Canadian vocalist Peaches usually messes with gender roles and identity in her stage shows, so expect an eyeful. Your ears and the gray stuff in between them will be entertained as well, as Peaches serves up provocative and often lurid music with electro, rock, punk and hip-hop influences. 9 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $20. 214-824-9933 or granadatheater.com.
CityArts Celebration kicks off three days packed with displays from Texas artists, as well as wine tastings, live music and children's activities in the downtown Arts District.6-10 p.m. (Also Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) The streets surrounding the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. Free (includes all events and museum admission). dallascityarts.com.
Charismatic comic Eddie Griffin has a slew of films to his credit (from such comedies as Undercover Brother and Scary Movie 3 to the Denzel drama John Q). He'll prowl the Improv stage for big laughs this weekend. 8 and 10:30 p.m. (also Saturday at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.) Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $30. 972-404-8501 or improv.com.
Legendary comedian Bill Cosby is still a hoot in concert, with his trademark take on family, everyday life and, of course, the dentist. He helps open the new-look, 6,000-seat Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco. The Harlem Globetrotters follow the Cos with a performance on Saturday night. 8 p.m. Dr Pepper Arena, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, near Dallas North Tollway and Gaylord Avenue, Frisco. $57.50-$200. 1-866-337-1312 or drpepperarena.com.
Ryan Thomas Becker and Matthew Gray are better known for the work with their groups, RTB2 and Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, but they can both keep a crowd captivated by themselves. Becker's got a soulful voice and can probably handle everything from Stax to the Stones, while Gray's better suited for rich, dreamy folk. Friday at 8 p.m. at Mokah Coffee Bar, 2803 Taylor St. $6. liveatmokah.com.
Drummer Chris Carmichael keeps the beat quite capably for the King Bucks, Airline and Here in Arms. And what do you know -- all three bands are playing at City Tavern on the same night. Carmichael's gonna be working those guns pretty hard, but we know he can handle it. 9 p.m. City Tavern, 1402 Main St. citytaverndowntown.com.
The Goldfish Girls, a duo of 12-year-olds, spins old-school hip-hop from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Absinthe Lounge. DJ Arcane spins industrial and goth starting at 10. 1409 S. Lamar St. No cover. 214-941-9338. absinthelounge.net.
Flava Friday at Sting. No cover happy hour with complimentary buffet from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring music from K104's DJ Tiger. $1 apple martinis and $3 wells. 15240 Dallas Parkway. $10-$20. 214-573-8787. flavafridays.com.
Saturday and Sunday events after the jump.
SATURDAY
A giant cast of celebs are scheduled to take part in the eighth-annual Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game, including Mark Cuban, Michael Irvin, Mike Modano, Tim Brown, DeMarcus Ware, Scottie Pippen, Warren Sapp, Marty Turco, Jason Witten, Drew Pearson and Martellus Bennett. A home-run derby will kick things off, and the event will also feature a performance by Fort Worth rock act Green River Ordinance, and a fireworks show after the game. 4 p.m. Dr Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco. $5-$10. Tickets at the Dr Pepper Ballpark box office and Ticketmaster. Proceeds benefit the Heroes Foundation YOUniversity Program and the Mike Modano Foundation. heroesbaseball.org.
If you've watched even five minutes of her BET reality show The Way It Is, you know Keyshia Cole is nothing if not real. Fortunately for us, she channels the drama in her life into some pretty emotional R&B. It should go nicely with her tour mates' work: The-Dream, Keri Hilson and Bobby V open the show. 8 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $39.50-$85. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Andrea Bocelli's glorious vocal cords and Italian love songs have sold more than 60 million albums, so expect the material from his new album Incanto to stir the romantic in you. If not, you clearly have no heart. 8 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $75-$285. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Quest Crew, winner of the third season of America's Best Dance Crew, is headlining The Show touring showcase. In addition to the Los Angeles dance group's appearance, an urban dance competition, live performances and a fashion show will also be part of the mix. 7 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $20. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
The Show after-party at Purgatory. This meet-and-greet with Quest Crew is hosted by Kiss FM's Billy the Kidd. Music from Junior and Hex. No cover for ladies before 11 p.m. Doors at 10. 2208 Main St. $15 for guys, $10 for girls. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
The e-zine Shejay named DJ Rap the world's No. 1 mixer, and now she brings her pulsing drum and bass and house tunes to downtown's Plush lounge. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. $15 and $20. 1-888-657-5874 or myspace.com/plushdallas.
Nicholas Altobelli is one of the finest traditional folksters in North Texas, and he's releasing a new EP called The Dog Years. Let him spin a few yarns for you at this intimate Saturday show in a nontraditional venue, also featuring singer-songwriters Travis Hopper and Dillon Chevalier. 8 p.m. at Salon Nights on the Levee, 1727 Levee St. $10. myspace.com/nicholasaltobelli.
Provocateur Saturday at Kinki Lounge. Resident DJ Pyro spins sexy dance, hip-hop and mash-ups. 9 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-868-6943. kinkilounge.com.
SUNDAY
Sure, many of us miss Talking Heads, but David Byrne's solo career has had numerous entertaining twists and turns. His most recent projects include 2008's Everything That Happens Will Happen Today with Brian Eno, and composing music for the HBO show Big Love. Keep your fingers crossed that Byrne dips into the old classics along with the new. 8 p.m. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. $45-$55.1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
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