Things To Do This Week.

Beware The Tattoo Invasion.

Get this: Google has been testing a self-driving car that recently made a 300,000 mile drive, completely unscathed.

OK, that's not true. The thing did crash once. But, to be fair, it was only a fender bender. And it was in a parking lot. And it was after a human driver took control of the wheel.

So, yeah, when the company says that consumers, in all likelihood, will be able to purchase these cars by 2015, we tend to believe them.

Just keep in mind that — for now, at least — this technology is out of your reach. Till that changes, we recommend human designated drivers.

Sunday (9.8)
Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants
Where are you going to watch the home opener?

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Three Links
Sharpen those pencils.

Hot Club of Cowtown at Levitt Pavilion
It don't mean a thing if it ain't western swing.

Monday (9.9)
Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Band at Bass Performance Hall
I'm on a pony on a motherfuckin boat.

Tuesday (9.10)
Ben Harper at Granada Theater
Burn one down.

Tech N9ne at South Side Music Hall
He's a mental giant.

Metalachi at Trees
We're going off the rails on un tren loco.

Soft Metals at Bryan Street Tavern
There's no turning back.

Wednesday (9.11)
Elm St. Tattoo Wig Party at Three Links
Featuring The Thin White Dukes and Good Luck Karaoke.

The Balvenie Collection at Hickory Street Annex
Bringing together unique, old-style artisans.

Luke Bryan at House of Blues
That's my kind of night.

Rock Paper Scissors Season Opener at Caves Lounge
They play for cash.

Thursday (9.12)
Vinyl Thoughts 4 at Quixotic World
This year's theme is “Free 4 All.”

Fun., Tegan and Sara at Gexa Energy Pavilion
Tonight, we are young.

Austra at Trees
Bringing the beat and the pulse.

Elm St. Tattoo Convention Kickoff Party at Three Links
Featuring The Riverboat Gamblers, and more!

Friday (9.13)
Gold Panda at The Loft
Gimme da gold.

Miranda Lamber, Dierks Bentley at Gexa Energy Pavilion
She's the fastest girl in town.

Shooter Jennings at Granada Theater
Outlaw runs in his family.

Elm St. Tattoo Convention at The Prophet Bar
Get inked up for less.

Saturday (9.14)
Dia de los Toadies
They come from the water.

Dent May at Rubber Gloves
You Just Can't Force A Dance Party.

Ghost Daddies at Crown and Harp
A Delightful DJ Duo.

The Concious Collective at WAAS Gallery
Featuring an artist talk at 6 p.m.