently have been featured on The Onion. Catch them on their home turf every Saturday night at The ColdTowne Theater. Tonight's very special guest: The Frank Mills   "Austin's Favorite Comedy Group" - Austin Chronicle Readers Poll 2006 "Hardest Working Improv Group" - Austin Improv Collective Awards "Their shows are improv sex. They are passionate, awkward, hot, comical, sticky, shocking, loving, liquid, dangerous, electric and (sometimes) a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of life." - Sara Farr, local performer http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/coldtowne-2-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/coldtowne-2-2.xml Saturday 11/14/09 20091115T040000Z/20091115T040000Z false 0 9.0 10:00 PM Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 55 SAT 12/25/2010 http://coldtownetheater.frontgatetickets.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/23429/ColdTowneposter_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://coldtownetheater.frontgatetickets.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/23429/ColdTowneposter.jpg 77092 Last Gas Comedy - Live at Homer's! Stand-up comedy every Saturday. Sat., Dec. 13, 9pm. Homer's Bar & Grill, 1779 Wells Branch Pkwy. #114. Free. For more information email:<a href="mailto:info@lastgascomedy.com" title="info@lastgascomedy.com"> info@lastgascomedy.com</a> -<a href="http://www.lastgascomedy.com" target="_blank" title="Last Gas Comedy">Last Gas Comedy</a> http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/last-gas-comedy http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/last-gas-comedy.xml Saturday 11/14/09 20091115T030000Z/20091115T030000Z false 0 8.0 09:00 PM Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600 13 SAT 02/27/2010 http://www.lastgascomedy.com/austin/liveathomers http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/188271/lastgascomedy_sq_90.jpg Homer's Bar & Grill 3559 Homer's Bar & Grill http://do512.com/venue/homers-bar-and-grill http://do512.com/venue/homers-bar-and-grill.xml

1779 Wells Branch Pkwy # 114

Austin TX 78728 homersbarandgrill http://www.homersbarandgrill.com http://www.lastgascomedy.com/austin/liveathomers http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/188271/lastgascomedy.jpg Last Gas Comedy http://do512.com/band/last-gas-comedy http://do512.com/band/last-gas-comedy.xml lastgascomedy http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/188259/lastgascomedy_poster.jpg http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=360573649 Texas http://www.lastgascomedy.com -LyeRcHJN1E 51882 Improv 101 Workshop at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation <h3>Improv 101</h3> For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games like you see on TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyways?" in a fun and safe environment. (Class size limit = 16) Instructors: Shana Merlin and Kareem Badr Saturdays March 1 - April 26 (no Class March 15) 12-2pm (8 meetings) $150 At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road Register Nowat <a href="http://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play">www.merlin-works.com </a> http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/improv-101-workshop-at-the-merlin-works-institute-for-improvisation http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/improv-101-workshop-at-the-merlin-works-institute-for-improvisation.xml Saturday 05/03/08 20080503T170000Z/20080503T170000Z false 0 7.48485 12:00 PM Sat, 03 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Sat, 03 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 4 SAT 04/27/2008 http://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/37967/merlin_works_logo_sq_90.png Salvage Vanguard Theater 1508 Salvage Vanguard Theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater.xml

2803 Manor Rd

Austin TX 78722 salvagevanguardtheater http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130245/1_poster.png http://www.salvagevanguard.org http://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/37967/merlin_works_logo.png 61105 Last Gas Comedy @ Homer's Bar and Grill Last Gas Comedy at Homer's Bar & Grill (1779 Wells Branch #114, Austin 78728) brings the best of Texas stand-up comedy with NO COVER every Saturday night at 9 pm!This week: TREY GALYON w/ Bob Khosravi & Steve Cox and special guests! http://do512.com/event/2008/05/03/last-gas-comedy-homers-bar-and-grill http://do512.com/event/2008/05/03/last-gas-comedy-homers-bar-and-grill.xml Saturday 05/03/08 20080504T020000Z/20080504T020000Z false 0 7.0 09:00 PM Sat, 03 May 2008 21:00:00 -0500 Sat, 03 May 2008 21:00:00 -0500 2 SAT http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/44257/lastgas_05_03_08_sq_90.jpg Homer's Bar & Grill 3559 Homer's Bar & Grill http://do512.com/venue/homers-bar-and-grill http://do512.com/venue/homers-bar-and-grill.xml

