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Day Tripper: Best events for Thursday, May 14



Singer-songwriters don't get much more soulful than Amos Lee. The Philadelphia native has a string of lovely folk-soul albums, starting with his self-titled debut in 2005. His latest is Last Days at the Lodge, released last year. (If you're unfamiliar, his charming "Sweet Pea" is featured on an AT&T commercial.) 9 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $22.50. granadatheater.com.


Dallas duo Something in the Wheel plays country and bluegrass that's so sweet and earnest, you might feel a little like hugging them after the show. Just be sure and ask first, OK? With Camille Cortinas. 9 p.m. at City Tavern, 1402 Main St. 214-745-1402 or citytaverndowntown.com. myspace.com/somethinginthewheel.



The third-annual Crescent Spring Celebration features an art auction, fashion by Stanley Korshak, wine tastings, cocktails and dishes from award-winning chefs. 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crescent Fountain, Rosewood Crescent Hotel, 400 Crescent Court. $75, benefitting Big Thought, a nonprofit learning partnership. crescentspringcelebration.com.



Watch what is easily the funniest baseball game of the year when The Ticket crew plays The Great Game at Dr. Pepper Ballpark, off the tollway in Frisco. Team Musers take on Team Hardline at 7:05 p.m. $10. 972-334-1993. theticket.com.



DJ Pollux at Suite. 10 p.m. 4515 Travis St. No cover. 972-977-4045 for reservations. suitedallas.com.



First-anniversary party at Aura. Complimentary drinks from 9 to 10 p.m. DJs including Avi and Rev will spin. 9 p.m. 2912 McKinney Ave. No cover. 214-220-2872. aurauptowndallas.com.



Summer Kickoff college night party at Purgatory. The Vegas-themed party includes blackjack, poker and roulette tables. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10 for guys, $5 for girls. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.



DJ Michael Jerome at the Industry Bar. Complimentary remix CDs for ladies. $3 you-call-its. 10 p.m. 5427 Belt Line Road, Addison. 972-503-4637. industrybardallas.com.



The Strippers Ball at Plush, for all strip club employees. The weekly bikini contest to find Plush Divas for the 2010 Plush calendar continues. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.



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