You want some fries with that shake, Weekend?

SEE
Mod 11
What: Works by local artists inspired by teaching at a girls detention center.
Why: Less freedom, more expression.
When: Opening reception, Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Bas Fisher Invitational, ...

Congratulations: Hooked on Phonics worked for you.

So why haven’t you read anything since that didn’t require you to take a pop quiz after each chapter?

Get back in the habit this month by signing up for First Course. The ...

Ready to rocktober?

SEE
Creature Feature
What: Videodrome by creeptastic director David Cronenberg and the opening of photo exhibit Creature Feature: Unexpected Eerie Images.
Why: A fright for sore eyes.
When: Fri. Film, 8:30 p.m.; exhibit, 10:15 p.m.
Where: Miami ...

“Just Like Heaven,” The Cure
“Umbrella,” Rihanna
“Kiss on My List,” Hall & Oates
“New Slang,” The Shins
“Girlfriend,” Avril Lavigne

You can tell a lot about people by their playlists. (Judging from the one above, we’re guessing: “Nostalgic pop ...

Let your freak flag fly.

PREP
Spiegelworld Auditions
What: Start practicing — the traveling cabaret is looking for acrobats, bearded folk, and anyone else with sideshow appeal.
Why: That third nipple deserves to shine.
When: Mon., 11 a.m.
Where: The ...

Families are like cars: You longed for the brand new Beamer (functional, never embarrassed to be seen with it), but you got the used Toyota instead (noisy, prone to breakdowns).

You grew to love your rusty four-door and all its ...

Are you tired, Weekend? ’Cause you were running through our dreams all night.

HEAR
Awesome New Republic
What: Local indie faves play one night only, plus Cassette, The JeanMarie, and more.
Why: Rock from around the block.
When: Thurs., ...