Family Theater

Art Across the Americas: Opens Oct. 3 and runs through Oct. 31. This exhibition raises money for the Center for Adolescent Mothers in Lima, Peru (one of Austin’s 10 “sister” cities). International Center of Austin, 201 E. 2nd St. 78702 chayman@austincc.edu www.austinlima.org or 477-3099

Distinguished Artist Veterans of Texas Art Exhibition: Runs through Oct. 3. This show, presented by VSA Arts, features Paintings, drawings, and sculptures of veterans with disabilities from around the state of Texas. FREE! Access Gallery, 3701 Guadalupe St., Suite 103. www.vsatx.org or 454-9912

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet): Through Oct. 4. What would happen if the deaths of Shakespeare’s two famous female characters —Othello’s Desdemona and Romeo & Juliet’s Juliet— were reversed? Play is suitable for mature teens and parents. Blackbox Theatre at Southwestern University, Georgetown. 863-1379

Grease: Oct. 14-18. American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks stars as Danny in this Broadway version of the 1970s movie. Great fun for the entire family! $29-$89 The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. info@thelongcenter.org, www.TheLongCenter.org, 474.LONG (5664)

Hamlet: Opens Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 15. Shakespeare’s iconic play about a prince searching for “what’s rotten in the state of Denmark” is suitable for mature teens and parents. $12-20. The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. www.citytheatreaustin.org or 524-2870.

Los Adaes – 18th-Century Spanish Capital of Texas: This online exhibit is a fun way to spend the afternoon learning about Texas history. The site also features archeology, history, art and science activities for kids in grades K-12. www.texasbeyondhistory.net/adaes/

Not a Museum — Your Story, Your Archive: Through Jan. 10, 2010. The Austin History Center presents this exhibit about the value of the archives on display. 810 Guadalupe. www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/news/nr20090728.htm or 974-7480

Paolo Veronese: The Petrobelli Altarpiece
 Reconstructing a Renaissance Masterpiece: Opens Oct. 4 and runs through Feb. 7, 2010. All four fragments of Venetian master Paolo Veronese are reunited in this special exhibit. $7 adults, $3 ages 13-17, free for kids 12 and younger. The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. 471-7324

Cyberchase – The Chase is On: Through Jan. 23, 2010. The PBS show Cyberschase comes to life at the Austin Children’s Museum, with interactive exhibits including Motherboard’s Control Center, the Grim Wreaker, and Poddleville. $6.50 ages 2+, $4.50 ages 12-23 months, and Free for babies younger than 12-months.

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet): Through Oct. 4. What would happen if the deaths of Shakespeare’s two famous female characters —Othello’s Desdemona and Romeo & Juliet’s Juliet— were reversed? Play is suitable for mature teens and parents. Blackbox Theatre at Southwestern University, Georgetown. 863-1379

Texas: The Big Picture: Give the kids an overview of what our big state looks like. This film is suitable for young children, who will enjoy the huge screen, neat pictures, and music. $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for ages 3 to 18 and free for ages 2 and younger. IMAX Theatre at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress. www.thestoryoftexas.com or 936-8746

The Tinkerer’s Workshop: This new permanent exhibit is designed to inspire children to investigate engineering concepts, tinker and build things, observe materials and tell someone about it. $3.50-$5.50, kids under 12 months free. Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St. www.austinkids.org or 472-2499

Voices from San Jacinto: Through Feb. 21, 2010, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. This exhibit features Mexican and Texan accounts of the last battle of the Texas Revolution. The display includes dramatic readings, artifacts and historical documents, plus an interactive kiosk that explores the details of Henry McArdle's painting “Battle of San Jacinto”. The museum also has lots of other wonderful exhibits kids will enjoy! FREE! Texas Capitol Visitors’ Center, 112 E. 11th St. cvc_cvc@tspb.state.tx.us www.TexasCapitolVisitorsCenter.com 305-8400