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• “SIX” | Now-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $50-$175 | See the wives of Henry VIII on stage in this Tony Award-winning musical.
• Ichiko Aoba | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $30-$40 | The Japanese singer and guitarist’s seventh studio album, “Windswept Adan,” is an imaginative concept album influenced by fantasy and storytelling.

• Natural Dye Workshop | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Golden Mean, 2210 S. 1st St., Austin | $55 | Explore eco-printing and bundle dyeing, and leave the workshop with your own one-of-a-kind silk scarf.
• “Common Ground": Austin Film Premiere | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $13-$18 | This film about regenerative food production stars Laura Dern, Woody Harrelson, Jason Momoa, and Donald Glover.

• Latina Equal Pay Day | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | The Cathedral, 2403 E. 16th St., Austin | $25-$45 | This panel features local leaders like Gabriela Bucio of Gabriela’s Group and former mayoral candidate Celia Israel.

• Annie Lederman: Live in Austin | Friday, Oct. 6 | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Vulcan Gas Company, 418 E. 6th St., Austin | $25-$30 | Comedian and podcaster Annie Lederman is bringing her stand-up to ATX.

• Flo, a 100-year-old pecan tree at Barton Springs Pool, will be removed on Thursday, Oct. 5 due to brittle cinder fungus, which is making the tree fragile and could compromise safety for visitors. The city will host a celebration of life for Flo on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

• ESPN’s “College GameDay” is headed back to Texas for the annual Red River Rivalry game between No. 3 Texas and No. 12 Oklahoma, which will be the first time the two teams have faced each other with undefeated records since 2011. Last year, the Longhorns defeated Oklahoma 49-0. (Austin American-Statesman)

• A multi-family development just south of Mueller will bring 204 new affordable housing units to East Austin. Seabrook Square will be available for households earning at or below 60% of the median family income, and include 10 live-in studios for local artists.

• The Austin Police Department’s 911 call center has reduced vacancies from 69 open positions last October to 39 open positions as of last week. Currently, 911 calls in Austin are answered in 15 seconds or less about 73% of the time, compared to a national standard of 90%. (Austin American-Statesman)

• Krannich Solar Central announced plans to open a 28,000-sqft warehouse and showroom in Buda. The business aims to hire 40 local employees and move into the space by the end of 2023. (Austin Business Journal)

• Speaking of delicious local eats, Austin was named the No. 9 best foodie city in the US in a new WalletHub ranking, earning the top spot out of Texas cities. Bat City ranked highly for diversity, accessibility, and quality of food.

• Ready to kickstart your health journey, Austin? You’re in luck. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Hack Your Health Conference, happening Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2, 2024. Pro tip: Use code ATX50 to grab $50 off a General Attendee, VIP, or Sunday Expo Hall Pass.*

• Celebrate the beginning of fall with Assemble Cocktail’s seasonal cocktail workshop in Boerne this weekend. During this fun workshop, attendees will create a Spiced Pear Collins, Pumpkin Spice Martini + Maple Rye Martini. Two sessions are available on Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. Sign up.*

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