Wednesday, March 19

The Gourds perform for the Cavender Music Series, which continues every Wednesday through Oct. 15 with some pretty big acts to bring down the house. 8-10 p.m. The County Line, 10101 1-10 West. Free. countyline.com; (210) 641-1998.

Disney's ‘High School Musical On Ice' Not only is this modern day “Grease” on TV and movies, now it's chilling on ice. At least these tickets are easier to get than Hannah Montana. Show times vary. Through March 23. Alamodome, 100 Montana St. Tickets $9-$46. disney.go.com; ticketmaster.com; (210) 224-9600.

Ernest Gonzales CD release party Check out this latest compilation of electronica. %7 p.m. 180 Grams, 2120 San Pedro Ave. Free. myspace.com/180grams; (210) 320-8534.

‘Feminine In Flux' Get in touch with your girly side at “Art in Persuasion: Feminine in Flux,” an exhibit of the work of select local female artists who explore issues of feminine identity in their work. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit runs through March 31. Central Public Library, 600 Soledad. sanantonio.gov/library; (210) 207-2500.
 
Henry Cardenas' art exhibit Before catching an art-house flick, take a peek at a collection of abstract Western landscapes. Noon-9 p.m. Through March 31. Bijou Art Gallery and Cinema Bistro, Crossroads Mall, 4552 Fredericksburg Road. Free. (210) 734-4552.

International Women's History Month An exhibition celebrating women's artistic contributions. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Through April 12. Mandala, 1701 Blanco. Free. mandala-online.com; (210) 347-5692.

‘Journey's End' A drama about the end of WWI and a soldier's place after duty. 8 p.m. Through April 11. Cellar Theater at San Pedro Playhouse, 800 West Ashby Place. Adults $23, discounts for seniors and military. sanpedroplayhouse.com; (210) 733-7258.

¡LECTURA! Celebrate the release of “500 Years of Chicana History” with author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Betita Martinez. 7 p.m. Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro. Free. esperanzacenter.org; (210) 228-0201.

‘Mujeres Sin Cuenta' art exhibit A collection of the work of 50 Mexican women leading the contemporary art movement. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Exhibit runs through June 1. Instituto Cultural de Mexico, 600 HemisFair Park. saculturamexico.org; (210) 227-0123.

‘Unfurnished Room' An array of pieces that evoke a sense of presence in an unfurnished room. 1-5 p.m. Through May 2. Unit B Gallery, 500 Stieren at Cedar. Free. unitbgallery.com; (312) 375-1871.

‘Women Leaders of Today and Tomorrow' Various young women who take part in the Studio4FM Girls Empowerment Program captured this collection of candid photographs of the professional women they shadowed. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Through March 31. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. Free. mswomenscenter.org; (210) 534-6638.

Thursday, March 20

Celtic Jam Every Thursday night get in touch with your Irish side. 8-10 p.m. Radius Café, 106 Auditorium Circle. Free. radiuscafe.org; (210) 271-2805.

Texas Hold 'Em Practice that poker face with other card-holding enthusiasts and win a cash prize. 7 and 10 p.m. Tiffany's Billiards & Sportsbar, 7011 San Pedro Ave. Free. tbilliards.com; (210) 344-4646.

The Scott Wiggins Band plays at Rolling Oaks Sports Bar & Grill, 5550 Mountain Vista Drive. 8 p.m. $3 or a canned food donation. rollingoaksgolf.com; (210) 655-4745.

Wine Tasting Sip on some fine wine while learning what makes it taste so great. This one will feature a selection from the Francis Coppola wine. Lucky participants will walk away with some Coppola memorabilia too. 7:30 p.m. The Cove, 606 W. Cypress. $15. thecove.us; (210) 227-2683.

Friday, March 21

A night at The Limelight unplugged A mix of punk, indie, alternative and world music all under one roof. Performers include John (Big Soy), Sarah (Robo Trumble) and Richard (Silent Minority). 9 p.m. 2718 N. St. Mary's. Adults $5, minors $8. myspace.com/limelightsa; (210) 735-7775.

‘Drillbit Taylor' opening Now that you've finished watching those fancy Oscar movies, give your brain a rest with this comedy about a group of nerds who seek protection from a tough wisecracking bodyguard played by Owen Wilson. Show times vary. Drillbittaylor.com.

The Sue Foley Band and Cindy Cashdollar play at Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. Time. $10 advance tickets, $12 at the door. samsburgerjoint.com; (210) 223-2830.

