SXSW might be over, but the good tunes keep on coming this month. If you need to let loose some aggression in a positive space, consider indulging a night of manic head-banging at the Mohawk with the Sword. This gig goes down just two days before the release of the band’s sixth album, Used Future, which promises as many masterful melodies as raucous riffs. Doors open at 6:30pm; snag your tickets here.
Need to lighten your mood today? Head to the Volstead for their classic ’90s Nickelodeon trivia night, starting at 6:30pm. The night includes themed cocktails, prizes, drink specials and more, so gather your crew and start brushing up on all things Rugrats, All That, and Clarissa Explains It All.
Fulfill your need for gossip with a visit to BookPeople, as Kristin Casey dishes all about her past in her book Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh. This tell-all about Casey's six-year relationship with the rock legend spans glamour, partying and addiction as the former stripper and addict journeys toward sobriety.