The Flaming Lips
November 9, 8 p.m.| Music Hall at Fair Park
It’s roughly the 20th anniversary of the Flaming Lips’ album Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots (which spawned the official rock song of Oklahoma, “Do You Realize?”), and the band is traveling south to Dallas to celebrate. If you’ve never been to a Flaming Lips show, be prepared for a visual treat, too. Get tickets
Ali Wong
November 10, 7 p.m.| Music Hall at Fair Park
Ali Wong commanded national attention with her first Netflix special, Baby Cobra, and the two follow-ups, Hard Knock Wife and Don Wong. The stand-up comedian, writer, and actress has also starred in the movie Always Be My Maybe, and co-leads and executive producing the animated show Tuca and Bertie with Tiffany Haddish. Get tickets
John Buffalo
November 10, 7:45 p.m.| The Kessler
John Buffalo is the latest project by Dallas-based singer-songwriter John Dufilho, known for his work with The Deathray Davies, CLIFFFS, I Love Math, and John Singer Sergeant, as well as his collaborations with Ben Kweller and Rhett Miller. Two years ago, Dufilho underwent two heart bypass surgeries and nearly died. During his recovery, he was unable to play live instruments, which led to the all-electronic, self-titled album, which will be released on November 10 by local label State Fair Records. Get tickets
This Is Important Live!
November 10, 8 p.m.| Texas Trust Credit Union Theater, Grand Prairie
Comedians and actors Adam Devine (Kelvin Gemstone of the Righteous Gemstones and Bumper of Pitch Perfect), Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, and Kyle Newacheck will bring the live version of their This Is Important podcast to Grand Prairie this weekend. The quartet was also responsible for the Comedy Central sitcom Workaholics, and their podcast delves into, shall we say, a wide array of topics, including “grown men fighting children” and “naked grandmas.” Get tickets
Lil Flip
November 10, 9 p.m.| Trees
Houston’s rap scene was put on the map thanks to artists like Lil’ Flip, who came up through Houston’s underground rap scene in the 90s before inking a recording contract in 1999. With hits like “The Way We Ball” and “Sunshine,” he grabbed the attention of established acts, appearing on Three Six Mafia’s “Ridin’ Spinners” and Ludacris’ “Screwed Up.” He’s released several albums and EPs since his last studio album, 2007’s I Need Mine, so expect plenty from that massive catalog. Get tickets
Red Bull Batalla
November 11, 5:30 p.m.| South Side Ballroom
The world’s largest Spanish-language rap battle, Red Bull Batalla, will bring its U.S. national finals to Dallas on Saturday. Expect 16 of the nation’s top rappers battling out freestyle, all for the low price of $10 a ticket. Get tickets
Turtle Creek Chorale
November 12, 7 p.m.| Holy Trinity Catholic Church
The Turtle Creek Chorale first performed at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in 1980, and the Chorale’s three ensembles—Chamber Chorus, Coloratura, and TerraVox—will perform “Border Songs” in English and Spanish on Sunday. The concert, which will tell the stories of immigrants, is “pay what you can.” Get tickets
Drive-By Truckers
November 12, 8 p.m.| Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, Fort Worth
It’s hard to believe that the Drive-By Truckers have been making music for almost 30 years, but it’s true, and we’re all old. The band is celebrating the re-release of The Dirty South with The Complete Dirty South, which boasts three new songs and some bonus vocals. Early James opens. Get tickets
Also check out:
Dead Kennedys, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Trees. Get tickets
The Paper Kites, Nov. 10, 8 p.m., Granada Theater. Get tickets
Gene Loves Jezebel/Bow Wow Wow, Nov. 10, 8:30 p.m., Sundown at the Granada. Get tickets
The Brook & The Bluff, Nov. 10, 8:30 p.m., Studio at the Factory. Get tickets
Leon Bridges, Nov. 10, 9 p.m., WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma. Get tickets
Gatlin Brothers, Nov. 10, 9 p.m., Arlington Music Hall, Arlington. Get tickets
Better Than Ezra, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m., House of Blues. Get tickets
Greensky Bluegrass, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m., Ferris Wheelers. Get tickets
Jim Lauderdale, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Six Springs Tavern, Richardson. Get tickets
Michael Feinstein, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, Richardson. Get tickets
Edén Muñoz, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., Toyota Music Factory, Irving. Get tickets
Stephen Sanchez, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., The Factory at Deep Ellum. Get tickets
David Spade, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Jackie Venson and Kam Franklin, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., The Kessler. Get tickets
The Dirty Guv’nahs, Nov. 11, 9 p.m., Granada Theater. Get tickets
Aaron Watson, Nov. 11, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Jade Nickol, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., The Kessler Green. Get tickets
Barlowluv, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., Dope Ellum. Get tickets
The Japanese House, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., Granada Theater. Get tickets
Texas Country Music Awards, Nov. 12, 5 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Faye Webster, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., The Factory at Deep Ellum. Get tickets
To hear songs by artists performing in North Texas this weekend, listen to the playlist below.
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