WEDNESDAY | APRIL 2

RAMPAGE VS. MILWAUKEE
LOWDOWN: Barring an American Hockey League playoff berth, the Rampage only have three more home games left this season before the AT&T Center officially becomes Spurs playoff central. Besides, where else are you going to see ice in South Texas in April?
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: AT&T Center
HOW MUCH: $8.50-$39
INFO: (210) 224-9600; ticketmaster.com; sarampage.com

‘Alma Indigena' art exhibit Look into the inner souls of Chicana and Boricua roots in this collection of vivid works by four female artists: Ruth Buentello, Betsy Casanas, Jane Madrigal and Ana Lilia Salinas. 9 a.m-5 p.m. by appointment. Free. Through April 18. Galeria Tonantzin, 723 S. Brazos. guadalupeculturalarts.org; (210) 271-3151

Literary reading Prominent African-American author Ernest J. Gaines reads and discusses his works via two-way remote feed. This event is part of the Our Lady of the Lake Literary Festival, “Just Words: Palabras de Justicia.” 7 p.m. Thiry Auditorium, Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 S.W. 24th St. Free. ollusa.edu;  (210) 434-6711, ext. 2373

Max Stalling performs for the Cavender Music Series, which continues every Wednesday until Oct. 15. 8-10 p.m. The County Line, 10101 I-10 West. Free. countyline.com;  (210) 641-1998

The Real World Awards Bash Hottest houseguest, steamiest hookup and best fight are just some of the categories being presented at this awards bash to celebrate 20 years of the groundbreaking reality show. MTV will also pay tribute to San Francisco cast member Pedro Zamora who died after complications from AIDS. 9 p.m. MTV.

SAC Health Fest Get in shape, learn about getting in shape, or learn about your shape. Various classes and exhibits will include fencing, indoor cycling, cardio kickboxing and self-defense. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Gyms 1-2, Candler Physical Education Building, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave. Free and open to the public. accd.edu/sac;  (210) 733-2773

‘Tick, TickBOOM!' This musical chronicles the courage and persistence necessary to follow your dreams. This student-run project features 14 songs and one killer rock band. 8 p.m. Through April 5. The Attic Theater, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place. Free. trinity.edu; (210) 635-3412
‘You had no 9th of May!' Explore the meaning of time and time change through the artwork of Julieta Aranda. 7- 11 p.m. on First Friday or by appointment through April 27. Sala Diaz, 517 Stieren. Free. (210) 852-4492

Grand opening The International Academy of Design and Technology will present a ribbon-cutting event and fashion show, hosted by Nick Varreos of “Project Runway, Season 2.” 6:30 p.m. 4511 Horizon Hill Blvd. Free.

THURSDAY | APRIL 3

99.5 KISS BATTLE OF THE BANDS
LOWDOWN: The Final Four isn't the only elimination tournament gearing up in San Antonio, as four local bands will play tonight with hopes of advancing to the finals on April 10. The grand prize winner of the battle of the bands competition gets to play the main stage at the upcoming Oyster Bake and also receives $1,500 in merchandise. And for those non-band members in attendance, $2 Miller Lite!
WHEN: 9 p.m.
WHERE: Jack's Patio Bar & Grill, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive
HOW MUCH: $10 for minors; free for those 21 and up
INFO: (210) 494-2309; kissrocks.com

Acoustic Night at Ruta Maya Riverwalk, 107 E. Martin. 8 p.m. Free. Rutamayariverwalk.com; myspace.com/ rutamayariverwalk; (210) 223-6292

‘Earthworks, Yard Art 08' Preview a mix of artwork and sculpture that fuses various surfaces of natural and organic materials. 6-8 p.m. Say Si, 1518 S. Alamo St. Free. saysi.org; (210) 212-8666
Journalist Seymour Hersh Lecture Best-selling author of “Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib” and writer for The New Yorker magazine, Hersh will speak about U.S. foreign policy.  7:30 p.m. Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place. Free. trinity.edu;  (210) 999-8406

Latin Dance Class Don't just watch the stars dance — dance like them. 6-7:30 p.m. Auditorium, Central Library, 600 Soledad. Free. sanantonio.gov/library;  (210) 207-2500

