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For the many ArmadilloCon regulars, this will be the first year without the late, great Harold Waldrop, the leviathan of weird short stories and godfather to the community around the convention, Austin’s premier celebration of fantasy and science fiction literature. So of course, there will be a chance to remember his work and friendship with a Celebration of Harold Waldrop on Friday night. But the future of the genre and medium is also here to be celebrated, with Andrea Stewart (The Drowning Empire trilogy) appearing as guest of honor ahead of the September publication of her new book, The Gods Below, and special guest Delilah Dawson (Star Wars: Phasma), who has a new book of her own, Guillotine, coming this month. – Richard Whittaker

Meanwhile’s sick slate of beers is just one reason to make the trek to Promontory Point; the brewery also offers consistent free concerts, trivia nights, and various delicious food trucks to choose from on any given visit. Austin Vendor Market pops up there noon-5pm this Sunday, offering a slew of small, local businesses to sample while you sip. Some great vintage sellers tend to gather there, so grab a sweater and a pumpkin beer to ring in the fall. – Lina Fisher

POKÉMON! It’s you and me, hanging out at the library, POKÉMON! Oh you’re my best friend, so let’s party at the library until the end, POKÉMON! I sincerely hope you read that to the tune of the Pokémon theme song. If you did, then you’ve got to check out PokéMania this Sunday. After all, Pokémon is one of those things that reaches across generations, across mediums, across the world. It’s for everyone, and so is this event. Wear that deep-cut Umbreon shirt and prepare to card swap, play games, or literally catch them all with a librarywide scavenger hunt. – Cat McCarrey

Throw a platter on and enjoy the vibes as Carver Library reimagines their Vinyl Night series with four Austin-based DJs. Explore the Seventies, Eighties, Nineties, and the new millennium with vinyl masters like jLA Cold, Queer Vinyl Co., and Foxy Brown. Each artist must use only their personal collection – and the Carver’s generous wax supply as well. Kick off the series with DJ Boozwa, aka Emmanuel Lopez, whose specialty lies in deep cut hip-hop, cumbia, and house. Bring your friends, family, and any other music lovers you know. – James Scott