The Weekend IST List: February 3-5

* The IST List will be updated this afternoon to reflect additional events -- The Editors

F R I D A Y [3]

» [music] Quien es, Boom!, Brothers and Sisters CD release, Lomita, and David Longoria (of the Black) at Beerland

» [music] The Early Tapes, Peel and The Happy Familes at Stubb's

» [music] Driver Friendly and The Arm at Red Eyed Fly

» [music] Rockland Eagles, Yuppie Pricks, Pink Swords, and The Action Is at Emo's

» [music] Spoon and Sons of Hercules (Sold Out) at La Zona Rosa

» [classical] Pianist Janina Fialkowska performs The Abduction from the Seraglio Overture by Mozart and various other works at Bass Concert Hall (8pm) (link)

» [music] Laciepalooza, a benefit for local musician Lacie, who's undergoing treatments for severe chronic back problems, with performances by Bruce Robison, Earl Poole Ball, Ethan Azarian, Jerm Pollet, L'il Cap'n Travis, Darling New Neighbors and more at Hole In The Wall ($10 donation)

» [in-store] Hotel Hotel at End of an Ear (Free, 6pm)

» [books] Pam Houston presents Sight Hound at Bookpeople (7pm)

» [film] Screen Door Film presents their "Best of 2005," showcasing the finest in short films they've screened thoughout this last year. The lineup includes 12 award winning films that played at film festivals all over the world, including 6 films from Austin directors. At Arts on Real Theatre (Through Saturday, 8pm) (link)

S A T U R D A Y [4]

» [festival] 1st Annual Carnaval Street Festival sponsored by Sao Paolo restaurant - capoeira, jujitsu, live bands playing samba and forro music, a costume contest and a BYO-percussion instrument Brazilian beat lesson! At 28th Street and San Jacinto Blvd (4:30pm) (link)

» [party] Carnaval Brasileiro 2006! Brazilian-style Mardi Gras with non-stop dancing, scandalous costumes, live Brazilian music (think plently of primal drums) and total lack of inhibition. At Palmer Events Center (link)

» [music] Belaire (7" release), Loxsly at The Parish Room

» [music] Matthew Shipp and ECFA Trio at Ballet Austin

» [music] Pudge Zepplin with O.A and Oliver Future (two bands, three sets) at Stubb's

» [music] Bob Marley Birthday Tribute featuring Shantytown Underground, DJ Manny and more at Flamingo Cantina

» [music] Yonder Mountain String Band at La Zona Rosa

» [music] Flametrick Subs, Satan's Cheerleaders, High School Caesar, Tiger! Tiger!, Lust at Beerland

» [music] David Grisman Quintet with The Greencards at The Paramount (link)

» [art] Guided Tour for the Christo and Jeanne Claude Exhibit at Austin Museum of Art (2pm)

» [art] Horny Toad Artfest '06 at the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve - submit your "artwork" now! (Through Sunday) (link)

» [books] Brian D. Lepard discusses Hope for a Global Ethic at Bookpeople (7pm)

» [shopping] Le Garage Sale at Austin Music Hall! ($10/$5, Through Sunday) (details)

» [chocolate] Texas Culinary Academy’s First Annual Chocolate Show & Competition! A chocolate fountain, chocolate savory buffet featuring foods created by TCA chef instructors, cooking demonstrations from Anne Isham, chocolatier and author of Eat Chocolate, Lose Weight, The Chocoholic’s Survival Guide and Handbook, and Texas Culinary Academy chef demos featuring Cacao Noel fine chocolate. And it's all free ... god. (Free, 12-3pm)

» [beer] Independence Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting at their headquarters (Free! 1pm) (link)

S U N D A Y [5]

» [art] Guided tour of the Rhizome Collective (2pm)

» [sports] The Drafthouse South Lamar's showing Superbowl XL for free! (4pm) (link)