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You can’t keep a good partnership apart forever – and no, we’re not talking about Shrek and Donkey. Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book and lyrics) have reunited to refresh their 2008 Tony-nominated musical for a spectacular new touring production. This isn’t just the 2001 Dreamworks animated favorite adapted for the stage, but a mix of all three films as well as elements of the book that started it all – William Steig’s 1990 illustrated gem Shrek! Take a fantastical trip to the swamp as everyone’s favorite troll tries to get all these fairy folk out of his mud. – Richard Whittaker

Games have come a long way since Pac-Man, but who cares about progress when you can splash around in the large lagoon of nostalgia? Hit up the biggest retro gaming event in Texas on one or all three days to see such guests as Nolan Bushnell, David Crane, and Audacity Games – plus many more. You can also bust a move to classic game crooners like Descendants of Erdrick and Super Hi Tops, or step into the interactive concert experience Extra Lives. Ditch the Switch and resurrect the joystick – for this weekend, at least. – James Scott

Texas made documentary tells the story of two best friends – one of whom is undocumented – coming of age along the Texas-Mexico border.

The time-honored “Kpop Nite” is an underground tradition for fans of South Korean music that goes as far back as the late Nineties, when niche afterschool clubs would come together at a classmate’s house with snacks (if they were lucky, some traditional Korean fare), drinks (again, hopefully some more invested soul would find some variants of Yakult, boba and green teas, and Milkis), and a playlist of the most popular songs to find their way to the U.S. Add in butchering the Hangul from Color Coded Lyrics and watching a ripped fansub of Running Man, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate Hallyu party. Kpop Nites have become bigger and more elaborate, but the spirit of connecting with Hallyu nerds, old and new, still pulls in fangirls and boys looking for the chance to show off their favorite dance routine from their bias group. While not the only Kpop Nite in town, K-Pub Chicken and Karaoke does have one of the more involved, with vendors, food and drink specials, and planned performances. – Cy White

Sure it’s a face-off between the bottom two teams in their league, but that won’t stop crowds from having a good time. This is basically a variation on the Red River Rivalry as the Round Rock squad settles into a three-game homestand against Oklahoma City. Expect all the usual inter-inning antics, cheer-along prompts, and game-day eats the Dell Diamond always serves up. Win or lose, Friday’s game is followed by fireworks, so it’s a win-win … hopefully. – James Renovitch

As if it weren’t hot enough around here, Killer Queen is kicking it up a few more degrees with this “toptional” pool party featuring burlesque performances from LBintheBeat, Sage Savvy Blair, and Foxxy Lane LeFevre. Gather round the iconic Austin Motel pool for a sultry swim & show soundtracked by Total Request Crew, plus a delectable “human plate” by Chef Femme Wild Amberle. Now that’s just too much hotness. Get me my fan! – Kat McNevins