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MUSIC recommended events  Now in its 10th year, YXSB has found its identity as a dysfunctional noise-rock circus, with two nights at Chain Drive this year offering mostly locals: Telepathik Friend, Many Birthdays, Book of Shadows, Damp Heat, No Mas Bodas, the Waco Girls, Clear Spot, Low Red Center, and more. Monday at Plush, any hearing you might have hoarded will be washed away courtesy of Aurora Plastics Company, ST 37, Xathax, Zorch, and a padded room of others. – Audra Schroeder Dallas’ gospel family gets down with Austin’s howler. That guy who did “Babylon” and Willie’s biggest fan pair up.  SIXTEEN DELUXEMohawk, Saturday, Mar 13  See all of today's Music listings ARTS recommended events
ESTHER'S FOLLIES
Esther's popular jesters present a crowd-pleasing cornucopia of musical satire and lively vaudeville, Texas-style! The magic of Ray Anderson, topical satires on the news of the day, and musical production numbers (including the Esther's Follies' Healthcare Revue, the Toyota Recall Blues, and Rick Perry's Anti-Washington Rag) unleash a spectacle of hilarity right there on Sixth Street. Reservations highly recommended. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-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 FLAMING IDIOTS
The three brainy acrobats (Pyro, Gyro, and Walter, by stage name) who conjure shows of pure entertainment are reunited and returned to Zach Theatre with their manic antics. Juggling, balancing, wacky shenanigans, and impressive skills: Recommended for the whole family! Held over through March 28. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm.
Zach Theatre, 1421 W. Riverside, 476-0594; 1510 Toomey; 1510 Toomey, 476-0541.
$20-45.
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AUSTIN AZTEX VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO
For more, see "Soccer Watch." Sun., March 14, 5pm. Nelson Field, 7400 Berkman. $20, adults; $15, youth 15 and younger; free, 5 and younger.
www.austinaztex.com
BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The boys duke it out at the Drum for state honors. See website for brackets. Thu.-Sat., March 11-13, 8:30am. Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $12 ($100, all-tourney lower level; $60, all-tourney upper level).
www.uil.utexas.edu
ST. PATRICK'S DAY FAMILY CELEBRATION
Live entertainment all day long including storytelling, traditional Celtic tunes, and pipes and drums. The front parking lot will be blocked off to make room for the kids' crafts and activities.
11am-6pm.
Things Celtic, 1806 W. 35th, 472-2358.
Free.
www.thingsceltic.com
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Baseball Vs. Iowa: Fri., March 12, 6:05pm; Sat., March 13, 12:30pm; Sun., March 14, 1pm. Disch-Falk Field, 1300 E. MLK Blvd. $5-12. Men's Tennis Vs. Michigan: Sat., March 13, 4pm. Penick-Allison Tennis Center, 1701 Trinity.
www.texassports.com
WILL JOHNSON'S BASEBALL PAINTINGS
Will Johnson is a man of many talents. Known primarily as the driving force behind Centro-Matic and South San Gabriel and for having played alongside Jim James, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward in last year’s highly touted supergroup Monsters of Folk, he’s also a well-regarded visual artist. In his folkie Howard Finster-esque paintings, Johnson pays homage to baseball greats both known and not-so-known, focusing on Negro League players. This exhibit is similar in theme and style to those of fellow local artist/musician Tim Kerr, who concentrates largely on folk, jazz, and blues legends. In case there are questions regarding his credibility on the field, Johnson plays a mean second base for Waterloo Records’ softball team. Bringing the baseball theme full circle, hot dogs from Frank will be served at the opening. Show runs through April 30. Opening: Thu., March 11, 7pm. IF+D, 208 Colorado, 469-0870. Free.
www.centro-matic.com
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