10 Things You Have to Do This Weekend

Sat 11/26
Ventura's Night of Hip-Hop

While San Antonio is a wonderful starting point for swarms of talented artists, our local scene is marred by an unfortunate tendency to push aside certain genres for the sake of others. We cherish scruffy punk rockers and dismal metal heads, but we often fail to mention the promising rappers and hip-hop artists in conversations about the many up-and-coming performers in the Alamo City. Seeking to steer attention solely toward these creative minds for a special evening, the shrewd crew at Ventura is hosting a night of pure hip-hop. Showcasing over a dozen acts, the extensive lineup covers an extremely diverse collection of single performers and groups. There are dark and brooding architects of rhythm like the Audio Boys as well as the reefer lovin’ intellectuals of Flourish Gang, whom draw inspiration from complex lyricists like Method Man and hip-hop/rock hybrids like Kid Cudi. Roll up and break it down at Ventura. 5pm, $8, Ventura SATX, 1011 Ave. B, (210) 802-6940, www.facebook.com/venturasatx. — Abby Mangel