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🎤 Whole lot of laughs
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Get ready for more than 90 screenings at the Paramount Theatre this summer. | Photo by ATXtoday
When one festival closes, another one opens here in ATX. Next up, it’s Moontower Just For Laughs Austin.

This year’s edition takes place from Wednesday, April 10 to Sunday, April 21 and features A-listers including Ronny Chieng, Tim Robinson, Ms. Pat, and Amy Sedaris.

Festival passes run $140-$1,250 and some headline shows are subject to different tickets. Single tickets for shows are also available.

This year, there are 25 Austin-based comedians performing at the festival (pending any new announcements) so we rounded them all up in one place, plus where you may have seen them before. You can also view the full lineup here.

A

  • Andrew Murphy | “Hot Take Olympics” at Volstead Lounge
  • Ava Smartt | “Perverts” at The Creek and the Cave
  • Avery Moore | “That’s My Podcast, I Don’t Know You”
A man wearing orange with his hand in his hair on an orange background.

Bryson Brown’s new comedy album “LifeStyle Jokes” comes out on Sunday, May 26.

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Photos provided by Moontower Comedy Fest

B

  • Brett VerVoort | New York Comedy Festival and San Francisco Sketchfest
  • Bryson Brown | Toured with Bruce Bruce and Ali Siqqiq

C

  • Casey Rocket | Austin Comedy Competition
  • Cat Swantner | Moontower Just For Laughs Austin
  • Chris Tellez | “Why Should We Care Pod”
  • CJ Landry | “White Trashed” podcast

D

  • Danny Goodwin | Moontower Just for Laughs Austin
  • Dean Stanfield | Sunshine Comedy Fest
  • Dylan Carlino | “Some of This Is Bad” podcast
  • Dylan Sullivan | “The Dylan Sullivan Show”

G

  • Genivieve Clinton | “Comedy Wham” podcast
A man with long hair and glasses holding a square piece of glass in front of his eye.

Don’t miss the blacklit “The Glow Show! with Joey Z,” which frequently has showings in Austin, traveling across the country.

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Photo provided by Moontower Comedy Festival

J

  • Jason Rodriguez | Moontower Just For Laughs Austin
  • Jeremiah Watkins | “Lose Your Set: A Crowd Work Documentary”
  • Joey Z | “The Glow Show! with Joey Z”

K

  • Kandace Medina | “Banana Phone” at The Creek and the Cave

M

  • Mac Blake | “Punch Mountain” podcast

P

  • Pat Dean | SXSW and Sound On Sound Fest

R

  • Roxy Castillo | Inspire After Death as wrestling manager

S

  • Sam Castillo | “Bad News Podcast”
  • Sam Lopez | “Bottom of the Barrel” at Comedy Mothership
  • Sawyer Stull | Moontower Just For Laughs Austin
  • Shane Gillis | “Beautiful Dogs” on Netflix
Know an Austinite who isn’t on this list? Send us a tip.
 
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Which Austin festival is a must-visit for you?

A. ACL Festival
B. SXSW
C. Moontower Just For Laughs
D. Texas Book Festival
 
 
Events
 
Wednesday, March 20
  • Elevate ATX: Women in Business Networking | Wednesday, March 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Mira Mira Studio, 2505-A E. 6th St., Austin | $35 | “Unbottled Potential” author Amanda Kuda will lead a discussion on mindful drinking.
  • “Wicked” | Now-Sunday, March 31 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $53-$203 | Watch this Broadway sensation following what happened in the Land of Oz before Dorothy arrived.
Thursday, March 21
  • Steven Curtis Chapman | Thursday, March 21 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $23-$63 | Hear brand new music on the “Still” tour.
Friday, March 22
  • NASCAR at COTA | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin | $25-$220 | The action-packed weekend returns with live music, a barbecue showdown, carnival games, and several high-speed events.
  • “Stephen Mills’ POE / A Tale of Madness” | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $15-$99 | The dark stories of Edgar Allen Poe are breathed into a new life onstage at this original, Austin-made ballet.
Saturday, March 23
  • TEDxUTAustin 2024 | Saturday, March 23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hogg Memorial Auditorium, 2300 Whitis Ave., Austin | $40 | This conference — the largest university TEDx event — features a range of speakers from UT and local businesses.
Sunday, March 24
  • Imagine Muny III Gala | Sunday, March 24 | 8:30 p.m. | ACL Live, 308 W. 2nd St., Austin | $54-$254 | Celebrate 100 years of Lions Municipal Golf Course with performances from Ray Benson, Larry Gatlin, Jimmie Vaughan, and Gary P. Nunn.
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Add to cal: “The Prom” at ZACH Theatre
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Dance into prom season with ZACH Theatre’s production of “The Prom.” | Photos by Suzzane Cordeiro; GIF created by ATXtoday
Consider this a promposal. You’re invited to ZACH Theatre’s production of “The Prom,” on stage at The Topfer from Wednesday, April 3 through Sunday, May 12.

