Lite + Brite: 38 Inverse Austin Events 4/11
Hello, what’s up, and welcome to the Lite + Brite newsletter.
Are y’all feeling that spring crunch? Festival organizers have been getting in while the getting’s good in terms of our weather, so if you go out as much as we do it’s starting to feel more like a marathon than a sprint. But how can you stay in and binge watch critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic television shows when you’d be missing out on so much good stuff to do?
Let me start by saying that we’re giving away a pair of free tickets to Rocket Cinema’s screening of Koyaanisqatsi on April 12. If you’re interested in being A WINNER, head over to our Instagram and like this post.
Got it? Ok also there is a lot going on so we’ll be quick. To help speed things up please read this next section in the voice of your favorite post-apocalyptic auctioneer rattling through a list of bottle caps, bobbleheads, + portable nuclear devices.
Let’s do stuff! Get ready for dancing in the dark with us (tonight!), Denim Prom, people on treadmills writing theatre about people on treadmills being performed by people on treadmills, art performances conceived using oracular magic, typewriter beauty pagents, open art cubicles, an onslaught of Asian eats that a kaiju monster couldn’t hope to contain, drag performers dedicated to both Selena + Portishead (but sadly not a mashup of the two), comic relief provided by softcore gay vampires, famous comics, not yet famous teenaged bands (but surely that is temporary), + immersive performances on public transit, while walking Austin’s waterways, and about the dark side of artificial intelligence. We’re going to some of this stuff, so maybe we’ll see you out there.
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Let’s do fun stuff!
—Leila + Brian
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OUR STUFF
Tonight at West China Tea, we’re hosting No Lights No Lycra, our dance party in the dark. This is our only edition in April, so strike while the iron is hot, or dark, or something. Resident DJ Brian Blackout will be laying down his signature blend of indie, disco, rock, house, guilty pleasures, + more. Want to hear what NLNL tends to sound like? You can listen to a recording of the most recent edition here, or scroll down to see the tracklisting.
Humankind is under attack over on No Humans Allowed, Brian’s radio show for robots and smart devices. The only way to save ourselves is with an hourlong montage sequence set to cosmic disco, electro, + downtempo tunes about the robotic invasion. You can stream the episode here to do your part to save humanity. NHA broadcasts live every Wednesday at 6pm CT on kpiss.fm.
What is No Lights No Lycra?
Austin’s twice-monthly, judgment-free, substance-free, high-impact dance thing in the dark. It’s a DJ night that’s not at the club, a workout that’s not at the gym, a personal meditation that’s anything but silent. It’s produced by us, your kindly L+B overlords, and usually one or the other of us is on the hook for DJ duties. Read more about us in the Austin Chronicle. You can listen the kind of music we play over on Brian’s Mixcloud.
EVENTS WE’RE EYEING
Friday 4/12
- Koyaanisqatsi at Cloud Tree Studios
Surround sound screening of a classic arty non-narrative documentary - Neon Rainbows at Cheer Up Charlie’s
Grab your Canadian tuxedo for “Denim Prom” & dance to a bootload of 90s country - Poo Poo Platter at Elysium
“Shit show of a drag troupe” pay homage to trip hop luminaries Portishead - Elysian Heights at dadaLab
UT students create an immersive experience exploring the dark side of AI - The Way of Water at the Onion Creek Greenbelt
Walk the greenbelt w/immersive audio + watch dance performances - The Long Way at the Museum of Human Achievement
A theatrical show about treadmills performed + conceived while on treadmills - Fusebox Festival at various Austin locations
“Adventurous performances from local, national, + international artists” - Moontower Comedy Festival at various Austin locations
Big names in the world of standup descend upon Austin - (weekly thru 4/26) Local Film Showcase at We Luv Video
Screening of a “psychosexual lesbian fantasia” starring Austin celeb Erica Nix
Saturday 4/13
- Slow Fashion Festival at Austin Cinemakers Space
Speakers, fashion show, + photo op pop up for considerate consumption - Squirrel Fest at Pease Park
Nature-centric activities, workshops, DJs, + film screening - Teen Bands Showcase at UT Lab Theater
Celebrate Austin’s youth w/teenaged live bands - Type-in at Recycled Reads
Fans of typing unite + take over w/typewriter beauty pageant, poetry, + more - Over the Moon Carnival at Lloyd the Warehouse
Carnival games, DJs, home brews, + moon-themed photo booth - ATX Asian Food Fest at Mueller Branch Park Pavillion
Sample a variety of Asian noodles, buns, + street food from many vendors - The Mex Files at the Museum of Human Achievement
