Main Event
Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls
The word: A nice two-for-one: Matchbox Twenty, the pop rockers fronted by Rob Thomas, released "North," the band's fourth album, in September. It reached number one on Billboard Magazine's Top 200 album sales chart. The Goo Goo Dolls had several hits in the 1990s.
Details: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow, Va. $25-95. http://www.livenation.com
Hot Ticket
Jason Aldean's "2013 Night Train Tour"
The word: Time is running out to grab tickets to country music standout Jason Aldean's stadium show in Hershey, Pa. Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett are serving as the opening acts.
Details: Concert is 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Hersheypark Stadium, 100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, Pa. 717-534-3911 or http://www.hersheyparkstadium.com
Big premiere
Disney's "Planes"
The word: Well, "Cars" was such a huge hit for Disney that a spinoff above ground was formulated. This family-friendly film focuses on Dusty's dream of competing in an air race.
Details: "Planes" premieres at theaters nationwide Friday, including Regal Westminster 9. $8.50-$10.50. For show time information, call 410-857-1422.
Dropping
Luke Bryan's "Crash My Party"
The word: Bryan, the reigning Academy of Music Award's Entertainer of the Year, is releasing his fourth studio album. The title track reached number one on Billboard Magazine's Country Airplay chart.
Details: Album drops Tuesday. It retails for $9.99 on Amazon.com.
Couch potato
"The Big Bang Theory"
The word: Sure, this show is still in summer repeats right now, but one of the funniest comedies on network television is re-airing a classic episode tonight from February when Sheldon and Leonard's fight affects Penny and Amy's living arrangements. Worth your time.
Details: "Big Bang Theory" airs at 8 p.m. Thursdays. The local Baltimore affiliate is WJZ-13.
