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Out and About: Selected events for this coming weekend.

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AUSTIN

Stiff Little Fingers Poppy, catchy, but still as punk as a mohawk, Stiff Little Fingers were a fast-paced and hook-laden punk band before their time. Catch the Belfast natives on their reunion tour at Emo’s, the reigning owner of The Onion’s Worst Bathroom in the Country Award. Emo’s, Aug 19, 9 p.m. emosaustin.com/

DALLAS

Johnny Mathis When Johnny Mathis takes the stage on Saturday and Sunday, he’ll bring more than five decades of hits in jazz, blues, and pop along with him. Meyerson Symphony Center, Aug 20 & 21, 8 p.m. dallasculture.org/meyersonSymphonyCenter

EL PASO

Bodies Human The famous exhibit of human bodies comes to El Paso with a touch of art and whole heap of wonder at the complex system inside all of us. Lynx Exhibits, Aug 19 & 20 from 10–6 & Aug 21 from noon–6. lynxexhibits.com

FORT WORTH

Eli Young Band Coming out of Denton’s fertile music scene, the Eli Young Band has blazed a name for itself in Texas country and beyond. Billy Bob’s, Aug 20, 10:30 p.m. billybobstexas.com

GALVESTON

The Relics Rock band the Relics bring some four-on-the-floor to your Sunday afternoon. The Spot, Aug 21, 3–7 p.m. myspace.com/therelicsrock

HOUSTON

Emma A dramatic retelling of one of Jane Austen’s greatest books, full of love, comedy, wit, and passion. A.D. Players Theatre, Aug 19 & 20 at 8 p.m. & Aug 21 at 2:30 p.m. adplayers.org

SAN ANTONIO

Ugly People The self-proclaimed “Theatre of the People” whips up this comedy of corruption and campaigning that dares you to find where the satire ends and our real political system begins. The Overtime Theatre, Aug 19 & 20, 8 p.m. theovertimetheater.org

CANYON

Not Just For Show: Working Saddles From the Permanent Collection A stunning collection of equine artifacts, including saddles, spurs, stirrups, and more, from all over the world and from all across time. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Aug 19 & 20 from 9–6 & Aug 21 from 1–6. panhandleplains.org