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Music

Tropidelic: This six-piece band is from the Midwest, but it gives off coastal vibes with a jammy blend of reggae, rap and psychedeli­c rock. Its new album is titled “Of Illusion.” 7 p.m. Friday, Vibes Event Center, 1223 E. Houston St. $20, twinproduc­tionstexas.com.

Jonathan Tyler: Dallas singersong­writer released “Old Friend,” an easygoing single featuring country singer Nikki Lane. Fans will recall Tyler’s hard-rocking band the Northern Lights, which released the album “Pardon Me” in 2010. 8 p.m. Friday, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. $72-$110 for tables for four or booths for five, samsburger­joint.com.

Kody West: This Denton singer and guitarist’s 2016 EP “Higher Ground” reflected his background in acoustic and bluegrass music. But by the time West released his debut album “Green” a year later, he had shifted to a sound closer to Southern rock. His latest is “Overgrown” from 2020. 8:30 p.m. Friday, John T. Floore Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road, Helotes. $25-$50 (sold in blocks of two, four and six), liveatfloo­res.com.

Jamey Johnson & Randy Houser: The New Braunfels amphitheat­er is back in business with Johnson and Houser sharing the stage on their acoustic Country Cadillac tour. Johnson is a singer and songwriter (he co-wrote George Strait’s “Give It Away”) best known for his song “In Color.” Houser’s hits include “How Country Feels” and “Like a Cowboy.” 9 p.m. Friday, Whitewater Amphitheat­er, 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels. $33-$88, sold in groups of four, six and eight, whitewater­rocks.com.

Casey Donahew: This Texas music star had a big regional radio hit with “Bad Guy” off his 2019 album “One Light Town.” He released a live acoustic record last year with the memorable title “Lost My Brother’s Goat.” 9 p.m. Saturday, Whitewater Amphitheat­er, 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels. $23-$58 sold in blocks of four, six and eight, whitewater­rocks.com.

We’re Texas: This virtual benefit concert for victims of Texas’ winter freeze was organized by Matthew and Camila Mcconaughe­y and features some of the biggest stars in the Lone Star State, including George Strait, Willie Nelson Khalid, Kelly Clarkson and Post Malone. 7 p.m. Sunday, Matthew Mcconaughe­y’s Youtube channel. Free.

DFOY Music: This funk and soul band from San Marcos is the featured act in this week’s installmen­t of “Lonesome Lounge,” the virtual music series presented by Texas Public Radio and The Lonesome Rose. 7 p.m. Monday, Facebook: @texaspubli­cradio. Free.

Comedy

Jim Breuer: Stand-up comic was in the cast of “Saturday Night Live” from 1995 to ’98. His bits included “The Joe Pesci Show” and Goat Boy. 8 p.m. Friday, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Center. $34.50-$49.50, tobi.tobincente­r.org.

Performing arts

Performanc­e Happening: As part of Contempora­ry Art Month, Martin C. Rodriguez and Verena Gaud have curated a series of breakout happenings. This weekend’s event features performanc­es by the curators as well as by Nicolas Valdez and Luis Gonzalez, Augustine Chavez and Austin Chavez, David Alcantar, Edicta Pineda, Jessica Smith, Anthony M. Flores and Sarah Fox. 7 p.m. Saturday, Dakota East Side Ice House, 433 S. Hackberry. Free.

Ongoing performing arts

The Office! A Murder Mystery Parody: Who Is The Scranton Strangler?: This outdoor event involves groups of up to 30, who walk to five locations, where they meet characters from the hit NBC sitcom, while gathering clues to identify the Scranton Strangler. Tours leave every 30 minutes between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays-fridays and between noon and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays-sundays through March 28, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. $39.50-$44.50, tobi.tobincente­r.org.

Movies

Foodie Film Festival: The Good Kind hosts this weekly outdoor movie night featuring films that have food as a central element: This week: “The Lunchbox,” a romantic dramedy from India about a housewife who begins a correspond­ence with an older widower when the lunch she prepared for her husband is delivered to the wrong desk. Food available for purchase. 7 p.m. Wednesday, The Good Kind, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St. $8-$32 for single tickets or tables for two or four, eatgoodkin­d.com.

Ongoing exhibits

“After Carolee: Tender and Fierce”: Tribute to artist Carolee Schneemann, who was in residence at Artpace in 1999 and died in 2019. The exhibit includes works by more than a dozen female artists with Texas ties whose work connects with hers. Through April 25, Artpace, 445 N. Main Ave. Free, viewable online at artpace.org.

“Limitless! Five Women Reshape Contempora­ry Art,”: Exhibit featuring creative and unorthodox artwork from artists Martine Gutierrez, Letitia Huckaby, Yayoi Kusama, Sandy Skoglund and Jennifer Steinkampp­ens, including one of Kusama’s famous infinity rooms. Through Sept. 19, Mcnay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. Included in museum admission, $10-$20, free for members and children 12 and younger; mcnayart.org.

“Live in the West”: Photograph­s by Janell Kleberg document the annual cattle roundups on the King Ranch from the 1970s to the 2000s. Through June 6, Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. Included with museum admission: $14 (discounts for seniors, military and children), wittemuseu­m.org.

Books & authors

Book signing: San Antonio author James Parker will sign his new novel, the sci-fi thriller “Infinity’s Gateway.” 11 a.m. Saturday, The Twig Book Shop, 306 Pearl Parkway, Suite 106. Free, thetwig.com.

Food & drink

Vegan Family Reunion: More than 20 Black-owned, veganfrien­dly businesses, artists and entertaine­rs will take part in this pop-up market presented by Rooted Vegan Cuisine. Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Cherrity Bar, 302 Montana St. Free (donations accepted), veganfamil­yreunion.com.

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