Saturday, March 22

Alter Ego plays at Tonic Bar, 5500 Babcock Road. 10:30 p.m. $5. myspace.com/thebandalterego; myspace.com/tonicthebar; (210) 877-5858.
 
Contra Dance Lessons Get moving to this blend of English, Scottish and French dance. 7:30 p.m. International Folk and Culture Center, Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 S.W. 24th St. $6 donation request. sacontradancers.org; (210) 434-6711.

Labor Tribute to the Legacy of Cesar E. Chavez Join a wreath laying ceremony to honor Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez at the Gompers memorial statue. 2 p.m. 200 E. Market St. Free. sachavezfoundation.org; (210) 842-9339.
 
‘So You Think You Can Act' Find out who the 12 competitors are. 6 p.m. Blue Star Brewery, 1414 S. Alamo. $11.50 includes dinner. choosetube.com; bluestarbrewing.com; (210) 212-5506.

Sunday, March 23

‘Dexter' The first season of this Showtime hit makes its way into cable, and it's worth watching. Dexter (Michael C. Hall) is a serial killer who kills other serial killers and makes sunny Miami feel chilly. 9 p.m. CBS; cbs.com

Means, Remove the Veil, Wrench in the Works and Carnificinas play at The Underground, 512 Roosevelt Ave. 8 p.m. $10. myspace.com/theundergroundsatx
 
Open mic night You're the star, and the stage is open. Bring poetry, music or some jokes or sit back at watch. Sign up by 9:30 p.m. The Lion & Rose, %842 N.W. Loop 410 at Blanco. Free. thelionandrose.com; (210) 798-4154.

Rampage takes on Houston Escape the rising heat with this ice battle. 5 p.m. AT&T Center. $8.50-$39 per ticket. sarampage.com; ticketmaster.com; (210) 244-9600.

Monday, March 24

For the Love of Cesar Local leaders talk about how to engage in activism in remembrance of Cesar E. Chavez. 7 p.m. Greater Faith Institutional Church, %3514 Martin Luther King Drive. Free. sachavezfoundation.org

Funniest Person in Southwest Texas Watch local battle it out for the title and have some laughs along the way. 8:30 p.m. Rivercenter Comedy Club, 849 E. Commerce. $8. rivercentercomedyclub.com; (210) 229-1420.

Tai Chi Center your mind and tone up your body. 6:30 p.m. Every Monday. Pan American Library, 1122 W. Pyron. Free. sanantonio.gov/library/ events/; (210) 924-8164.

The Bachelor Fifteen ladies put their hearts on the line for British financier Matt Grant. This episode will not only have the most shocking rose ceremony ever, but a Las Vegas showdown between contestants. 8:30 p.m. ABC. ABC.com.

Withered plays an early show at Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B. 7 p.m. $8. myspace.com/rockbottomtattoobar

Tuesday, March 25

Primetime Jazz Orchestra plays at Blue Star Brewery, 1414 S. Alamo. 8-10 p.m. Free. bluestarbrewing.com; (210) 212-5506.

Trivia Nite at the Flying Saucer Knock back a few and win a $50 prize for knowing all that useless information your teachers' thought you'd never need. Play in teams or fly solo. 7:30 p.m. The Flying Saucer, 11255 Huebner Road at 1-10. Free. beerknurd.com; (210) 696-5080.
 
Velcro Underground and with DJ Bartron and DJ Smartypants at The Limelight, 2718 N. St. Mary's. 9 p.m. Free. myspace.com/limelightsa; (210) 735-7775.

Will Owen Gage blends blues and southern rock at The Cove, 606 W. Cypress. %8 p.m. Free. thecove.us, myspace.com/ willowengage; (210) 227-2683.

Coming Up

March 27: Punk Bunny mixes things up with a blend of electronica at Atomix, 1902 McCullough. Doors at 9 p.m. $3 for adults, $5 minors. myspace.com/punkbunnymusic, kaozgoth.tripod.com; (210) 733-3855.

March 29: Dianne Reeves in concert This Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist helps raise money for KRTU 91.7FM, Trinity's university radio station. 8 p.m. March 29. Laurie Auditorium, 1 Trinity Place. $30-$50 per tickettrinity.edu, ticketmaster.com; (210) 999-7011, (210) 224-9600.

March 29: Jazz Meets Classical A mix of jazz influenced and classical music blended into one program. 7 p.m. Instituto Cultural de Mexico, 600 HemisFair Park. $10 adults, $5 students. musicalofferings.org; saculturamexico.org; (210) 227-0123.