The Literary Death Match features four budding authors performing short pieces of writing in front of an audience and three Idol-style judges (although they're not quite as nasty). This edition's contestants: Dallas' Will Clarke, Austin's Amelia Gray, San Antonio's William Razavi and Houston's Katherine Center. 7 p.m. Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. $5-$10 museum admission; free show tickets at the auditorium. 214-922-1803. dallasmuseumofart.org.
He's super-cool, knows kung-fu and he ain't messin' around. Black Dynamite is out to clean up the streets after the Mob kills his brother in this 2009 spoof of '70s blaxploitation flicks. Be prepared for cheesy lines with straight-faced delivery at its best: "First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp-slapped you into the china cabinet." Starring Michael Jai White, Arsenio Hall and Tommy Davidson. Midnight (also midnight on Saturday). Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106. www.landmarktheatres.com.
The folk comes alive at Dan's Silverleaf, as Dust Congress, Chris Welch and Kody Jackson take the stage. 10 p.m. 103 Industrial St. $5. 940-320-2000. danssilverleaf.com.
A few bands will play a send-off show at Rubber Gloves for Denton musician Colin Carter, who's moving to Seattle. Among them are Red Hot Poker, Spring Break '89 and Record Hop. 10 p.m. Free. 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Death metal isn't just a guy thing. Plenty of girls are into it, including Andrea Alexis, lead singer of Lancaster band Splatta Fish. She and her bandmates take the stage, with opening acts Grim, Obsidian Throne, Onward We March and I Met Tragedy. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Curtain Club, 2800 Main St. Cover TBA. 214-742-6207. curtainclub.com.
Finnish DJ Tes La Rok visits Dub Assembly, also starring Jason Mundo, Royal Highuss, G Worm and Jimmy B. at 10 p.m. Green Elephant, 5627 Dyer St. $12-$15. myspace.com/thegreenelephant.
Singer-songwriter Jayson Bales and his band the Charmers play an early acoustic set at 8 p.m. at Opening Bell. With Tim Miller. 1409 S. Lamar St., Suite 12. $5 suggested donation. openingbellcoffee.com.
Sons of Hermann Hall heats up with openers Boom Boom Box and True Widow and headliner the Paper Chase. 9 p.m. 3414 Elm St. Cover TBA. 214-747-4422. sonsofhermann.com.
Lola's Sixth might just have the show of the weekend on its hands, with the endlessly praised local crew Telegraph Canyon headlining and Chatterton and Glen Farris opening. 10 p.m. 2736 W. 6th St., Fort Worth. $8. 817-877-0666. lolasfortworth.com.
Geronimo!, Fight Pretty, Big Fiction and Ghost Town Electric. 7 p.m. at 1919 Hemphill, Fort Worth. Cover TBA. 817-920-9665. 1919hemphill.org.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Goodie Mob and Arj Barker, after the jump.
SATURDAY
What a shame that the wonderful HBO comedy Flight of the Conchords has ended its silly, brilliant run. Where will we get our dose of New Zealand-styled musical humor? One of the show's supporting actors, Arj Barker, brings his standup to town this weekend. Get a taste on YouTube, especially his subtle takedown of a heckler at Chicago's Lakeshore Theater. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Hyena's Comedy Nightclub, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 220. $10 (and two-item minimum) and $15. 214-823-5233. hyenascomedynightclub.com.
New York DJ and producer Sean Tyas' skills have made him a wanted man in trance-music circles all over the world, and now he's landing in Dallas as a special guest at local DJ Jayson Gold's "Dirty 30" birthday bash. Be prepared for an all-nighter that'll also feature Chaser & Unkle John and Slumber Party. 9 p.m. Lizard Lounge, 2424 Swiss Ave. $15; free for the first 102 people in the door. 214-826-4768. thelizardlounge.com.
The AT&T Performing Arts Center hosts the world premiere of musical comedy Give It Up. It's set at a college where the cheerleaders refuse to "give it up" to members of the men's basketball team until they finally break a 30-year losing streak. Based on Aristophanes' ancient Greek comedy Lysistrata. 8 p.m. (also various times through Feb. 14). Potter Rose Performance Hall, in the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2403 Flora St. $15-$78. 214-522-8499. dallastheatercenter.org.
Local rap duo Red Eye District continues its residency at the Green Elephant at 9 p.m. 5627 Dyer St. Cover TBA. myspace.com/thegreenelephant. myspace.com/redeyedistrictmusic.
RTB2, Luna Matto, PVC Street Gang, Come On Go With Us. 10 p.m. at Hailey's. 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton. $6. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Bill's Records has an afternoon of laid-back country, with D. Anson Brody, the Iveys and more. Ray Wylie Hubbard, who plays the Granada that night, will be on hand for a meet-and-greet. 12:30 to 8 p.m. 1317 S. Lamar St. 214-421-1500. billsrecords.com.
Country-rock band Deadman takes a break from a streak of Saxon Pub performances in Austin to do a Double Wide show for us Dallasites. 10 p.m. 3510 Commerce St. $7. 214-887-6510. double-wide.com.
Trees hosts rebooted '90s local band Ugly Mus-tard, as well as Mitra, the Better Death and Lame. 8 p.m. 2709 Elm St. $10. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.
Chuck Pyle performs at 8 p.m. at the Jefferson Freedom Café. 1959 Sandy Lane. $15-$18. 817-424-2727. jeffersonfreedomcafe.org.
SUNDAY
The rescheduled reunion of Goodie Mob group should be fun for hip-hop fans, even if it's just to see Cee-Lo (now of Gnarls Barkley fame) back onstage with his buds Big Gipp, T-Mo and Khujo. Don't be late, because Houston's legendary Scarface is the opener. 8:30 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $29.50-$75. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presents the 27th annual Black Music and Civil Rights Movement Concert, which will reflect on black history through film and dance, along with a performance by Ruben Studdard, American Idol's Season 2 winner. 7:30 p.m. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. $15-$30. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Drawn by Jaymz, Happy Bullets and more performing at a benefit for Dallas' Second Thought Theatre. 7 p.m. Double Wide, 3510 Commerce St. $15-$20. 214-887-6510. double-wide.com.
Teenage Cool Kids perform at 10 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. Free. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
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