1779 Wells Branch Pkwy # 114

Austin TX 78728 homersbarandgrill http://www.homersbarandgrill.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/44257/lastgas_05_03_08.jpg steve cox music http://do512.com/band/steve-cox http://do512.com/band/steve-cox.xml stevecox http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/111207/m_fec30120a89236d2aee485d715e44baf_poster.jpg 94722200 http://www.myspace.com/stevecoxmusic NASHVILLE, Tennessee 77096 Gnap!'s Saturday Night Special Fantastic improv duo Shannon Mc Cormick and Shana Merlin combine their forces to perform as Get Up! Then, invite some of Austin's best to join them on the double bill. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online <a href="http://gnaptheater.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/gnaps-saturday-night-special http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/gnaps-saturday-night-special.xml Saturday 06/13/09 20090614T030000Z/20090614T030000Z false 0 6.0 10:00 PM Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0500 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0500 6 SAT 06/13/2009 http://gnaptheater.eventbrite.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/189969/gnaplogofinal_sq_90.jpg Salvage Vanguard Theater 1508 Salvage Vanguard Theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater.xml

2803 Manor Rd

Austin TX 78722 salvagevanguardtheater http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130245/1_poster.png http://www.salvagevanguard.org http://gnaptheater.eventbrite.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/189969/gnaplogofinal.jpg 104358 Midnight Society in Spooksville Saturdays in October, Midnight Society begins a run of 11 O'clock improv shows at Coldtowne Theater.  The October portion of this will be called "Spooksville" where we will explore your fears and make them come to life right in front of you... so you can laugh at those and in turn destroy them.  This Saturday is the first of these show.  Show your ACL wristband during the festival and get two for one admission. 11 PM.... SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER....COLDTOWNE.... $5.... B.Y.O.BE THERE!!!!! This Saturday Midnight Society will be joined by TOTAL PANIC! http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/midnight-society-in-spooksville http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/midnight-society-in-spooksville.xml Saturday 11/07/09 20091108T050000Z/20091108T050000Z false 0 6.0 11:00 PM Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600 6 SAT 11/01/2009 http://frontgatetickets.com/portal/results.php?terms=coldtowne&search=go http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/293553/Midnight_Society_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://frontgatetickets.com/portal/results.php?terms=coldtowne&search=go http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/293553/Midnight_Society.jpg Midnight Society (improv) http://do512.com/band/midnight-society-improv http://do512.com/band/midnight-society-improv.xml midnightsocietyimprov http://www.myspace.com/midnightsocietyaustin http://midnightsociety.org FbcEYHByPok 61556 Tarrytown Farmers' Market Come join us each Saturday from 9-1 at <a href="http://tarrytownfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Tarrytown's newest Farmers Market Location</a>. We have fantastic food, art, jewlery, clothing and live music, located in the beautifully landscaped backyard of Talulah Bleu floral shop, this proves to be one of Austin best market locations! For more information about this event or how to become a vendor please contact events@talulahbleu.com Talulah Bleu is located at <a href="http://tarrytownfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/map-and-directions/">2815 Exposition Blvd</a> right across from Casis Elementary, free parking is available. We really hope to see you there!2 August 2008 Market Line-Up: Amaranth Healing - Tarot card readings, hula hoops & free hula hoop lessonsBark for Peace! - Organic treats & sustainable goods for dogs and their peopleBikkurim Farm- Fresh naturally grown produceHappy Vegan Baker- Beautiful & delicious baked goods free of all animal productsLightsey Farms - fresh peaches, pears, and figs! Limestone Cottage - All natural, gourmet soup mixes and dip mixesMillberg Farms Aloe & Cacti - xeriscape plants grown in Kyle, TexasNile Valley Teas- Refreshing hibiscus herb tea & lemonade benefitting the Kolomiseed VillageSoAP People - Natural handmade soap & bodycare products made by hardworking Americans in Austin!Sybil Slate/Designs- locally designed grocery & tote bagsTexas Blues Heelers - eclectic blues, roots & funky folks tunesStay tuned for more vendors on the list!  http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/tarrytown-farmers-market-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/tarrytown-farmers-market-2.xml Saturday 08/02/08 20080802T140000Z/20080802T140000Z false 0 4.0 09:00 AM Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0500 5 SAT 08/02/2008 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/44767/HPIM0794_sq_90.jpg Tarrytown Farmers' Market 3658 Tarrytown Farmers' Market http://do512.com/venue/tarrytown-farmers-market http://do512.com/venue/tarrytown-farmers-market.xml

