Upcoming Events  

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Kung Fu Cowgirl presents Magic Kung Fu Cowgirl: Ride Between Worlds

Thursday, July 31 - Friday, August 1, 2025, 7:30pm 
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:30pm & 7:30pm

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Magic Kung Fu Cowgirl: Ride Between Worlds is a high-energy, family-friendly musical that blends Chinese martial arts, Western cowboy flair, and the universal quest for identity and courage.

This original story follows a brave young girl as she crosses cultures and dimensions to restore her hometown’s lost light. With a ribbon as her symbol of hope, she kicks, spins, and sings her way through challenges — from the mysterious Harmony Junction to her memories of home and family.

Featuring bilingual dialogue (Mandarin and English), dynamic choreography, playful costumes and catchy original songs, the show offers a joyful celebration of East-meets-West imagination. Perfect for families, kids, and anyone with a wild spirit and a big heart.  

Kung Fu Cowgirl is a partner of the Artist Access Program, through the City of Austin’s Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. For more information visit https://www.austintexas.gov/department/artist-access-program

 

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Artist Talk with Rebecca Pugh, Heidi Lowell, and Leila Ali 

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
7-9pm

Hear from artists Rebecca Pugh, Heidi Lowell, and Leila Ali as they discuss the ideas and processes behind their exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery. From the geometry of fences and the chemistry of soil to the visibility of native plants, each artist offers a unique perspective on how we engage with our environments.  

Learn more about their exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.

 

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DAC Nights: Bathtubs Over Broadway  

Wednesday, August 13, 2025  
7-9pm  

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Explore the world of industrial musicals in Bathtubs Over Broadway while you beat the heat at DAC Nights! Sit back and enjoy the “feel-good” 2018 documentary that examined a fairly unknown subgenre of musical theater: corporate musicals. We’ll have supplies for making your own popcorn mix in the lobby and other refreshments to make the summer film feature experience just right. Learn about a weird combination of American media and leave humming the best jingle you’ll ever hear for ball bearings!  

This event is free! The film is rated PG-13, so parents and guardians of children under 13 are encouraged to review film details ahead of attendance. Registration is required, as there is limited capacity in the theater. 


Digital Programming 

The DAC is proud to offer free digital programming for the public.

Video Art Lessons

Instructor-led video lessons in various different mediums of ceramics, drawing & painting, and digital arts.

Dougherty Arts Center Adult Art Classes Playlist

Dougherty Arts Center Youth Art Lessons Playlist

Artist Professional Development

The Artist Resource Center is pleased to host free monthly professional development workshops for artists. Covering a different topic each month, our workshops give artists the tools to develop and advance their careers in the arts.

Artist Resource Center Professional Development Workshop

Paper Pandemonium

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