“Various forms of oracular magic” randomly generate an art performance - Goat Cuddles and Coffee at the Hive
Mingle with goats while imbibing some warm caffeinated bevs - Golden Retriever Meetup at Lustre Pearl South
Adopt, interact with, + send golden retrievers through an obstacle course - Little Shop of Horrors at We Luv Video
Watch zany cult comedy + acquire carnivorous plants “if you feel a connection” - Inversion at the Austin Central Library
Many vocal ensembles perform music from across the world - Open Studios at Good Dad
Explore art studios in Texas’ largest, wildest, + wooliest art space - Second Saturdays at the Blanton
Listen to live music, check out art, + hear art talks - Spring Reuse Market at Austin Creative Reuse
Buy reused and repurposed goods from lots of vendors (+ also food) - ART Bus Cruise at various Austin locations
Curated tour of Fusebox art while being chauffeured in a bus - STAPLE! At St. Edwards University
Panels, presentations, + vendors of zines + DIY published works - Elysian Heights at dadaLab
UT students create an immersive experience exploring the dark side of AI - The Way of Water at the Onion Creek Greenbelt
Walk the greenbelt w/immersive audio + watch dance performances - The Long Way at the Museum of Human Achievement
A theatrical show about treadmills performed + conceived while on treadmills - Fusebox Festival at various Austin locations
“Adventurous performances from local, national, + international artists” - Moontower Comedy Festival at various Austin locations
Big names in the world of standup descend upon Austin - (weekly thru 4/21) Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, TX
Central Texas’ own renaissance faire w/medieval food, entertainment, + dress - (weekly thru 5/25) Overheard on a Train at the Downtown CapMetro Station
Participate in immersive theatre while exploring public transit - (weekly thru 5/25) Doom Metal Goat Yoga at Jester King
“We call out to the beasts of the land to come forth and JOIN US!” - (weekly) Open Hours at the Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation
Meet, greet, adopt, + pet stuffed animals
Sunday 4/14
- ABC Kite Fest at Zilker Park
Celebration of all things kites w/contests, live music, + kids’ activities - Anything for Selena’s at the Brewtorium
Celebrate the music of Selena w/DJs, drag performers, + vendors - 100 Ways to Cross the Border at the Museum of Human Achievement
Film cataloguing artistic examinations of the border + crossing it - Austin Archives Bazaar at Scholz Garden
Speakers + family-friendly activities centered around Austin’s history - Spring Reuse Market at Austin Creative Reuse
Buy reused and repurposed goods from lots of vendors (+ also food) - ART Bus Cruise at various Austin locations
Curated tour of Fusebox art while being chauffeured in a bus - STAPLE! At St. Edwards University
Panels, presentations, + vendors of zines + DIY published works - The Long Way at the Museum of Human Achievement
A theatrical show about treadmills performed + conceived while on treadmills - Fusebox Festival at various Austin locations
“Adventurous performances from local, national, + international artists” - Moontower Comedy Festival at various Austin locations
Big names in the world of standup descend upon Austin - (weekly thru 4/21) Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, TX
Central Texas’ own renaissance faire w/medieval food, entertainment, + dress
Monday 4/15
- ATX Short Film Showcase at the Ballroom
The films are short, the filmmakers are Texan + of varying heights - Moontower Comedy Festival at various Austin locations
Big names in the world of standup descend upon Austin - (weekly) Hyperreal Film Club at Hotel Vegas
Take in a “gay-themed soft-core vampire comedy” film
Tuesday 4/16
- Moontower Comedy Festival at various Austin locations
Big names in the world of standup descend upon Austin - (weekly thru 6/18) Bike Night at COTA
Whiz around COTA’s raceway on your own bicycle
Wednesday 4/17
- Sound and Sculpture at the Seay Building at UT
Live performance of music composed to be paired w/outdoor sculptures - Indie Meme Film Festival at AFS
A film fest celebrating independent Iranian + South Asian cinema - Moontower Comedy Festival at various Austin locations
Big names in the world of standup descend upon Austin
Thursday 4/18
- Indie Meme Film Festival at AFS
A film fest celebrating independent Iranian + South Asian cinema - Moontower Comedy Festival at various Austin locations
Big names in the world of standup descend upon Austin
No Humans Allowed 187
Revenge of the ASS1M1L8T0RS
Humankind is once again in danger, as the ASS1M1L8T0RS are back, kidnapping humans and stealing their form in sinister fashion. Can a ragtag team of heroes fight back the tide or will they be assimilated? What will the music in all their montage sequences sound like? Tune in to this week’s edition of No Humans Allowed to find out.
