This Weekend

• Push The Button: Video Games Live
  
  Gaming veteran Tommy Tallarico hosts this multimedia experience backing videogame footage with live orchestra performances.
  
  Bonus round: Arrive early and stay late for activities including costume contests and Guitar Hero competition.
  
  Sat 7p. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson (972-744-4650). $38 and up here.
  
  Nearby: Kung Pow Asian Diner; Schiano’s Pizza; Silver Fox Steakhouse

• Bozo Boot Camp: Clown Gym
  
  Hone the art of making people laugh (and sometimes terrifying children) while learning skills to improve balance, coordination and health.
  
  Plus none: The business of clowning is no laughing matter, so no cameras or spectators allowed.
  
  Tonight 8p. The Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson (214-494-0952). Free.
  
  Nearby: Tavern on Main Street; Wizard’s Sports Café; Harbor Point Club & Grill

• Hot Stuff: ZestFest
  
  Prepare those taste buds for a weekend adventure of spice samplings ranging from warm to “where’s the water.” 
  
  All fired up: Find out who’s the best of the Zest as the golden chiles are presented to Fiery Food Challenge winners.
  
  Fri-Sun. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving (845-661-3616). $13 and up here.
  
  Nearby: The Ranch at Las Colinas; Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill; The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
  

• Music Maker: 14th Annual KNON Bluesfest
  
  Join Deep Ellum Rhythm Kings and Andrew “Junior Boy” Jones Band  and jam out during this two-day celebration.
  
  Now hear this: Purchase CDs of some of the city’s best artists recorded live at Poor David’s Pub.
  
  Sat-Sun 3p. Poor David’s Pub,1313 S. Lamar St., South Side,(214-565-1295). $15 and up here or at Bill’s Records.
  
  Nearby: Lee Harvey’s; Trinity River Sports Café; Absinthe Lounge