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JUST BE COS

Mobicon’s Mobile Comic Con is an annual three-day convention for fantasy, science fiction, horror, comic book, anime and gaming fans. Events include costume contests, organized play, a steampunk ball, special guests, discussion panels, demonstrations, a merchant room, an art show and artists’ gallery, a staffed KidCon area, gaming areas, a new charity auction, after-parties and more.

MobiCon's Mobile Comic Con, May 26 at 12 p.m. to May 28 at 5 p.m., Renaissance Riverview Plaza, 64 S. Water St., $45 weekend registration, $22.50 for children 6-13, ­ www.mobilecomiccon.org.

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A NEW JOURNEY

Two years ago, Mobile artist Janie Brown decided to try abstract expressionism – and she was “immediately hooked.” “I love the freedom of making random lines and marks, choosing colors and even the uncertainty of where the process will take me,” she said. “I am learning that each viewer will have a different impression of the work. Abstract art is very subjective and so to connect with a viewer on a personal is my goal as an artist." A selection of her new work is on display through June 3.

Meet-the-Artist Reception for Janie Brown, May 21 from 3 to 5 p.m., Artists' Place Gallery at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, free, www.facebook.com/events/417189278660901.

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ART AND HIP HOP

The Art of Perception VOL. 2 is an innovative spin on the traditional art show, blending contemporary urban art with hip hop culture. Guests will view thought-provoking pieces of art by artists including Noelle Goodson, Conz8000, Brandin $tallworth, Diplomat and others, while they enjoy the sounds produced by some of the best DJs of the Gulf Coast including DJ Money Mic, DJ RodSki and DJ Loot. The show runs through July 23.

"The Art of Perception Vol. 2" Opening Reception, May 21 from 7 to 11 p.m., Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti St., $10, https://www.facebook.com/events/1849851381944828/.

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GLOWING REVIEWS

In her new book, “The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women,” author Kate Moore gives voice to two groups of workers who became horribly ill and fought back against the companies that poisoned them. Drawing on previously unpublished sources - including diaries, letters and court transcripts, as well as original interviews with the women's relatives - “The Radium Girls” is an intimate narrative account of an unforgettable true story.

Kate Moore Book Signing, May 23 at 6 p.m., Page and Palette, 32 S. Section St., Fairhope, free, http://www.pageandpalette.com/events-master/2017/5/23/kate-moore.

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THERAPEUTIC VALUE

Makalani Theatre Ensemble’s fourth annual summer production, Christopher Durang’s “Beyond Therapy,” is directed by Cory Olson. The farcical comedy focuses on Bruce and Prudence, two Manhattanites who meet through a personal ad and are deeply into therapy – but their therapists might be more troubled than they are.

"Beyond Therapy," May 25-27 at 8 p.m., The Center for Creative Living, 60 N. Ann St., $15, $13 students and military, www.universe.com/events/beyond-therapy-tickets-ZRQ6LP.

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