TOP picks: April 2 - 8

Monday | April 2

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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

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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

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photo courtesy Southpaw Jones 

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.

Southpaw Jones

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

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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