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Film

Big Screen Classics: Singin' in the Rain

Arguably the greatest movie musical of all time, Singin' in the Rain features terrific performances and music, sensational Technicolor images, and a plot that hinges on the problems inherent to early Hollywood talkies.

4PM, Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek, 13729 Research

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

  • The Eco-Topographic Handmade Bikini Fashion Show

    This fundraising party for Glass Half Full Theatre is a season-opener, hosted by Kelly Hasandras and featuring bikinis/ frocks that represent the disappearing ecosystems – designed and modeled by some of the most creative people in the East Austin theatre scene. Drinks, music, snacks, and all that wild fashion from the award-winning company that brought you The Orchid Flotilla and more. Sat., Feb. 9, 8pm. The Fort, 301 Chicon – Unit G. $10-20

    www.glasshalffulltheatre.com

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  • Pump Project: The Drawing Show

    This second annual exhibition explores the many methods and styles of drawing through the work of 40 Austin artists. From the abstract to the hyperreal, with surfaces manipulated by pencil, marker, ink, charcoal, pastel, etching, burning, and puncturing. Recommended like wow: This show shouldn't be missed. Through Feb. 16. Wed. & Sat., noon-5pm.

    Pump Project, 702 Shady, 351-8571

    www.pumpproject.org

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    • Community

    • Texas Sustainable Farming Conference

      The Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association hosts this conference to bring practical information to consumers and producers alike, on everything from product labeling to urban homesteading. Keynote speaker is Jim Hightower. $90-$165.

      Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Dr., 512/385-6767

      www.tofga.org

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    • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Contest

      The largest bar and pub trivia event in the country returns to Austin, where it is expecting more than 150 teams of trivia experts to compete for glory and cash prizes. Teams of six must preregister online before Feb. 8 at $26.99 per contestant. Spectators tickets are $15.99 online or at the door. Doors open at 6pm. 7pm.

      Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces, 512/263-4146

      www.geekswhodrink.com

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    • Star Nights

      Tour the night sky through high-quality telescopes with local experts pointing out heavenly bodies along the way. Reservations required. Sat., Feb. 9, 7-9pm. $5 adults, $2 children.

      Westcave Preserve, Travis County

      www.westcave.org

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    • University of Texas

      Softball The Longhorns get their season started with the Texas Classic featuring Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Memphis, and North Texas: Thu., Feb. 7: Texas vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christ: 7pm. Fri., Feb. 8: Memphis vs. North Texas: 12:30pm; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Memphis: 3pm; Texas vs. North Texas: 6pm. Sat., Feb. 9: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. North Texas: 10am; Texas vs. Memphis: 1pm; semifinals: 4/6:30pm. Sun., Feb. 10: seeded game: 9am; championship/third-place game: noon. Vs. Stephen F. Austin: Wed., Feb. 13, 4:30pm. McCombs Field, 2001 Comal St. Men's Basketball Vs. Oklahoma State: Sat., Feb. 9, 12:45pm. Vs. Iowa State: Wed., Feb. 13, 7pm. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $8-40. Women's Basketball Vs. Baylor: Sat., Feb. 9, 7pm. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $8-16.

      www.texassports.com

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    • KNT's The Love Show

      Austin FTM drag monarchs Kings N Things and hostess Luna Tart take you down the love hole with Love & Monsters Puppet Co., Kopy Kat Dance Co., and other special guests to queer up your Valentine's. 9pm. $7-10 sliding scale, 18+.

      Elysium, 705 Red River, 512/478-2979

      www.kingsnthings.org

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