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According to MIT Technology Review, researchers have developed an algorithm that's able to detect when a person is drunk tweeting. This technology, they say, could help them understand and subsequently reduce incidents of drunk driving, among other health-related benefits.
Or, y'know, it could also just be used to prevent us from drunk tweeting. That'd be plenty helpful. But there's not currently an app for that, so you'll want to remain ever vigilant in your drunk tweeting abstinence on your own.
One thing you won't have to do on your own tonight, though, is figure out something cool to do. That's something we can help you with. — Cory Graves
Mugen Hoso at Rubber Gloves
Mugen Hoso is a punk band from Tokyo, Japan. But they sound exactly like an American punk band: The drums are hard, the guitar is loud, and you can't understand what the singer is saying. They kick off a three-night Metroplex tour in Denton, where Heavy Baby Sea Slugs and Gay Cum Daddies open. — Paul Wedding
Astronautalis at Lola's Saloon
Astronautalis is a well-known commodity around these parts. After being raised in Jacksonville, Florida, the currently Minneapolis-based rapper born Andy Bothwell cut his teeth in the North Texas music scene while attending Southern Methodist University and getting his live show footing at venues up in Denton. But aside from a handful of tours that have brought him through the region in recent years, local fans of Astronautalis' haven't really heard too much from the performer of late. It's now been five years since the release of his This Is Our Science LP. In 2016, Astronautalis aims to change all that. Already this year, he's released a new EP called SIKE!, which comes as prelude to his forthcoming Cut The Body Loose that's due to release on May 13. Tonight he plays the second of three performances in North Texas. For more info on this one, check out our Q&A with Bothwell here. — Jessi Pereira
Dallas Comedy Festival at Dallas Comedy House
It's the second night of the Dallas Comedy Festival, featuring stand-up from comedians such as Michele Benson, Christian Hughes, Katy Evans and Kevin Yee. There will also be sketch shows from Splash Zone! and Dream Team, and improv from groups including Disappearing, Inc., Cell Block Tango and The Midnight Society. — PW
Spring Fling No. 2 at Aqua Lab Studios
In conjunction with the Lolipop and Burger Records Caravan Tours, Dallas' Vice Palace and Dallas Distortion Music have assembled this post-SXSW show, where 13 different punk and garage bands will play on two stages. It'll be a night of great independent music, including acts such as Sealion, Kim & The Created, Max Pain and Big White. — PW
The Warriors at Alamo Drafthouse (Richardson)
The Warriors is Walter Hill's '70s cult classic about the conflicts between local gangs in the streets of New York City, but it's really a lot more than that. The movie is excellently shot, displaying hidden meanings and symbols throughout the movies that show it's really a lot more than a fun, gritty action movie. It is a fun, gritty action movie, but it's also worth thinking about during and afterwards. Can you dig it? — PW
Moving Panoramas at Crown and Harp
Moving Panoramas is an all-girl dream-gaze band from Austin. The trio's music creates a calming, airy sound complimented by the lead singer's sweet-sounding vocals. They just released their first album, One. It's easy-listening music that's worth checking out. And better to do it now in this intimate space, as the band's next Dallas show comes at the 1,000-plus capacity Granada Theater. — PW
Dark Rooms, Los Coast, Cody Culberson at Three Links
There's a little something for everybody at this show, it's just unclear whether there's anyone that will like all of it. Dark Rooms is this sort of brooding-yet-sexy electronic/rock band. Los Coast is a solid soul band from Austin, that is upbeat and dancey, and Cody Culberson is a country singer from Fort Worth focused on the old-school country style of storytelling. All three acts are solid, check it out if you want some diversity in your concert experience. — PW
Discover The Great Trinity Forest at White Rock United Methodist
This isn't actually a trip through the Trinity Forest, unfortunately. But local naturalist Ben Sandifer will be showing a slideshow presentation on the forest, including photographs he has taken of the unique flora and fauna that can be found in the area. It might help you better enjoy your next visit to Dallas' great oasis. — PW
Disturbed at House of Blues
Ooh wah ah ah ah. Disturbed reunited last year after breaking up four years ago. Now the band is back to playing the same music its been playing for the past 16 years. Relive the heavy metal of the early '00s, if you want to for some reason. — PW
Smith Street Band at Dada
The Smith Street Band is an Australian folk/punk/pop band that's been putting out music pretty much nonstop since it formed in 2010. In that time, the band has gained quite the following. The group sounds a lot like pop-punk bands from the mid-'00s but, y'know, with an Australian accent. It's good, fun, high-energy music, though. Give it a listen. — PW
