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MUSIC today's recommended events

PENNYWISE
Emo's, Sunday, May 11

Hermosa Beach, represent.

BIG SQUEEZE
Mexican American Cultural Center, Sunday, May 11

Los Texmaniacs

Texas Folklife’s 2008 Big Squeeze accordion contest celebrates its second year, with four semifinalists under the age of 18. The free concert takes place at the Mexican-American Cultural Center and includes contestants backed by locals Cerronato and a post-contest performance by Los Texmaniacs. Winners compete for a grand prize in Houston, and noted Austin documentarian Hector Galán (Accordion Dreams) films the event. 1:30pm. – Margaret Moser

TERRASTOCK TEA PARTY
Salvage Vanguard Theater, Sunday, May 11

Originating in Providence, R.I., 1997, Terrastock has evolved into a roving festival of the psychedelic arts, hosting groups like Bardo Pond and Neutral Milk Hotel over the succeeding decade. Next month, Terrastock 7 mulches the bluegrass of Louisville, Ky., so a mostly local cabal gathers this weekend to raise green. Friday, organ-eers Attic Ted headline, along with alliterative allies Aunt’s Analog and Abigail und Hansel. Saturday feels the noise with Houston’s feral Rotten Piece, the magik lullabies of Book of Shadows, and death-cult beats of Dromez. Sunday, Ralph White, Venison Whirled, and many more bring down the three-day high. Visit www.salvagevanguard.org for the full lineup. – Audra Schroeder

WILCO
Stubb's, Sunday, May 11/Monday, May 12

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ARTS today's recommended events

ART ALLIANCE AUSTIN + PUMP PROJECT In its second show, Art Alliance Austin has teamed up with Pump Project Art Complex to display the works of local artists at this new location. Art Alliance Austin, 315 Congress #100, 610-4211. (Visual Arts)

ESTHER'S FOLLIES: WORLD GONE WILD The most popular troupe in town returns with their 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 crew of slam ninjas captain the crew that has all the best of stand-up, po-mo theatre, rock & roll, and phone sex rolled into one cosmic-heat blast of an evening. This time out special guests Cristin O'Keefe and her touring partner Shappy Seasholtz heat it up. Open sign-up, 12 poets per week. $100 cash prizes. Wednesdays, 8pm. Scoot Inn & Bier Garten, 1308 E. Fourth, 478-6200. www.nps2007.com, www.austinslam.com (Litera)

THE CREATIVE SIDE ACADEMY WORKSHOPS Jewelry workshops in areas from essential stone setting to advanced precious metal clay are being offered by one of Austin's newest creative spaces. Classes: Through May 29. 628 Allen. 799-0589. www.creativeside.org (Visual Arts)

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COMMUNITY today's recommended events

BACKGAMMON CLUB WEEKLY TOURNAMENT Mondays, 7pm. DoubleTree Hotel, 6505 N. I-35, 913-3361. $10. home.austin.rr.com (Events)

CHICSWAP Bring in five articles of clothing worth at least $50 and prepare to swap. Anything left over will be donated to SafePlace. Thu., May 15, 7-9:30pm. Courtyard Marriott, 300 E. Fourth. $25. www.chicswaptx.com (Events)

HRC: TUESDAYS TOGETHER Meet the HRC and see how you can effect national change from right here in Austin. Call for specific locations and times. Tue., July 31. Oilcan Harry's, 211 W. Fourth, 300-5539. (The Gay Place)

INTERNATIONAL AIDS CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL Austin joins in the world's largest and longest-running grassroots HIV/AIDS awareness event tonight with an evening of music, performance, and prayer in honor of those lost to the disease, as well as those who needn't be. Sun., May 18, 8pm. Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe, 974-6700. ozparade@aol.com www.candlelightmemorial.org (Events)

QUIZZICAL Join Quizmaster Lois and the gang for another rousing round of memorized minutiae. Wed., Dec. 19, 7pm. Nueva Onda, 2218 College Ave, 447-5063. www.nuevaaustin.com (The Gay Place)

XOFA ECOVILLAGE PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION Learn about this environmental reforestation project from Cudjoe Exah, one of its co-founders. Speakers, videos, and photos bring the enviro-love to life. Mon., May 12, 8pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 586-8749. Donations appreciated. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org (Events)

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