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  Gay Science: The Book Tour

  We’ve all heard of gaydar, but how does it work? In his new book taking the popular Gay Science video series to the page, comedian Rob Anderson uses actual science to explain gaydar and get down to the bottom of what “gay voice” is, why gay men are terrible drivers, and why they run like that. Finally, a useful science textbook! Anderson’s previous works include a hilarious storybook telling of Fergie’s disastrous 2018 performance in The Fergamerican National Anthem, and his recap videos are the only right way to experience the unhinged “Christian” TV series 7th Heaven. Don’t miss the chance to meet him and get a signed book. – Kat McNevins

  Wed., April 24

  BookWoman

• Music

  Anxious! at the Disco (Aughts & pop-punk tribute)

  Fri., April 26, 9pm. Free (21+).

  The Highball

• Qmmunity

  Nightlife & Parties

  Irene's Drag Brunch

  Drag supreme Louisianna Purchase and friends take over Irene's for a classic brunch bonanza with drinks, dining, and divine entertainment with popcorn & sparkling wine included in table reservation. A percent of ticket sales/proceeds donated to Transgender Education Network of Texas.

  Second and Fourth Sunday of every month, 1-3pm. GA, free; VIP tables, $100-250.  

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  Irene's

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  Visual Arts

  Molly Sydnor’s “After the Rain Part I”

  A piece of Dallas artist Molly Sydnor lives in Austin this spring thanks to “After the Rain Part I,” a Big Medium pop-up exhibition of bright textiles. Like a touchable rainbow, the multicolor weavings run ceiling-to-floor in a tiny room of the arts organization’s South Congress Avenue gallery space. The claustrophobic container may “evoke anxiety,” the artist notes, but for Sydnor, the act of weaving is a meditative process. Catch the display from 7 to 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or weekends from 11am to 4pm. – Carys Anderson

  Through May 12

  Big Medium

• Music

  Rat Church, Our Last Daze, Popperz, Needle Freak

  Sat., April 27, 9pm. $5 cover (21+).

  Valhalla

• Qmmunity

  Nightlife & Parties

  TGIF

  Say hello to the weekend at this pop-up drag show hosted by Maxine LaQueene and Eileen Dover.

  First Friday of every month

  Halcyon

• Arts

  Visual Arts

  The Blanton: The Floating World

  The opportunity to witness, in person, the creative expression of different times and diverse cultures is one of the perks of city-dwellers everywhere – and exemplified by the collections and traveling exhibitions hosted by UT’s acclaimed Blanton Museum of Art. The Blanton’s newest show displays masterpieces from Edo-period Japan, on loan from the Worcester Art Museum through June 30. These “pictures of the floating world” depict the lifestyle, pleasures, and interests of the urban population – samurais, geishas, kabuki actors, boat parties, palaces, and lush landscapes. As then, so now: Much of who we are is what we do with our lives. – Wayne Alan Brenner

  Feb. 11-June 30

  The Blanton Museum of Art

• Music

  Thirty Seconds to Mars, Poppy, AFI, Kennyhoopla

  Fri., Aug. 30, 6:30pm  

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  Circuit of the Americas

• Qmmunity

  Nightlife & Parties

  Vixens of Volstead

  Resident vixens Mars, May Magdalene, Veronica Valentine, and Tequila Rose throw a fab brunch. DJ Boyfriend ATX brings great tunes and vendors sling sweet wares thanks to Eastside Pop Up.

  Sundays, 1pm

  Hotel Vegas, Volstead Lounge