WEEKEND LIVE!
Catwalk for canines
There should be plenty of fluffing and prancing during the Rocky Mountain Cluster/AKC Dog Shows this weekend at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. Members of the public are invited to observe this all-breed competition happening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Monday. Admission is $5. More at or .
Hope you like jammin’, too
Expect to hear amped-up tracks from “By A Thread,” last year’s studio album from blues rockers Gov’t Mule, tonight during their headlining stand at the Fillmore Auditorium. The band shares the stage with North Mississippi Allstars. 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 at the Fillmore box office, 1510 Clarkson St., or online at .
AT THE MOVIES
It’s Greek to him
A teenager finds out he’s related to the gods and takes it upon himself to resolve an ongoing underworld battle in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.” This film, based on the book by Rick Riordan, stars Logan Lerman and features Uma Thurman as Medusa, Rosario Dawson as Persephone, and Pierce Brosnan as Chiron. PG. 1 hour, 59 minutes.
Date night done right
Go for the popcorn and candy, stay for the cameos in “Valentine’s Day,” a holiday-themed chick-flick with a star-studded cast that illustrates the pressures and expectations couples face around Feb. 14. PG-13. 2 hours, 5 minutes.
HOMEBODIES
Island times
Four couples get more than they bargained for in a tropical vacation in “Couple’s Retreat,” a comedy that proves even those living happily ever may benefit from a dose of adventure therapy. PG-13. 1 hour, 52 minutes.
Also new on DVD…
“A Serious Man,” “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” and “Free Style.” More at .
