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Jay Janner/2004 AMERICAN-STATESMAN

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Congress Avenue will be roaring with the sound of hundreds of motorcycles.

Friday, June 03, 2005

Let's get ready to rumble

The Republic of Texas Biker Rally is considered the largest motorcycle event in Texas. Sixth Street party-goers mix and mingle with black leather-clad bikers who come from miles around.

The Travis County Exposition Center serves as the rally's headquarters for four days of live music, bike shows and more than 250 vendors. Tonight's biker parade and street party is often the main draw of the weekend for rally-goers. The parade of motorcycles departs from the center at 7:30 p.m. and is escorted down Congress Avenue, where a free concert and street party will be held. Fire Kills and Vallejo kick off the party, followed by the Burden Brothers.

Events continue Saturday with a Poker Run, stunt shows, a bike show and a meet-and-greet with some of the builders of the best custom bikes in the nation.

Visit www.rotrally.com for the full schedule of events throughout the weekend.

— Courtney Sebesta

Republic of Texas Biker Rally
When: Various times today through Sunday
Where: Travis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker Lane
Cost: Free-$45
Information: www.rotrally.com

THE NEXT BEST

At Stubb's, a Green party that has a Texas twang

Summertime, barbecue, Jerry Jeff Walker and Pat Green. Four reasons why it's great to be Texan. Walker and Green are performing for the second night in a row at Stubb's — with a two-night engagement like that, you'd think it was July 4th weekend. Songs about Texas, drinking, love and heartbreak converge in one evening. Doors at 6 p.m. Stubb's, 801 Red River St. $40. 480-8341, www.frontgatetickets.com.

'The Intergalactic Nemesis' comes in loud and clear

The third and final installment of Salvage Vanguard Theatre's popular radio series opens tonight. "The Intergalactic Nemesis: Twin Infinity" takes place in 1942 and follows a soon-to-be-married couple. When the groom doesn't show up at the altar, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through June 25. Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo St. $12-$35. 474-7886, www.salvagevanguard.org.

BEST OF THE REST

'Catfish and Tunes' — Noon to 1:30 p.m. Plaza Concert Series features musicians each Friday in June as a tribute to African American heritage. Today: Les and the Funk Mob. Mr. Catfish will sell lunch. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. Free. 974-9310.

'Martial Law 9/11: Rise of the Police State' — 7 and 10 p.m. Media activist Alex Jones presents his film about the state of America. Alamo Drafthouse, 409 Colorado St. $5.75-$8. 476-1320, www.drafthouse.com.

Little City's Friday Jazz — 7 to 9 p.m. DiverseArts presents Harold McMillian and Friends. Little City, 916 Congress Ave. Free. 476-CITY.

'Ballet Under the Stars' — 8:30 p.m. The Austin Dance Ensemble presents works by Mike McKinley, Ernest Gildon, Arletta Howard-Logan and John Logan. Zilker Hillside Theatre, Zilker Park. Free. www.ade-ybt.org.

— Compiled by Courtney Sebesta

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