# Event Details - **Event Name**: RSVP Now - Screening of Armadillo Man: A Conversation in Studio A - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an exclusive screening of Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin, followed by a live panel discussion at Austin PBS.About this EventJoin us on Thursday, August 27th at 6PM at Austin PBS for a special screening of at Austin PBS’s Studio A. This documentary explores the life and legacy of the famed artist who helped make Austin “weird.”Before the screening, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, plus a specialty cocktail provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Arrive early to mingle and explore an installation of Jim Franklin’s work in our atrium. Following the screening, stick around for a panel discussion featuring Billie Buck, Mishka Westell, Billy Perkins, and Bill Tavis.While an RSVP confirms your interest in attending, it does not guarantee entry to the event.Event ScheduleThursday, August 27 | Studio A at Austin PBS6:00–7:00 p.m. | Art Installation Featuring Jim Franklin's Work with the artist himself, and complimentary snacks and beverages, plus a specialty cocktail provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka7:00–7:30 p.m. | Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin screening7:30–8:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion featuring Austin ArtistsSpecial Panel Discussion Featuring Austin Artists:Host: Laura LaugheadBillie BuckMishka WestellBilly PerkinsBill TavisParking https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/28a10f30-a0b3-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h554-dce8e8f8-gmir.jpg The Austin Media Center is located on Austin Community College Highland campus. You can find us at the corner of Clayton Lane and Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Look for the Austin PBS name on the building, 3000.Parking is free and includes ADA accessible spaces in the Austin Community College Highland South Parking Garage.MAP APPSGoogle Maps, Waze, and Apple MapsEnter “Austin PBS” to navigate to our location. We strongly recommend you donot enter our street address to navigate because it will place you at the back ofour building and not at the public entrance. By entering “Austin PBS,” you will bedirected to the correct side of the building.PARKING INFORMATIONStreet parking is available around our building and in the surface lot across thestreet. Covered parking is available in the Austin Community College HighlandSouth Parking Garage (Entry #5 on Clayton Lane). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/28baffd0-a0b3-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h675-dc880808-gmir.png About Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim FranklinDiscover the story of Jim Franklin, the iconic concert poster artist who helped establish the Austin music venue, Armadillo World Headquarters. At the intersection of psychedelic art, outlaw country and rebellion, Franklin’s larger-than-life personality helped define Austin’s 1970s counterculture scene. The documentary captures the spirit of a visionary artist and his lasting legacy.Agenda?: 06:00 PMDoors Open?: 06:45 PMStudio Doors Open?: 07:00 PMScreening Starts?: 07:30 PMPanel Discussion?: 08:00 PMEvent Ends - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/rsvp-now-screening-of-armadillo-man-a-conversation-in-studio-a/100001998443408030 - **Event Categories**: art, business, concerts, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Austin PBS - **lat**: 30.3243837 - **long**: -97.71369179999999 - **full address**: Austin PBS, 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: RSVP Now - Screening of Armadillo Man: A Conversation in Studio A - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6b76ecd3f1dd83014648cacf23665be995ae3a853cbe2b7b5118ea7dc5f8c744-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1787682688 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is RSVP Now - Screening of Armadillo Man: A Conversation in Studio A being held? - **A:** RSVP Now - Screening of Armadillo Man: A Conversation in Studio A takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Austin PBS, 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Austin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing RSVP Now - Screening of Armadillo Man: A Conversation in Studio A? - **A:** RSVP Now - Screening of Armadillo Man: A Conversation in Studio A is organized by Austin PBS. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** RSVP Now - Screening of Armadillo Man: A Conversation in Studio A is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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