Wednesday | May 9

CHARLIE ROBISON
Lowdown: Country maven Charlie Robison (“Wedding Song” and “Barlight”) is the attraction at a concert benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank. Robison also sings “You're Not The Best (Just the Best I Could Do).” Wonder if he sings that one to his Dixie Chick wife Emily, or perhaps, vice versa?
When: 8-10 p.m.
Where: County Line Bar-B-Q, 10101 Interstate 10 West
How much: No cover, but donations are accepted
Info: countyline.com

MODEST MOUSE
Lowdown: The Mouse is in the house. Well, the Backyard actually, but don't call an exterminator or set a trap. If you don't like Modest Mouse and its latest release, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, just stay home and watch “The Real World.” This week, those crazy kids head to Thailand.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Backyard, 13101 Highway 71 West, Austin
How much: $37
Info: thebackyard.net

CHEAP BOOZE, NICE SCENERY
Lowdown: $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon and Natural Light for the guys, and $1 kamikaze shots for the ladies. And, of course, pretty ladies, for anyone who's into those as well.
When: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Coyote Ugly Saloon, 409 E. Commerce St.
Info: coyoteugly saloon.com/ sanantonio

Thursday | May 10

‘MY NAME IS EARL'/ ‘THE OFFICE'
Lowdown: Reprogram your DVR now. NBC is pulling the old 40-minute episode switcheroo again. Oh well, anything to keep “30 Rock” reruns off the air.
When: “My Name is Earl,” 7-7:40 p.m.; “The Office,” 7:40-8:20 p.m.
Where: NBC
Info: nbc.com

Friday | May 11

‘28 WEEKS LATER'
Lowdown: Zombies, blood and violence. And just in time for Mother's Day!
When: As soon as your local theater opens
Where: See movie listings
Info: foxatomic.com/28wksloads

50-CENT FRIDAYS
Lowdown: Watch the horses run while swilling back 50-cent cokes and $1 draft beer. There's also free cover, pony rides for the kids and $1 hot dogs. Of course, with $1 draft beer, you could show senior citizens racing on Rascal scooters and people would show up.
When: 6:45 p.m.
Where: Retama Park, 1 Retama Parkway, Selma
How much: Free admission
Info: retamapark.com

Saturday | May 12

RICKY MARTIN
Lowdown: Ricky Martin shakes his bon-bon for you. If you're into that sort of thing.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma
How much: $36-$76
Info: vwatx.com

FESTIVAL OF INDIA
Lowdown: Naan-lovers, unite! Gorge on Indian food, get henna painted on your hand, your palm read and your hamstrings stretched in yoga demonstrations. And, if traditional saree wrapping isn't your thing, there's also plenty of shopping and some Bollywood movies. Just don't pull a Richard Gere, and make out with a Bollywood actress. That's not cool. Sponsored by the India Association of San Antonio.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Maverick Plaza, La Villita
How much: Free admission
Info: indiasa.org or (210) 857-6496

ARTSLAM! (S.O.S.)
Lowdown: This event will feature local artists displaying their talents on skateboards. Shirts, hats and freshly painted skate decks will be raffled. Proceeds from the raffle and $5 barbecue plates will benefit the Save Our Skateparks cause.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Holdens 101, 101 Pereida St.
How much: $5
Info: myspace.com/artslam

DADA DINNER PARTY
Lowdown: Absurdity rules at this performance art production that involves popsicles, sporks, radish tacos and a reading of the play “Kumasaka.” Bad tango dancing to follow. BYOG (glass) for free water. And be prepared to participate.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: In the parking lot outside 116 Blue Star Arts Center, located at 1400 S. Alamo
How much: Free
Info: (210) 882-8094

Sunday | May 13

‘SURVIVOR' SEASON FINALE
Lowdown: Remember when this show was a big deal? Apparently, over saturation kills. Need proof? Compare this season's “American Idol” ratings to last season.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: CBS
Info: cbs.com

BRIGHT EYES
Lowdown: We've been listening to I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning since it came out, until Bright Eyes released Cassadaga last month. Now the so-hip-it-hurts Bright Eyes (which is basically front man Conor Oberst and whoever he decides to invite along that night) is playing in Austin. Where else?
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Bass Concert Hall, 510 E. 23rd St., Austin
How much: $25-$28
Info: thisisbrighteyes.com

Monday | May 14
‘THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY'
Lowdown: Join the buttercult. Smooth-as-silk (or butter, for clarity's sake) band Buttercup releases its six-song EP The Captains of Industry. Build us up, buttercups, and spread it on thick.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: The Guess Factory, 533 Roosevelt. All ages welcome.
How much: $5 cover, or $7 for cover and EP
Info: buttercult.com

Tuesday | May 15

‘PAN'S LABYRINTH' DVD
Lowdown: This is that movie that was in theaters a few months ago that all the critics told you to go see, all your friends told you to go see, all your colleagues told you to go see and, not so surprisingly, you didn't see. No excuses now. Director Guillermo del Toro's vivid, surreal adult fairy tale is out on DVD.
When: As soon as local retailers open their doors.
How much: $20-ish
Info: panslabyrinth.com

LINKIN PARK'S MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT
Lowdown: The band's first single from this, its latest release, contains none of the rap-rock elements featured on Linkin Park's first two studio albums. So what exactly does the band's rapper, Mike Shinoda, do when the group performs this song live? Bathroom break?
When: Drop by Best Buy as soon as it opens.
How much: $10-$25
Info: linkinpark.com