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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

Literally translated, sashiko means “little stabs.” Pretty metal, and yet this functional embroidery represents a delicate, beautiful addition to any garment. Utilized to reinforce as well as repair garments with decorative stitching, the first writings on the subject were from Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s book New Forms for Design. Those 1824 designs still inspire many sashiko patterns today, and you’ll learn even more from fiber artist Juliann Krute at this month’s Crafty Adult class. All supplies provided, so all you need to bring is a mind ready to learn – and maybe a thimble. Can never be too careful with those fingertips! – James Scott

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

I’ll admit it: I don’t believe in Peter Pan, Frankenstein, or Superman. All I wanna do is bicycle! Bike Month ATX promises two-wheeler fun for the whole month of May. Break out the 10-speed, the recumbent, the cruiser, and join your fellow cyclists in the last nice weather days in Austin. There’s bike polo on May 5, or an all-level ride around Walnut Creek on the 19th. Help with meal delivery on the 22nd or pedal under a full moon on the 24th. Find pretty much every kind of bike fun under the sun (and moon!) at bikemonthatx.com, because those bicycle races? They’re coming your way. – James Scott

A delightful night of dance starts with an intro to authentic Argentine tango (no experience or partner needed) with Gustavo Simplis, and continues with two hours of social dancing with DJ G.

Got a sweet tooth for drag? Craving a little competition? Where better to satisfy both indulgences than at Lady Grackle’s competition drag show, the Grackle Games. Started in 2022, this is the fifth cycle of contestants to come through the fab factory: eager and talented drag performers who’ll go head to head in creative challenges before head judges Ritzy Bitz and Evah Destruction. This year’s contestants include Y’Vonne D’Amour, Owen Alimony, Yolanti Pussy, Stella Thrush, Sinful Purchase, Munster Mash, Prada Hill-Dlux, Munekita, Ms. Foxxy, MK Ultra, Miss Malibu Imported, Meonya Pussy, Lilith Azazel, Isis Crysis, and Gator Gorr.– James Scott

Bring your acoustic and showcase your best original songs or old classics.