Opening reception for ‘Arte Latina: ROAR' Get the first look at this all-woman, feminist Latina art exhibit at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center. 6-8 p.m. Exhibition runs through June 8. 116 Blue Star, Blue Star Art Complex, South Alamo and Probandt. Free. bluestarart.org;  (210) 227-6960

FRIDAY | APRIL 4

FIRST FRIDAY
LOWDOWN: Take a stroll down South Alamo Street to check out the art, jewelry, galleries and food. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center hosts an opening reception for exhibits “Arte Latina: ROAR” and “Goin' Mobile.”
WHEN: 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: Southtown (S. Alamo, between Durango and Probandt)
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: southtown.net; bluestarart.org

‘Bizarre Magic' Brian Brushwood performs slight of hand, exciting stunts and some bizarre tricks, including sticking needles in his eyes and making a ghost appear on your cell phone. Now that's creepy. 7 p.m. today (Shows at 2 p.m. on April 5 and 6) The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo. $12 adults, $10 for children. magiktheatre.org; brianbrushwood.com; (210) 227-2751

Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swap Band play zydeco at Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St.  8 p.m.-2 a.m. $12 advance, $15 at the door. samsburgerjoint.com; (210) 223-2830

DJ Gibb spins at The Industry, 8021 Pinebrook. 10 p.m. $5. myspace.com/djgibb; (210) 366-3229

First Friday poetry reading Poets Susan Briante and Farid Matuk along with nonfiction writer Marion Winik share their best work. 6:30- 8 p.m. Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa. Free. geminiink.org; (210) 734-9673

‘Not too Blue Burlesque' A comedic tribute to early musical theater in the styles of old Broadway song and dance numbers and burlesque-style strip tease. 11 p.m. Cameo Theater, 1123 E. Commerce St. $25 adults, discounts for students, seniors and military. cameocenter.com; (210) 212-5454
The Lesti Huff Band plays at Madhatter's Tea, 320 Beauregard. 8 p.m.- midnight. Free. madhatterstea.com or myspace.com/ thelestihuffband;  (210) 212-4832

‘The Magic Flute' This is a fantasy opera sung in English. If that doesn't peak your curiosity then what will? 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. Sundays; April 4, 6, 11, 13. Buena Vista Theater, UTSA Downtown Campus, 501 W. Durango Blvd. $20 adults, discounts for students, military and seniors. music.utsa.edu; (210) 458-5685

SATURDAY | APRIL 5

JUANES
LOWDOWN: One of the hottest Latin rockers on the planet is playing at AT&T tonight, while just next door, Taste of Chaos will bring out a rush of youngsters to Freeman Coliseum. Adventure, thy name is parking.
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: AT&T Center
HOW MUCH: $35-$75
INFO: (210) 224-9600; ticketmaster.com; attcenter.com

Boxcar Satan and Chapstik get loud and rowdy at The Limelight, 2718 N. St. Mary's St. It's Boxcar's 15th anniversary! 10 p.m. $5. myspace.com/limelightsa; myspace.com/ boxcarsatan; (210) 735-7775

Dog Tails on the Voelcker Trails Not an ordinary dog walk. Along with an exciting walk in the park there will be pet adoptions and free microchipping courtesy of Animal Care Services. Plus free T-shirts for the first 100 participants. Registration at 8 a.m., walk at 9 a.m. Voelcker Trails, 12000 N.W. Military Hwy. Parking available at the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community, 12500 N.W. Military Hwy. Free. voelckerpark.com or sanantonio.gov;  (210) 207-3000
 
Rockstar Taste of Chaos Get an earful of Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for My Valentine and Bless the Fall. Doors at 4:30 p.m., show 5-10:30 p.m. Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St. Tickets $29, parking $5. freemancolisuem.com; ticketmaster.com;  (210) 224-9600

South San Park Community Rummage Sale Bring your cash and search for bargains. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  2031 Quintana Road, Free. sanantonio.gov/sapar;  (210) 927-1640

SUNDAY | APRIL 6

LIL BIT & THE CUSTOMATICS
LOWDOWN: Family night at Floore's Country Store means good times, good tunes and — best of all — free admission.
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Floore's Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road, Helotes
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 695-8827; liveatfloores.com

