Friday 05.25

To the Max
Whether you see his work as a Pop Art or Abstract Expressionism, Peter Max will always get a reaction. His use of vibrant colors on pop culture icons like Taylor Swift, the Dallas Cowboys helmet and the last seven U.S. presidents make for true eye candy. He reveals his take on two Van Gogh pieces at this current exhbition.

DEETS:
Wisby Smith Fine Art, 500 Crescent Court, Ste. 146.
Through June 3.

Wisby-Smith.com

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Major ball play
Softball jocks migrate to Dallas for Memorial Day Weekend for the annual Beat the Heat Classic tournament. Starting Friday, the Pegasus Slowpitch Softball Association (PSSA) hosts registration for teams at Woody’s and the Round-Up Saloon before hitting the diamonds at Keist Park on Saturday and Sunday. Go out and cheer them on. They could always use the athletic supporters.

DEETS:
Kiest Park, 3080 S. Hampton Road.
8 a.m.
DallasPSSA.org.

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Saturday 05.26

Homo-grown
Girl in a Coma plays this weekend’s day-long Homegrown Music Fest in Downtown. What used to be a local band showcase has grown to highlight all-Texas bands including this San Antonio trio.

DEETS:
Main Street Garden Park, 1902 Main St.
11 a.m. $17–$50.
HomeGrownFest.com.

This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition May 25, 2012.