TOP picks: Nov 29-Dec 5

Wednesday | November 29

“Celebrated Skin”

That adorable butterfly on your girlfriend’s lower back isn’t a target, silly – it’s art. Independent curator Christina Hiett’s exhibit at the Dougherty Arts Center aims to show how the human body is a canvas and that tattoos are so much more than just ink. In addition to living sculptures on display, you’ll also see paintings, films, and photos that tell the story of the physical and emotional experience between tattoo artists and their canvases.

9am-9:30pm. Free. Located in the Julia C. Butridge Gallery.

Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Rd • Austin, TX 78704

Thursday | November 30

Thursday Night Awesome

This variety show offers it all. Sketch. Stand-up. Torpedoes. And it’s hosted late-night-TV-style every week by improvisor, comedian, and That Other Paper writer Chris Trew. This week: $10 Bourbon, Cocksound, Lisa DeLarios, Seth Cockfield, It’s Just Wrong, Nick Kraus and His Austin Torpedoes, and The Frank Mills.

Thursday Night Awesome
8pm. $7; first row sits free.

512-Go!» The Hideout
617 Congress • Austin, TX 78701

Friday | December 1

B scene

Did you know that the Blanton arts it up with a big-ass party every month? Well, now you do. And did you know that there was a playwright named Suzan-Lori Parks who wrote a play every day for an entire year? Probably not. Now that you know everything, you should come to B scene this Friday – where in addition to drinks, snacks, and art you’ll get to see one of Ms. Parks’ plays. Plus!… music from DJ Polaris and The Octopus Project.

B Scene
6pm-11pm. $5 for members; $10 for non-members. Cash bar.

512-Go!» Blanton Museum of Art
MLK at Congress • 471-7324

FunFunFun

One-day music fest at Waterloo Park where punk, indie, and electronic each get their own stage. Starting at 2pm, 26 bands will rock the park – including headliners Prefuse 73, Circle Jerks, Spoon, and Peaches. Duck out of work early and enjoy the cold front weather.

FunFunFun Fest
$20 for 26 bands? Hell yes.

Waterloo Park map
15th St and Trinity • Austin, TX

Saturday | December 2

Desert Rival Revival: Texas Rollergirls vs. Tucson Saddletramps

Last time the Tucson Saddletramps faced the Texas Rollergirls, the battle was intense. Still, our Texas ’girls came out on top, leaving the Saddletramps bloody, bruised, and bitter at the number two spot. The long-time rivals go helmet-to-helmet again tonight, and you can bet it ain’t gonna be pretty.

Texas Rollergirls
7pm. $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Playland Skate Center
8822 McCann (183 & Burnet) • Austin, TX 78757

Sunday | December 3

Mojo Kickball

Mojo Kickball is a brand-new team sport invented right here in Austin by Eric Heiberg. The game is a mix of kickball, dodgeball, tag, and touch football, and those who’ve played know it’s the bomb. It doesn’t matter if you’re an indoor kid or AC Slater – you’ll enjoy Mojo Kickball regardless of your skillz. Sign up online to play, or just show up to cheer on the teams and meet new friends.

Mojo Kickball
3pm. Free. Bring a dollar if you are of the donating kind. Drinks and snacks provided.
Field to be announced, but look for people having a friggin’ blast in white and red jerseys.

Krieg Softball Complex map
515 S Pleasant Valley Rd • Austin, TX 78741

Monday | December 4

For Your Consideration

Christopher Guest’s newest flick is finally here. The same brilliant actors that you undoubtedly remember from Best in Show and Waiting For Guffman star: Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Parker Posey, Catherine O’Hara… sigh. The list goes on.

Now playing at various theaters around town.
Of course, we do have an affinity for a certain one.

Tuesday | December 5

Alley Jive

Tuesday nights at Whisky Bar, Romeo and the B-Boys take over and throw a party. Hip-hop DJs face off; you dance to underground jams from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. If you can’t dance, just stand against the wall and admire the breakdancers.

10pm. No cover. 21 and up.
512-Go!» Whisky Bar
5th and Lavaca • Austin, TX