The King's Bard & Brew with Austin Shakespeare

​Join us to explore King Lear with Ev Lunning. It's Shakespeare's storm-soaked story of pride, flattery, betrayal, and a family dinner gone very wrong. Why does Lear still hit hard 400 years later? What makes the Fool the smartest guy in the room, and why you should never trust a daughter who says she loves you "more than eyesight.”

​You can expect live monologues, a fun talk on Shakespeare's stormiest tragedy, and plenty of libations to get you through the family drama. One king. Three daughters. One spectacularly bad decision on who gets the kingdom. You may hear "Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!" Try not to spill your beer. Bring a friend. Bring a sibling. Just maybe don't bring your inheritance paperwork.

​Team up for the trivia quiz and a chance to win a free ticket to our 2026 Raffle for a trip to London, Rome, or Prague as you relax and patronize the award-winning ABGB’s menu of food and beverages. As the old king learned the hard way, "Nothing will come of nothing." So come out and make something of your evening!

​We hope you’ll join in the conversation, mingle with kindred spirits, and learn more about Austin Shakespeare’s performances and educational adventures for kids and adults.