Perhaps best known for the 1998 underground classic Riddim Warfare, DJ Spooky (aka Paul Miller) is one of American trip-hop's forefathers and has collaborated with everyone from Saul Williams to Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo. He's performing at The Parish tonight; if you likes the turntablism, this is your kind of thing. Need we say more? This contest is now closed DJ Spooky live at The Parish Thursday, July 19 214 E. 6th St [map]... more ›

FRIDAY [24][music] Stereolab at La Zona Rosa (9pm) (link) [music] Car Stereo (Wars) Dance Party! at PLUSH, with album giveaways from The Cloud Room, DJ sets by Chris Rose and Adreon Henry. Check out their SXSW photo recap on their website. (Free, 10pm - 2am) (link) [opera/music] Austin Lyric Opera presents "Lights, Camera, Opera" -- opera-inspired film clips with live commentary, music by the White Ghost Shivers, the TX Rollergirls and more -- at Austin... more ›