Nominated for seven Tony® Awards (including Best Musical) and adapted into a Netflix movie, “The Prom” follows four washed-out Broadway stars as they rally behind a girl fighting for her right to bring her girlfriend to prom. From glittering costumes to fun and catchy songs, this musical comedy captures the power of love.

Celebrate the show’s opening and get ready to dance during these special events and performances:
  • PRIDE Night | Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Champagne Opening | Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
  • ASL interpreted show | Saturday, April 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Pro tip: ZACH’s Pay-What-You-Will Week is happening from Tuesday, April 2 through Sunday, April 7, with 50 tickets available for each performance. Secure your spot below.
 
News Notes
 
Open
  • Redbud Ice House, the newest concept from MaieB Hospitality, is now open at 2027 Anchor Lane in Mueller. Expect a menu of wagyu cheeseburgers, eggplant sandwiches, and craft beer in a family-friendly setting.
Cause
  • Amplify LIVE — the inaugural concert celebrating funds raised for Amplify Austin Day — will be held on Thursday, April 18 at the Historic Scoot Inn. Local musicians Ben Kweller, Kalu and the Electric Joint, and THEBROSFRESH will provide the tunes — tickets start at $35.
Ranked
  • Austin’s own East 11th Street ranked as the No. 3 coolest street in the world by TimeOut. That’s where you’ll find Franklin Barbecue, Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar, Paperboy, and one of Austin’s iconic moontowers.
Number
  • $106.8 billion. That’s the amount of sales the Texas foodservice industry makes on an annual basis, according to new data. That makes the restaurant industry the largest employer in the state, with 11% of the Texas workforce employed by the restaurant industry.
Announced
  • Fredericksburg was dubbed “The Best City for Family Travel” in the country by Yelp. This Hill Country town took the top spot for its wine-centric atmosphere, historical heritage, hiking at Enchanted Rock, and shopping along Main Street. Start planning your day trip today.
Festival
  • Float Fest will be held at Circuit of the Americas’ Germania Insurance Amphitheater this September. The music lineup is star-studded — including Lil Wayne, The Kid LAROI, and Jessie Murph — and tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Outdoors
  • Weeds got you down? Certain weeds, like bastard cabbage (yes, that’s really what it’s called), are invasive and can choke out other plants by blocking the sun. Learn how to spot it and prevent it from sprouting again. (KVUE)
Sports
  • The NFL draft is coming up in April, and the Dallas Cowboys are looking for an offensive line. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    🧌 Meet Malin
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    Malin the troll is the first Thomas Dambo sculpture in Texas and the 129th in the world. | Photo by ATXtoday
    There’s a new, 18-ft tall friend ready to meet you at Pease Park.

    Meet Malin the troll, a free sculpture for all to enjoy at the central Austin park. Malin was made by artist Thomas Dambo over the course of two weeks and opened to the public on Friday, March 15.

    Made of 80% recycled materials, Malin’s wood was sourced from Wampler sawmill in Bastrop County, a defunct test tank from J.J. Pickle Research Campus of UT Austin, storm-damaged trees from Kingsbury Hillside, and her feet were made in Denmark.

    You can find Malin just north of Kingsbury Commons. She will remain at Pease Park for at least 15 years. When you visit, don’t miss the BEPI Park Mini Troll at 1101 Enfield Rd.

    Can’t get enough of these charming trolls? You can peruse Dambo’s Trollmap to explore his other pieces around the globe.
     
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    I cannot recommend visiting Malin the troll enough. She is truly beautiful and let’s be honest, so is the rest of the park. Do you have a favorite public art piece in Austin? Let me know so I can check it out.
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