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Next Sunday, November 8th, they're toasting the humble fennel, a vitamin C-rich plant that has antioxidant properties and, uh, keeps your colon healthy. Best of all, the meal is free—"in celebration of the flavorful bulb and to thank his loyal family of customers," says Chef Gabriel Pellegrini.

For all of those die hard readers who are checking us out right now: Do you have plans tonight? Like, right nowish? Well, if not, you should hop over to the Dobie Theater to check out Former UT student, Bradley Jackson's new comedy Play Land tonight at the Dobie theater. The film is a finalist in the prestigious Doorpost Film Project, competing with nine other film makers from around the world to win a grand prize of $100,000. The film stars local Austin comedian John Ramsey (Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Funniest Person in Austin 2005) and features a soundtrack with vocals by Matt Bray, lead singer of popular 80s cover band L.C Rocks. The first screening was at 7 p.m., but there is a second at 7:40 p.m., and a third at 8:20 p.m. Don't wait. Act now!

The Premios Texas awards winners from the five most popular Latin music genres: Pop, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Rock and Urban. A Lifetime Achievement Award will also be bestowed upon a performer who has made lasting artistic impact and significant contribution to Latin music.

After this mid-week show, Electric Touch will hit the road for a lengthy tour of the U.S. -- if you miss this show, catch them at the Granada in Dallas on Thursday -- and we're stepping up to give away a pair of tickets.

This Friday at midnight, the Alamo North hosts a free screening of The Bloody Fists aka Deadly Buddhist Raiders or Death Beach (hard to decide which is a better name).

You know what’s fun? Movies. About food. With painted up dwarves. And young comedians in purple coats. Under the stars. Sounds like a perfect Friday night, right? Well, we’ve got your golden ticket for this Friday, June 19th—the Alamo Drafthouse and Whole Foods present Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory outdoors, on the roof of their flagship store at 6th and Lamar.

We're giving you a few chances to win free tickets to the show and now we're throwing in an added bonus: select contest winners will get free tickets and posters signed by the band. Not just any poster, though - we'll be giving away screenprints of our original artwork created by Justin Cox (seen above). For your chance to win follow the jump. We'll be announcing winners next week!

Remember the California alternative rock band, Cake, who started to chart almost immediately after bursting on the scene in the early 90s with songs like “Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle” and then with “The Distance”, “Never There”, and “Short Skirt/Long Jacket”? You must, because their show tonight at Stubb’s is sold out. They’ve released a pretty solid string of recordings backed up by large tours like the Unlimited Sunshine Tour, which was a traveling music festival that toured in 2002, ’03, ’06, and ‘07 featuring artists like Modest Mouse, Cheap Trick, Gogol Bordello, The Detroit Cobras. And, although the lineup largely changed every year, Cake was the headliner each time providing the staple topping on this eclectic pastry. In 2008, the band joined the ranks of the eco-conscious with the conversion of their studio, Upbeat Studio, in Sacramento to solar power. So, now the next recording you hear of their funky alt rock with rap-esque vocals, which should be sometime this summer, is going to be completely fueled by the sun.

If you missed Elvis Perkins in Dearland at Austinist's SXSW day party, you're in luck. The sorrowful troubadour returns to Austin on May 11, supporting this year's eponymous album.

As with anything this good, there are a couple of rules that go along with it: you can choose between Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken Fried Chicken, Mississippi Fried Catfish, or a Vegetable Plate (Broccoli Rice Casserole!), the offer is only available at Threadgill's North location and you can only partake in their generosity one time (that means don't go all seven nights, people). Besides that, there are no strings attached, so we suggest that you get yourself over to 6416 North Lamar Blvd. between 4-10pm and get yourself a little gravy.

Recorded in Tehauacana, Texas, in the old Texas Hall, The Shawl was recorded in 27 hours with Burr and some friends within the confines of the run-down and sonically magical space. Featuring lyrics taken directly from nine different Psalms, this darkly spiritual album comes very close to perfect.

Mates of State were just here, but we're not complaining. Last year's ACL festival seems like ages ago now that spring has broken in, and between twitterpated birds and post-SX sunburns, we're quite in the mood for lilting male-female harmonies and delicate keys.

