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Jet Around with Curren$y.
As of this morning we've got nine days left until season four of Arrested Development drops on Netflix. For all of you needing a refresher on the series' many running jokes, this amazing chart should do quite nicely.
Also, apropos of nothing, here's Wayne Coyne, wearing what looks to be a laser thong, covering David Bowie's “Heroes” on Fallon this past Wednesday.
Hopefully, that'll get you going for your weekend. If not, then perhaps you can use the fact that you weren't sucked into the land of Oz during Wednesday's tornadoes as an excuse to go out and celebrate.
On that front, you should have no trouble finding something worthy of your time.
Friday
Tera Melos at Dada
Math pop trio Tera Melos brings their quirky rhythms to Dada in support of their April release, X'ed Out.
Wildflower! Festival (Day 1)
First day headliners at the annual Richardson festival include Gretchen Wilson, the Charlie Daniels Band and Spin Doctors. Bet you can only name one song from each of those acts.
Dustin Cavazos at Cambridge Room
Oak Cliff's own Dustin Cavazos brings his high-energy hip-hop to the House of Blues. The local favorite fronts a bill also featuring Louie the Singer, Shelby Shaw and The Drama Queens.
Kylesa at Trees
Georgia-based sludge-meets-psychedelic outfit Kylesa swings by Trees in supporting of its new album, Ultraviolet. Before you head out, check out Chris Steffen's interview with frontwoman Laura Pleasants.
Amy Schumer at House of Blues
The comedian's tour in support of her new Comedy Central show Inside Amy Schumer continues at House of Blues. While she likes to say that she's “sluttier than the average bear,” we find that she's funnier than the average bear, too.
Battle of the South Beer Pong Championship at McFadden's
Ever paid $750 to play beer pong before? Anyone? Nope? Oh. Because that's precisely what each of the teams in this tournament did. This is definitely the place to be if you want to see what that type of person looks like. We're guessing they're the types that take this shit way too seriously.
Taste of Addison at Addison Circle Park
Addison's annual food and music fest returns for 2013 with selections from 60 of the city's restaurants, a firefighters vs. police department hot wing eating contest, and performances from bands like Sister Hazel and Blue October.
Dallas Comic Con at Irving Convention Center
Shouldn't this be called Irving Comic Con? Misnomers aside, you only get so many chances to wear that Iron Man costume in public.
Eternal Summers at The Prophet Bar
Roanoke, Virginia-based dream-punks Eternal Summers come to The Prophet Bar in anticipation of their forthcoming Correct Behavior LP. The band's added a bass player since their last album, so you can expect their new material to have a little more backbone.
John Witherspoon at the Addison Improv
It's Ice Cube's dad! Well, on the big screen at least. John Witherspoon's in Addison all weekend. But how could you see him any day but Friday?
Curren$y at The Prophet Bar's Big Room
New Orleans rapper Curren$y comes to The Prophet Bar on the heels of his February mixtape, New Jet City. He calls his style “lifestyle rap” because he raps about his day-to-day life. In other words, expect the anecdotes and pop-culture references to flow freely.
Fort Worth Music Festival (Day 1) at Panther Island Pavilion
Opening night is headlined by the alt-country tag team of Old 97's and Drive-By Truckers. Be sure to check out the festival art gallery and get a Sweet and Lowdown from the Easy Slider Truck while you're there, too.
Barry Manilow at Verizon Theatre
Tonight, the 69-year-old crooner brings his easy-listening stylings to Grand Prairie. Or as we like to think of it, here's your chance to finally see what the man behind the Double Wide's “Live at San Quentin” mural is all about.
Saturday
Wildflower! Festival (Day 2)
Saturday at the Wildflower features Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad, Toadies and Reverend Horton Heat. It may or may not feature quite enough cowbell.
Fort Worth Music Festival at Panther Island Pavilion (Day 2)
Head back to Fort Worth on Saturday for Washington D.C. indie rockers The Walkmen and New Orleans jam band Galactic. Vote for your favorite visual artist in the “People's Choice” competition. And maybe grab another Sweet and Lowdown while you're at it. Seriously, they're delicious.
Fort Worth Arts Goggle
Fort Worth's other weekend festival features art at 69 different locations, plus music at six smaller venues. Expect a relaxed atmosphere at the low-key, kid-friendly event.
Dave Matthews Band at Gexa Energy Pavilion
The fact that this show takes place after SMU has already let out for the summer is a crime. Boy, are those visor-wearers going to be pissed when they find out Dave Matthews was in town over summer break.
Taco Fest 2K13 (Day 1) at Taqueria El Picante
Taqueria El Picante had so much fun hosting the wildest after-party of 35 Denton, they decided to host another raucous punk showcase this weekend. A reunited Negaduck and Mean & Ugly top the first-day bill.
Whose Live Anyway at the Majestic Theater
The points still don't matter for this live version of the once-popular “game” show. Nor will they when the TV version of the show returns to The CW this fall, for that matter.
Dallas Asian Festival at Main Street Garden
Come for the food, cultural performances and games at the 23rd Annual Dallas Asian Festival. Stay for the “Let's Kick It” Dance Jam competition.
Miguel Migs at It'll Do
Chill out with the San Francisco-based deep house DJ.
Soviet, Bludded Head, Rocket Arm and Terminator 2 at Prophet Bar
Forsake earplugs at your own peril during this face-melting quadruple bill at Prophet Bar.
Sunday
Taco Fest 2K13 (Day 2) at Taqueria El Picante
Sunday at Taco Fest features Brain Gang Blue, The Distressers and the still atrociously named Bukkake Moms.
Face to Face at Trees
If you prefer your punk in a more traditional setting — or maybe just sans tacos — head to Trees for a show headlined by the venerable California four-piece Face to Face. Teenage Bottlerocket and Blacklist Royals open.
Wildflower! Festival (Day 3)
The Richardson Wildflower! Festival concludes with Ray Wylie Hubbard and Robert Earl Keen headlining.
Disco 5K at Fair Park
The Dallas Athletes Racing event features on-course entertainment and post-race music and pancakes. Every finisher gets an award too. Just like tee ball.
Brew Riot at Eno's
Head to Oak Cliff Sunday for the fifth annual Brew Riot home brewing competition. Twenty bucks gets you beer from over 20 brewers and a vote in the people's choice poll.
HP Byron Nelson Championship
The final round means it's your final chance to go crazy in the party pavilion. And, y'know, to find out who's gonna win the thing.
