Delicious thoughts: Along with escargots, duck confit is one of my all-time favorite French dishes. I suppose you kinda can't go wrong with an already flavorful, tender bird being roasted in its own fat. Although I enjoyed this entree, with herbed polenta, at a recent wine-pairing dinner, the duck confit is a permanent fixture on Toulouse's menu.
After dinner there, you may want to order a dessert that's not only good to your tastebuds, but good to the community. Through Nov. 1, all of the Lombardi restaurants -- Toulouse, Taverna Pizzeria Dallas, Ristorante Cibus/NorthPark, Penne Pomodoro/Snider Plaza and Penne Pomodoro Lakewood -- will offer a dark chocolate mousse dessert for $7, the proceeds of which will benefit America SCORES. Through sports activities and creative pursuits, the organization inspires youths in urban communities to lead healthy lifestyles.
By now, y'all know the drill -- be the first to e-mail your name and address to ffleurima@quickdfw.com to win this week's last pair of general-admission tickets to the Boneyard haunted house in Arlington -- a $50 value. Get a move-on!
UPDATE: The last tickets to the Boneyard have been won -- thanks for playing, y'all!
Perky young MySpace discovery Colbie Caillat -- making her second stop in Dallas this year -- is on a hit-making tear with her latest single, "Fallin' for You." The dreamy video, featuring SNL comic Bobby Moynihan, is a cute hoot, too. With Trevor Hall and Howie Day. 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $25. ticketmaster.com.
Freakers Ball, presented by 97.1 The Eagle, features the reformed Alice in Chains, making a go of it without the late Layne Staley. Their new album is Black Gives Way to Blue. Underrated rock trio Chevelle and Puddle of Mudd round out the bill. 4 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $39.50-$69.50. ticketmaster.com.
Jim Gaffigan can make hilarious material out of the extremely mundane -- like bacon or Hot Pockets. He'll also poke constant fun at himself, and criticize his own material with a high-pitched voice, like an obstinate critic inside his head. Check his Comedy Central special Beyond the Pale for a great dose of his humor. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. $35.75 and $42.75. ticketmaster.com.
Burlesque Nocturne will welcome the winner of the 2009 Ms. Exotic World, Kalani Kokonuts from Las Vegas. Dancer Renea Le Roux from Atlanta will also be on hand, as well as Dallas beauties La Divina, Ginger Valentine and Rose Darling. 9:30 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Parkway. $15-$30. 214-821-7469. dallasburlesque.com.
Star Wars in Concert, 7:30 p.m. Cowboys Stadium, 1 Legends Way, Arlington. $35-$75. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
The Naptime Shake CD-release show. 10 p.m. Bryan Street Tavern, 4315 Bryan St. Nicholas Altobelli opens. No cover. 214-821-4447. bryanstreettavern.com.
Maleveller, the metal foursome from Dallas features awe-inspiring dual guitars and menacingly low vocals. The guys are still plugging away on their first album. We're praying it gets released on vinyl. With Inside Light, Tonight Tonight, Here Holy Spain and the Phuss. 8:30 p.m. Curtain Club, 2800 Main St. Cover TBA. 214-742-6207. curtainclub.com.
Dovetail's new CD, Love Is War, sounds different than many of the other rock projects recorded at Salim Nourallah's Pleasantry Lane studios. Think polished, Britpop-influenced songs with pretty falsettos (from frontman Philip Creamer.) A nice change for the Lane. With Odis, the Wandas and Ryan Edgar. 8 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $10. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.
Video DJ Girl 6 spins mash-ups at Thrive. 9 p.m. 1015 Elm St. No cover. 214-742-5688. thrivenightclub.com.
DJ Riz at Plush. DJs Pollux and Chamo open. Doors open at 9 p.m. 723 N Pearl St. $10. 1-888-657-5874. plushdallas.com.
First Class Fridays at Beamers. Seafood buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. DJ TDK and Texas TIP spin. Doors open at 5 p.m. 2443 Walnut Hill Lane. $5 cover before 8 p.m. Ladies free after 8 p.m., $10 for guys. 214-902-6490.
See Saturday and Sunday events after the jump, including Tiësto and the Cedar Springs Halloween Parade.
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