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Film

Austin Film Society: Children of Abraham/Ibrahim 7: This Is Not a Film

Under house arrest and banned for 20 years by the Iranian government from making films, writing screenplays, or giving interviews, the master filmmaker Jafar Panahi (The White Balloon) managed to smuggle this "effort" out of the country. It tells the filmmaker's own story, capturing a day in his life confined to his apartment.

7PM, Alamo Drafthouse Village, 2700 W. Anderson

Arts

  • Wu Man and The Knights

    Wu Man, the world’s premier virtuoso on that ancient instrument called the pipa, teams up with New York classical ensemble The Knights for a night of contemporary chamber orchestra works. $36-42 ($10, students)

    Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., UT campus, 512/471-1444

    www.texasperformingarts.org

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  • Michael Sieben: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

    The international pop-culture phenom – posters! skateboards! streetwear! graffiti! – that is Austin's own Michael Sieben has illustrated a gorgeous gift edition of L. Frank Baum's classic tale (published here by Harper Design) and he presents it at BookPeople tonight.

    BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 512/472-5050

    www.bookpeople.com

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    • Texas Biennial: Call For Art

    Open to all artists living and working in Texas. Submissions for TX13 are now being accepted. See website for details. Deadline: Feb. 28.

    www.texasbiennial.org

    Community

    • Pretty Things Peepshow

      The performers of yesteryear are given new life with the help of these talented (and saucy) ladies and gents. Vaudeville, burlesque, circus acts, and more thrilling acts for your peepers to peep. 8-10:30pm. $12 ($10, advance).

      The North Door, 502 Brushy, 512/485-3001

      www.ndvenue.com/event/215643-pretty-things-peepshow-austin/

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    • A Day in Africa

      African history, music, stories, poetry, and dance courtesy of the African Safari Program. 2pm. Free.

      Willie Mae Kirk Branch Library, 3101 Oak Springs Dr., 974-9920

      www.library.austintexas.gov

    • Anansi & the Golden Box of Stories

      This puppet show tells the story of the original Spider-Man who quests to bring stories to the world. Will Anansi complete the tasks necessary to win the box of tales? Tue., Feb. 1, 10:15am, Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina; Wed., Feb. 20, 3:30pm, North Village Branch, 2505 Steck; Thu., Feb. 21, 10:15am, Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca. Free.

      974-9820

      www.library.austintexas.gov

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    • Ladies Gaelic Football Practice

      Be a part of Austin's first Gaelic football team for women. Weekly boot camps and skills practice for ladies who'd like to learn about the sport of Gaelic Football which features elements of soccer, rugby, and basketball. No experience needed. Tuesdays, 7pm, and Saturdays, 10am. Tuesdays, 7pm. Free.

      Zilker Park, southeast corner of Great Lawn

      ladiesgaafootballatx@gmail.com

    • University of Texas

      Baseball UT has been selected in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll to finish third in the conference behind Oklahoma and TCU. Catch their regular-season openers against Sacramento State: Fri., Feb. 15, 6:30pm; Sat., Feb. 16, 2pm; Sun., Feb. 17, 1pm. Vs. UT Arlington: Tue., Feb. 19, 6pm. UFCU Disch-Falk Field, 1300 E. MLK Blvd. Women's Basketball Vs. Houston Baptist: Wed., Feb. 20, 7pm. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $8-16.

      www.texassports.com

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    • LezRide!

      Bike with the butchie babes and betties every Tuesday. Contact for route info. Tuesdays, 7pm. Free.

      Q Austin, 3408 West Ave., 845/642-7069

      lezrideatx.tumblr.com, mundemir@gmail.com

    • Listen to OutCast!

      Tweak your knobs to 91.7FM: It's OutCast with Stephen Rice and pals. Listen as they welcome and grill guests from every band of the rainbow. KOOP = queer, yo! Tuesdays, 6-7pm.

      KOOP Radio 91.7FM

      www.koop.org

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