Antsy McClain and the Trailerpark Troubadours Shake it up at Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. 5-9 p.m. Free. gruenehall.com;  (830) 606-1281

Bored game afternoons Spend your Sunday the fun, relaxing way — sipping coffee and playing some board games. Noon. La Taza Coffee House, 15060 San Pedro Ave. Free. lataza.biz; (210) 494-8292
The Typicals, Ek$son, Tabla Rasa and Ariel Martinez

Rock out at Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B. 8 p.m. $3. myspace.com/ rockbottomtattoobar; (210) 320-2387

Twig Bookshop Reading Listen to the original poetic works of students and professors from Our Lady of the Lake University. 2 p.m. Twig Bookshop, 5005 Broadway. Free. thetwig.booksense.com; (210) 826-6411

MONDAY | APRIL 7

MISSIONS VS. TULSA
LOWDOWN: You're probably not attending the national championship game at the Alamodome for one of two reasons. Either you're one of the few people who simply isn't into basketball, or you're one of the many who couldn't afford a Final Four ticket. Whatever the reason, your sports options remain open tonight.
WHEN: 7:05 p.m.
WHERE: Wolff Stadium,  5757 W. U.S. 90
HOW MUCH: $6.50-$9.50
INFO: samissions.com

Circle of Fifths covers the classics at Sherlock's Baker St. Pub, 16620 U.S. 281 N. 10 p.m. Free. sherlockspubco.com;  (210) 572-9307

'80s karaoke at Jiggers Nightclub, 1639 Babcock Road. 9 p.m. Free. myspace.com/ emokidsneedlove;
(210) 348-2955

‘My Dad is Better Than Your Dad' Yes, they actually made this childhood bet into a reality show on NBC. 7 p.m. NBC.com

TUESDAY | APRIL 8

LEONA LEWIS SPIRIT
LOWDOWN: It would be easy enough to call “X Factor” winner Lewis a Simon Cowell-sponsored Mariah wannabe and move on. Yet there's her debut single, “Bleeding Love,” sitting at the top of the pop charts, keeping the spot warm for the real Mariah's “Touch My Body.” One reason: “American Idol” winners (“X Factor” is a British “Idol” sequel) are rarely given such an effective showcase for their vocal prowess. Soon enough you'll be sick of Lewis' Cover Girl mane, but for now she sounds like a guilty pleasure.
INFO: leonalewismusic.co.uk
 
Ken Little Artist Rodeo, a mix of art and music at the Cove, 606 W. Cypress. 8 p.m. $3. thecove.us; (210) 227-2683

‘There Will be Blood' DVD release Daniel Day-Lewis plays the unforgettable Daniel Plainview, a greedy oil tycoon with incredible charm. This movie definitely delivers on the name. Prices vary. paramount vantage.com/blood

Open jam session Country singer Drew Kennedy, along with other musicians, takes the stage during the open-stage night. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill, 5550 Mountain Vista Dr. Free. rollingoakssa.com; (210) 655-4745

The 2008 San Antonio National Slam Team Finals Ten poets battle it out for a chance at going to the national poetry slam. 9:30 p.m. Atomix, 1902 N. McCollough. $3. myspace.com/puroslam; kaozgoth.tripod.com;  (210) 733-3855
Coming up
April 9: The Starting Line, Bayside, Four Years Strong and Steel Train take the stage at White Rabbit, 2410 N. St. Mary's. Doors at 7 p.m. $15-$17. sawhiterabbit.com; (210) 737-2221

April 10: Recreation and Aquatics Summer Job Fair Want to make some extra money this summer get started on the search. More than 200 temporary positions available ranging from art and science instructors to office assistants. 4-7 p.m. Lou Hamilton Community Center, 10700 Nacogdoches. Free. sanantonio.gov/sapar; (210) 207-3000

April 13: The Crown Royal Latin Kings of Comedy tour Comedian Paul Rodriguez hosts a night of laughs with Gene Pompa, Manny Maldonado, Frank Garcia. 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St. $35-$55. ticketmaster.com;  (210) 224-9600