Matthew Gray, the frontman for Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, has a side project called "Matthew Gray, Delves Into the Humanity Pools With the Six Foot Saucer People." It's a gentler variation on MATAS' whimsical folk-rock. With Bowerbirds and Megafaun. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $10-$12. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.

R&B singer Avant performs at House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. Doors at 7 p.m. $10. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Watch as the country's best male and female gymnasts vie for a spot on the national team that will represent the U.S. at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The Visa Championships begin with the junior and senior men's competitions, continue through Saturday and include trampoline and tumbling, and rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics. Starts at 9 a.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Lane. $10-$350. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Lone Star Comics and Games celebrates the 70th anniversary of Marvel Comics with giveaways, prizes and other festivities. 7 p.m. 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane. mycomicshop.com.