Curtis Jerrells (28 Points, 10 assists) and Alonzo Gee (just back from a stint with the Spurs) led the Toros to a 98-96 road playoff victory over the Dakota Wizards last Thursday. That means the Toros only need one of their two games this weekend in the ATX to move forward in the playoffs. Click here for great two-game package deals on tickets.

One of our favorite Oscar-nominated actors, the legendary Susan Tyrrell, will emerge from the shadows Sunday evening to host a screening of the cult-classic Forbidden Zone at the Alamo South Lamar, followed by a showing of her delirious artworks at The Highball. We'll be there, and if you know what's good for you, so will you

“We’re getting together for the first time since Reagan was president,” drummer Rusty Trapps joked about the Rhythm Rats reunion in deep South Austin at Giddy Ups. It’s part of the three-night celebration of the Outhouse, the fabled venue dear to Austin hearts because it was totally unpretentious.

Conspicuously timed with ongoing Cactus Gate scandal and this weekend’s Austin Outhouse reunion, Super Alright and Dell Lounge partnered for a video series on Austin’s lost venues with a modern soundtrack provided by up-and-coming local bands.

Here's the scenario: You invite your nongaming friend over to play something you think is noob-friendly, and yet, the game still eludes them. Blame gaming grammar. This week's waste of time, Synopsis Quest, uses the tropes of role playing games to spoof and big-up the genre.

At 2pm today, the three-day Outhouse reunion kicks off at Giddy Ups. The Austin club inhabited the Drag back in the day, hosting outsiders and outcasts like Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley. Check the website for full lineup and times.

Fish or cut bait: TDH casts off below the fold.

If you're a pack rat, I mean archivist, then you already know. When you need that pair of black pants, The Uniform, that you'll snatch up on nights that premium denim is a fail, and that your black jacket will tolerate, you have two choices. You can haul yourself around in vain to every clothing store in town,

If it’s April, it’s time for Sonidos del Barrio, the Austin Latino Music Association’s annual awards program and signature event at the H&H Ballroom tonight, April 9, 8pm.