Express yourself at an open mic or enjoy a game this week in Austin

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Jan. 5

$1.50 East Coast Oyster Nights at Celis Beer Garden

For all of you oyster lovers, come join us for oyster night. Shucking goes until oysters sell out.

WHERE: Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758

WHEN: 3 p.m.

Jan. 6

Poetry Open Mic

Come enjoy a night of self expression hosted by our two MC's Ash Sumida & Taylor Ambrose. Sign up early to be added to the line up with your dance, rap, poetry, song or however you best express yourself.

WHERE: 3rd Eye Meditation Lounge & Elixir Bar, 1701 Toomey Rd., Austin, Texas 78704

WHEN: 7 p.m.

Jan. 7

Kool & the Gang

Come dance and enjoy this classic soul, R&B band from the '60s with hit songs such as "Celebration" and "Get down on it."

WHERE: Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin, Texas 78701

WHEN: 8 p.m.

Jan. 8

Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show!

Enjoy dinner while solving a crime. The suspect could be you or someone else in the room. General admission is $63.99. Purchase tickets or get info online at https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/austin/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/.

WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott Austin Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center, 16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville, Texas 78660

WHEN: 6 p.m.

Jan. 9

Sunday Jazz Brunch with Joanna Howerton & Michael Cross Duo

Enjoy brunch while listening to live original music from duo Joanna & Michael. There will also be tacos from Frida's Mexican food truck and specialty tacos.

WHERE: Madrone Coffee Co., 6266 U.S. 290, Austin, Texas 78735

WHEN: 10 a.m.

Jan. 10

Karate - PK3-PK4

Learn classic martial arts training.

WHERE: SLES 15 St. Luke's Ln., San Antonio, Texas 78209

Jan. 11

Baylor Bears Mens Basketball vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Mens Basketball

WHERE: Ferrell Center University Parks Drive-Baylor University, Waco, Texas 76706

WHEN: 6 p.m.