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  • Music

    Indigo De Souza, Humbird [outside]

    Asheville, North Carolina-based artist Indigo de Souza’s impactful run at last year’s March music mega-week arrived just in time to preview her April 2023 album, All of This Will End. The Saddle Creek-supported expansion of the singer-songwriter’s fearless, frank, and sensitive-then-snarky indie rock realm covered maturation (“Younger & Dumber”) and toxic relationship dynamics (“You Can Be Mean”). Hailing from Minnesota, Siri Undlin’s folk and Americana project Humbird opens, after reaching meditative rebellion on recent singles previewing upcoming record Right On. – Rachel Rascoe
    Thu., March 28, 8:30pm  
    • Community

      Sports

      Texas Relays

      The University of Texas once again hosts the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, for the 96th time, in fact. Thousands of college track and field athletes and spectators will alight on the UT campus for races and skills trials of all kinds. And this year’s prestigious competition has a special honorary referee in Chris Plonsky, Longhorn chief of staff and executive senior associate athletics director, recognized on the last day of competition after 36 years working for UT. All-meet tickets are on sale now for $25, and Friday/Saturday meet tickets become available March 25. – Kat McNevins
      Wed.-Sat., March 27-30
    • Music

      Madison Baker [inside]

      After Chelsea Cutler’s headline, keep the feelings-fueled melodies going with Austin act Madison Baker’s indoor aftershow. One-third of new self-proclaimed “cult country” trio Next of Kin, Baker strikes the perfect balance between danceable pop beats and soul-baring lyrics. The wordsmith delves into all corners of coming-of-age anxieties, like debilitating uncertainty (“Get It Wrong”) and growing pains (“Day Job”) that’ll leave you teary-eyed on the dance floor. Entrance is free with the wristband from Cutler’s outdoor show. With new songs and a special guest, Baker’s set won’t be one to miss. – Miranda Garza
      Thu., March 28, 10:45pm. $10 general admission. Free w/ wristband from Chelsea Cutler show.  
    • Arts

      Visual Arts

      Scent of Austin

      Flowers are an integral part of the lives of the Broq-Pa peoples of the Indian subcontinent, a constant adornment for both men and women. The interplay of human and floral forms has fascinated artist Ziesook You and become the prevailing theme of her work onward from 2016. Since relocating to Austin two years ago, the internationally acclaimed artist has given a local twist to that body of work with this new collection featuring single mothers, seniors, and people with multicultural backgrounds as living vases for local flora. – Richard Whittaker
      Through April 20
    • Community

      Events

      Spring Carnival

      There’s nothing like a classic parking lot carnival, with the slightly rickety rides, the bright lights, the decadent foods best enjoyed in this setting – corndogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy, caramel apples. Pinballz Arcade in Buda hosts the Mighty Thomas Carnival through April 8, with rides for thrill-seekers and midway games to test your skill and agility. There’s no admission fee but wristbands and tickets for games and rides are available on-site. – Kat McNevins
      Thu., March 28
    • Film

      Special Screenings

      The Vast of Night (2020)

      In 2020, film critic Richard Whittaker called indie sci-fi period piece The Vast of Night “breathless and breathtaking, a complete rebuild of an American classic that roars and revs like a new machine.” The debut feature from director Andrew Patterson follows a radio DJ and switchboard operator in Fifties-era New Mexico as they discover an unknown but intriguing audio frequency. Local “DIY punk theatre” Bottle Alley Theatre Company puts on a showing of the underseen screen gem in collaboration with film champs We Luv Video. Expect treats, sweets, and a warm feeling from helping fund Bottle Alley’s own upcoming sci-fi production, Aurora. Fun fact: Those chairs in We Luv Video? Former Alamo South Lamar seats! – James Scott
      Thu., March 28
    • Community

      Kids

      Youth Chess Night

      Did you know the number of unique chess games possible is greater than the number of electrons in the universe, and the longest game theoretically includes almost 6,000 moves? With its seemingly infinite possibilities, chess has occupied our time and attention for 1,500 years. Kids ages 8-17 can learn about the game and develop cognitive and social skills at this monthly chess night presented by nonprofit Joyous Tutoring, whose mission is to “improve the literacy of striving youth through chess, rap, African American history, and more.” – Kat McNevins
      Thu., March 28  
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