Y'ALL DINNER

Welcome to the second-annual Y’all Dinner.

FOR FUTURE FRONT’S FOURTH BIRTHDAY, WE’RE HOSTING AN INTIMATE SUPPER CLUB FUNDRAISER WITH ONE OF OUR FAVORITE CHEFS, DEEPA SHRIDHAR.

With three seatings at The Future Front House, come through on July 17, 18 or 19 for a multi-course South Indian-Texan menu from chef Deepa Shridhar, with natural wine tastings, a martini menu and good vibes.

As a fundraiser, all proceeds from ticket sales will support the evening’s talent, as well as Future Front’s recovery from our recent $65,000 NEA grant loss.

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——— WHAT TO EXPECT ———

★ A multi-course South Indian-Texan Menu by Chef Deepa Shridhar (vegetarian and gluten-free options available)

Shrimp Cocktail (Crab Sukka Stuffed Gulf Shrimp Lightly Burned + Cajun Podi + Fig Leaf Muối Ớt Xanh + Fermented Tomato Basil Tartare + Tamarind Fig Rasam + Charred Corn Lemon Ghee Tadka)

Kolache (Local Carrot Mac N Cheese Pie Mini Kolache + Parmesan Coconut Gremolata + Crab Saffron Chili Oil)

Main Entree (Banana Leaf Roasted Smoked Pistachio Podi Short Rib + TX Confit Potato Mash + Coconut Chutney + Fig Tamarind Chili Honey + Pistachio Curry Leaf Crumble)

Amusebouche (Savory Coconut Panna Cotta + Fig Avakai + Lemon + Peach Leaf Wafer)

Icebox TX Fig & Peach Cake (Corn Butter Cookies Layered in Fig Leaf Kulfi + Burnt Jaggery Peach Jam + Candied Fermented Fig + Coconut Cookie Crumb + Pandan Fig Leaf Salt)

★ Curated local cocktails, plus martinis from Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Fermented Tomato Martini

Fermented Fig Martini

Fig Leaf Kaapi Martini

★ A intimate tour of The Future Front House’s gallery and workshop studio from Future Front’s Director Jane Hervey

★ An evening among old and new friends, celebrating Future Front’s fourth anniversary

——— HOW TO ATTEND ———

EARLYBIRD TICKETS START at $150. *MEMBER TICKETS ARE $50 OFF.

All proceeds benefit each evening's dinner team, as well as Future Front's fundraising efforts to produce arts and culture programming in Austin, Texas' changing landscape.

Grab a ticket here: https://futurefronttexas.org/events/2025/7/17/yalldinner

——— PREPARE YOUR VISIT ———

https://futurefronttexas.org/events/2025/7/17/yalldinner

——— BEHIND FUTURE FRONT ———

Homegrown in Austin, Future Front is an award-winning cultural space and public exhibition series—with women and LGBTQ+ creatives at the front.

As a 501c3 arts and culture nonprofit, we produce two annual community-led exhibitions, The Front Market and The Front Festival, platforming independent artists and creatives across disciplines in Texas. Beyond our flagship exhibitions, we host seasonal shows and workshops at our creative space in East Austin, welcoming 20,000+ visitors per year.

Through these programs and a diverse network of partnerships, we invite the public (including you) to dream of a future where local art and creativity thrive in Texas—where we see ourselves and our cultures reflected in our communities.

FUTURE FRONT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY The City of Austin Economic Development Department, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, We All Belong, The LINE Hotel Austin, Pease Park Conservancy, the Red River Cultural District, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, Topo Chico, as well as Future Front’s donors and members.


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