Another week, another round of art. I am busy, busy, busy, but going out and seeing the work is an essential part of it. Time is of the essence. Shows to see, my friends…

1. The Exhibitionist at Co-Prosperity Sphere

Work by Tom Torluemke.

Co-Prosperity Sphere is located at 3219 S. Morgan St. Reception Friday, 6-11pm.

2. Ron Artist: MVP (Malleability vs. Preservation) at Noble & Superior Projects

Work by Lindsay Apatow, Ben Balcom, April Behnke, Luis Miguel Bendaña, Joey Carr, Emilie Crewe, Matt Cummings, Lori Felker, Yasi Ghanbari, Samuel Gove, Jordan Grimes, Jeriah Hildwine, Randy Sterling Hunter, Seth Hunter, Tom McCormack, Ross Meckfessel, Josh Sampson, Kristen Stokes, Vincent Uribe and Corrine Webb.

Noble & Superior Projects is located at 1418 W. Superior St. Reception Friday, 8-11pm.

3. Basement Show at Parking Space

Work by Brandon Warren Alvendia, Caroline Polachek, Daniel Sullivan, Eleni Ann Kelaidis, Justin Thomas Schaefer, Marion Ramos, Michael Thibault, Scott Reeder and Tyson Reeder.

Parking Space is located at 2246 W. 19th St. 3R. Reception Friday, 6-10pm.

4. Girls at The Hills Esthetic Center

Work by Caitlin Arnold.

The Hills Esthetic Center is located at 128 N. Campbell Ave., Unit G. Reception Friday, 8-11pm.

5. Book Release Party at Golden Age

Release party for Can I Come Over to Your House: The First Ten Years of The Suburban.

Golden Age is located at 119 N Peoria St, 2D. Release party Saturday, 6-9pm.

Another round of weekend picks, brought to you by…well…me. Enjoy!

1. Caras de Mexico at 33 Collective Gallery

Work by photographer Joe Compean.

33 Collective Gallery is located at 1029 W. 35th St. Reception is Friday, from 7-10pm.

2. Corazón Grafico/Corazón Urbano at Co-Prosperity Sphere

New mixed media works by Gabriel Villa.

Co-Prosperity Sphere is located at 3219 S Morgan St. Reception is Friday, from 7-11pm.

3. Love Letters to Antarctica at Swimming Pool Project Space

Works by Annie Heckman and Lorien Jordan.

Swimming Pool Project Space is located at 2858 W. Montrose Ave. Reception is Saturday, from 7-10pm.

4. Practice Makes Purpose at Monument 2 Gallery

New works by Justin Thomas Schaefer.

Monument 2 Gallery is located at 2007 N. Point St. Reception is Saturday, from 6-10pm.

5. Yard Salad at Old Gold

Two days of art auctions to clear out Old Gold before its peeps move out to LA.

Old Gold is located at 3102 W Palmer Blvd. Auction Saturday and Sunday, from 11am-5pm.