On February 17, 4AD will release a 2-disc compilation teeming with independent talent. Dark Was the Night, a collection of songs curated by the Dessner brothers of National fame, is three years in the making and is a benefit record for the Red Hot Organization. Now in its 20th year, Red Hot aims to raise awareness and financial support for AIDS and HIV awareness world-wide.

Born in San Francisco, Ben Kweller moved to Texas in the early 80’s and was somewhat of a childhood prodigy, penning songs and learning to play the guitar and drums at a very early age. In 1993, Kweller formed and spearheaded Radish, a pop band out of Dallas that helped showcase his talent to a larger audience (including yours truly at a Liberty Lunch gig in the mid 90’s). By the end of the decade, Kweller had relocated to New York and launched his solo career. His full-length debut Sha Sha arrived soon after, complete with catchy ditties such as “Commerce, TX” and “Wasted & Ready.” 2004’s On My Way and 2006’s self-titled release further revealed Kweller’s penchant for earnest lyricism and astute melodies.

For those with a hankering for a coffee drink, a panini, or some beer this afternoon, you'd be wise to consider a stop at Clementine Coffee Bar's 3rd Anniversary Bash. The popular Manor Road spot has lined up 11 local acts to celebrate their success, and all are welcome to join the festivities. We've always liked the fact that Clementine had Texas draft beers available like Big Bark and Fireman's #4 for those stopping by later in the day, and suspect this will prove especially useful this evening.

Slick that hair back, button up those trousers, stretch out those vocal chords, strap on them dancin’ shoes and get ready to have the time of your lives… again. Well, maybe the time of your month. Indieroke gives you a chance to make a complete fool out of yourself in front of all your friends (as well as complete strangers) while showing your knowledge of the indie hits of today and yesteryear.

So, it is the middle of the week and you are just now leaving your bland, cubed-in day job, and you're thinking, "Man, I wish I had something rockin' to do tonight, you know, like a disco/spandex/musical/biblical allegory party to go to....." Well, dear reader, you may not believe it, but you are in luck, because tonight at 11:59pm, The Apple is going to change the course of human life. Sure, we have a tendency towards hyperbole, but this time we are serious. Made by the same geniuses who brought us Over the Top—yeah, the Sly Stone trucker arm wrestling extravaganza—The Apple is the 80s musical version of Adam and Eve, only with more glitter. And hair products. And terrible singing.

It’s a typical Austin summer. It’s 105 degrees. The idea of stepping outside doesn’t exactly make you jump up and down with excitement. It would certainly take something special to get you out of doors. Something…unique. Unusual. Right? Well, how’s this--Transformers: The Movie outside Central Market on North Lamar Wednesday at dusk. We’re not talking about that Michael Bay seizure-inducing debacle (though we did enjoy watching Robosaurus chewing up cars at the Alamo). We’re talking about the 1986 animated adventure that only a robot-disguised-as-a-car/plane/tape deck/dinosaur-loving kid could love.

Rivaling the attendance of any day in March, the Barton Springs Full Moon Night Swim is not only a tradition, but a locally-grown spectacle. During the hour before the pool closes at 10 p.m., whenever anyone feels the need, they let out a bellowing howl at the full moon above, which is soon embraced by the couple hundreds of swimmers in the pool.

SXSW Music kicks off on Wednesday the 12th, as always with the Annual Austin Music Awards at Austin Music Hall, but it has become clear over the last few years that the music really starts the night before. Just thinking back to last year, we remember walking up and down Red River, watching bands like Golden Bear, White Denim and Broken Teeth at venues such as Beauty Bar, Emo’s and Red 7, and congratulating ourselves for getting started early.

