Kinky Friedman is waiting to secure a spot on the upcoming Texas gubernatorial ballot. So to pass the time, the multi-careered Kinkster has momentarily slipped back into author mode. His new book, Cowboy Logic: The Wit and Wisdom of Kinky Friedman (and Some of His Friends), is a collection of thoughts and one-liners from the one-man one-liner machine and cigar aficionado. At his appearance today, you can expect a little campaign stumping. And you can even bring your babies for the Kinkster to kiss — if they don’t mind a little tobacco smell, that is. Friedman discusses and signs Cowboy Logic at 7:30 p.m.

Thu., June 8, 7:30 p.m.

Bob Ruggiero has been writing about music, books, visual arts and entertainment for the Houston Press since 1997, with an emphasis on Classic Rock. He used to have an incredible and luxurious mullet in...