Also this week

Preview performances of Origin, a dance and music piece that will be performed at the Edinbergh Fringe Festival later this month, kick off Friday at 7:30 p.m. at LSU’s Shaver Theatre. Additional shows run Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, click here. The work also features music from Nick Hwang, who talked with 225 last month about the project. Read the full story.

New works from Kathleen Lemoine and Sheryl Southwick will be on display at Frameworks Gallery (8501 Highland Road). A free opening reception will be held Friday at 6 p.m. The works will hang in the gallery through Aug. 23 and can be viewed Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit fwgallery.net.

Dizzy Arts and Records hosts a party Saturday at its headquarters at 1549 Sharlo Ave. The festivities start with an art show at 7 p.m., featuring pieces from Davy Goldsmith, Martha Landry, Mandy Torres and Michael Tucker, as well as live art from David Losavio and Alexa Marie Wolfkiel and fashion from Rachel Detloff and Krystal Frame. The event also features music from The Patsies, Josh Riley and many more. RSVP and get more information.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum hosts an ARTalk Sunday at 2 p.m. Dr. Emilio Garcia and Lafayette artist Herman Mhire will be on hand to discuss their new exhibit, “The Art & Science of Shells,” now on display. Admission is $7.25 for adults and $6.25 for children. For more information, click here.