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MUSIC today's recommended events BIG SQUEEZEMexican American Cultural Center, Sunday, May 11 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 PARTYSalvage Vanguard Theater, Sunday, May 11 See all of today's Music listings 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.
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.
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
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
See all of today's Arts listings COMMUNITY today's recommended events BACKGAMMON CLUB WEEKLY TOURNAMENT
Mondays, 7pm.
DoubleTree Hotel, 6505 N. I-35, 913-3361.
$10.
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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
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.
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
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
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
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