Cory Graves
Misery Loves Comedy.
There’s been a popular gif floating around this week dubbed the brutal montage of unsatisfying moments. True to its name, watching animated clips of such torturous scenes as goods getting stuck in vending machines and firecrackers that don’t pop is pure agony.
Conversely, a popular internet posting you’ll soon see going around this week (read: the one you’re currently reading) is a joyful list of super-satisfying ways to spend the coming days. Follow its advice, and your week will be pure ecstasy.
Monday (11.7)
Shakespeare in the Bar Presents: Julius Caesar at The Wild Detectives
Joni Mitchell Birthday Celebration at Kessler Theater
With Betty Soo, Damon K. Clark, Paul Slavens and Paul Averitt.
Tuesday (11.8)
Election Night Party at Dada (Free)
A Central Track/It’s Just Banter co-production.
Hands Like Houses at Trees
A tale of outer suburbia.
Wednesday (11.9)
Dweezil Zappa at Granada Theater
Playing whatever the fuck he wants.
Kevin Devine at Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill
Louis C.K. at the Music Hall at Fair Park
It’s Pig Newton.
Thursday (11.10)
Wet at Dada
It’s all in vain.
Ray Wylie Hubbard at Kessler Theater
Celebrating his 70th birthday.
Shooter Jennings at Billy Bob’s
Celebrating their 35th birthday.
Louis C.K. at the Music Hall at Fair Park
It’s Pig Newgon, again.
Friday (11.11)
Loretta Lynn at Majestic Theatre
You’re looking at country.
Brew-Haha Comedy Series at Lakewood Brewing Company
Laugh until Rock Ryder comes out of your nose.
Flock of Dimes at Three Links
Don’t dream it’s over.
Peter Hook at Granada Theater
See the light.
Rival Sons at Billy Bob’s
Celebrating their 35th birthday.
Continental Gin Building Artists Fall Open Studios
Art so hard.
Bruce Wood Dance Project Presents: Six at Dallas City Performance Hall
Kicking off its sixth season.
Snow tha Product at Trees
Stay woke.
License to Ill 30th Anniversary at Dada
With Rhymin’ N Stealin’.
Fetish Ball Meet and Greet at The Church
Dress code not required.
Gimme Danger at Texas Theatre
Jim Jarmusch’s Stooges flick.
Saturday (11.12)
Untapped: Dallas at Fair Park
With 100 breweries on site, and sets from TV on the Radio, Gogol Bordello, Kaleo and more.
Trash Talk at Dada
Use one of your nine lives.
Best Maid Pickles Dill Dash at Coyote Drive-In
There’s gonna be a run on pickles.
Dale Watson Does Chicken Shit Bingo at Double Wide
Celebrating Charlie Don’t Park’s birthday.
Willie Nelson at Billy Bob’s
Celebrating their 35th birthday.
Dallas Fetish Ball at The Church
Gag me with a spoon.
Mon Laferte at Trees
Si tu me quisieras.
Art Conspiracy 12 at The Cedars Union
Three live auctions from 150 artists – benefitting Music is Our Weapon.
214EVER book launch at Centre
Mariah Tyler’s photo book is here.
Cocktails for Charity at 7 for Parties
Thirty-plus local businesses, three wonderful non-profits and one memorable night in Dallas.
Copeland at Curtain Club
Chin up.
Sunday (11.13)
Meat Fight at the Big Green Warehouse (Sold Out)
Benefiting the National MS Society.
Decks in the Park at The Foundry
A daytime dance party.
Trinity River Run at Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
Tell ‘em Large Marge sent ya.
Robyn Hitchcock at Kessler Theater
Life is change.
Plastic Cup Boyz at House of Blues
Laugh like a man.
Jameversary at Anvil Pub
Celebrating their sixth anniversary.
Bad Suns at Granada Theater
Disappear here.
Smile Empty Soul at The Prophet Bar
Don’t ever leave.
Elite Rodeo Athletes 2016 World Championship at American Airlines Center
Good ride cowboy, good ride.
To find out what else is going on today, this week and beyond, check out our event directory.