what's going on this weekend?

Breaking news: Tonight, I'm hitting up a preview party for H2O, the hot spot formerly known as Muldoon's. It opens to the public a week from today. This place is huge. It's expanded to include an upper level, plus what's supposed to be a pretty cool light show. Some people say it rivals Vegas. We'll see about that. Look for pics Monday.

A couple other things to keep in mind:

*Friday, there's a "beat the pump" party at Aqua Nightclub, 1812 Midtown Drive. Look forward to $1 bottles of beer, no cover, and giveaways for free gas. There's also supposed to be some Super Soaker-like device that shoots beer. Hmm. Bar opens at 7 p.m.

*Don't forget that Saturday is Family Day in the Park at Cooper Creek Park off Milgen Road. It's free. If you're a hip-hop fan, this means you'll be looking forward to seeing acts like Nappy Roots and Pleasure P. If you're not a hip-hop fan, you'll likely spend the entire day trying to avoid the unbearable traffic. Stay AWAY from Milgen Road. And the mall.

*Saturday is also Bark in the Park -- when Columbus Catfish fans can let their dogs watch the ballgame. The action starts at 7 p.m.

*Also on Sunday, I'd be remiss if I didn't give one more plug for Chain Reaction, the Journey tribute band playing at The Roadhouse. Show starts at 10 p.m. and cover is $5.

*One more random suggestion: Have you guys ever been to the Korean karaoke bar? Yes, that really exists in Columbus. It's called the Evergreen Cafe and it's at 5870 Veterans Parkway. Good times, trust me.