Friday
Eric Tessmer
This right-handed blues guitarist has taken over the blues scene in Austin. He will be bringing his guitar to perform at the Granada Theater with special guest Alan Hayes.
Cost: $17-$29
When: 8 p.m
Where: Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave.
More info: granadatheater.com
60s rock
Influences include the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, CSN&Y, Dave Mason, Donovan, Moody Blues, Elton John, Shake Russell, Willis Allan Ramsey, Cat Stevens and many more.
Cost: $5
When: 6 p.m.
Where: The Balcony Club, 1825 Abrams Road
More info: eventbrite.com
Saturday
Date night
You and your boo deserve a date night. What better way to de-stress from the week than wine and painting? Grab a glass of Pinot and a paintbrush and get artsy.
Cost: $30
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Pinot’s Palette, 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane
More info: pinotspalette.com
Improv
Get ready to laugh with ACT Improv at the Pocket Sandwich Theatre.
Cost: $7-$12
When: 11:15 p.m.
Where: Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E Mockingbird Lane
More info: pocketsandwich.com
Sunday
Family fun games
The Arboretum invites the young and the young at heart to participate in a hula hoop contest, hopscotch, “Ring Around the Rosie,” Duck, Duck, Goose, a cake walk and more.
Cost: Free with general admission ticket
When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road
More info: dallasarboretum.org