Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up four artsy events around Austin this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from a Tony award winning production to a weekend Zouk Dance extravaganza.
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Copenhagen
Don't miss this Tony award-winning play this Friday at the Austin Playhouse. Set during World War II, "Copenhagen" attempts to fill in the details of a mysterious meeting in 1941 between two physicists in occupied Denmark. Longtime friends, Dane Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, at the time head of Germany's Atomic Bomb program, find that war puts them on opposite sides, notes the theater's website.
When: Friday, April 5, 8 p.m. (other showtimes are available)
Where: Austin Playhouse, 6001 Airport Blvd.
Price: $32
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5th Annual Austin Dance Festival
Don't miss the Austin Dance Festival starting this Friday. During this three-day festival, you can enjoy dance showcases, participate in community pop-up dances and check out a screening of "Digital Afterlives."
When: Friday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.- Sunday, April 7, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third St.
Price: $12 - $15 (Dance on Film - Fri., April 5, 8 p.m.); $20 - $25 (Professional Showcase - Saturday, April 6, 5 p.m.). More ticket options available.
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Zouk Lab - ATX Edition!
Get your Brazilian groove on this weekend. Join other enthusiasts of this dance style originating from lambada at Zouk Lab - ATX Edition. Sign up for one dance lab with instructors Walter and Hannah and social dancing, the closing potluck on Sunday or a weekend pass.
When: Friday, April 5, 8 p.m.- Monday, April 8, 12 a.m.
Where: Austin Inspired Movement, 2311 S. Congress Ave.
Price: $35 (Friday); $55 (Labs & Social on Saturday); $55 (Labs & Potluck - Sunday). More ticket options available.
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FRESH: Opening Reception
Then, if you're an art enthusiast, check out "Fresh," an art reception. This event showcases work from six local artists and includes sculptures, abstract oil paintings and more in styles ranging from impressionist to cubist. Artwork will be available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Hopefully Sow, an organization dedicated to helping foster kids.
When: Saturday, April 6, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery, 1009 W. Sixth St., Suite 120
Price: Free (RSVP Required)
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