Listen "Austin Electrified: Live Music, Comedy, and More Ignite the City"
Episode Synopsis
Austin listeners, if you’re looking for what’s happening in the city this week, you’ve chosen an electrifying time. Live music is surging through Austin’s veins, with big acts and intimate experiences making their way to stages all across town.Tonight, Indie rock heavyweights Queens of the Stone Age bring their Catacombs Tour to Bass Concert Hall. This one-night-only show promises immersive, reimagined arrangements and special ensemble features, inspired by the band’s cinematic Alive in the Catacombs project. Expect a unique setlist and a chance to see them in a rare, intimate environment. Paris Jackson is opening, making this an event not to miss for rock fans, according to Texas Performing Arts.Meanwhile, art fans can explore contemporary performance at the free Deborah Hay Dance Company residency event, happening tonight from 7 to 8 PM. Hosted at a central location with no cost to attend, this one-hour experience showcases boundary-pushing dance in classic Austin style. Details and registration can be found through Visit Austin.Fans of laughter have something to celebrate later in the week as comedian John Crist’s ‘Jokes for Humans’ tour arrives at the Moody Theater. The longtime comic’s observational wit is sure to draw crowds, so grab a ticket early if you want in.Musicians Bob Schneider & The Moonlight Orchestra and the Band of Heathens with Jamestown Revival are on deck to bring signature Austin vibes to ACL Live at the Moody Theater in the days ahead, blending local roots with national appeal, as detailed on the Austin City Limits Live event calendar.If symphonic sounds get you moving, Puerto Rican superstar Yandel will bring rhythm and reggaetón to the Moody Theater this week, as part of his Sinfónico performance.For even more, Austin is rolling out the tunes with Infinity Song’s World Tour II at 3TEN, plus the annual John Lennon Tribute with The #9 Orchestra coming up this weekend—an annual crowd favorite that taps into the city’s love of both nostalgia and fresh talent.Sports fans, you’re not left out. College football energy will be high as Texas Longhorns play Arkansas at the DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Longhorns, ever the crowd-pleasers, are set to deliver a dramatic afternoon for diehard fans and newcomers alike, as shared by ESPN.No matter your taste—rock, dance, comedy, football, or tributes to musical legends—Austin’s got something brewing. To wrap up this whirlwind week, remember to check out official venue sites or visit AustinTexas.org for more last-minute discoveries, open mics, and art pop-ups sprinkled across the city.Thanks for tuning in to your Austin events rundown, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss your next adventure. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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