Others used bricks.  But we built this city on rock and roll.

HEAR
Child o’ Mine
What: Guns n’ Roses tribute band rocks out in full costume.
Why: It’s one way to quell your appetite for destruction.
When: Sat., midnight.
Where: The Inferno, 125 Avenue A, Denton (940-483-9706).

BUY
The Hip Event
What: Zac Posen’s limited-edition jeans for 7 for All Mankind finally hit town.
Why: Wanting them is only half the battle.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Downtown; Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., NorthPark & Willow Bend.
Where: Neiman Marcus Downtown, 1 Marcus Square (214-741-6911); NorthPark, 400 NorthPark Center (214-363-8311); Willow Bend, 2201 Dallas Pkwy., Plano (972-629-1700). In the contemporary department.

SEE
Twelfth Night
What: Illyria’s transformed into a modern city with graffiti, cell phones, and hip-hop.
Why: Shakespeare in the hiz-house!
When: Thurs.-Sat. Curtain at 8:15 p.m.
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre, at Samuell-Grand Park, 1500 Tenison Pkwy., Downtown (214-559-2778).

GO
Pottery in the Park
What: Pros and amateurs show and sell their wares.
Why: Not all pot is bad for you.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Trinty River Park, at Lockheed-Martin Recreational Association, 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth.

EAT
Vern’s Place
What: Sweet down-home cooking like chicken and dressing, fried pork chops, and bread pudding.
Why: Thank heaven for soul food.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Vern’s Place, 3600 Main St., Deep Ellum (214-823-0435).