WEEK AHEAD
TOAD YOU SO:
Texas rock band The Toadies will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23. The band, best known for its 1994 smash album “Rubberneck,” will share the bill with Oklahoma band the Wight Lighters. Tickets start at $23 and are available at www.towertheatreokc.com, or call 708-6937 or visit the Tower box office.
BLACK OUT:
Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears return to Oklahoma City at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 89th Street, 8911 N Western Ave. Tickets are $17 in advance via www. ticketstorm.com or $20 at the door. Go to www.89thstreetokc.com for show information.
MEET YOUR MATCHA:
Solare, a natural apothecary and wellness shop, is hosting a private Japanese tea ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday at 1757 NW 16. The ceremony features Yumie Farringer serving organic, ceremonial-grade matcha (green tea) and traditional Japanese sweets. Tickets can be purchased for $44 in advance or $50 at the door, and the ticket includes a traditional ceramic tea bowl. Seats are limited. Go to www.solare-shop.com for information or to buy tickets.
WHERE BUFFALO ROAMS:
Oklahoma songwriter Buffalo Rogers celebrates the release of his new album “Fairplay Hotel” with an 8 p.m. Friday show at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley Ave. Jason Scott will open the show. For tickets, go to www.bluedoorokc.com or call 524-0738.
LIFE'S A BEACH:
Vanessa House Beer Co. will release its newest brew at 5 p.m. Friday at the company's taproom, 118 NW 8. The new beer, T-Shirt Co., is a hoppy, beachy IPA, and the brewery will set up a mini beach in the tap room. For up-to-date information on the event, go to www.facebook.com/vanessahousebeerco.