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  Animal Arcade, The Point

  Fri., Aug. 16, 8pm  

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  The Courtyard ATX

• Arts

  Comedy

  Comedy Bang! Bang!

  Don’t miss this live performance of humanity and the animal kingdom’s podcast, where host Scott Aukerman interviews world-class improvisers playing zany characters.

  Thu., July 25

  Paramount Theatre

• Arts

  Visual Arts

  Encounters in the Garden Paintings by Josias Figueirido

  It’s the second coming of surrealism at Ivester Contemporary. Josias Figueirido aptly updates the legacy of Dalí and Chagall with his vivid dreamscapes. His exhibit presents spirit guides Piri the Dreamer and Flying Coyote in increasingly absurd settings, smoothly bubbled characters possessing hypnotic shininess. Paintings of them hang in eerily vivid flashe paint, existing harmoniously beside their animated counterpoints in an immersive, interactive reality. It’s the wondrous love child of Cartoon Network and modernism. You don’t want to miss it.: – Cat McCarrey

  Thursdays-Sundays. Through July 13

  Ivester Contemporary

• Film

  Special Screenings

  Jaws (1975)

  Look: Either you like Jaws, the 1975 creature feature that defined the summer blockbuster, or you’re wrong. In what became a signature for his Hollywood hits, Steven Spielberg combines big-screen spectacle with illustrative character moments for a story that pits human ingenuity against animal instinct. Now, because you’d be seein’ Jaws at Sony Pictures’ Movie Hut née Alamo Drafthouse, this American classic will screen with extra goodies: shark hats, yellow floaty drink holders, and tons of in-theatre surprises. Let’s just say, you’re gonna need a bigger drink. – James Scott

  Thu., July 4, 3:40

  Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane

• Community

  Events

  Jurassic Quest

  It’s an established fact that dinosaurs are cool for everyone – kids, grownups, and in-betweens – so is there a more perfect event than this, the No. 1 dino experience in North America? Jurassic Quest combines elements of a natural history museum with an adventure park to create an unforgettable and educational outing for all ages. Expect to find huge rideable animatronics, bounce houses, fossil digs, dino crafts, tons of photo ops, and even lifelike baby Triceratops and Camarasaurus replicas to meet. It’s like getting to go to Jurassic Park without the risk of getting eaten by a T. rex! – Kat McNevins

  July 5-7

  Palmer Events Center

• Qmmunity

  Nightlife & Parties

  Mochi Mochi: A Cosplay Drag Show

  Leia Sakura, Louisianna Purchase, and Tatiana Cholula present this costumed coterie of anime-inspired performances.

  Last Thursday of every month, 10pm

  Cheer Up Charlies

• Arts

  Visual Arts

  Stephen L. Clark Gallery: Kate Breakey

  This exhibition of new work by Kate Breakey showcases hand-colored photography of the natural world, particularly of Texan and Australian landscapes, animals, and insects.

   

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  Stephen L. Clark Gallery

• Qmmunity

  Nightlife & Parties

  Steven Universe Drag Tribute Show

  Cringe historians on the World Wide Web might try to downplay the historic impact of this beachy sci-fi cartoon as merely being discourse bait for the indoor queer set, but the truth is out there. Steven Universe, born from former Adventure Time animator Rebecca Sugar’s brain, played a massive role in bringing actual queer relationships to kids’ entertainment, breaking down barriers by being the first cartoon to depict a lesbian wedding. Pay tribute to this sweet series alongside host Damiana Divine in full Rose Quartz drag as fellow performers bring their own interpretations of the Crystal Gems and other Beach City denizens to the Chups stage. Plus: pop-up tattoos by Sunny of t4t tattoos, specialty SU drinks, and DJ Salem Purchase spinning. – James Scott

  Sat., July 6

  Cheer Up Charlies

• Community

  Events

  Summer of Service

  Who doesn’t want to build up their CV in these trying times? Or perhaps you just want to fill your free time with something other than TikTok? Or maybe you want a behind-the-scenes, hands-on tour of Austin’s best place for sustainable craft supplies? Whatever reason you’ve got, it’s a good time to volunteer for Austin Creative Reuse’s Summer of Service program. Opportunities are abundant, with group projects like fabric rolling, dog toy making, or Funky Fabric Friday – that’s when they process all the weird stuff like purple faux fur or bright yellow vinyl. Sign up on austincreativereuse.org, complete 30 volunteering hours, and earn your Summer of Service certificate. Beats losing eight hours to ASMR slime-scoop videos, I’ll tell you what. – James Scott

  Through August 31

  Austin Creative Reuse

• Film

  Special Screenings

  Sundance Short Film Festival Tour 2024

  It often feels like the fate of a short film after festival season is ignominious anonymity at the whim of some streaming platform’s algorithm. Luckily, Utah’s Sundance Film Festival is giving these short but sweet delights more time on the big screen. The touring selection of seven miniature wonders includes three award-winners from this year’s festival: Spanish class war satire “The Masterpiece” (Short Film Grand Jury Prize), Japanese interspecies rom-com “Pisko the Crab Child in Love” (Special Jury Prize for Directing), and sexy insect comedy “Bug Diner” (Jury Award: Animation).: – Richard Whittaker

  July 4-10

  AFS Cinema

• Community

  Events

  Volunteer Days at ACR

  Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.

  Tuesdays & Thursdays  

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  Austin Creative Reuse