RIDE THE WAVE
Wednesday — Saturday
Closing Weekend

A production photo from Ride the Wave shows three characters dancing under black light and jellyfish made from recycled materials hanging from the ceiling.

Ride the Wave is a new multimedia performance telling the story of 3 bros searching for an epic surf on the last day of summer. In this piece, set in a loosely imagined 2060s rich with vibes, grooves, and laughter, a group of young women riff on the surfer bro trope to examine how friendship, the pursuit of freedom, and growing up will be impacted by climate catastrophe.

Ride the Wave invites the public to collectively imagine how a young person can dream of a future that is no longer promised.

Written by Mattie Barber-Bockelman
Directed by VORTEX Associate Artistic Director Teresa Cruz
Featuring New York-based artists Aylin Eker and Riana Moore in the ensemble, with Mattie Barber-Bockelman

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A production photo from the play Ride the Wave shows three characters lounging on a beach on the last day of summer.

A production photo from the play Ride the Wave shows a surfer hosting a radio show.

A production photo from the play Ride the Wave shows three surfers opening cans of soda at the same time.

Photography by Errich Petersen

HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT
An Original One-Woman Cabaret Comedy

The photo shows the title of the show How to Be an Ethical Slut with the date Sunday January 29-30 and February 4. The performer is a woman smiling and giving a thumbs up.

Ride along as Blake grapples with the desire to share her secrets and the fear of being judged for them. This bold, sexy, and vulnerable story touches upon topics that are often unseen onstage like sexual health and nonconventional relationship styles. Everyone, including Blake, may learn a thing or two about honesty and sexuality throughout this wild ride.

TICKETS FOR SUNDAY & MONDAY

AUDITIONS THIS SUNDAY 1/29
ICON Performing Arts Academy

A ballerina dances next to text that lists the ICON Performing Arts High School auditions. The VORTEX audition is Sunday January 29, 2023.

ICON Arts Academy is holding auditions for their brand-new residential performing arts high school on January 29 at The VORTEX.

Located in Iowa City, IA, the school offers focused study in dance, theatre arts, music, and design/production/visual arts for high school students at all skill levels.

THIS WEEK AT THE BUTTERFLY BAR
Wednesday Jan. 25 — Tuesday Jan. 31

A blue cocktail with an orange slice garnish sits in sand overlooking green grass.

Ride the Wave Cocktail

Casamigos tequila, Cointreau, blue spirulina, cold-pressed pineapple juice, fresh citrus, and ginger agave syrup. Topped with a sea salt foam.

Best paired with tickets to Ride the Wave, now playing in the Eloise Brooks Cullum Theatre!

Wednesday January 25:

Wine Wednesday: 50% off wine bottles and glasses + retail prices to go
9:30-10:30 pm The Diaries of Maggie Jaguar (Blues Americana)

Thursday January 26:

9:30-10:30 pm Amethyst Jonquille (Indie Folk)

Friday January 27:

9:30-10:30 pm Dan Patrevito (Psychedelic Piano)

Saturday January 28:

9:30-11 pm George Fox (Atmospheric Piano)

Sunday January 29:

5-9 pm Austin Vendor Market

Tuesday January 31:

7-9 pm Trivia with Geeks Who Drink

The image advertising the Austin Vendor Market at the Butterfly Bar at The VORTEX this Sunday, featuring makers and merchants from 5-9pm. Free entry for all.

COMING SOON

Malum Malus Burlesque: Imbolc
February 2-4, 8 pm

The wheel of the year inspires this occult-based burlesque performance art with a small ensemble. Created by Blaise Ricin. Featuring performances by Blaise Ricin, Anastasia Arsenic, Fig, Sigh, Mandy, Shi Feticcio, and Sevyn. LEARN MORE

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