Summer Fun 2013

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Cinema41: The Rage in Placid Lake

Although the title gives the impression that this is a horror movie, this is, instead, a comic coming-of-age story from Australia in which a bohemian teenager opts for a normal life after high school and consequently drives his family and friends nuts. Doors open at 7pm for preshow drinks, and the screening will be followed by a Skype interview with Ben Lee.

8PM, Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd.

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  • 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? Thu., Feb. 28, 11:15am, Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe; Wed., March 6, 3:30pm, Old Quarry Branch, 7051 Village Center Dr.. Free.

    974-9820

    www.library.austintexas.gov

  • Erth: Dinosaur Petting Zoo

    This Australian group brings its prehistoric creations with them so the kids can, in fact, interact with dinosaurs. The elaborate puppets ensure all the fun without any of the harsh lessons we learned from Jurassic Park. Feb. 26-March 3. $24.

    The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr.

    www.thelongcenter.org

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  • Girls Basketball State Tourney

    The state's best girls basketball teams play on the hallowed Erwin Center court. Thu.-Sat., Feb. 28-March 2, 8:30am. $12; $75, all tourney.

    Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, 512/471-7744

    www.uiltexas.org/basketball/state-girls

  • 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

  • University of Texas

    Men's/Women's Swim/Dive Big 12 Championships: Wed., Feb. 27-Sun., March 3. Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, 646 E. MLK. Women's Soccer Vs. North Texas: Sat., March 2, 2pm. Mike A. Myers Stadium, 707 Clyde Littlefield Dr. $5-7. Women's Tennis Vs. Rice: Sat., March 2, noon. Penick-Allison Tennis Center. Baseball Vs. Texas-Pan American: Tue., March 5, 4:30pm. UFCU Disch-Falk Field, 1300 E. MLK Blvd. $6-15 Men's Basketball Vs. Baylor: Tue., March 4, 8pm. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $8-40. Women's Basketball Vs. West Virginia: Tue., March 5, 7:30pm. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $8-16. Softball Vs. Louisiana-Lafayette: Wed., March 6, 5pm (doubleheader). Red and Charline McCombs Field. $7-9.

    www.texassports.com

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  • 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

  • Get Out of My Crotch

    : 21 Writers Respond to America's War on Women's Rights/Reproductive Health. A portion of the publisher’s proceeds will be given to Planned Parenthood. 7-8:45pm. Free.

    BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar Ste. 105-A, 512/472-2785

    www.ebookwoman.com

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