Saturday Saturday Saturday! It's a bounty of goodness unlike anything most people of privilege (or non-privilege) have seen, seeming that it is filled not only with SXSW's usual wealth of day-funs and joys and diversities, but that it is also privy to the wonderment that is Mess With Texas 2, a noon-to-ten cornucopia of music and comedy at Waterloo Park. It's sort of like a day of Fun Fun Fun Fest plus comedy minus the price plus the knowledge that there's great stuff going on everywhere else as well. So let's get to it, and all the other great stuff going on EVERYWHERE, shall we? Mess With Texas 2 @ Waterloo Park At this event, it's almost ridiculous what a wide range of musics you'll be able to see, from electro-folk to softcore-punk to anti-pop to alterna-world to whatever-other-hyphenated-genre-you-could-possibly-fabricate. Headlining are the Kim Deal-led Breeders and late-nineties punk-stars NOFX, but they are just icing on the cake of a day that features acts as intriguing as the inimitable Islands and the ever-so-subtle Atlas Sound. And, take a deep breath, because also lining up on one of the three stages is rise-from-the-ashes-via-Juno story Kimya Dawson, the mysteriously-spelled Wooden Shjips, hype-machine Simian Mobile Disco, quick risers Yeasayer, Monotonix, and No Age. And in case you haven't already caught them, this may be a convenient time to check out local respectables Shearwater and White Denim. Seriously, though, that's a ridiculous list already, and it's really just the beginning. And it's free, for God's sake! And there was some comedy at this Mess With Texas thing, too, right? Yeah, you can expect some laughs from the likes of Janeane Garofalo, Brian Posehn, Todd Barry, and Eugene Mirman, among a veritable slew of others. Make sure to get there before the sun goes down if you want to check that out, though, because we all know humor goes best with some sunshine.

Thursday Flamingo Cantina takes a break from bringing in bands like The Skatalites and Israel Vibration. Instead, for this free day show they will host the shimmering and sentimental, Swedish alt rock of the Shout Out Louds. You’ll also hear the catchy California rock of Rogue Wave and the love song sing-alongs and quirky experiments of Akron/Family. Sub Pop’s Portland drums-and-guitar duo The Helio Sequence come prepared with spacey indie rock prettiness, and Fleet Foxes are set to impress with charming guitars and melodic tones. Expect a thrilling display from Athens’ psych-folk collective Elf Power.

In case you hadn't realized, music poster art and design is a a medium all its own. The creative effort that goes into each print and poster is a labor of love, artists finding new and inventive ways to combine elements from a band's own vision, their own voice, as well as actual information.

This is what SXSW free day parties are all about. Twelve bands, two venues, and short sets so that you can see as much as you can stomach. Forcefield and Terrorbird are having their blow-out at Emo’s and Emo’s Jr. on the first day of SXSW, kicking things off with quite a bang.

Starting on Thursday evening, The Long Center is offering a Sneak Peak of the facility, with building tours on Thursday and Friday from 6-10p, and all day Saturday and Sunday from 10a-10p. The performance schedule is a tad overwhelming, so we're pointing out the theatre goodies we'd most like to see.

Watching the presidential primary unfold these last few weeks, the thought has often occurred to us: "When will Obama and Clinton shut up about saving the people of Darfur from displacement and genocide, and start talking about the important stuff, like plaigarized speeches and superdelegates?" Haven't had the same reaction? Tonight, a very different kind of politics will be on display at the B. Iden Payne Theatre at the University of Texas. Our city will play host to one of the great voices for democracy and social justice in post-colonial Africa.

This Sunday, grab a friend, grab a kite and head down to Zilker Park for a local tradition that is over 50 years older than SXSW and over 70 years older than ACL Fest. If we're talking about true Austin, the Zilker Park Kite Festival can't be beat.

So, we know that there is some other film awards show going on this weekend that involves statues and crimson carpets and such, but how many nominees can claim Austin as their hometown? None that we can think of, which is what makes the Film Independent's Spirit Awards a bazillion times more interesting to us than the stodgy old Oscars!

As you may well know, Rad is the most awfully awesome BMX movie this side of BMX Bandits. Starring Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin (better known as "Aunt Becky" on Full House) and Bart Conner (a gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and husband of Nadia Comaneci), Rad follows the adventures of BMX riding paperboy Cru Jones as ditches his SATs to qualify for Helltrack, a big-time bike race with serious professional competition.

Haven't had enough of Valentine's Day yet? Ever secretly wanted to take a date to the Harry Ransom Center, but went for $2 Tecates at some hipster dive instead? This Friday, for one night only, the HRC is heading to the Eastside, celebrating love, the birth of hip, and the "starving, hysterical, naked" visions of the Beat Generation. Sounds hot.