Three Dog Night had an incredible run of hit singles in the late ’60s through the ’70s, with such tunes as “One,” “Joy to the World,” “Mama Told Me Not To Come” and “Easy to Be Hard.” Its pop-friendly take on R&B and rock translated to millions of records sold and a legacy that has enabled the band to tour for decades. Lead vocalist Danny Hutton remains the sole original member; Chuck Negron has not been with the group since the mid-’80s, and Cory Wells died in 2015. This should be a hit-laden walk down memory lane. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., 8 p.m., $29.75-$79.75, axs.com. — Eric Grubbs
Don’t you just love it when a hometown kid who ventures off to the big city to seek fame and fortune goes back to the place that gave him or her a start? That’s what it will be like when comedian Bill Engvall performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. Engvall, a Galveston native, was working in Dallas as a club DJ when he decided to do a set at the club instead of spinning records. The set went so well that changed career paths and sought comedy full-time in Los Angeles. Later, he created a cultural catchphrase for labeling the blatantly stupid with his breakout, platinum-selling comedy album Here’s Your Sign and became one-fourth of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour team that led to top-selling comedy tours and the sketch comedy show Blue Collar TV on The WB and Comedy Central with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy. Tickets are between $39 and $69 and can be purchased at tickets.attpac.org. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., 7:30 p.m., $29-$69, attpac.org. — Danny Gallagher
California-born alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket formed in 1986. The band has since broken up and reunited twice, and its latest album, New Constellation, was released four years ago. (The band has only released six albums in its 31 years.) Toad the Wet Sprocket's name derives from a Monty Python skit. Vocalist Glen Phillips says it was a last-minute decision and a "joke that went on too long." The band's first major successes came in the early '90s with hits such as "Walk on the Ocean," "All I Want" and "Something's Always Wrong." House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St., 7 p.m., $40-$60, houseofblues.com. — Diamond Victoria
It’s not rare to see Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” performed — but it is rare to see it performed this well. Famed interpreter of the piece Stephen Hough joins the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to undertake one of the most demanding and — when done right — rewarding compositions in the repertoire. Bristling with invention and acrobatic leaps, “Rhapsody” marked a triumphant return for Rachmaninoff, who had fallen out of favor with critics and audiences before its completion. So-called “modern” composers had wrestled away the reigns of classical music’s future in the 1930s, and the famous Russian pianist was seen as outdated, over the hill. “Rhapsody,” however, is not the work of an aging has-been. It’s riveting: a total rethinking of how a piano can communicate with an orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and Copland’s “El Salón México” complete the program. James Gaffigan conducts. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. Tickets start at $31. For more information, visit mydso.com. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., 7:30 p.m., $31 and up, mydso.com. — Jonathan Patrick
For those who consider themselves foodies or are simply into food enough to have an opinion about the word “foodie,” Chefs for Farmers is a must-do event. It brings the hottest chefs together with the purpose of raising up farmers and all they do to provide quality ingredients for great dishes. It’s a generous festival, too, in that it offers four days of culinary events to fit the Dallasite’s jam-packed schedule. CFF kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Dallas Farmers Market with Bite Night and — holy Top Chef, John Tesar! A lot of Top Chef alumni are at this one. They’re like the Madonnas of Bravo; we don’t even need last names to go full fan: Silvia, Shirley, Sheldon, Brooke … they’ll all be there, plus others. The Know Thy Chef dinner at the Adolphus on Friday is sold out, so set a reminder to buy tickets earlier next year. The Street Food Night Market transforms Victory Park starting at 7 p.m. Saturday and peppers Dallas’ beloved bites with others from as far as Colorado, South Carolina and Florida. The main event, the picnic dreams are made of, is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Oak Lawn Park, 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd. More than 35 chefs will serve delicious locally sourced food while distilleries, breweries and wineries provide the liquid delight. Admission is $75 to $100 per event or $280 for a package that includes Bite Night, Street Food Night Market and the main event. Visit chefsforfarmers.com. Oak Lawn Park, 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd., Friday-Sunday, $75-$100, chefsforfarmers.com. — Merritt Martin
