And here we are, Yule/Christmas week. It’s going to be particularly light this week due to the holidays. Nevertheless, I found a few things worth posting.

In case you missed it, the New Year’s Eve LOVIEE was posted last week. There’s still plenty of time to make a decision for your New Year’s Eve plans if you haven’t already, but note that some of the more popular parties will almost certainly fill up in advance.

All week

The Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney. $10 including tax and skate rental, see Web site for detailed hours and group discount information. More details in the monthly LOVIEE. 09/10-IADG

Tuesday 12-22

Rocks Off Rock Band Christmas Throwdown, Khon’s, 2808 Milam, 6pm. Come rock out on Rock Band with the Houston Press Rocks Off crew. Featuring the new LEGO Rock Band game. No, that is not a typo. 09-W52-1

WordPress Founder Matt Mullenweg Presentation, Pop Labs, 7850 Parkwood Circle #B3, 6:30-9pm. Presented by Refresh Houston. 09-W52-2

Wednesday 12-23

Bad Boyfriend at Pub Fiction, 2303 Smith, 9pm. Melodic rock-and-roll, sort of like Matchbox Twenty meets Nickelback with a little bit of early 1990s pop thrown in. Hopefully that intrigues more of you than it scares away… 09-W52-3

Kenneth Scott Band at The Tasting Room, 1101 Uptown Park #18, 8pm. It’s really hard to describe Kenneth’s music to those who have not heard it. My best attempt to do so: a very eclectic mix of soul, blues, pop, and rock styles, modern yet timeless, upbeat yet not overbearingly high-strung. If you’ve never heard Kenneth perform, you’re in for a treat, trust me. 09-W52-4

Friday 12-25

Christmas show at Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, 9pm, no cover. Two acts: The Energy, and Roky Moon and Bolt. 09-W52-5

Saturday 12-26

Hayes Carll at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel St., doors 8pm, show 9pm, $16. This generation’s country legend in the making. Come see him now, and you’ll have something you can tell your children and grandchildren about. 09-W52-6

Sunday 12-27

Kenneth Scott Band at The Tasting Room, 1101 Uptown Park #18, 8pm. See above listing for Wednesday. 09-W52-7