Aleksey Igudesman has created a sardonic mix of the most evil music critiques of the last centuries, written about some of the greatest works of music. Equipped with a frivolous potpourri of musical insults, John Malkovich (why, yes, that John Malkovich) slips into the role of the evil critic who believes the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev, et autres, is weary and dreary.

John Malkovich in The Music Critic

Brian Scartocci, Adam Johnson

David Touchton & Shad Blair song swap

Vote anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Vote Aquí" sign, and learn about what's on the ballot at austinchronicle.com/elections.

November 7 Constitutional Amendment Election

Shadow Work, The Distraits, Silver Hour

Monday Night Jazz Jam w/ Diego Rivera, Austin Jazz Band (7:00)

Bluegrass Night

Church on Monday w/ Elias Haslanger & Dr. James Polk

Michael Hale Trio

Motown Mondays w/ the Matchmaker Band

Open mic

Time for some cool fun at the farm with the mazes, scarecrow village, pumpkin patch, food, and activities for all ages.

Harvest of Fall Fun

Little Elmore Reed Band, advanced two-step dance lessons w/ Double or Nothing, Steel Monday w/ Gary Newcomb (7:00)

Jacob Guzman depicts people of color and aspects of daily inner-city working-class struggles, inspired by his personal experiences and resistance to stereotypes and comparisons,

Butridge Gallery: Boxed In

Austin Naked Yoga provides a safe environment to remove your clothes, open up to other gay men, and find freedom in movement.

Naked Yoga For Gay Guys

Bret Graham

Andrea Magee

Frank Cavitt

Open mic w/ Raul Ochoa

With flu season ramping up, it's time to think about vaccines again. Find a list of free vaccine clinics and other health info on the city's site.

Free Vaccine Clinics

Lefty's Brick Bar transforms into Lefty's Shop of Horrors, featuring five hauntingly unique and Instagrammable spaces, an eerie food and drink menu, and wickedly fun events happening all month long, including a tarot residency, a Scream Queen drag show hosted by Louisianna Purchase, Howl-O-Ween for your furry friends, and a murder mystery party.

Lefty's Shop of Horrors

Treat yourself to a breakfast taquito on We Are Blood when you donate blood or platelets.

What a Deal! Free Whataburger When You Donate Blood

Enter the fascinating world of illusions in this new venue that boasts a stunning array of intriguing visual, sensory, and educational experiences among new, unexplored optical wonderments.

Museum of Illusions

Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.

Texas State Parks Photo Contest

Crack open a new queer lit section every month with the Little Gay Book Club, a subscription-based "community of booklovers and bibliophiles that share in our passion for reading through conversations, monthly meetings, and events." Meetings are available virtually and in-person.

The Little Gay Book Club

No matter where you are, ITT has you covered with free virtual classes from cardio and kickboxing to yoga and Zumba. Check out the calendar online for the full range of options and make a date for fitness.

Virtual Fitness Classes With It's Time Texas

A delightful night of dance starts with an intro to authentic Argentine tango (no experience or partner needed) with Gustavo Simplis, and continues with two hours of social dancing with DJ G.

Free Monday Tango

Bring your acoustic and showcase your best original songs or old classics.

Music Open Mic

Musicians jam session w/ Shelley Mier & the E Flat Band

Monday blues jam, the Assorted Chocolates (7:17)

Cool off in the taproom with a film, free popcorn, and $2 Carls.

Monday Movies at St. Elmo Brewing

Yuliya Lanina’s exhibition delves into the Austin-based artist’s complex and personal relationship with the war in Ukraine. Through animation, sculpture, and installation, Lanina continues her introspective exploration of the emotional and physical impact of war and trauma.

Austin Central Library: Mother/Land

Basura and Adam Stone host a night of unforgettable karaoke fun with music, costumes, and props.

Camp Karaoke

Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover fantastical installations built using thousands of hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.

Pumpkin Nights

Jessica Healey

Offering activities for all ages at two locations, including pumpkin patches, decoration stations, hay mazes, a micro-market, build-your-own scarecrow stations, photo ops, and more.

Holiday and Harvest

Preservation Austin's inaugural Legacy Business Month is designed to encourage Austinites to celebrate and support the institutions that define so much of Austin’s culture. Pick up a passport to guide your way through 13 local businesses that have been in operation for 20 years or more, such as Peter Pan Mini-Golf, the Paramount Theatre, and Cisco’s, and show your love to some of Austin's most iconic treasures.

2023 Legacy Business Month

Blue Starlite has a new offering for Halloween Month: Buy a pass and get access to all the spooky screenings you can handle, including Shaun of the Dead, The Craft, and of course the original Halloween.

Blue Starlite Halloween Classics Pass

Beyond the terrifying haunted house attractions, find escape rooms, themed bars, a zombie shooting game, and more.

House of Torment

If you’re looking for 100% pure Halloween vibes, the Paramount is the place to be this spooky season. This year’s all-killer no-filler film lineup includes genre legends like Friday the 13th and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, instant classics Pearl and X, family fave Hocus Pocus, and more, all on the big screen in the historic theatre.

Panic at the Paramount

Eve Monsees & Mike Buck

Songwriters showcase w/ Cory Reinisch, Aaron McDonnell (host)

Steven Tyler and company play one last Austin show as part of their farewell tour. The band has already announced that longtime drummer Joey Kramer will sit out the tour to focus on his family and health.

POSTONED to TBD: Aerosmith, the Black Crowes

Our neighborhood DIY champions at The Electric Church bring an open jam to The VORTEX! F&B industry specials and immersive art abound.