Friday
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band bring together music icons of the '60s and '70s and the fans who adore them. If we're being honest, Starr is probably our favorite Beatle, and he's toured with 12 variations of the band since 1989. He plays a bit of his solo material as well as some Beatles songs, and the rest of the touring band members follow suit with their own music. The current lineup, which has been the same since 2012, includes singer-songwriter Todd Rundgren, keyboardist Gregg Rolie (Santana, Journey), guitarist Steve Lukather (Toto), bassist Richard Page (Mr. Mister), woodwind player Warren Ham (Bloodrock, Kansas) and drummer Gregg Bissonette. Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd., 8 p.m., $55-$200, musicfactory.com. — Diamond Victoria
Oral Fixation is back in a big way. The Dallas-born storytelling series took a bit of a hiatus this year, but it’s more than making up for the time off with a bold sixth season premiere. “Jump Off a Cliff” is the theme for the show at 8 p.m. Friday in Hamon Hall, 2403 Flora St., and it promises to be a doozy: Seven storytellers spill the details on the risks they took, the things they spoke out about, the mistakes they made or the life-changing decisions they shouldered. The headliner for the evening is Gretchen Carlson, the Fox News anchor who filed a lawsuit against Roger Ailes for sexual harassment — a woman whose decision to go public about her experience has inspired other women to speak out and stop other serial harassers. Tickets are available for $40 at attpac.org. To learn more about Oral Fixation, visit oralfixationshow.com. Hamon Hall, 2403 Flora St., 8 p.m., $40, attpac.org. — Jennifer Davis-Lamm
An aspiring musician could record a single, design merchandise, promote a show and even score some dope without leaving her bedroom (until soundcheck), thanks to the internet. Tempting as that can be for many introverted, artistic types, though, there is no substitute for the kind of connections that can only be made in person. The Dallas Music Conference aims to facilitate that kind of interaction and encourage people who are trying to start careers in music by bringing together professionals from all areas of the industry at workshops, mentoring sessions, panels, performances and, because this is Dallas, brunch. Performers include Blu H3ron, Mark Rose (Spitalfield) and AJ Perdomo (the Dangerous Summer), plus the Emo Nite nostalgia fest. Speakers include Perdomo, Hyacinth Belcher, Scott Beggs and Roy Vann. The bulk of the conference, spread across Deep Ellum, is Saturday, but it starts with a kickoff mixer and concert Friday and ends with breakfast tacos and a bar crawl Sunday. Regular passes are $75, and VIP passes — which add a VIP lunch, one-on-one mentoring, a gift bag, early check-in and a T-shirt to the deal — are $100. Visit dallasmusicconference.org for the schedule, list of speakers and tickets. Deep Ellum, Friday-Sunday, $75, dallasmusicconference.org. — Jesse Hughey
Comedian Corey Holcomb has some advice about using the word “bitch” to describe women: Men need to use it more. He says too many men call their women bitch once, see their shocked looks and stop. Bad move. You’ve got to break them into it with repetition. Don’t just say bitch in anger; say it during good times with a smile: “Bitch, you crazy.” Soon enough, she’ll accept it as normal. Bitches, relationships, side women, how to bring side children to family reunions: Holcomb isn’t just a comedian. He’s a relationship counselor. (Plus, he has the phone number of an abortion clinic that has pool tables, which he’s willing to share with men in the audience.) Hear Holcomb’s twisted take on love and family — regular and side — at the Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, No. 250., as he performs six shows this weekend: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $28. Find them at improvaddison.com. Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, No. 250, Friday-Sunday, $28, improvaddison.com. — Patrick Williams
Wrestling with notions of legacy and how it relates to a person’s character has been a struggle lately. Our country has been caught up in debates about whether legendary military leaders who sided with the moral travesty of slavery deserve to be honored. That type of calculation of judgment is often applied to Martin Luther, whose spiritual rebellion caused a rift in Christianity that bore Protestantism and other reforms, including the notion of the separation of church and state. In Martin Luther on Trial, the complexities of this man are put on trial. Martin Luther exists in purgatorial courtroom with St. Peter presiding, the devil prosecuting and Luther’s wife, Katie, acting as defense. Luther is heralded as the man who made the Bible accessible to the common man, yet he caused deep divisions within humanity and later became virulently anti-Semitic. The play, which will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, invites viewers to think critically about the ways we consider a person’s influence in relation to their faults. Tickets are $30 to $91 at fpatheatre.com/tour/dallas-mlot-2017. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, 8 p.m., $30-$91, fpatheatre.com. — Jennifer Davis-Lamm
