What often scares all flavors of ’phobes (homo-, trans-, arachno-, etc.) are the nuances unveiled by people questioning the strict norms governing our society. How dare someone suggest you can love the same sex, perform and claim a gender other than what was assigned at birth, or have eight legs rather than two. Wait, wait: I’m getting away from the point on the last one. Presented jointly by the Gallery ATX and Future Front Texas, this exhibition “celebrates the messy, powerful in-between” through a group show featuring 13 Austin-area artists. Their work explores the place “where identities shift, relationships bloom, and connection defies convention.” Opening night also celebrates a new edition of the Gallery’s zine, Mujer Manifesto, which focuses on women and non-binary creative voices in Texas. – James Scott
Sat., May 31