The Southern Fried Summer Jam features Bun B, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Big Tuck, Tum Tum, Big Chief and many others. Doors at 3 p.m. Airhogs Stadium, 1600 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie. $25 and $50. thelinqup.com.
Good grub and entertainment take center stage at the annual Taste of Dallas. You'll find a carnival midway (dubbed "the Plate Fair of Texas"), activities for the kids, live music and food from dozens of area restaurants. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (also Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.) West End, downtown. Free admission; food and drink cost $2-$6. tasteofdallas.com.
The Strange Boys perform along with Coathangers and Bad Sports at the Lounge on Elm Street, 2810 Elm St. Doors at 8 p.m. $8. myspace.com/theloungeonelmst.
The Granada Theater is hosting a night of Texas country, from the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink sounds of Homespun Remedies to the fun, beer-soaked stylings of headliner Eleven Hundred Springs. With Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward. 8 p.m. 3524 Greenville Ave. $12 to $16. 214-824-9933 or granadatheater.com.
Welcome the Paper Chase home from its national tour. Frontman John Congleton and crew have been out promoting the brand new disc Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1, a concept album about human disasters big and small. The music's freaky, but in a good way. 8 p.m. at Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. With Matthew and the Arrogant Sea and Tre Orsi. $10. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
If you want your Friday to be a little more chilled out, this is your show. Fort Worth's the Theater Fire will bring its big box of instruments to Lee Harvey's and play some country-folk for the regulars. Expect to hear tunes from the group's latest album, Matter and Light. 9 p.m. 1807 Gould St. Cover TBD. 214-428-1555 or leeharveys.com.
Dub Assembly Third Anniversary features DJ Jason Mundo and others playing electronic dubstep music. The monthly event has gained a tremendous following in town. With Trill Bass, Royal Highnuss and Thomas Allen. 9 p.m. at the Green Elephant, 5626 Dyer St. $12. myspace.com/thegreenelephant.
If you faintly recall loving fantasy flick Labyrinth as a kid but can only remember a young Jennifer Connelly, a cute baby and a villainous David Bowie, now's the time to see if it still holds up. It's the last film directed by Jim Henson before he died, so it's got some astounding puppetry. Midnight. Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106.
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.
2R Recordings presents DJ Raydar's Birthday Bash at Lizard Lounge. Performances from Andy Szontagh, Kidd Love and Core E. 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. No cover for ladies before 11 p.m. $10 for 21 and up, $15 for under 21. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Keith Urban, Jim Jeffries, Bill Maher and Wanda Sykes, after the jump.
SATURDAY
Nicole Kidman picked a good one. Not only is Keith Urban devastatingly handsome; he's also got the talent to back up his looks. He's a whiz on guitar but plays several other instruments, and his songs touch on the successes and failures of his personal life. The ladies are gonna lose it. 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $20-$59.50. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
The biting political wit of Bill Maher tends to score more highly with left-leaning folk (as shown by the reactions of his crowd on HBO's Real Time). But Maher takes shots at that end of the pool as well. Expect plenty of political zingers, along with some of his pet topics (like Americans' poor diets and legalizing marijuana). 8 p.m. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. $57.50-$97. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Here's an intriguing up-and-coming comic. Australia native Jim Jeffries had a brilliant HBO special recently (I Swear to God), which included his sharp takes on religion, his large-and-in-charge mother, and abandoning all efforts to save the pandas. Funny stuff. 8:30 p.m. (doors at 7:30). Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $32.50. granadatheater.com.
DJ AM spins at Ghostbar's third anniversary party. Time and price TBD. 2440 Victory Park Lane. 214-720-9919. n9negroup.com.
DJs Granite and Phunk at Plush. Willie Trimmer spins additional sets. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. myspace.com/plushdallas.
DJs Micro and Jen Lasher at Lizard Lounge. New York's Micro is on tour for the release of his album Caffeine Mixed Volume 1. Doors at 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. Free until 10 p.m., $15 after. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
SUNDAY
Emmy-nominated comedian Wanda Sykes brings the funny but doesn't shy away from hot-button issues such as racial profiling and gay marriage. We'll see if she brings up her recent controversial turn at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. 8 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $39.50 and $49.50. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Celebrate the Church's 15-year run of electronic, rock and goth music, along with theme nights and costumed fun. Guest DJs for this bash include Jen Lasher, Joe Virus and Wild Bill Stanley. Doors at 8 p.m. Lizard Lounge, 2424 Swiss Ave. Free until 9 p.m. $5 after; $10 under 21. thelizardlounge.com.
Skam Artist Take-Over at Suite. DJs Echo, Obi One, Turbulence, Skratchy and Gusto will spin for this celebration of EMT Productions' second anniversary. 10 p.m. 4515 Travis St. No cover, but reservations recommended. 972-977-4045. suitedallas.com.
Savor the Flavor at the Hotel Capri. Music from DJ Sno White. Complimentary candy vodka shots passed around at midnight. 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
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