what's going on this weekend?

No reason to stay in this weekend. Here's why:

*Knockin' Boots marks the first week of its four-week Cowgirl Cutie Contest, hosted in conjunction with Rooster 106. Show up in your cowgirl gear. One winner will be chosen every Friday and Saturday night, and then the finals will go down on the fifth week. There's no fee to enter.

*Montell Jordan comes to Plush tonight. Doors open at 8 p.m., tickets are $5-$15. Guests must be at least 25 years old and a business casual dress code will be enforced. Call 706-984-8476.

*Don't forget about Nerdacon v2, which goes through midnight Friday and then 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday. I'll probably be there Saturday. I heart nerds.

*Attention, Starbucks fans...the Starbucks off Manchester Expressway (4519 Woodruff Road) is having a party to kick off its holiday flavors Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*Dueling pianos continues with performances at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Vault.

*Or, take Brad's advice and hit up Soho Bar & Grill Saturday night for performances by The Hot Rods and Adam + The Pinx.