Austin TX tarrytownfarmersmarket http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/44767/HPIM0794.jpg The Heelers http://do512.com/band/the-heelers http://do512.com/band/the-heelers.xml theheelers http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/261556/m_a8d73ab39c2d4966812f284f2325d5d7_poster.jpg 33712221 http://www.myspace.com/isaachoskins DENTON, Texas HOTa84F8l5M 78225 ComedySportz Reunion Shows http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/comedysportz-reunion-shows http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/comedysportz-reunion-shows.xml Saturday 07/11/09 20090712T000000Z/20090712T000000Z false 0 3.0 07:00 PM Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0500 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0500 3 SAT 07/10/2009 Kick Butt Coffee 3901 Kick Butt Coffee http://do512.com/venue/kick-butt-coffee http://do512.com/venue/kick-butt-coffee.xml

5775 Airport Blvd.

Austin TX 78752 kickbuttcoffee http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/131307/kickbuttcoffeelogo_poster.png http://www.kickbuttcoffee.com

101571 TAKE THE FUNNY AND RUN! Austin's favorite topical musical comedy revue with magic, satire, and man on the street comedy located in the heart of sixth street for 32 years! http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/take-the-funny-and-run-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/take-the-funny-and-run-2.xml Saturday 11/14/09 20091115T020000Z/20091115T020000Z false 0 3.0 08:00 PM Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 3 SAT 02/27/2010 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/280221/NewsSing_sq_90.jpg Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/280221/NewsSing.jpg 70390 Improv 101 Class at Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation <h3 id="x7zy">Improv 101 Class at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation </h3> For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games like you see on TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyways?" in a fun and safe environment. (Class size limit = 16) Instructors: Shana Merlin and Topping Haggerty Saturdays September 6 - November 1 (No Class Sept 20th) 3pm - 5pm (8 meetings) $150 At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road Register Now at http://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play About Lead Instructor, Shana Merlin: Awarded “The Best Improv Teacher in Austin” by the Austin Improv Collective, Shana Merlin has been a professional improviser since 1995, performing from Calgary to San Francisco to Atlanta to Las Vegas to London. Shana has trained with most of the masters in the field of improvisation including Keith Johnstone, creator of TheatreSports and author of Impro and Impro for Storytellers; Paul Sills, founder of Second City and The Compass and editor of Improvisation for the Theatre; Gary Austin, member of The Committee and founder of The Groundlings; and Charna Halpern founder of Improv Olympic and co-author of Truth in Comedy. You can see Shana perform in the improv troupes Get Up and the winner of “Best Improv Troupe” in Austin Chronicle Readers Poll, Girls Girls Girls Improvised Musicals. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/improv-101-class-at-merlin-works-institute-for-improvisation http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/improv-101-class-at-merlin-works-institute-for-improvisation.xml Saturday 11/01/08 20081101T200000Z/20081101T200000Z false 0 3.0 03:00 PM Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0500 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0500 3 SAT 11/01/2008 http://ttp://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/56083/Improv_class_I_and_treadmill_006_sq_90.jpg Salvage Vanguard Theater 1508 Salvage Vanguard Theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater.xml

