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It’s the second coming of surrealism at Ivester Contemporary. Josias Figueirido aptly updates the legacy of Dalí and Chagall with his vivid dreamscapes. His exhibit presents spirit guides Piri the Dreamer and Flying Coyote in increasingly absurd settings, smoothly bubbled characters possessing hypnotic shininess. Paintings of them hang in eerily vivid flashe paint, existing harmoniously beside their animated counterpoints in an immersive, interactive reality. It’s the wondrous love child of Cartoon Network and modernism. You don’t want to miss it.: – Cat McCarrey

Finally: A rave you can take your two gay boyfriends to. Featuring DJ Boyfriend, Lavender Thug, and Ruby Knight behind the decks, they’re “serving hardball hits on the dance floor from 90’s rave music to 2000’s pop to today’s bops for all the bisexual throuples, gays, theys, and Zendaya enthusiasts in between,” as says the Insta post. Dress code is Phil’s Tire Town chic: athleisure, tennis shorts, sweatbands, etc. Enjoy a throuple shot or free churro with your three-way situationship – all for the low, low price of $10 at the door. – James Scott

Once more into absolute TRANSMANIA – aka host hype team the Trans Era and JasMania – as the halls of Hotel Vegas vibrate from the power of trans drag and music talent.

They promised us 40 acres and a mule for a reason. Alongside KXAN anchor Jennifer Sanders, city of Austin homeless strategy officer David Gray and community displacement prevention officer Nefertitti Jackmon, and Black Austin Tours founder Javier Wallace, this Housing Department-sponsored, free-to-the-public roundtable welcomes Shirley Sherrod – who co-founded the Georgia land trust nonprofit New Communities – and Queen Sugar author Natalie Baszile to discuss the interplay between racial and economic equity, and how land ownership is crucial Black self-determination. – Carys Anderson

Think you know Frozen? Well, if you’ve only seen the movie version of the adventures of Anna and Elsa, then you only know half the story – and half the songs. Prepare to be enchanted once again in this touring version of the Broadway musical (and don’t miss our online interview with Caroline Bowman, the singer who has made “Let It Go” all her own). Let’s just hope they can bring some of Arendelle’s Scandinavian weather with them to take the edge off this summery heat. – Richard Whittaker

What says Pride more than helping out a local title-holding pup? This monthly size-inclusive pup/critter play party puts together a silent auction and pup mosh to raise money for 2024's Iron Pup Fluke's travel fund - all themed around "Fetch Happiness."

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jess Williamson has spent the better part of the year on tour, but her specially named “Deep in the Heart” leg returns her to her home state. Over two nights at Antone’s, Williamson will bring 2023’s alt.country showstopper Time Ain’t Accidental to life, along with cuts from her four other full-length albums. The Texas dates are a fitting addition for Williamson, who continues to draw on Texas and its ethos for inspiration even after decamping to L.A. Boot-stomping Austin fourpiece Rattlesnake Milk opens on the Texas dates. – Abby Johnston

After seven years, Austin’s beloved music series Music Under the Star returns brighter than ever. Officially in its 15th year, the concert series will give music lovers an opportunity to experience the freedom of a balmy summer accompanied by a soundtrack of some of Austin’s most beloved artists, starting on June 14 with jazz-funk outfit the Peterson Brothers and Dallas-based folk/soul fusion songstress Kamica King. Bring a blanket and some refreshing drinks as you sit out on the Bullock Museum lawn and celebrate summer soft with a carefree Austin. Dates: June 14, July 19, and Aug. 9. – Cy White

I have nothing but respect for my sovereign ruler of Texas, H-E-B. Setting a play there sounds like a stroke of genius. A few lucky souls may have been inducted into the tale of turbulent grocery visits at FronteraFest, where playwright Raul Garza debuted this as a short play to great acclaim. But the extended version is now on the market, getting deeper into the nitty-gritty lives of three different grocery store people. Who knows what will happen, but whatever does, I’m sure H-E-B will take good care of any physical or emotional needs. – Cat McCarrey

Who doesn’t want to build up their CV in these trying times? Or perhaps you just want to fill your free time with something other than TikTok? Or maybe you want a behind-the-scenes, hands-on tour of Austin’s best place for sustainable craft supplies? Whatever reason you’ve got, it’s a good time to volunteer for Austin Creative Reuse’s Summer of Service program. Opportunities are abundant, with group projects like fabric rolling, dog toy making, or Funky Fabric Friday – that’s when they process all the weird stuff like purple faux fur or bright yellow vinyl. Sign up on austincreativereuse.org, complete 30 volunteering hours, and earn your Summer of Service certificate. Beats losing eight hours to ASMR slime-scoop videos, I’ll tell you what. – James Scott

We Are Blood – who are definitely NOT vampires in disguise – have totally cracked the case on how to make giving blood even more of a good deed. See, for this month only, whenever you take your juicy veins to a WAB donor center or mobile unit, they’ll donate $5 to your choice of one of three partnering nonprofits. That’s right: Donate blood, and you can give Central Texas Food Bank, Austin Humane Society, or TreeFolks a fiver to do with what they please. And usually what they please is helping our Austin community in various positive ways like keeping peeps fed, nurturing puppies and kitties, and growing big beautiful trees whose shade is sorely needed during this cruel summer. – James Scott

Comedy gets lassoed by sweet, sweet woke-ism at this stand-up showcase highlighting diverse voices in Austin's comic scene, hosted by Chris Bryant and Evan Rabalais. This month's lineup includes Cat Swanter, Clayton Maderia, Carlton Wilcoxson, Ajit Krishnamoorthy, and Arielle Isaac Norman.