Hey Austin listeners, kick off your weekend with a bang right here in the heart of Texas! Today, Friday, dive into comedy gold at the Paramount Theatre where James Acaster brings his razor-sharp wit at 7 p.m., or catch ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's hilarious Artificial Intelligence tour at the Moody Center ATX, also at 7 p.m. National Today lists these as prime picks, perfect for laughing off the week. Theater fans, ZACH Theatre stages the classic Murder on the Orient Express at 7:30 p.m., a gripping whodunit that'll have you on the edge of your seat. Music lovers, Antone's Nightclub rocks with KOOP Birthday featuring Body Rock, Rosie Flores & The Talismen, and Double Heads starting at 8 p.m., while The Concourse Project pulses with Dr. Fresch's electronic beats at 9 p.m., and Empire Garage hosts the wild Party Girl/Brat Rave at the same time.

Swing into tomorrow, Saturday, with legendary duo Steve Martin and Martin Short roasting each other at Bass Concert Hall—CultureMap Austin calls it a celebration of their epic friendship, backed by Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko. Tickets are hot, so grab 'em quick! Hill Country Galleria's Live on the Lawn spotlights local talent Jo James for free outdoor vibes—pack a picnic and chill. Burlesque bombshells from The Jigglewatts light up 29th Street Ballroom with Mr. Lewis & The Funeral 5, starring Selma Bawdy, Ruby Joule, Jolie Goodnight, plus guests Aileen Stunning and Viridian Moon—pure sultry fun via Eventbrite. ACL Live at 3TEN heats up with Rob Baird's 10th Annual Birthday Bash and Dad Rock Night, while The Moody Theater grooves to KC and The Sunshine Band's Get Lifted World Tour. Comedy seekers, Creek and Cave offers New Joke Saturday open mic—all ages of laughs.

Sunday brings spicy goodness at Hotel San Jose and Jo’s Coffee's 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off—free entry, tastings, live tunes from Jeff Hughes & Chaparral, and voting fun, with proceeds fighting food insecurity per CultureMap. Bass Concert Hall screens Blade Runner live with the Avex Ensemble orchestra blasting Vangelis' score, and ACL Live hosts Sal Vulcano's Everything's Fine stand-up tour. Note the ongoing noise demos outside Hyatt Regency over ICE concerns, as CBS Austin reports third-night protests tied to national calls for change.

Whether you're chasing laughs, tunes, or chili thrills, Austin's buzzing—get out and live it up, listeners!

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