2803 Manor Rd

Austin TX 78722 salvagevanguardtheater http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130245/1_poster.png http://www.salvagevanguard.org http://ttp://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/56083/Improv_class_I_and_treadmill_006.jpg 62738 Now and Tomorrow 5  NOW AND TOMORROW 5 ------------------------------------------------ An exhibition of art by pre-kindergarten to twelfth-grade children from the Austin area. ------------------------------------------------ RECEPTION: Saturday, June 14th, 2008, 3-6pm p.m., free refreshments, and entertainment for the whole family EXHIBITION DATES: June 14th to July 5th, 2008 GALLERY HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 12-5 pm PLACE: Creative Research Laboratory, 2832 East MLK, Jr. Blvd.   FOR MORE INFORMATION: please call 512.322.2099, or email crlab@uts.cc.utexas.edu; Jade Walker, Gallery Director, Creative Research Laboratory The Greater Tomorrow Summer Art Program, in collaboration with selected Austin area public school art teachers, presents Now and Tomorrow 5, an exhibition of the artwork of pre-kindergarten to twelfth-grade students in Austin area schools. Now and Tomorrow, now in its’ 5th year, celebrates the visual and material culture of Austin area youth, featuring drawings, paintings and ceramic work.   Students from the following schools will be included in this year’s exhibition; Reagan High School, Hill Country Middle School, The University of Texas at Austin Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School, Fannie Mae Caldwell Elementary School, Forest Trail Elementary School, Ridgetop Elementary School and the Greater Tomorrow Youth Art Program.    The exhibition, Now and Tomorrow, is produced by Greater Tomorrow Summer Art Program, an outreach program in the Visual Art Studies Division of the Department of Art and Art History, at the University of Texas at Austin. Greater Tomorrow provides supplementary art experiences for K-12 students in the public schools and within community settings. These activities provide youth participants with non-linear creative exercises that relate to everyday life experiences. Greater Tomorrow uses art education as a means of fostering analytic thinking processes that are necessary for balanced intellectual development. Greater Tomorrow also provides in-service and in-training to art teachers. Greater Tomorrow was established in 2002 by the Visual Art Studies Division of the Department of Art and Art History and the College of Fine Arts (COFA) at the University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with school art teachers, students, school administrators, community-based organizations, philanthropic organizations, professional artists, private citizens, and community leaders in Austin. Creative Research Laboratory presents a year-round schedule of exhibitions of work by students and faculty at the University of Texas at Austin, and also facilitates workshops, performances, demonstrations, seminars, and collaborations. Creative Research Laboratory is located in east Austin at 2832 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, inside Flatbed World Headquarters. There is ample free parking and bus service available on Capital Metro's Route 18. The activities of the Department of Art and Art History and the Creative Research Laboratory are free and open to the public. For further information about Greater Tomorrow or Now and Tomorrow, please contact Dr. Christopher Adejumo at (512) 471-5672 (office), or (512) 528-0269 (home), or by e-mail address at: c.ade@mail.utexas.edu. Information about Creative Research Lab can be found online at <a href="http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~crlab">http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~crlab</a> or by contacting Jade Walker, Gallery Director, at crlab@uts.cc.utexas.edu, or 512.322.2099. For more information about the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at Austin, contact Carolyn Porter, carolynp@mail.utexas.edu, and 512.471.3379. --  http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/now-and-tomorrow-5 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/now-and-tomorrow-5.xml Saturday 06/14/08 20080614T200000Z/20080614T200000Z false 0 2.72222 03:00 PM Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0500 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0500 0 SAT 07/05/2008 http://Free! Creative Research Laboratory 934 Creative Research Laboratory http://do512.com/venue/creative-research-laboratory http://do512.com/venue/creative-research-laboratory.xml

2832 E. MLK Jr. Blvd

Austin TX 78702 creativeresearchlaboratory http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130005/logo_footer_poster.png http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/%7Ecrlab/ http://Free!