Saturday
Dallas and Denton don't get all the cool music and art festivals around here. Carrollton plays host to the annual Festival at the Switchyard, which includes lots of food vendors, games, jugglers, magicians, face painting and headliners the Toadies and Everclear. And get this: It's totally free to attend. If you opted out of trudging through the State Fair of Texas this year, the Festival at the Switchyard is certainly a great alternative, and with better music, too. Historic Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway St., 11 a.m., free, see Facebook. — Diamond Victoria
More than just a typical comic book store, Red Pegasus Comics has quickly become a haven and hangout for up-and-coming area writers, artists and illustrators, as well as comic book collectors. In addition to carrying comics and graphic novels from publishers such as DC, Marvel, Dark Horse Comics and other indie companies, the shop stocks self-published zines. Gabriel Mendez and Kenneth Denson at Red Pegasus Comics have hosted semi-regular meetups and events for writers and artists covering topics from how to self-publish to how to get started in comics. And in keeping with the shop’s community vibe, Red Pegasus, 208 W. Eighth St., is throwing a party and a monster of a sale from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday to celebrate turning 3 years old (and to celebrate owner Denson’s birthday), including cake, Noble Rey beer and a special surprise at 7 p.m. Mendez says everything in the store will be discounted by 60 percent during the party. For more information, visit facebook.com/redpegasuscomics or email [email protected]. Red Pegasus, 208 W. Eighth St., 3-8 p.m., free, facebook.com/redpegasuscomics. — Daniel Rodrigue
The Blow isn't just an electronic music duo. Khaela Maricich started it as her solo project in 2002, and Jona Bechtolt, formerly of Yacht, joined later. The Blow now consists of Maricich and Melissa Dyne, who incorporate performance art and monologues into their sets. The Blow has released 10 albums since its conception. Club Dada, 2720 Elm St., $14, dadadallas.com. — Diamond Victoria
Sunday
So, gramps is an ass-man. How do you feel about that? Hey, that whole Iraq invasion thing — good idea or no? Those are two questions we suspect won’t be asked as fraternal twins Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush appear at 2 p.m. Sunday at Barnes & Noble, 7700 W. Northwest Highway. They’ll sign Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life, their co-written account of their time as first daughters. The twins were 19 when their pops, George W. Bush, became president in 2001, and 7 when their grandfather George H.W. moved into the White House. So will we get salacious stories of college-age wildness behind the doors of the West Wing? No, silly. These are Bushes, not Clintons or Trumps. Besides, the twins said they haven’t ruled out some sort political work in the future, and given the state of politics today, we can think of much worse things than the return of the Bush dynasty to Washington. Show up as early as 9 a.m. Sunday to buy a book — you’ll need a receipt and a wristband to reserve your place in line. Go to stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2884 for more details. Barnes & Noble, 7700 W. Northwest Highway, 2 p.m., free, barnesandnoble.com. — Patrick Williams
Dallas’ Exchange to Change is a resale and thrift shop with a mission: “collaborating with eclectic individuals to change the world through their vision of fashion, art, service, and education.” Exchange to Change invites you to its latest Po’ Up party at 5 p.m. Sunday at Deep Ellum’s Drugstore Cowboy, 2721 Main St. If an evening of open-mic poetry, drinks, freestyle painting, positive vibes and great music sounds up your alley, this is your scene. There’s sure to be plenty of high spirits to ignite your artistic side. Another party is at 5 p.m. Dec. 3, also at Drugstore Cowboy. For more information, visit facebook.com/ExchangeToChangeTM. Drugstore Cowboy, 2721 Main St., 5 p.m., free, see Facebook. — Jonathan Patrick
Lupe Fiasco is a far cry from the youthful “breath of fresh air” Jay-Z called him after the release of Fiasco’s critically-acclaimed 2006 debut, Food & Liquor. The next decade brought more accolades like Grammy nominations and wins, but the Chicago-born rapper has become a polarizing figure in the hip-hop world. He’s been entangled in a battle over his music with Atlantic Records and accused of anti-Semitism, and he contemplated retirement last year. But Fiasco is carrying on as an embattled rap veteran who’s now free from his major label. He released his long-awaited new album, Drogas Light, earlier this year, and now he’s out on tour. One thing that’s never been in question is Fiasco’s ability as a world-class storyteller and a classic emcee. This show in Dallas will be an opportunity to see either a revitalized star or one whose career is falling apart. Gas Monkey Live! 10110 Technology Blvd. E., 8 p.m., $25-$50, gasmonkeybarngrill.com. — Mikel Galicia
