Monday, July 20
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
The commodification of pop-rock in the ’80s owes plenty to the likes of Pat Benatar. Between her vocal range and rock-and-roll attitude, hits like “Heartbreaker” and “Love Is a Battlefield” have become synonymous with the era that brought us “Thriller” and “Like a Virgin.” While new wave was breaking ground, she was a catalyst in bringing a rock edge to pop music, combining distorted guitar riffs with synths and electronic drum beats. Three decades later, Benatar is still wowing audiences alongside husband, guitarist/songwriter Neil Giraldo. $35-$100, 7:30pm Monday, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org.
Tuesday, July 21
Coors Light Free Concert Series: Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath, Slowlikefire, Beauty School Massacre
It’s been almost a year since Brownout first picked up the occult menu of the Black Sabbath songbook and they haven’t looked back since. Their 2014 record of Latin funk-infused Sabbath covers Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath was picked up by NPR as one of the top 50 releases of the year, going on to be the most high-profile release in the band’s decade-deep catalog. Their subsequent tour, which took the band all across the country, further widened the Brown Sabbath appeal and gained momentum for more performances, including their slot on Maverick Music Festival’s main stage and at Bonnaroo earlier in the summer. Free, 7pm Tuesday, Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St., facebook.com.
Tuesday, July 21
2KPop Sing-Along: Lady Gaga
Little Monsters, take note. Action Pack is hosting a Lady Gaga sing-along to her music videos, from "Poker Face" to "Applause," in order to pay homage to Mother Monster. $12, 6:30pm Tuesday, Alamo Drafthouse Stone Oak, 22806 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., (210) 677-8500, drafthouse.com
Tuesday, July 21
Foreign Correspondant
An adaptation of war correspondent Vincent Sheehan’s Personal History, Alfred Hitchcock’s Oscar-nominated Foreign Correspondent stars Joel McCrea as a reporter sent to Europe to get the scoop on the imminent war. A full-throttle espionage thriller, the 1940 film features a wild chase through the streets of Amsterdam, head-spinning plot twists and an ocean plane crash climax. Texas Public Radio screens the classic as part of its Cinema Tuesdays series. $10-$15 (suggested donation), 7:30pm, Tuesday, Santikos Bijou Cinema Bistro, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd., tpr.org
Tuesday, July 21
BrewTues: Brooklyn Brewery
Missions Untapped is hosting a BrewTues takeover with Brooklyn Brewery, which has been making craft beer for 30 years. Sample flights of Brooklyn Brewery's beers, which include Black Chocolate Stout and Sorachi Ace. Prices vary, 4pm Tuesday, Missions Untapped, 8123 Broadway St Suite B, (210) 320-0486, facebook.com.
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