Stream Revenge of the ASS1M1L8T0RS
Tracklist
Cerrone – Supernature
Altair Nouveau – Space Fortress
Xclusiv – Fools Are Friendly
Ólta Karawane – Racaille
Wolfgang Kafer – Robotics
Stefano Pulga – Take Me Higher
Simoncino – Too Much Party
Pluton & Humanoids – World Invaders
Laserdance – Humanoid Invasion
Oneohtrix Point Never – Zones Without People
Das Komplex – Flauta
Trap.Avoid – Elevator
The Immortals – Warlord (part 2)
No Humans Allowed is Brian Blackout’s award-winning, dodgy European news coverage receiving, weekly robots-themed radio show on internet station KPISS.fm. Machine vibes 4 machines. Songs for robots, androids, mandroids, cyborgs, AIs, cylons, skinjobs, roombas, wifi routers, smart devices, anything colored Bondi blue, and virtual assistants. Humans not required. Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 6pm CT on kpiss.fm, with over 150 episodes now streamable in the archives on topics like and Beach Simulations, Roomba dance parties, undersea adventures + Cyber Texas.
No Lights No Lycra ATX 165
w/Brian Blackout
Recorded live in the dark at West China Tea House on March 28, 2024.
Listen to No Lights No Lycra 165
Tracklist
Desire – Darkside
Gorillaz – Andromeda
My Name – Trust
Juanpalitoschinos – Una Vez Más
Flamingosis – Feel Yourself ft. Marc Rebillet
Charli XCX – Boom Clap (Aeroplane Remix)
Madonna – Vogue
Aloe Island Posse – High Tide
Confidence Man – Woman
Ariana Grande – Yes, and?
Whitney Houston – Love Will Save the Day
John Rocca – I Want It to Be Real
Waffles – 007A
The Pussycat Dolls – Don’t Cha (Petko Turner Edit)
John Paul Young – Love Is in the Air
Boycrush – Flirt ft. Madeira
Beyoncé – Crazy in Love
Tupperwave – Make It Be Summer
Antonio Barret – 2 AM
Ciara – Love Sex Magic
The Doobie Brothers – Long Train Runnin’
The Killers – Mr. Brightside
Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc.
Faux Real – Rent Free
Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars
Home – All at Once
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SOCIALS
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ABOUT US
How do we choose which events to feature?
Honestly, it’s pretty random. We might include anything in Austin that we, personally, would conceivably want to go to, generally excluding normal concerts, comedy shows, and movie showtimes because there are many other good resources for finding those. (We especially recommend Showlist for live music, The Darker Side of Austin for goth and metal stuff, and the 60+ Weirdest Things in Austin for exactly what it sounds like). This list is by no means exhaustive; it’s just stuff that caught our eye this week. If you have an event that you want us to consider including, send it over.
Who are we?
We are Leila + Brian. We make this newsletter. We do our own events, most often No Lights No Lycra (every second and fourth Thursday of the month), + also BYOT, a party where we share very good YouTubes (here’s a playlist from the last one). We go very hard seeing bands at SxSW (here are playlists of our favorites from 2024). We once got called “local Austin couple” by KXAN. We do some other stuff here and there. We love going out to creative events in Austin, and we want you to join us. Visit us at liteandbriteatx.com, and support us on Patreon if you like what we do.