Kittie lead singer Morgan Lander says the Canadian quartet chose the name Kittie because it completely contradicted the sound of the band. Good move, ladies -- but now their legion of fans knows exactly what to expect: pounding yet melodic heavy metal goodness. With Soil, Arkaea and Straight Line Stitch. 7 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $16.50. 214-741-1122 or treesdallas.com.



East Dallas singer-songwriter Creede Williams will put on a special outdoor show to celebrate the recent release of his After the Letters CD, which was produced by Cary Pierce. Williams tells us he'll be accompanied by a backing band including members of Shibboleth and Chomsky. With opening act Becky Middleton. 8:30 p.m. Belmont Hotel, 901 Fort Worth Ave. $15. 214-393-2300. swankpresents.com.

Girls Night Out Pink Edition at M Street Bar. Girls in pink get in free until 11 p.m. SMU students with a college ID enjoy no cover all night. No cover for any college students with an ID before 10:30 p.m. $3 drafts and $3 frozen margaritas. Doors open at 9 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $5. 314-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.



Extended happy hour at Barcadia. Happy-hour specials from 4 to 8 p.m. 1917 N. Henderson Ave. 214-821-7300. No cover. barcadiadallas.com.



Happy Hour Every Hour at Purgatory. From 11 p.m. to midnight: 2 for 1 drink specials and $1 draft beer. From midnight to 1 a.m.: cash giveaways and talent contest. 1 to 2 a.m.: ticket giveaways to Sean Kingston. Get in free with a college ID until midnight. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.



DJ Woody Rosen spins house and neo-soul following a spoken word presentation at Excuses. Music starts at 10 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.



Tony Rey at Ozona Bar and Grill. $2 well drinks all day. Music begins at 9 p.m. 4615 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-265-9105. ozonagrill.com.



Girls Night Out at Plush. $2 martinis until 11 p.m. Valet free for unescorted ladies. 5:30 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.