Wednesday, May 7

Band of Heathens at County Line BBQ. This Texas country/rock/soul group is the latest to play at the County Line music series. No Cover. 6:30-10 p.m. 10101 I-10 West. (210) 641-1998.

Flights of Imagination at the Witte Museum. Works by Leonardo da Vinci and Charles A. A. Dellschau show how two artists from different generations imagined new ways for flight. Free with museum admission. 3801 Broadway. $7-$9. wittemuseum.org; (210) 357-1900.

Great Northwest Chess Club invites players of all caliber to the Great Northwest Branch Library for a night of chess competition every Wednesday in May. Free. 6-8:45 p.m. 9050 Wellwood St. (210) 684-5251.

Tennessee Tramp with Mike Burton and Jay Lafarr at the Rivercenter Comedy Club. Show runs through May 11. 8:30 p.m. weekdays; 10:45 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. $8-$13. 849 E. Commerce. rivercentercomedyclub.com; (210) 229-1420.

Texas Americana Night withHans Frank and The Auslanders at Sam’s Burger Joint. Doors open at 9 p.m. All ages $5. 330 E. Grayson St. samsburgerjoint.com; (210) 223-2830.

Zack Walther and the Cronkites play at Gruene Hall. 7-10:30 p.m. Free. 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. (830) 606-1281; gruenehall.com

Thursday, May 8

Community Talk with Global Citizens This is a talk with citizens new to San Antonio from countries around the world to discuss how their countries are portrayed in U.S. media. 6:30-8 p.m. at Gemini Ink. 513 S. Presa. Free. (210) 734-9673; geminiink.org

Femme Fatality Did someone say New Wave synth pop? St. Louis duo Femme Fatality plays a release party for their new CD, One’s Not Enough; San Antonio New Wave duo Hyperbubble and Minneapolis industrial band Screaming Mechanical Brain are also on the bill. Doors open at 9 p.m. Atomix, 1902 McCullough Ave. $3. myspace.com/femmefatality, myspace.com/hyperbubble, myspace.com/smb

Francis Levoy at The Cove. Come listen to the bluegrass musician from, of all places, the Netherlands, while you try the famous fish tacos or grass-fed beef burgers. Free. 606 W. Cyprus St. (210) 227-2683; thecove.us

‘Lincolnesque’ opens at AtticRep stages the political satire about a mental patient who becomes a speechwriter for a congressman. Performances are at 8 p.m. May 8-10, 15-17 and 2:30 p.m. May 11 and 18. Attic Theater of the Ruth Taylor Theater Building on the Trinity University Campus. Reservations recommended. $15. (210) 999-8524; atticrep.org

Farmers Market Area farmers bring fruits and vegetables to sell at the at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 555 Funston. (210) 207-3250; sabot.org

Oliver Lutz at Artpace. Video installations, wall paintings and performances by New York artist Lutz are on display. Opening reception is 6:30-8 p.m. Exhibit is up through July 20. Free. Artpace, 445 N. Main Ave. (210) 212-4900; artpace.org
Poparazzi “A pop muzik dance party” every Thursday night at Atomix. $5. 1902 N. McCullough Ave. myspace.com/klubkrysis; (210) 733-3855.

Texas Renegade plays at Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill. Free with canned food donation. $3-$5 without canned food. Drink specials until 11 p.m. 5550 Mountain Vista. (210) 655-4745; rollingoaksgolf.com; myspace.com/texasrenegadeband

Friday, May 9

Aaron Watson, Jason Boland & The Stragglers play at Cowboys Dance Hall. 18 and up; doors at 7 p.m. 3030 N.E. Loop 410. $10-$20. (210) 224-9600; ticketmaster.com; cowboysdancehall.com

After Midnight Madness at the Rivercenter Comedy Club. An after-hours, no-holds-barred comedy session. 12:20 a.m. Free admission. 849 E. Commerce. rivercentercomedyclub.com (210) 229-1420.

Age of Wisdom and Socrates Café at Radius Café Socrates said “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Gather with peers and discuss. 7-9 p.m. 106 Auditorium Circle. (210) 896-1985. radiuscafe.org

As Blood Runs Black at The White Rabbit. $12 if tickets purchased online at detourtickets.com. Price may be higher at the door. Doors at 6:30 p.m. 2410 N. St. Mary’s. (210) 737-2221 sawhiterabbit.com.

