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Monday: “Hi, How Are You?” Day at the Mohawk. Songwriter Daniel Johnston’s trademark catch-phrase — the title of his best-known 1980s cassette release, celebrated with a mural near the University of Texas campus — provides the name for this “celebration of music, art and mental wellness” presented in conjunction with the SIMS Foundation and the City of Austin’s Music & Entertainment Division. It’s partly a tribute to Johnston: Acts including Kathy McCarty (whose 1995 album “Dead Dog’s Eyeball” remains the gold standard for Johnston covers), Moving Panoramas, Jane Ellen Bryant, Will Courtney, Cowboy Diplomacy and Leslie Sisson with Josh T. Pearson and Jonathan Terrell will play Johnston’s as well as some of their own. A late addition: Johnston himself apparently will play a few songs as well. There’s also a showcase of Johnston’s art along with works by David Thornberry, Jason Archer, Miguel Rangel and Matthew Rodriguez. $10-$15 ($50 VIP). 7 p.m. doors. 912 Red River St. mohawkaustin.com. — P.B.
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Wednesday: Sphynx at Cheer Up Charlie’s. Last summer, our favorite fabulously mustachioed glam pop fanatics, Sphynx, dropped “Golden Garden,” a glittery platter of sing-along synth jams that won them a slew of new fans across the country. They strut their stuff at Cheer Ups before heading out west for a few dates. It might be chilly outside but break out the flash tats and the hot pants anyway. Their summery vibe will warm your heart. With Chief Perch, Chakra Khan. $3. 9 p.m. 900 Red River St. cheerupcharlies.com. — D.S.S.
Kacy Crowley hosts Cactus Cafe’s open mic shows on Monday and plays her own show at the venue on Thursday. Contributed/Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon
ALSO PLAYING
Monday
- Bon Iver, Hiss Golden Messenger at ACL Live (sold out)
- Beat Root Revival, Brian Pounds at Saxon Pub
- Jonathan Terrell & Josh T. Pearson, Steel Monday with Geoff Queen at Sam’s Town Point
- Lillingtons at Sidewinder
- Texas Tycoons at White Horse
- Marlars, Peterson Brothers at Continental Club
- Church on Monday Band at Continental Gallery
- Chris Gage at Donn’s Depot
- Wendy Colonna at Hilton Cannon & Belle
- Open mic with Kacy Crowley at Cactus Cafe
Tuesday
- Dickie Lee Erwin at Skylark Lounge
- Mike Stinson, Whitney Rose at Continental Club
- Brannen Temple, Curtis McMurtry at Continental Gallery
- Charlie Belle at Geraldine’s
- Curtis Lee at One-2-One Bar
- 8-1/2 Souvenirs at C-Boy’s
Wednesday
- Tommy Shannon Blues Band, Bill Carter at Antone’s
- Haunted Summer, Signy at Mohawk indoor
- Oysters, Holiday Music, Being Dead, Robby at Hotel Vegas
- Jon Dee Graham, William Harries Graham, Hot Club of Cowtown at Continental Club
- Michael Fracasso, Blue Moon Jazz Quartet with Rosie Flores at Continental Gallery
- Giulia Millanta at One-2-One Bar
- Warren Hood at ABGB
- Barbara Nesbitt at Threadgill’s North
- Paul Klemperer at Skylark Lounge
- Colin Gilmore at Hilton Cannon & Belle
- Johnny Holden at Scoot Inn
Thursday
- Sleep, Pinkish Black at ACL Live
- John “Papa” Gros Band, Roxy Roca, Henry + the Invisibles at Antone’s
- Prawn at Sidewinder
- Kacy Crowley, John Nielson at Cactus Cafe
- Name Sayers, Royal Forest, Dan Ryan at Mohawk indoor
- Mamafesta, Drew Davis & Friends at Stubb’s indoor
- Barfield, Casper Rawls at Continental Club
- Bonnie Whitmore, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few at Continental Gallery
- Aaron McDonnell at Geraldine’s