FOURTH OF JULY
Wooldridge Square Park, Saturday, Jul 4
Just look on the outskirts of Austin to see proof of the Lone Star State’s year-round obsession with explosives. If you’re not into the possibility of becoming Freddy Four Fingers this weekend, our fair city has plenty of musical distractions. At Wooldridge Square Park, Invincible Czars brass knuckle Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” in collaboration with the Yellow Bike Project, which is releasing a fleet of bikes to use for free. Little Stolen Moments and Rebecca Havemeyer add some tang to the afternoon, starting at 1pm. Up north at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Jerry Jeff Walker, Kellie Pickler, Uncle Lucius, Ariel Abshire, and more pop open Freedom Fest. At Emo’s, a Warped Tour-sponsored evening brings Henry Rollins, Gallows, Born to Lose, and more in from the hardcore sun. Mohawk turns back the clock for Jon Snodgrass, Joey Cape of Lagwagon, Cory Branan, and other solo acts. For chill vibes, shuffle to Flamingo Cantina’s Red, Green & Gold Reggae Bash with the Mau Mau Chaplains or to Lamberts for local songstresses Kat Edmonson and Suzanna Choffel. And if you’re indeed looking to lose a digit, Hug, the Horsies, and more dirty up Club 1808. – Audra Schroeder

ART PALACE: ICE COLD AND I AM NOT SO DIFFERENT Not one but two new exhibitions from this Eastside powerhouse of visuals: Cruz Ortiz brings a panoply of Mexicultural stunners and curator Rachel Cook presents a wonderground of artists' photographic docs and manipulations. Reception: Sat., June 27, 8-10pm. Exhibition: Through Aug. 5. Art Palace, 2109 Cesar Chavez, 496-0687. (Visual Arts)

SPACE 12: FROM HERE TO THERE IN FREDERICKSBURG The Austin Photography Group presents this excellent new show of images. Reception: Sat., June 27, 6-9pm. Exhibition: Through July 30. 3121 E. 12th. www.ramatiru.com (Visual Arts)

EAST-WEST GAME DAY It's the Eastsiders vs. the Westsiders in this family-friendly gathering at the historic Palm Park featuring old-timey games such as sack races, watermelon dives, washer tourneys, and much more. Let's break down that I-35 barrier. Sat., July 4, 4-8pm. Palm Park, 601 E. Third. pio@grandecom.net (Sports)