Monday | April 2
The Monday Night Jumpoff
There’s a reason why this is Austin’s longest running weekly hip-hop event — it might be the ridiculously talented DJ Mel, it might be the cheap drinks, or maybe it’s just the chill atmosphere at Nasty’s. Come out to relax, dance, and enjoy what is arguably the hottest hip-hop show in town.
10pm–2am | Cheap cover
Nasty’s
606 Maiden Ln • Austin, TX 78705
Tuesday | April 3
Utter Reading Series
BookPeople hosts a monthly event where the “freshest minds in poetry and in prose” are invited to stop by to chat and share their stuff. Today’s Utter Reading Series features Darin Ciccotelli, the managing editor of Gulf Coast, and Dominic Smith, the author of The Mercury Visions of Louis Daguerre.
7pm | FREE
BookPeople
603 N Lamar Blvd • 472-5050
Wednesday | April 4
Kitty Kitty Kitty
Mother of Invention’s latest production is Kitty Kitty Kitty, a play by Noah Haidle about a suicidal housecat who falls in love with his clone. Warning: This play isn’t meant for kids — unless you’re cool with them seeing some feline mutual masturbation (meow!).
8pm | $17
The City Theatre
3823 Airport Blvd, Suite D • 512.524.2870
Thursday | April 5
TV on the Radio
New York City’s TV on the Radio bring avant-garde indie rock to La Zona Rosa tonight.
9pm | $25 | Tickets
La Zona Rosa
612 W 4th St • 472-2293
Friday | April 6
Happy birthday, Southpaw Jones!
Southpaw Jones is turning the big 3-0. We sure hope arthritis doesn’t get in the way of his guitar playing. Anyway, come out to celebrate one of Austin’s funniest musical men tonight at Ruta Maya. Southpaw’s pals Max & Henry, Elroy, Abi Tapia, The Ginn Sisters, Bill Passalacqua, Brian Kremer, Graham Weber, Leatherbag, C-Dar Fevar, Owen Egerton, David Ansel, and Spike Gillespie will also be performing. Cake may or may not be provided.
9pm
512-Go!»
Ruta Maya
3601 South Congress • 707-9637
Saturday | April 7
Grindhouse all-night thrillshow
Old-school trailers, four Golden Age exploitation film gems — plus Grindhouse, the Rodriguez-Tarantino lovechild.
11:59pm | $18 | Tickets
512-Go!» Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz
409 Colorado St. • 476-1320
Sunday | April 8
The Jesus Christ Superstar Singalong
The Drafthouse has been going nuts with singalongs lately, but we’re not complaining — they’re always a blast. For the Jesus Christ Superstar Singalong, you’re encouraged to dress as Jesus. Since Tom’s Tabooley is sponsoring the event, there will be plenty o’ chances to win some free goodies.
7pm; 9:45pm | $5.50–$7 | Tickets
512-Go!» Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz
409 Colorado St. • 476-1320
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