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Right, so you’re reading this because you saw “nude modeling” in the title, but then noticed the “sketching” and were still interested, because you’ve actually been wanting to capture an unclothed human figure on canvas or paper with pigments of one sort or another? Excellent – because this three-hour session happens at Atelier Dojo, the finest school of artistic realism in the city, run by painters Jennifer Balkan, Denise M. Fulton, and Karen Offutt. You don’t even have to be a student there: Show up anytime, use whatever supplies you need, and there’s only a $10 drop-in fee. – Wayne Alan Brenner

Everybody rock your body right (and comfortably) at the monthly Jammie Jam Burlesque – now with the best of the Nineties and Aughts. Hosted by the effervescent Ginger Snaps, this burlesque brings a showstopping array of the spiciest, most ’N Sync tunes possible. You can’t beat watching incredible athletic feats while you’re in snuggly pajamas. It’s a millennial dream, but everyone’s invited to the ultimate in cozy nostalgia. – Cat McCarrey

If your friends don’t know their Cristina Laurens from their Katherine Centers, you need to come to New Romantics. It’s full of your people. The ones who understand “oh no there’s just one bed” or “enemies to lovers” or “meet cute.” This saucy book club meets at BookPeople the first Monday of every month. For May, they’ll be discussing Kristina Forest’s The Neighbor Favor, a tale of shy literary nerds with secrets and yearning galore. Cozy up with your new best book friends. – Cat McCarrey

This sweet opportunity comes to us from the Downtown Austin Alliance, the Pease Park Conservancy, and Ride Bikes Austin – so we know it's a damned good thing indeed. Take the self-guided Art & Parks Tour to explore the best of what Downtown Austin art and parks have to offer through this selection of curated murals, artworks, and green spaces. You can sign up anytime, so click that URL and get ready to learn the most vibrantly visual parts of your city soon – live and in person.

Use your smartphone to access self-guided tours of the outdoor public art sited by UT's award-winning Landmarks program any time you feel like it. BONUS: There's also a free, docent-led tour starting at Marc Quinn's "Spiral of the Galaxy" (1501 Red River) on Sun., Jan. 8, 11am.

Enter the fascinating world of illusions in this new venue that boasts a stunning array of intriguing visual, sensory, and educational experiences among new, unexplored optical wonderments.