Art, media and comedy just got a little friendlier! This weekend is the long-awaited and colorful STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo, where comics, independent media and great minds assemble at Marchesa Hall and Theater to meet and greet those pushing the independent media scene. The two full days (March 5-6) is set to bring together all forms of media and minds to culminate in one of Austin’s best expositions of creativity and print work. A full schedule is available here.

While we’re at it, The New Movement is going to have a table at the event, which means smiling faces from our fair theater and a few little goodies to give out to other creative-types. Want to be a part of this? Stop on by the table and see what you can do, or just come to pick up your free high-five! (Limit 5 per person, please)

Sunday is a very limited edition Block Party fused with a bit of after party flair at Club DeVille from 8-11pm. Do you have a stand-up act, comedy bit or just something insanely nuts you would like to try in front of adoring friends and new fans? Sign up for the show and let your comedy hair hang low!