WEDNESDAY | JAN. 2

TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL: NO. 4 OKLAHOMA VS. NO. 9 WEST VIRGINIA
LOWDOWN: The last time the Sooners appeared in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl was last year, when Bowl Championship Series party-crasher Boise State shocked OU 43-42 in what was surely one of the best college football games of all time. Think the Sooners might be looking to avenge that embarrassing defeat by taking out some frustration on a West Virginia team that just lost its coach (Rich Rodriguez) to Michigan?
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fox
INFO: tostitosfiestabowl.com

THURSDAY | JAN. 3

‘FLINCH GORDON & THE RETURN OF PING THE PERILOUS'
LOWDOWN: According to event organizers, this “anti-Christmas musical comedy takes place on the other side of the galaxy among the Moons of Muungo.” Not only that, but in keeping in line with the whole “anti-Christmas” theme, it doesn't feature Santa Claus. It's January, so we're all over him by now, anyway.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
WHERE: The Overtime Theater, 1216 West Ave.
HOW MUCH: $9
INFO: (210) 380-0326; myspace.com/the_overtime_theater

FRIDAY | JAN. 4

PAT GREEN
LOWDOWN: In conjunction with the next day's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the Texas country legend is putting on a free show. Just a guess, but you might want to arrive early to secure a spot.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lonestar Pavilion at Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce St.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 222-9481; sunset-station.com

SATURDAY | JAN. 5

U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL
LOWDOWN: In the past, this who's who of high school football talent has featured the likes of Vince Young, Reggie Bush and Adrian Peterson. And considering the last six installments of the bowl have all been decided by double figures, don't you figure the game is due for a close finish?
WHEN: Noon
WHERE: Alamodome
HOW MUCH: $13-$26
INFO: (210) 224-9600; ticketmaster.com

SUNDAY | JAN. 6

‘AMERICAN GLADIATORS'
LOWDOWN: Hosts Hulk Hogan and Laila (daughter of Muhammad) Ali. Ripped physiques. Enough spandex to fill out an '80s music video. Is there any way this resurrected/reinvented show won't be the most cheese-filled good time of early 2008?
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: NBC
INFO: nbc.com

MONDAY | JAN. 7

MICKEY AVALON & BOB SCHNEIDER
LOWDOWN: While Schneider is known for his country influences, Avalon is a California-based rapper whose lyrics touch on racy topics such as prostitution and drugs. Why wouldn't he play at Cowboys Dancehall?
WHEN: Doors at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Cowboys Dancehall, 3030 NE Loop 410
HOW MUCH: $20-$40
INFO: (210) 224-9600; ticketmaster.com

TUESDAY | JAN. 8

‘3:10 TO YUMA' DVD
LOWDOWN: This remake features Christian Bale as a do-gooding rancher who finds himself escorting a famed outlaw (played by Russell Crowe) to a train in New Mexico (fittingly, the 3:10 to Yuma train), where he will face the music for all of his crimes. Nice to see Crowe back to general badassery (“A Good Year,” anyone?).
INFO: 310toyumathefilm.com

More event listings

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Casbeers, 1719 Blanco Road Acoustic jam with Claude “Butch” Morgan. 8 p.m. Visit casbeers.com or call (210) 732-3511.

Cowboys Dance Hall, 3030 N.E. Loop 410 Country singer Eli Young (right) takes the stage. 8 p.m. $10-$20. Visit cowboysdancehall.com, ticketmaster.com or call (210) 224-9600.

Martini Ranch, 4904 West Ave. Rock and blues music by Albert Garcia & Friends. 9:30 p.m. Call (210) 341-1717.

Pat O'Brien's, 121 Alamo Plaza. Live music from Gib Cardenas. 9 p.m. Visit patobriens.com/ sanantonio.html or call (210) 220-1076.

Roxy Sports Bar, 3249 Wurzbach Road DJ music by Fused. 8 p.m. Visit myspace.com/roxysportsbar or call (210) 521-0410.

Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson Texas Americana Night featuring Trainwreck and Javi Garcia. South Texas Destroyers opens. 7 p.m. $5. Visit samsburgerjoint.com or call (210) 223-2830.

Thursday, Jan. 3

“Celebrity Apprentice” premieres, NBC.% 8 p.m. Donald Trump (right) hosts a new season of his reality show. This time it will feature celebrities. Visit nbc.com/theapprentice.

Speedway Sports Bar, 8811 Grissom Road Karaoke Dragon. 9:30 p.m. Visit speedwaysportsbar.com; call (210) 509-8313.

Spurs @ Denver, FSN Southwest on TV; WOAI 1200 AM on radio. 8 p.m. Visit spurs.com.

Stonewerks Big Rock Grill, 1201 N. Loop 1604 W. Live music from String Theory. Visit stonewerks.com or call (210) 764-0400.

Friday, Jan. 4

Boozehounds, 8531 Perrin Beitel Road Rick Miller Band with Joey Fender opening. 9:30 p.m. Visit myspace.com/rickmillerband; (210) 590-3223.

Broadway 5050, 5050 Broadway Exit Stage Left performs. 9 p.m. Visit broadway5050.com; (210) 826-0069.

Casa Chiapas, 928 S. Alamo “The Cosmos Within” exhibit featuring the art and poetry from Steve Johnson and others. Reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Exhibit runs through Jan. 31. Visit casachiapassa.net or call (210) 224-2606.

Firehouse Pub & Grill, 5380 Walzem Road Last Call performs. 9 p.m. Visit firehousepub.com; (210) 946-9600.

