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  “Roots Unveiled: Exploring the Chinese Experience”

  Among the many anti-civil rights bills creeping their way through the Texas Legislature is Senate Bill 17, which would bar Chinese and many other Asian citizens from buying land here. Denounced by detractors as racist and reminiscent of 19th-century laws targeting Asian immigrants, its 2023 origins, along with growing anti-Asian sentiment after the pandemic, inspired Houston artist Jane Xu to found the multi-city Asian American Art & Culture Initiative and initiate this multidisciplinary exhibit. Curated by renowned international independent curator Sylvia XuHua Zhan, it brings in-depth research and archives along with work from a wide range of artists to offer a look at the rich history of Chinese Americans in Texas. Opening reception is Sunday, May 18, noon. – Kat McNevins

  Through August 31; opening reception, May 18

  Central Library

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  Fifth anniversary w/ Sentimental Family Band, Matt Tedder (single release), Mayeux & Broussard

  Five years is like 25 in club years, especially when you launch a new venue in the midst of a global pandemic. Still, the South Congress honky-tonk abides and has become the go-to room for Austin’s country and Americana scene. Sagebrush wrangles some of its local mainstays to celebrate, headlined by last year’s Best Country AMA winners Sentimental Family Band slinging their smooth jazzy C&W. Matt Tedder picks a preview of his laid-back tunes from his upcoming sophomore LP, and Mayeux & Broussard bring their bayou-blasted guitars. Two-step lessons kick off the night so you can feel like a regular. – Doug Freeman

  Fri., June 6, 8pm

  Sagebrush

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  Tennis, Billie Marten

  From the infectious, sardonic grooves of Yours Conditionally highlight “Ladies Don’t Play Guitar” to the summery churn of “Runner” and the fast-slow devotion of “Need Your Love,” from pandemic-precipice LP Swimmer, Tennis have specialized in glistening, airy indie pop for 15 years. Earlier this year, Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore announced that their April LP Face Down in the Garden would be their last – which makes this Stubb’s stop your last chance to catch the husband-wife duo live. Corny Pitchfork callout post notwithstanding, the goodbye album caps the project with the same warmth they’ve harnessed for over a decade. – Carys Anderson

  Wed., June 11, 8pm  

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