Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up four artsy events around Austin this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from rooftop salsa performance to a deal on visits to the Austin Toy Museum.
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Rooftop Salsa Night at Edge
Put on your dancing shoes and celebrate Cinco De Mayo at this rooftop Salsa Night. Start with a Bachata lesson by Favian Bustos and stay for a dance performance.
When: Friday, May 3, 7-11:30 p.m.
Where: Edge Rooftop Pool Bar and Cabanas, 110 E. Second St., Floor 5.
Price: $15 (General Admission Tickets); $20 (Premium Ticket includes 1 draft cocktail)
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Guided Art Tour: Rakhee Jain Desai and R.C Wong
Learn about two local Asian artists. The first is Rakhee Jain Desai, a Texas-based artist who works with vibrant colors, motifs and symbols in her art, which reflects her roots in India and a period living abroad in Asia. The second is R.C. Wong, a late art bloomer who didn't take art lessons until she was 42 years old and is well known for portraits of her own children.
When: Saturday, May 4, 1:30-3 p.m.
Where: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road
Price: Free
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Up to 32% Off at LBJ Presidential Library and Museum
Learn about 36th U.S. President Lyndon Johnson, including both his early life and White House years. Take advantage of this deal worth 37 percent off a visit to the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. You'll also get to check out exhibits on Civil Rights and America's Space program.
Where: 2313 Red River St., Central Austin
Price: $7 (30 percent discount off regular price) - Admission for One; $14 (32 percent discount off the regular price) - Admission for Two.
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Up to 52% Off Visit to Austin Toy Museum
Score a deal of up to 52 percent on a visit to the Austin Toy Museum. You'll get to check out its collection of more than 20,000 toys and figurines from different decades.
Where: 314.5 Congress Ave., Downtown Austin
Price: $11.50 (36 percent discount off regular price)- Admission for Two; $18.50 (49 percent discount off regular price) - Admission for Four. More deals available.
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