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JUST ANNOUNCED

• Divine plagues, prophetic dreams, and one hell of a soundtrack – The Prince of Egypt: The Musical hits Smart Financial Centre July 10. Yes, there will be robes.

• Austin legend Bob Schneider is pulling double duty with an early and late show this August at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. Bring a date. Or two.

• Emmit’s Place becomes a sanctuary of sound on July 13. Jelando Johnson & The Movement deliver soul-deep vibes for just $15.

• Hot Flash Heat Wave and Mind’s Eye? That’s a sweaty, swirly psych-pop collision at White Oak Music Hall. Oct 22 – don’t pretend you're too cool.

• Plus, more just announced shows from The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Norman Brown, Ottmar Liebert, Texas Jazz Orchestra, and The Wilder Blue.

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50 THINGS TO DO IN JULY

July’s bringing the heat — and we’re not just talking weather. We’ve got 50 reasons to leave your house this month, from fireworks and food fests to 713 Day blowouts and rooftop movie nights.

• Outlaw Festival. Willie, Dylan, and The Avett Brothers under the Texas sky — Jul 6.

• Kesha & Scissor Sisters. Yes, that’s the real name. Yes, you need to go.

• Swiftie Night. Screaming “All Too Well” with strangers? Therapeutic. Jul 11, Home Run Dugout.

• Buscabulla with Vale. Dreamy Puerto Rican indie pop at White Oak — Jul 12.

• 713 Day at River Oaks Theatre. Dinner and a Houston-themed show, no gatekeeping.

THIS WEEK

• JACK INGRAM. Tonight at Main Street Crossing (8PM).

• UNICO HUNTED AUTHOR DISCUSSION AND SIGNING. Tonight at Bedrock City Comic Co (6PM).

• BRIAN NEWMAN. Wednesday at Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge (8PM).

• STAR-SPANGLES SALUTE. Thursday at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (8PM).

• RAFA BARRIOS. Thursday at Bauhaus (10PM).

LOCALS ONLY

• Keep an eye on the Gulf. Something’s stewing down near Mexico. We’ll probably just get rain, but who knows.

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