Summer Fun 2013

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Grace & Mercy

This documentary follows the efforts of two siblings to rebuild their community after the 2010 Haiti earthquake. The Austin premiere includes a cocktail reception as well as a Q&A with the filmmakers and Marie Jose Poux, who established an orphanage and school in Port-au-Prince and is one of the film's subjects. All proceeds benefit nonprofit We Hear Your Voice.

6:30PM, Alamo Drafthouse Village, 2700 W. Anderson

Arts

  • Fronterafest 2013: Best of the Fest!

    Fronterafest's all over for another year, people, except for this Short Fringe: Best of the Fest part –and I'm glad to tell you that any night of this line-up is worth seeing, because you'll laugh, you might cry, you will be extremely fucking entertained at all times. [Full disclosure: I helped decide which shows got to be presented again this week.] And "Austin's Best Monologist" – it's true! – Steven Tomlinson debuts his new "How to Use Evernote" piece in the Wild Card Bill. You'd best hurry, though, because these nights (and one matinee) of no-fail theatrical enjoyment are selling out so fast you'd think they were Tim Doyle prints or something! See website for full schedule details. Wed.-Sat., Feb. 14-16, 8pm.

    Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd, 512/479-7529

    www.fronterafest.org

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  • North Hills Gallery: Beyond Limits

    New paintings by Greta Olivas. Through Feb. 3. 7050 Village Center,

    345-1743

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    • Community

    • Texas Rangers Caravan Luncheon

      Nolan Ryan, Ron Washington, Jackie Moore, and players Lance Berkman, Derek Holland, Josh Lindblom, and Brandon Snyder will be on hand to schmooze with fans, enjoy some lunch, and sign autographs. 11:30am. $40; $300, table of eight.

      The United Heritage Center at Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., 512/255-2255

      www.roundrockexpress

    • The Harlem Globetrotters

      present their You Write the Rules world tour – where fans decided the rules: two balls, different scoring system, etc. – with all the high-flying dunks and zany hijinks you've come to expect from the Globetrotters.

      Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, 471-3678

      www.uterwincenter.com

    • Thursday Night Social Ride

      Between 250 and 300 cyclists are expected to take part in this friendly, socially paced ride of 12 to 15 miles. Riders will stop for cars and try not to block intersections along the way. This adult ride concludes at a different bar each week. Fiesta Beach, N. I-35 and Lady Bird Lake. Free.

      www.socialcyclingaustin.com

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    • Big Shot: The Video Premiere

      Christeene and PJ Raval present the Austin premiere of her filthy lowness' latest. See it with friends. 8:30-10:30pm. Free.

      Cheer Up Charlie's, 1104 E. Sixth, 512/431-2133

      www.vimeo.com/56410888

    • DFW

      #TeamTakeOver presents Down for Whatever, a Hip-hop hell-yeah with Yella Stud, DJ LaDiDa, and friends. Thursdays, 10pm. Free 21+; $5, 18-21.

      Basement, 422 Congress, 832/878-4527

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