FRIDAY [12] [art] The Furman Collective presents "Taking Back the West" at Bolm Studios (Opening 7-11pm, Through Sunday) (link) [music] Paul Green School of Rock - Austin Presents Funk and Reggae at RedRum ($10, 7pm) (link) [music] Blood on the Wall, Psychic Ills, My Education, Ume at Emo's (link) [music] Zykos, Quien Es Boom!, The Lemurs at The Parish Room (link) [music] Alejandro Escovedo at Waterloo (Free, 5pm) (link) [music] Steve Arceri CD release at... more ›

The University of Texas Press has its annual outdoor book sale this weekend. While we're not exactly jumping for joy about the prospect of half-price academic texts, we might mosey on over to check out the promised kids' books and cookbooks. The sale runs today until 6 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the UT Printing and Press Building. more ›

This weekend the Austinist finds itself with two opportunities to pick up some great books and historical treasures. more ›