May
19
1:00 PM13:00
Dec
30
1:00 PM13:00
Jim Franklin's 80th Birthday Party!
Hear ye Hear ye! The Master Varmint himself is now 80, yes 80 years young! Still philosophizing, chanting and painting, the man just won’t stop (nor do we want him to). With that said, please come by Sagebrush on South Congress and say hi and help us encourage this national treasure to make it to 81 (so we can have more cake)!!
See Art - Eat cake - Tell stories!
Sep
24
1:00 PM13:00
Sunday Salon September 24, 2023
Come on by AusPop’s space at the Chronpound on East 40th Street SEPTEMBER 24th. Three of Austin’s OG poster artists will be there for a meet n greet: Jim Franklin, Danny Garrett and Guy Juke. HEAR about what’s coming up for AusPop. SEE some pretty cool vintage poster art. TALK about music culture and how much we love gig posters. It’s a FREE Event. Donations always appreciated.
Sep
17
2:00 PM14:00
Austin Museum Day Reception!
Take a trip in the way-back machine, enjoy imagery from our rich music history and learn more about AUSPOP (Austin Museum of Popular Culture)! The event will be held at Meridian, at 200 North Main St., Buda, Tx., 78610. There will be guest performances by The Gonzo Compadres from 3-5 p.m., and then The Lost Pines from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.!
Aug
27
1:00 PM13:00
August 27, 2023 Soap Creek Saloon 50th Anniversary Reunion Show and Dance
The Austin Museum of Popular Culture is proud to present a Soap Creek Saloon Reunion. This special event honoring the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Soap Creek Saloon will take place at the Sagebrush on Sunday, August 27, 2003 from 2-6PM.
Actor and personality extraordinaire, SONNY CARL DAVIS will serve as Master of Ceremonies with the musical entertainment featuring RAY BENSON & FRIENDS, THE URANIUM SAVAGES, TGBAD and JON MUQ w/ MCKENNA MICHAELS. Special Guest Shawn Sahm will join the fun!
The festivities include a Soap Creek poster exhibit, a silent auction, Soap Creek and event poster sale and fun door prizes. The famous George Majewski Look A Like Contest will be held again.
Soap Creek Saloon was a key venue in the development of Austin, TX as a formidable center for live, original music. Described by Doug Sahm as Groovers’ Paradise, this little honky tonk in the hills booked a wide array of musical genres and created an environment that was a favorite of areas performers like Willie Nelson, Doug Sahm, Freddie Fender, Delbert McClinton and Paul Ray and the Cobras. Players like Stevie Ray Vaughan brought several versions of his band to Soap Creek. Please come join the fun remembering this gone but not forgotten legendary Austin music venue.
Scan the QR Code on the poster to purchase tickets!
Contact the museum for more information
Jul
15
7:00 PM19:00
Clementine Hall vinyl 45 record release July 15
On Saturday, July 15th at Tweedy’s Roky Erickson Ice Cream Social (free admission) there will be live music celebrating Roky Erickson’s catalog of songs and a release of a very special vinyl record.
A 7” 45prm record of two songs Clementine Hall wrote for the 13th Floor Elevators: Splash One and I Have To Tell You. This project was produced by the Austin Museum of Popular Culture in conjunction with Steady Boy Records to raise funds in support of Clementine.
Now in her mid-80’s Clementine is experiencing financial troubles. Given the impact of her song writing and the importance her involvement was with the Elevators, AusPop turned to friends in the music community to create this record. Freddie Krc, Eve Monsees, Floyd Domino, Mike Buck, Howard Kalish and Layton DePenning donated their time to perform. Layton DePenning donated his services as engineer and the studio time.
The first opportunity to purchase this gem will be Saturday evening at this event. After that it will be available at Antones Records on Guadalupe Street.
Please join us on Saturday for some fun , music and ICE CREAM!!!
Oct
30
6:00 PM18:00
AusPop Fall Fundraiser
Join us for a night of music by Al Staehely and dinner from El Mercado! Your ticket will support another fabulous year of AusPop programming.
Aug
14
2:00 PM14:00
August 14 Ken Featherston Pop Up Exhibit
Join the Austin Museum of Popular Culture in taking a retrospective look at the music posters Ken Featherston created between the time period of 1973 and 1975. A curated grouping of his posters will be on display along with a few select performance photographs. 2pm to 6pm at 81 San Marcos Street in Austin, Texas
Jul
24
2:00 PM14:00
FREE SHOW July 24 2pm to 4pm Cold Drinks Snacks DJs Spinning Vinyl!
Hey Everybody! Join the Austin Museum of Popular Culture for a real fun and FREE event on Sunday, July 24th from 2pm to 6pm. Bring your lawn chair and your sun hat and celebrate summer in Austin! DJs Ben Buck and Billie Buck will be spinning vinyl that will surely keep you entertained and distracted from the record breaking heat. PARKING: park across the street at the Austin Medical Center OR on 41st Street at Public Storage.