Things to do for May 19, 2011

The Weekender

Burlesque, Gratis Cocktails and Third Eye Blind

The weekend is dropping 49 points on KD tonight.

Thursday
A Rooftop Party for Just One Guy
AND THE WINNER IS...

A Rooftop Party for Just One Guy

Tonight: the One Man Dallas competition will crown one gent as the most upstanding man in Big D at the Dallas Contemporary. And after your acceptance speech, you’ll adjourn to Gables Park 17 for a rooftop party with pints, champagne and a DJ.

Friday
Teddy’s Room Turns One
MR. PRESIDENT

Teddy’s Room Turns One

You know Teddy’s Room: the house band, girls dancing on top of the bar... pictures of President Roosevelt. Well, in honor of its one-year, you’ll be sipping gratis vodka cocktails and champagne before someone named Miss Dakota takes to the burlesque stage at midnight. Don’t forget your present.

May 20, 9pm-2am, Teddy’s Room, 2404 Cedar Springs Rd, 214-808-7909

Saturday
Sixty Restaurants and Third Eye Blind
BLINDED

Sixty Restaurants and Third Eye Blind

Okay, we know: Addison. But hear us out. Come Saturday, Addison Circle will have tents, beer stands and wine-tasting booths for 60 restaurants from Manny’s to Snuffer’s. Also, Third Eye Blind’s playing on the main stage. It’s been a while since you heard “Jumper.”

May 21, noon-midnight; May 22, noon-5pm, $5-$15, 4970 Addison Circle Dr, Addison, 972-450-2851

Hot Rods and Burlesque in Lakewood
WELL HEELED

Hot Rods and Burlesque in Lakewood

This Saturday. First, watch Rebel Without a Cause. Second, get to Lakewood Theater, where outside there’ll be a vintage hot rod show. Oh, and inside: a ’50s-inspired fashion show including a burlesque performance with over 20 performers. Because 20 just isn’t enough.

Sunday
Burgers and 100 Brewers in Bishop Arts
BREW-HA-HA

Burgers and 100 Brewers in Bishop Arts

For the noble cause of science, you’re always willing to be a guinea pig. In particular: beer science. This weekend, in the middle of Bishop Avenue, over 100 home brewers will be pouring their homemade pints. Oh, and there’s a burger cook-off, too. You did minor in burger science.

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