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In a recent post to her Substack Sicc Palette, chef Deepa Shridhar described the metaphor-rich process of soaking saffron for hyderabadi biryani: “You just gotta let it soak, give it the time it deserves to be a force to be reckoned with, saffron will permeate and collaborate with facile joy at every layer.” Similar description could be applied to our local creative crew at Future Front, who have over the years permeated and collaborated with myriad layers of Austin artists to make for a flavorful, well, future. Shridhar helps FFTX secure that future by serving as curator to their Art Dinner, a multi-course meal influenced by South Indian & Texan flavors. You’ve got three chances to snag a plate of Gulf shrimp sukka, Texas root masala & grilled cheese kolaches, chili citrus & Texas sesame quail, or pecan pie with burnt jaggery gelato – plus natural wine pairings, a tour of FFTX’s gallery, and a satisfied sense you’ve helped a cool org stay alive. – James Scott

Local workout queen Erica Nix celebrates the iconic Richard Simmons’ b-day with a big ol’ crawl from the YMCA all the way to Barton Springs. Hope y’all got your red shorts and wigs...

They’re funny; they’re diverse; and they’re the lineup for this month’s coolest stand-up showcase: Halima Abshir, Ivy Le, Aya Amarir, Gabe Davis, Lisa Smith, Chris Bryant, and Evan Rabalais. Be there or be canceled due to woke!