59771 Senior Design Exhibition  Beginning Saturday, May 3rd, the Creative Research Laboratory will showcase the work of seniors from the Design Division within the Department of Art and Art History. This exhibition will run three weeks and include photography, interactive design, printmaking, film, product design, typography and mixed media. The public is invited to attend this free event including the opening reception on Saturday, May 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  http://do512.com/event/2008/05/03/senior-design-exhibition http://do512.com/event/2008/05/03/senior-design-exhibition.xml Saturday 05/03/08 20080503T230000Z/20080524T050000Z false 0 2.72222 06:00 PM Sat, 03 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 Sat, 03 May 2008 18:00:00 -0500 0 SAT http://www.utexas.edu/cofa/a_ah/crlab.html Creative Research Laboratory 934 Creative Research Laboratory http://do512.com/venue/creative-research-laboratory http://do512.com/venue/creative-research-laboratory.xml

2832 E. MLK Jr. Blvd

Austin TX 78702 creativeresearchlaboratory http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130005/logo_footer_poster.png http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/%7Ecrlab/ http://www.utexas.edu/cofa/a_ah/crlab.html

102150 TAKE THE FUNNY AND RUN! For more than a quarter century, the folks at Esther's Pool have kept Austin rolling with laughter. Part magic show, part vaudeville review, part <abbr title="improvisation">satire</abbr> tour-de-force, Esther's Follies takes no prisoners, offering biting, hilarious satire on all the news makers and events fit to parody. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/take-the-funny-and-run http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/take-the-funny-and-run.xml Saturday 09/26/09 20090927T010000Z/20090927T010000Z false 0 2.0 08:00 PM Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2 SAT 09/26/2009 Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/

77098 Maestro Austin's longest-running improv show is also the most audience participatory! come watch 12 improvisers do scenes and games, and get eliminated by you the audience! By the end of the night, there can only be one winner - the Maestro. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/maestro http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/maestro.xml Saturday 06/13/09 20090614T030000Z/20090614T030000Z false 0 2.0 10:00 PM Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0500 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0500 2 SAT 06/13/2009 The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House 981 The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre.xml

Downstairs Theater

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80554 Gnap! Theater Projects Presents Lola Starting in February, we're adding 8 pm shows to our lineup in the newly refurbished second stage at SVT. Our first prime time run is a show called Lola. Inspired by the structure of the film Run, Lola, Run*, we'll be improvising the same narrative three times, with three radically different outcomes based on the slightest changes in causal incidents. This show plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, from February 6th through March 14th. The crackerjack rotating cast is made up of: Shannon McCormick Shana Merlin Ace Manning Michael Joplin Topping Haggerty Jason Vines Marc Majcher Eric Heiberg Audrey Sansom & Craig Kotfas (with an occasional guest performer) Visit www.gnaptheater.org for more information. *please note that despite the poster, there will be no red wig in this show http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/gnap-theater-projects-presents-lola http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/gnap-theater-projects-presents-lola.xml Saturday 03/14/09 20090315T010000Z/20090315T010000Z false 0 2.0 08:00 PM Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2 SAT 03/14/2009 http://lola.eventbrite.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/189957/lolaweb_retake_sq_90.jpg Salvage Vanguard Theater 1508 Salvage Vanguard Theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater.xml

2803 Manor Rd

Austin TX 78722 salvagevanguardtheater http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130245/1_poster.png http://www.salvagevanguard.org http://lola.eventbrite.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/189957/lolaweb_retake.jpg