Formed in the early ’80s around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid, The Jesus and Mary Chain has become one of the era’s most esteemed alternative rock bands. Loosely classified as shoegaze or post-punk, the group made a name with brooding and often intense tunes accentuated by outlandish and at times menacing stage performances. As its popularity increased, so did its footprint. Even casual listeners will likely recognize songs such as “Just Like Honey,” “Taste of Cindy” and “Snakedriver” from their prominent placement in film soundtracks. The Reid brothers kept quiet in the early aughts but re-emerged in 2007 with new songs, reissues and live appearances. Fans met them eagerly. Thus, a second act was born that has found them circling the globe and playing a large number of gigs per year. Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St., 8 p.m., $36.50, thebombfactory.com. — Jeff Strowe
Deepak Chopra
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Nobody on Earth has spent more accumulative time outside of its gravity than Scott Kelly, former military fighter pilot and test pilot, engineer, retired astronaut, retired U.S. Navy captain and, now, author. He wants to tell you all about it in his new novel, Endurance: A Year In Space, A Lifetime Of Discovery. Like the name suggests, Kelly spent (almost) a year on the International Space Station to help study the effects on human health for future long missions, which will aid in potential future manned spaceflights to Mars. Get to know the man behind the spacesuit, purchase a copy of his book and even get it signed during Authors Live!: Scott Kelly at 7 p.m. Monday at Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane. The talk is free; a $30 book signing and reception will follow. For more information, visit hpumc.org. Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, 7 p.m., $30, hpumc.org. — Diamond Victoria
Tuesday
Are you what those old guys at the barber shop call “a hot mess”? Do you wish there was some kind of magic drug that would just make your mind snap into normal mode? Perhaps a visit with Deepak Chopra can set you on the path to enlightenment without making it impossible for you to pass a drug test in the next nine months. The best-selling author and the world’s most famous mental and spiritual guidance counselor will host a talk at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., about these and other issues, as well as some of the thought-provoking topics in his latest book, Super Genes, about how understanding genetics can affect our health and the wellbeing of others. Tickets are between $36 and $66 and can be purchased at tickets.attpac.org. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., 7:30 p.m., $36-$66, attpac.org. — Danny Gallagher
Wednesday
They thought they could dance. The judges agreed and picked 10 finalists on the 14th season of Fox’s televised dance competition So You Think You Can Dance. They will appear at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Verizon Theatre, 1001 Performance Place in Grand Prairie. Devoted followers know them by name — Dassy, Kaylee, Kike, Koine, Lex, Logan, Mark, Robert, Sydney and Taylor, many of whom chose foxtrot over soccer at a young age. Their gymnastics and high kicks are moves Arthur Murray never dreamed about. All-Stars Jasmine Harper and Marko Germar, the latter of shirtless fame, will join the terrific 10. Go to YouTube to see Jasmine, Marko and the others in action. For tickets, $20 to $99.75, call 972-854-5050 or visit axs.com. Verizon Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie, 8 p.m., $20-$99.75, axs.com. — Reba Liner
Barry Whistler Gallery, 315 Cole St., juxtaposes two Texas-based artists’ works in its exhibits Lorraine Tady: Sparklines and Leslie Wilke: New Paintings and Gouaches from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through Nov. 25. Tady’s pieces, which include paintings, drawings and prints from her Octagon Vibration Series, use minimal color and explore spatial architecture inspired by her travels to New Mexico; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Paris; and northeast Iceland. They draw heavily on linework reminiscent of architectural drawings. Wilke’s exhibit boasts a broader range of color through repetitive, geometric patterns seemingly stacked on top of one another, creating optical illusions that allow viewers to interpret their own various shapes and patterns. More information on both artists and their work can be found at barrywhistlergallery.com. Barry Whistler Gallery, 315 Cole St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free, barrywhistlergallery.com. — Diamond Victoria
