It's quite the shame that this is Maneja Beto's last live show of 2008, but everyone should be grateful they let us know so we don't have to miss it. The always-enjoyable quintet sure has carved themselves quite a nice little niche in the Austin music scene, and their dignified and eclectic presence—they have been delighting crowds since way back in 2002—makes them one of the few local bands which appeals to most all of Austin's diverse population. Their indie-en-español arrives with no shortage of energy, and they use everything from organs to cello to craft an intriguing mix of modern pop and Tejano. The quintet's music has matured over the years, but their live show is still a bonafide ticket to an fun evening, so make sure not to miss out, because it may be awhile before you get another chance....

Ever since renovating the space where Just Guns used to reside, FactoryPeople's clothed tons of fabulous Austinites, thrown dozens of rockstar parties, and brought sexy back to Central Texas. What's next? Well, this week they're turning three. Thursday Night: they're bringing in DFA Records' DJs Tim Sweeney and Juan Maclean, along with DJ Ramesh from Voxtrot, to spin instore from 7-10pm. Come and enjoy complimentary cocktails on the rooftop deck, or check out Boom......

THURSDAY [24] music • Brother Will (Brothers & Sisters) and Friends, Lomita, and Sean Ohno (The Arm) at Beauty Bar (10pm, Free, Drink tickets to first 150 guests) ® music • Fiction, Gulf of Mexico, Bello Ragazzo at 912 Red River (10pm) ® party/fashion • DJ Ian Orth aka Learning Secrets spins at Bettysport's cocktail party celebrating the new silhouettes and colors of the Stella Mccartney fall/winter collection for Adidas at Bettysport (5-8pm, Free)......

As always, let us know about any corrections or suggestions! MONDAY [3] [music] ICP Orchestra at Scottish Rite Theatre (link) [art] Gabriel Perez-Barreiro, Curator of Latin American Art, discusses "Art is Connection: America/Americas" at Blanton Museum of Art (Free, 6-8pm) (link) [books] Michael Gordon presents Cobra II at BookPeople (7pm) (link) [books] AAIM, Austin Area Interreligious BookGroup will discuss Peace is the Way by Deepak Chopra. Lori Seremetis will be the Special Guest at BookPeople......

FRIDAY [3] [music] Ariel Pink, Belong, Weird Weeds and Ralph White at Emo's (Inside) (link) [music] What Made Milwaukee Famous, Deathray Davis, AUX at Emo's (Outside) (link) [music] Slightly Stoopid, The Expendables and Bedouin Soundclash at Stubb's (link) [music] Bucketheard and Kid Beyond at La Zona Rosa (link) [music] Dirty Hearts at End of an Ear (Free, 6pm) (link) [DJ] Whee!Explode! By Learning Secrets and DJ Ian Orth at The Peacock (10pm-2am) (link) [fashion] ATX......

In conjunction with Belaire's 7-inch EP release and their horror themed dance party with Loxsly and sets by DJ Ian Orth at The Parish Room tomorrow night, we're giving away not one but two prize packs: * 1 Ticket + Belaire EP * 1 Ticket + Loxsly Tshirt To enter either contest, send us an email with names of the respective band's members (Belaire or Losxly). Read on to find out more about these......