Hey, y'all. No, you're not seeing double. It's time again to write in for a chance to win my LAST pair of tickets to Screams. You know you want it. Well, I know you want it, anyway -- the response has been incredible! But we need one last winner, so e-mail me your name and a mailing address to ffleurima@quickdfw.com. Do it! And good luck!
UPDATE: These tickets have been snapped up! Thanks for playing, and congrats to the winners!
G'day, y'all. Today, we've got two pairs of tickets to giveaway to Screams, Waxahachie's haunted house theme park. E-mail me -- e-mail, don't simply leave a comment on this blog post! -- at ffleurima@quickdfw.com now to win a pair -- first person to message me wins. I'll give away the second pair a little later this afternoon, so if you miss out this time, you'll have a second chance to win. But you have to keep your eyes on this Web site. So good luck ... and get to e-mailin'!!
UPDATE: We have a winner, folks! Keep checking back here, and when the Jack o'lantern rises again, direct your mouse to ffleurima@quickdfw.com for the LAST pair of Screams tickets.
P is for Piglets. The State Fair of Texas is filled with animals, many of them babies. Though the goats are darn cute, the kittens are adorable and the ducklings are priceless, the tiny piglets steal the show! If only they stayed this cute forever. They don't, by the way.
After a few years of worthwhile sonic experimentation (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, A Ghost is Born), Jeff Tweedy and Wilco have returned to their alt-country roots on the last couple of releases. We still giggle a little at the over-the-top simplicity of the title Wilco (the Album), not to mention its single, "Wilco (the Song)." 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $30. ticketmaster.com.
Miami hip-hop/reggaeton artist Pitbull specializes in sexed-up lyrics. We'd cite examples from his latest club-banger "Hotel Room Service," but the best lines aren't exactly appropriate for print. With David Rush. 9 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $20-$75. ticketmaster.com.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents DanceAfrica, the fourth annual event that brings two shows that combine song and dance in a celebration of the continent's traditions and culture. 7:30 p.m. (also 7:30 p.m. on Saturday). Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. $10-$60. ticketmaster.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef has been branching out from his popular '90s night lately. The latest is this hip-hop showcase featuring local acts Xegesis, Vortexas, the Neighborhood All-Stars, Picnictyme, Stabalances and CS Rucker. Sounds like a lot of fun for just five bucks. 10 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. $5. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
First Class Fridays at Beamers. Complimentary seafood buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. DJ TDK and Texas TIP spin. Doors at 5 p.m. 2443 Walnut Hill Lane. $5 before 8 p.m. Ladies in free after 8 p.m. Guys $10 after 8 p.m. 214-902-6490.
Panoptikon at Excuses. Lord Byron and Angry Jon spin new wave and goth until 4 a.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. $5 suggested charity donation. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
The Goldfish Girls spin at Absinthe Lounge from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. with $4 you-call-its and $5 martinis until 9 p.m. 1409 S. Lamar St. No cover. 214-941-9338. absinthelounge.net.
Saturday and Sunday events, including Rhett Miller and Shinedown, after the jump.
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