David Jurist at Sala Diaz. Jurist’s sculptural exhibit, “I’ll Be There,” explores memory as artifact. Opening reception is 7-11 p.m. Exhibit is up through June 8. Free. Sala Diaz, 517 Stieren St. (210) 852-4492

Mark McKinney and Kyle Park play at Gruene Hall. 8 p.m. $8. 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. (830) 606-1281; gruenehall.com
Open Mike Night Acoustic musicians and comedians are invited to show off their skills at this free weekly event. 7-11 p.m. Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 1911-2 Huebner Road. (210) 481-0444

Music Under the Stars Mission San Jose is hosting this family friendly event, so pack a picnic and go enjoy the music. 6701 San Jose Drive. 6:30 p.m. Free. (210) 922-3218; loscompadres.org

Ruben V provides live Texas blues at Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill. Drink specials until 11 p.m. $5 if you buy tickets online before the show, or $7 at the door. 5550 Mountain Vista. rollingoaksgolf.com; (210) 655-4745; myspace.com/rubenvband

Second Friday Reading at Gemini Ink. Readings by poet, essayist, and memoir writer Paul Christensen; poet Jenny Browne; and short story writer Andrew Porter. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. 513 S. Presa. (210) 734-9673; geminiink.org

The Lavens at The Cove. Come listen to the tunes while you try the famous fish tacos or grass-fed beef burgers. $5 cover. 606 W. Cyprus St. (210) 227-2683. thecove.us

National Comedy Theatre Improv comedy troupe performs skits based on audience suggestions at this weekly event. Family friendly. 9:30 p.m. $8. Overtime Theater, 1216 West Ave. (210) 380-0326.

Walt Wilkins and the Mystequeros with The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash at Sam’s Burger Joint. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $10. 330 E. Grayson St. samsburgerjoint.com; (210) 223-2830.

‘What Happens in Vegas’ On Friday you can head down to your local movie theatre and catch this new comedy starring Aston Kutcher and Cameron Diaz. Prices vary.  whathappensinvegasmovie.com.

Saturday, May 10

Casey Donahew Band with Jef Hobbs play at Gruene Hall. 9 p.m. $8. 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. (830) 606-1281; gruenehall.com

Grupo Fantasma The 11-piece orchestra from Austin blends funk, blues, rock and tribal beats. Doors open at 8 p.m. $12-$14. Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B. myspace.com/rockbottomtattoobar

‘Imagine Terror’ at LoneStar Studios. Work by Albert Alvarez, Luis Guerrero, Lisa Alvarado and Christian Rodriguez are on display for one night only. Big Soy performs. Free. 8-11 p.m. 107 Lonestar Blvd. 107lonestar.com

Raza en la Plaza Ernie Garibay and Cats Don’t Sleep, a San Antonio band specializing in oldies, blues, jazz and Tex-Mex, plays as part of the weekly music series at the newly reopening Main Plaza. Blue Star Brewing Co. is on site selling refreshments. 7 p.m. Free. Main Plaza. (210) 225-9800; mainplazaconservancy.org

SAY Sí/La Ví Annual Watercolor Exhibit “Mind Travels” features works by middle-school and high-school students in the SAY Sí arts program; the paintings are available for sale. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. Maverick Plaza, La Villita. saysi.org, (210) 212-8666

Los Super Vatos San Antonio native Bubba Hernandez brings his high-energy Tex-Mex rock and roll to Casbeers. 9 p.m. $10. 1719 Blanco Road. (210) 732-3511; casbeers.com; myspace.com/lossupervatos

Johnny Solinger with Cody Hughes Davidson at Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill. Drink specials until 11 p.m. $5 if you buy tickets online before the show, or $8 at the door. 5550 Mountain Vista. (210) 655-4745; rollingoaksx  golf.com

Mixfest with Maroon 5, Ryan Cabrera and Simple Plan Lonestar Pavilion at Sunset Station. 1174 E. Commerce St. $30. Doors at 5 p.m. ticketmaster.com; (210) 224-9600. sunset-station.com

Papa Wood and Eden Burning headline the 3-year anniversary party at Booze Hounds. Bands take the stage at 10 p.m. No cover. 8531 Perrin-Beitel. (210) 590-3223; myspace.com/boozehounds_ bar; papawood.com

Plant Hike Join native plant expert Janis Merritt on a hike through the spring flora. Second Saturday Program, Eisenhower Park, 19399 Northwest Military Drive. Call (210) 564-6400 for reservations. Recommended donation $3 per person or $5 per family.

