what's going on this weekend?

OK, party people...get ready for a busy weekend!

Tonight, it's the Uptown Concert Series on the 1100 block of Broadway. The free show is 7-10 p.m. and features Peggy Jenkins and the Rhythm Roosters, Precious Bryant and Kyle Shiver.

Want to shy away from the downtown scene Friday? Hit up Soho Bar and Grill. One of the bands playing is called Swampdawamp. Read about them here, or simply delight in saying their name over and over.

As far as Saturday goes...

Blame it on my immersion in "Star Wars." Or not. Either way, I'm actually going to encourage you guys to attend the local Sci-Fi Con at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. Three words: Buffy, lasers, roleplaying. And a fashion show. Count me in! Get the details here.

Something else exciting...

This weekend also marks the fourth annual local pirate fest. Pirates of the Chattahoochee is Saturday and Sunday at the National Civil War Naval Museum. For $6.50 -- $5 if you're dressed as a pirate -- you can get your buried-treasure booty on. See the weekend's schedule here.

And finally, for all you alcoholics...

There's an Oktoberfest bar crawl downtown Saturday night. You know the drill...one cover for nine bars. That is, assuming the bars included on the posters decide to participate. Not that I'm bitter or anything.

Anyway, this is probably going to be one of the most random bar crawls yet. Just imagine celebrating a German holiday at Irish pub Scruffy Murphy's or better yet, at Knockin' Boots, which recently became an all-country bar. The doors at Knockin' Boots now open at 8 p.m. and shows start at 9:30 p.m.

Have a great weekend and be safe!