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CASANOVA—To help break in Floating World Comics' snazzy new digs, fantastic local comics writer Matt Fraction will be in the store for a book release party and signing of his latest—Avaritia, the long-awaited third volume in his beloved Casanova series. And in addition to copies of Avaritia #1 being available, Floating World's walls will be decked out with original Casanova art from the brilliant Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon. EH
Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch, 6-8 pm, FREE

ROUND 'EM UP—Dust off your cowboy boots, grab a lasso, and head east. Today kicks off the Pendleton Round-Up: a wild combination of cowboy tradition, carnival rides, and hoedowns all heartily doused in whiskey. What's stopping you? AZ
1205 SW Court, Pendleton, Wed-Sat 1-7 pm, many events FREE, rodeo $18-25, all ages