Legends Sports Bar, 1305 S.W. Loop 410 Ruben V keeps the music going. 8:30 p.m. Visit myspace.com/ legendssportsbarbilliards or call (210) 674-0627.

Pat Green Concert Kick off to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Attractions include Army Strong Zone Activities and a chance to meet Pat Green. 7:30 p.m. Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce. Free. Visit sunset-station.com.

Sala Diaz, 517 Stieren First Friday reception for works by Margaret Craig.

Reception at 9 p.m. Exhibit open weekly 2-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Feb. 3. Call (210) 695-5132.

Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and special guest Cattywompus. 8 p.m. $7. Visit samsburgerjoint.com or call (210) 223-2830.

Stonewerks at the Quarry, 7300 Jones Maltsberger Road The Mark Odom Band performs. 9 p.m. Call (210) 828-3508.

‘One Missed Call' opens nationwide. A thriller flick about people getting a mysterious cell phone call then dying soon afterward. Not an original premise but it can't be much worse than “The Ring," right? Check local listings.

Saturday, Jan. 5

Anchors Aweigh! A night of marathon performances, featuring everything from comedy to fire eating to the absurd. Benefits Jump-Start Performance Company. 6:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Jump Start Performance Co., South Alamo at Probandt. Visit jump-start.org or call (210) 227-5867.

Billy D's, 1805 Pat Booker Road Live music from Craving Amy. 9 p.m. Call (210) 566-0559.

Brooks Pub, 3354 Lasses Blvd. Four Count performs. 9 p.m. Visit brookspub.biz or call (210) 333-6992.

Charlie Brown's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 11888 Starcrest Drive Bliss (right) performs. 10 p.m. Visit charlie-browns.com or call (210) 496-7092.

Enrichment Class Registration. San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department classes offer lessons in art, dance and music Jan. 7-March 15. Learn more and register from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today. Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Drive. Classes are $30. Visit sanantonio.gov/ parksandrec and click on Culture or call (210) 207-3132 or (210) 207-3133.

Main Street, 13477 Wetmore Road Harry Wurzbach & the 410s perform. 8 p.m. Call (210) 490-3038.

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Cult classic show uses Pink Floyd music and lasers to create special effects. 8 p.m. The Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston. $24.50-$28.50. Visit ticketmaster.com or call (210) 224-9600.

Tripp's Humor Bar, 210 E. Aviation Blvd. Red Sauce Rules performs. 9 p.m. Visit trippsbar.com or call (210) 659-1090.

U.S. Army All-American Bowl For high school football standouts, this is the big show. Noon. Alamodome, I-37 and Durango. $13-$26 at Ticketmaster outlets and the box office. Visit ticketmaster.com or call (210) 224-9600.

Sunday, Jan. 6

Bridal Show More than 200 vendors, as well as prizes and fashion shows. Noon-5 p.m. $10 advance/$13 door. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 200 E. Market St. Visit weddingfairshow.com or call (210) 545-1872.

Roxy Sports Bar, 3249 Wurzbach Road DJ music by Richard. 8 p.m. Visit myspace.com/ roxysportsbar or call (210) 521-0410.

Spurs @ L.A. Clippers, FSN Southwest on TV; WOAI 1200 AM on radio. 2:30 p.m. Visit spurs.com.

Monday, Jan. 7

Cowboys Dance Hall, 3030 N.E. Loop 410 Mickey Avalon and Bob Schneider perform. 8 p.m. Visit cowboysdancehall.com, ticketmaster.com or call (210) 224-9600.

Spurs @ Golden State, FSN Southwest on TV; WOAI 1200 on radio. Visit spurs.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Puro Slam. National Poetry Slam weekly open mic (right). DJ Donnie D spins tunes before and after. 9:30 p.m. $3. Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. Visit puroslam.com or call (210) 223-2830.

Jazz Poet Society. Poets and songwriters present their latest in an open-mic format, while a drum circle accompanies them. 6:30 p.m. Guadalupe Street Coffee, 1320 Guadalupe St. Call (210) 573-5115.

“Juno.” Original motion picture soundtrack CD release. Visit foxsearchlight.com/juno.

Made of Bricks. Kate Nash CD release. Visit myspace.com/ katenashmusic; katenash.co.uk for a free download.

Rolling Oaks Sports Bar & Grill, 5550 Mountain Vista Trainwreck brings its Texas Music sound to the stage. 8 p.m. Visit rollingoaksgolf.com or call (210) 655-4745.

“Xanadu.” Original Broadway cast CD release. If you loved the '80s cult classic about a roller-skating Greek muse, then you'll love this remake. Visit xanaduon broadway.com.

HEADS UP

SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS, Jan. 12, The White Rabbit: Either the band is scary, or its members are just really trying to overcompensate for something.

LENNY KRAVITZ, IT'S TIME FOR A LOVE REVOLUTION, Feb. 5: Now that the whole “next Jimi Hendrix” thing kind of came and went, Kravitz is blending his music and good looks with the hopes of rejuvenating his record sales.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Feb. 9, AT&T Center: Confederate flags sold separately.
BREAKING BENJAMIN AND THREE DAYS GRACE, Feb. 24, Freeman Coliseum: Two of mainstream rock's hottest young bands team up to rock the Freeman. Hint: It's the one next to the AT&T Center.

‘SEMI-PRO,' Feb. 29, theaters nationwide: Will Ferrell and his usual cast of zany characters reunite for this spoof on old-school, not-quite-NBA-level basketball. Think “Anchorman,” only with short shorts and ‘fros replacing cheap cologne and polyester suits.