TOP THINGS TO DO
1 “GAME OF THRONES: THE EXHIBITION” AT AUSTIN MUSIC HALL
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Free. Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces St. 512-495-9962. GOTExhibit.com.
Each season viewers tune into HBO’s “Game of Thrones” to watch as kingdoms struggle to obtain the Iron Throne. Now, fans of the hit show can immerse into the medieval world at the show’s exhibition at the Austin Music Hall. Items from the hit show will be on display including costumes, props, armor, weapons and the infamous Iron Throne.
2 AUSTIN KLEON AT O. HENRY MUSEUM
4 p.m. Saturday. Free. O. Henry Museum,409 E. Fifth St. 512-472-1903. austinkleon.com.
In his latest book, “Show Your Work: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered,” Austin Kleon, New York Times best-selling author of 2012’s “Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things No One Ever Told You About Being an Artist,” offers-up 10 useful tips on how people can share their creativity with others. Kleon will sign copies of his new book and discuss creativity in the digital age at the O. Henry Museum.
3 CHARLES LONG “PET SOUNDS” AT THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN AT LAGUNA GLORIA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. $5.The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St. 512-458-8191, thecontemporaryaustin.org.
In an outdoor installation that includes six sculptures, Charles Long brings to attendees a creative and amusing exhibit that uses form and sound to evoke meaning in his art. Viewers will be surprised to find out that these uniquely shaped blobs are not just for looking; when stroked, patted or rubbed, they emit a variety of musical sounds and vibrations.
4 SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST GAMING EXPO
Noon to 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, and the Long Center, 701W. Riverside Drive. 512-474-5664. sxsw.com/interactive
With the latest in video games, South by Southwest Gaming Expo has become celebrated amongst its many attendees. An essential part of the South by Southwest experience, this three-day interactive festivals brings together industry insiders and the gaming world to enjoy panels, parties, demonstrations and more.
5 ROSIE FLORES AT ABGB
10 p.m. Saturday. Free. 1305W.OltorfSt.theabgb.com.
Her career has been through a winding road map of peaks and valleys, but roots-rock singer and former Screaming Siren Rosie Flores has been on a notable upswing as of late. Her cameo appearances at Austin Music Hall with Alejandro Escovedo the past two winters were among the respective shows’ highlights, and she’s now signed to the hip Chicago label Bloodshot Records. Check her out on ABGB’s big stage with her Rhythm Revue.