ESTHER'S FOLLIES: WORLD GONE WILD The most popular troupe in town returns with its riotous musical send-ups of local and national politics and cultural phenomena, making already hot topics burn with a bright comic intensity, with the incredible and – ai! ai! ai! – spicy illusions of master magician Ray Anderson. Thrills! Chills! Ripped-from-the-headlines events turned into comedy gold! Reservations highly recommended. Thu.-Fri, 8pm; Sat., 8 & 10pm. $20 (discounts available Thursdays & Fridays for seniors, students, military). Additional $5 for special reserved seats. Esther's Pool, 525 E. Sixth, 320-0553. (Comedy)

THE AUSTIN POETRY SLAM Mike Henry and a rotating group of slam ninjas captain the crew that has all the best of stand-up, pomo theatre, rock & roll, and phone sex rolled into one cosmic-heat blast of an evening. Open sign-up, 12 poets per week. $100 cash prizes. Wednesdays, 8pm. Scoot Inn & Bier Garten, 1308 E. Fourth, 478-6200. www.austinslam.com (Litera)

BILINGUAL COMPUTER LITERACY COURSES Learn the basics of operating a computer and surfing the Web at this new technology center provided by Southwest Key. Feel free to jump in anytime during the eight-week program, or just use the computers on your own. Class will be taught in Spanish on Mondays and English on Tuesdays, and the lab will be open to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays for individual use. 6:30-8pm. AMD Community Technology Center, 6002 Jain, 462-2181. Free. www.swkey.org (Events)

KISSIN' COUSINS Because their high-energy shows are filled with their original “Southern-rockin’ soul” and covers you will love, of course, Nakia & His Southern Cousins were given a residency on Sixth Street. It's been a big year for the band – named one of the 10 Best New Bands at this year’s Austin Music Awards and given a stellar invitation to play Austin City Limits this year – and things just keep getting better. So, check them out, every week, and fall in love with keeping it in the family. Thursdays, 10pm. Momo's, 618 W. Sixth, 479-8848. www.nakia.net (The Gay Place)

OUT & EQUAL SUMMIT Over 3,000 attendees are expected at this national summit addressing LGBT issues in the workplace. They'll need someone to show 'em around. Featured guest panelist: Judy Shepherd. Wed.-Sat., Sept. 10-13. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, 415/694-6518. summit@outandequal.org www.outandequal.org (The Gay Place)

STREETCAR PROPOSAL MEETING The public is invited to comment on the proposed streetcar system planned to run from the airport through Downtown and UT and out to the Mueller redevelopment. Today's meeting will focus on the UT/Mueller/Manor Road portion of the rail system. Tue., Sept. 9, 6pm. Rosewood Recreation Center, 2300 Rosewood. www.cityofaustin.org (Events)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Soccer For more on UT soccer, see "Soccer Watch." Vs. UT-San Antonio: Fri., Sept. 5, 7pm. Vs. Arizona: Sun., Sept. 7, 7pm. Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium, 707 Manor Rd. $7 (adults), $4 (youth & seniors). Women's Volleyball Vs. Texas State: Thu., Sept. 11, 6:30pm. Gregory Gymnasium, 2101 Speedway. www.texassports.com (Sports)