The kings of demon drag are here 👑
SO TECHNICALLY FALL isn't until September 42nd or something but I'm taking any remotely perceivable dip in temperature toward "reasonably survivable" as equinoctial sanction to independently declare a change in seasons. Basically, it's fall enough for me! Which, as far as I'm concerned, adds a touch of emphatic, cyclical zhuzh to this week's slate of recommendations, from metal nerd standup comedy to velvety jazz to old-school Greek tragedy that's, gulp, suddenly relevant again. Cheers! – Andrew Kiraly 🤍
Brian Posehn
Amid his countless projects, the tirelessly prolific actor, writer, and producer also manages to be a funny-ass stoner dad.
August 2-3 ✦ Wiseguys Town Square
First Friday
Great news. The air is no longer fire. It is safe to go outside again.
August 2 ✦ Arts District
Jason Hainsworth Quintet
Jason Hainsworth's confident, richly expressive sax style anchors a smoothly boppin' band.
August 2-3 ✦ Vic's Las Vegas
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🍔 The Dish List
Get smashed (by meat) at this Aug. 5 SoulBelly BBQ popup featuring various tasty species of smashburger ✦ Southern Fried Vegan showcases their meatless mojo – beer cheese-battered Beyond burgers, anyone? – Aug. 4 at Voodoo Brewing Co. ✦ The venerable Ferraro's continues its $69 "Summer in Italy" four-courser for locals through Sept. 8. (Their legendary osso buco is on the menu and entails an upcharge but, trust me, toootally worth it.)
☠️ Dead Rising
The extended Deadhead takeover of the Tuscany known as Shakedown Vegas is going out on a high note 🙄 with two more weekends of hippie mischief through Aug. 10, including flash mob drum circles and a complete marching brass band to commemorate the passing of Jerry Garcia. Find the latest on their Insta.
🍿 Plot Twisted
No lie, one of my somewhat embarrassing secret emo pastimes is getting my late-night weep on with a juicy Ingmar Bergman flick; perhaps counterbalancing that, tho, is my penchant for a hysterical, pretzel-plotted Shyamalan thriller. So, kinda stoked to check out Trap. Better yet, I plan to catch it Aug. 4 at Downtown Cinemas with a live post-flick podcast by the film brainiacs at Piecing It Together.
🍭 Fresh Finds
I'm excited to see the smaller-scale solo work of industrial sculptor Luis Varela-Rico Sept. 7 ✦ Peep cool wetlands critters by the light of the moon at "Stalking Twilight" Aug. 17 ✦ Danny "The Count" Koker pays a rockin' tribute to The King Aug. 16 ✦ Burlesque students strut to graduation at the Summer Striptease Showcase Aug. 24 ✦ The Atomic Museum and War Games team up for an atomic game night Aug. 9.
