\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ Discover COTALAND<\/p>\n
Locals no longer have to trek to Dallas or San Antonio to satisfy their need for thrills: At long last, COTALAND<\/a> is debuting to the public at Circuit of The Americas this Saturday! The amusement park will feature more than 30 attractions, from Texas\u2019 first tilt coaster (Circuit Breaker) and a coaster with multiple inversions and a zero g-stall (Palindrome) to family-friendly rides such as a log flume (Soggy Logger) and swing ride (Cloud Flyer). Sept. 26, 4 p.m., 9111 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2 \/ Get Mesmerized at WaterWork <\/p>\n Watch the beautiful fa\u00e7ade of the Seaholm Intake Facility turn into a gorgeous canvas of art, light, and motion at this art experience<\/a> co-cre\u00adated by The Trail Conservancy and Design Austin. Using state-of-the-art projection mapping technology, the exterior comes alive with captivating artworks from more than 20 talent\u00aded Central Texas artists. The immer\u00adsive display takes place at dusk, and ideal viewing spots include Audito\u00adrium Shores and the Pfluger Pedes\u00adtrian Bridge. Sept. 25-26, 8:30 p.m., various locations<\/p>\n 3 \/ View \u2018Concrete to Canvas\u2019<\/p>\n Head to West Chelsea Contemporary for the collector reception of the sixth annual Concrete to Canvas<\/a>, the highly anticipated exhibition featuring\u00a0Lady AIKO, Logan Hicks,\u00a0and\u00a0Joe Iurato.\u00a0Their work explores the marks we leave behind, the moments we encounter, and what happens when street art moves from the public realm into the spaces we make our own\u2014from Joe Iurato\u2019s intimate portraits of human connection to Logan Hicks\u2019 cinematic explorations of architecture, light, and shadow and Lady AIKO\u2019s vibrant collision of femininity, Japanese imagery, American pop culture, and New York energy. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Saturday afternoon. Sept. 26, 2 p.m., 1009 W. Sixth St., Ste. 120<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4 \/ See Mrs. Doubtfire<\/p>\n Get ready to say \u201cHellooooo!\u201d Everyone\u2019s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Austin for this internationally acclaimed musical<\/a> based on the classic Robin Williams movie. When a divorced, out-of-work actor is desperate to spend more time with his kids, he disguises himself as the beloved elderly caretaker during this heartwarming tale. Through Sept. 27, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, various times, texasperformingarts.org<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5 \/ Feast Your Eyes on Uncanny Valley<\/p>\n Growing up in Austin in the \u201990s, the Haas Brothers\u2014fraternal twins Nikolai and Simon\u2014experienced a childhood awash with inspiration. Now based in Los Angeles, the brothers are bringing things full circle with a touring retrospective on display at The Blanton. Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley<\/a> showcases how Austin\u2019s fabled oddity helped shape the pair\u2019s charmingly off-kilter art. For more than 15 years, the twins have created whimsical sculptures and furniture, crafted with unexpected materials like automotive paint and 3D-printed nylon, earning them famous fans such as Donatella Versace and Rihanna. Opens Sept. 27, various times, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6 \/ Cheer on Upcycled Fashion at Trash Makeover Challenge<\/p>\n One man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s fabulous ensemble at this innovative annual event, where designers create garments from at least 90 percent recycled materials. Catch all the looks on the runway at the Trash Makeover Challenge<\/a>, which has an out-of-this-world \u201cCosmic Couture\u201d theme this year. The event is in support of the Texas Campaign for the Environment. Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m., 11508 Carl Road, Creedmoor<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7 \/ Learn Something New at Texas Tribune Fest<\/p>\n