DC9 at Night Writers

The advent of Turkey Day once again gives us a chance to reflect on our gratitude for carbs and all other things that make life worthwhile.

10,000 Maniacs With Emily Elbert, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis St., 214-272-8346 or thekessler.org, $22.50-$40 It's hard to say something bad about a band that's been around for 33 years, especially one as nonthreatening as 10,000 Maniacs. You know, they're that band that's...

Queen + Adam Lambert 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., 214-222-3687 or Americanairlinescenter.com, $35-$125 Let's be very clear here: The last Queen show was performed 28 years ago at Knebworth House in England. It was the last show because that was the last...

Swans With Xiu Xiu, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Trees, 2709 Elm St., 214-741-1122 or treesdallas.com, $20 Words like apocalyptic, macabre and brutal come to my mind when thinking about art-rock act Swans. But so should beautiful, even if beauty, insofar as Swans are concerned, is courted only in...

Future With Rico Love and Q.u.e, 9 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at South Side Music Hall, 1135 S. Lamar St., 214-421-2021 or gilleysdallas.com, $29.50, Atlanta rapper Future is hot off his sophomore album, Honest, which dropped in April on Epic Records. When it comes to his live show, he's sure...