What: Recognize those beads? They're the Perler Beads kids iron into plastic butterflies, and they're just one of the unexpected materials RISD grad Christy Curcuru uses in the witty line of handcrafted jewelry she calls "Growing." The Austin-based designer will be in attendance for the Houston debut of her collection on Friday.

When: Friday, August 2, between 12 and 6

Where: Leap, 2314 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005

Also: An extra 15 percent off all sale items at Leap for the duration of the show