Taste Addison begins with every food option imaginable and a stellar lineup of area musicians who have made it big. The Old 97's and Jack Ingram headline Friday, and Bowling for Soup plays Saturday. 5 p.m. to midnight (also Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.). Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. $5-$10. addisontexas.net.
George Lopez has toured all over with his stand-up act, skewering race, politics and anything else he can dream up to get a huge laugh. His eponymous ABC comedy show continues its run in syndication. Catch him -- as well as more than a few chuckles -- on his "Tall, Dark and Chicano" tour. 8 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $40-$60. ticketmaster.com.
Dallas native Jeff Dunham is easily the best-known ventriloquist in the country, so much so that he's playing the AAC. And he's not just a guy who can talk without his lips moving -- he's actually funny. Say hey to his beloved characters: the goofy Peanut, crabby Walter, Jose Jalapeño on a Stick and Achmed the Dead Terrorist. 8 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $42.50. ticketmaster.com.
Hey, hey, hey, HEY! Remember when Anthony Michael Hall was still adorable? When Ally Sheedy was still ... around? And when a cool little teen flick made us all want to land in Saturday detention? Relive the '80s with John Hughes' angst-fueled classic The Breakfast Club. Midnight. Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106.
International DJ Silver and the Jackass World Tour at Plush. Resident DJs Krave and Sno White spin opening sets. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
DJ Class spins at Suite to celebrate the release of his album I'm the Ish. Additional sets from Joe Vega. 10 p.m. 4515 Travis St. No cover. 972-977-4045 for reservations. suitedallas.com.
Access Dallas presents Naked Fridays at Mick's Bar. No dress code. Come as you are. DJ ATG spins hip-hop, dance and R&B. $3 shot specials all night. 8 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-527-6241. myspace.com/micksbar.
Effin Belvedere Bash at Kinki Lounge. J-Mo's birthday celebration featuring resident DJ Pyro. Doors open at 9 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-868-6943. kinkilounge.com.
Couture Cocktails vodka party at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary vodka drinks made to order from 8 to 10 p.m. DJ NVS spins at 10. Doors open at 6. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Ladies Night at Lizard Lounge. Guest DJ Terravita from Boston spins drum 'n bass. DJs Titan, Phooka and the Crystal Pistol also spin. Doors open at 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. No cover for ladies. $10 for 21 and up, $15 for under 21. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Edgefest 19 and Louis C.K., after the jump.
SATURDAY
Edgefest, the annual rock fest put on by KDGE-FM (102.1) is always a highlight of the summer concert season. The 19th edition features a heavyweight rock roster, including Korn, 311, Blue October and Papa Roach. 11 a.m. Pizza Hut Park, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco. $29.50 and $49.50. ticketmaster.com.
Louis C.K. can be crude and borderline offensive, and also make you laugh until you pee in your pants. Louis is probably best known for his short-lived HBO show Lucky Louie, but he has also written for Letterman, Conan and Chris Rock, and starred in several hilarious stand-up specials. Get a taste with his YouTube clips, especially the one titled "Why?" 8 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Parkway. $29 and $32. ticketmaster.com.
Vogue party at Purgatory. This is a model search hosted by princessdawn.com. Six winners will be sent to Las Vegas for three days to party. 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $15 for guys, $10 for girls. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
Kaskade the Grand at Plush. Resident Willie Trimmer spins additional sets. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Hot Pink Delorean at Lizard Lounge. Opening sets from Big T, Titan and Johnny Funk. Ladies dressed in pink get in free. Everyone in free until 10 p.m. Doors open at 9. 2424 Swiss Ave. $15. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
SUNDAY
In Bert Kreischer's college days at Florida State, Rolling Stone named him the "No. 1 partier in the country." Now that he's a family man, his humor is a bit more expansive. He recently starred in a Comedy Central special, and examined what he calls the racist overtones in Dora the Explorer. (Hint: It has to do with the "grumpy old troll who lives under the bridge.") 7:30 p.m. (also various times Thursday-Saturday). Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $15. 972-404-8501 or improv.com.
Savor the Flavor at the Hotel Capri. Music from DJ Sno White. Complimentary candy vodka shots passed around at midnight. Free massages for ladies. 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
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Saturday, May 9th
@City Tavern
1402 Main St
Dallas, TX
SPCA Benefit
3pm-2am
Featuring Somebody's Darling, Slider Pines, Binary Sunrise, Macon Greyson, Sideshow Tragedy, David Ramirez, The Slow Burners, RTB2, Airline, Grant Jones.