Violinists Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste "invoke a mystifying musical fusion of exquisite classical sounds and exhilarating hip-hop beats. Together, they are reconceptualizing what a violin concert looks and sounds like, building bridges to a place where Mozart, Marvin Gaye, and Kendrick Lamar harmoniously coexist."

Black Violin: The Experience Tour

Bob Appel

Motown Mondays w/ the Matchmaker Band

Michael Hale Trio

Church on Monday w/ Elias Haslanger & Dr. James Polk

Time to get tearful, y'all: Sad Girls Only brings ennui to the drag party with hosts Louisianna Purchase and Ruby Knight.

Sad Girls Only

Little Elmore Reed Blues Band, advanced two-step dance lessons w/ Double or Nothing, Steel Monday w/ Steve Palousek (7:00)

Brian Scartocci, Ruby Dice & Calloway Ritch

Lonelyland, Happyland (6:00)

Bret Graham

Andrea Magee

Jamie Thomas

Charles Thibodeaux & the Austin Cajun Aces

Open mic w/ Raul Ochoa

Before there was World of Warcraft, before there was even a World Wide Web, there was Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you’re a curious newbie or a longtime player, go IRL and find fellow adventurers at this free D&D meetup each Monday at 7, where one-shots, ongoing campaigns, and fun activities will be on the map. Come early to snag a killer po’boy and a brew or brewski from Cherrywood, and email any questions to GoblinGuildATX@gmail.com. : – Kat McNevins

Goblin Guild

The Nightowls

Bring your acoustic and showcase your best original songs or old classics.

Music Open Mic

A delightful night of dance starts with an intro to authentic Argentine tango (no experience or partner needed) with Gustavo Simplis, and continues with two hours of social dancing with DJ G.

Free Monday Tango

Basura and Adam Stone host a night of unforgettable karaoke fun with music, costumes, and props.

Camp Karaoke

Lady Grackle and Jame Perry host an open mic where anyone can perform, plus special guests. Arrive by 9pm to sign-up with two numbers prepped.

Thunderdome

Blue Monday blues jam, Assorted Chocolates (8:00)

Back in 2020, Rick Fleming helped then-presidential hopeful Joe Biden campaign for the top spot by selling tote bags adorned with the politician’s portrait. Now, the local artist turns his attention to more musical inspirations, from Prince and David Bowie to Björk and Taylor Swift. United by his signature full eyes and round nostrils, Fleming’s homages take a more abstract approach to his subjects’ likeness – though accompanying lyrics, like to Queen’s namesake 1976 classic, give each piece away. Visit Springdale’s SAGE Studio Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to see Fleming’s paintings on vinyl discs – or buy one yourself for $200 a pop. – Carys Anderson

Loverboy: Portraits on Vinyl by Rick Fleming

Got a sweet tooth for drag? Craving a little competition? Where better to satisfy both indulgences than at Lady Grackle’s competition drag show, the Grackle Games. Started in 2022, this is the fifth cycle of contestants to come through the fab factory: eager and talented drag performers who’ll go head to head in creative challenges before head judges Ritzy Bitz and Evah Destruction. This year’s contestants include Y’Vonne D’Amour, Owen Alimony, Yolanti Pussy, Stella Thrush, Sinful Purchase, Munster Mash, Prada Hill-Dlux, Munekita, Ms. Foxxy, MK Ultra, Miss Malibu Imported, Meonya Pussy, Lilith Azazel, Isis Crysis, and Gator Gorr.– James Scott

Grackle Games

Opening this Friday, Feb. 2, is Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art & cultural center Mexic-Arte Museum’s annual mega exhibition/art sale. Mix ’n’ Mash will feature over 200 artists utilizing a 12-by-12-inch Gessobord to explore “the large and small of what makes Austin weird, interesting, timeless, and robust,” according to Mexic-Arte’s website. Each board goes for around $150 each, but buyers are encouraged to buy at least three to create an ATX triptych to impress all your gallery-going friends. – James Scott

Mix ‘n’ Mash: Celebrating Austin

Eve Monsees & Mike Buck

Oreja

Ali Wong is a comedian, writer, actress, and director known for her comedy specials Baby Cobra, Hard Knock Wife, and the Emmy-nominated Don Wong.