Rockola with Joey Fender and The 55’s and special guest Hans Frank and The Auslanders at Sam’s Burger Joint. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $8. 330 E. Grayson St. (210) 223-2830; samsburgerjoint.com

Steamroller Prints Watch StoneMetal Press use a steamroller to create prints from large-scale woodcuts by Alex Rubio, Katie Pell, Luis Valderas and other San Antonio artists at the third annual event. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Parking lot of the Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St. (210) 227-0312; stonemetal-press.com

Voodoo Glow Skulls with Knockout and Random Hand at The White Rabbit. Doors at 7 p.m. $12-$15. 2410 N. St. Mary’s. (210) 737-2221 sawhiterabbit.com

Puppet Show Bring the kids, blankets and lawn chairs to see the Perpetual Puppets Productions show on the grounds of the newly reopened Landa Library. Free. 10 a.m. 233 Bushnell Ave. (210) 732-8369; landagardens.com

Sunday, May 11

The Last Vegas SPIN magazine named the glam garage band from Chicago the best discovery at South By Southwest this year. The Supersuckers open. Doors open at 9 p.m. $10. Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B. thelastvegas.com; myspace.com/ rockbottom tattoobar

Alesana with special guests Doors at 7 p.m. $12 online at detourtickets.com, prices higher day of show. 2410 N. St. Mary’s. (210) 737-2221; sawhiterabbit.com

Bored Game Afternoons Play chess, checkers, puzzlers and other games at this weekly family friendly event. Free WiFi is also available. Free. Noon. La Taza Coffee House, 15060 San Pedro Ave., (210) 494-8292; lataza.biz

Nonpoint, Deepfield, The Exies and Under the Flood play at Scout Bar. $17.50-$20. Doors at 7 p.m. 21 and up. 19314 U.S. Hwy 281 N., Suite 1. scoutbarsa.com; myspace.com/scoutbarsa. Buy tickets online at frontgatetickets.com

Serenata de Oro: Canciones para mi Mamá. Celebrate Mother’s Day at La Plaza Guadalupe. Several stars from the West side of San Antonio will take the stage. Free. 3-6 p.m. 1327 Guadalupe St. (210) 223-3151.

Small World Jazz Quartet plays at Jim Cullum’s Landing on the patio. 6-10 p.m. 123 Losoya. (210) 223-7266; landing.com

Monday, May 12

Bowfire at the Majestic Theatre has been dubbed the “Total String Experience” and also mixes various forms of dance and singing to bring top-flight entertainment. 7 p.m. 224 E. Houston St. $31-$51. ticketmaster.com (210) 224-9600.

Swing Night with Chadd Thomas and The Crazy Kings at Sam’s Burger Joint. Dance lessons by the San Antonio Swing Dance Society start at 7 p.m. All ages welcome. $6 entry fee. 330 E. Grayson St. (210) 223-2830; samsburgerjoint.com; sasds.org

Women’s Open Mic Night hosted by Lesti Huff at The Cove. Free. 606 W. Cyprus St. (210) 227-2683. thecove.us

Tuesday, May 13

Death Cab for Cutie CD release. Narrow Stairs hits the shelves in music stores near you. Prices vary. deathcabforcutie.com. Check them out at myspace.com/deathcabforcutie.

Velcro Underground at Limelight. Featuring DJ’s Bartron and Smartypants. Free admission, $2 wells and tallboys. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 2718 N. St. Mary’s. (210) 735-7775; myspace.com/limelightsa

Coming up…

Professional Bull Riders stop at the Alamodome to showcase the top 45 bull riders in the world on Saturday, May 17. $10-$100 dollars. ticketmaster.com. (210) 224-9600. pbrnow.com

Texas Fight Fest at Cowboys Dancehall on Sunday, May 18. $15-$35 ages 18 and up only. 5 p.m. 3030 N.E. Loop 410. Sunday, May 18. ticketmaster.com; (210) 224-9600. cowboysdancehall.com; (210) 646-9378.