what's going on this weekend?

Hey party people...here's your weekend lineup:

Most importantly, don't forget about the First Friday Block Party downtown. One cover gets you into the majority of bars. I'd specify how much it is, but nobody really knows yet. Always an element of surprise in Columbus!

FRIDAY

*Scarlett Kings, Blacksmitz, 10 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.

*Whisky Bent, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, $5. 706-596-8141.

*Peggy Jenkins and the Rhythm Roosters, 9:30 p.m. Broad Street Blues, $5.334-297-3200.

*Java Monkey, 10 p.m. Belloo's, $5. 706-494-1584.

*Grayhill Conspiracy, 10 p.m. Scruffy Murphy's, $5. 706-322-3460.

*Spent, 10 p.m. Daileys, $5. 706-320-3353.

SATURDAY

*Mojo:Saint, 10 p.m. Broad Street Blues, $5. 334-297-3200.

*Rockets to Ruin, Knowing Stu, 10 p.m. Soho Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.

*The Dianne Durrett Band with special guest Ralph Rodenberry, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, $5. 706-596-8141.

*Java Monkey, 10 p.m. Belloo's, $5. 706-494-1584.

*Spent, 10 p.m. Daileys, $5. 706-320-3353.

*Whisky Bent, 10 p.m. Scruffy Murphy's, $5. 706-322-3460.