what's going on this weekend?

Good luck with all those last-minute Christmas tasks.

Quick FYI: The Saloon & Oyster Bar is doing some remodeling and will reopen next weekend. Hopefully the writing on the walls -- literally -- will remain intact.

Anyway, here's where to go this weekend if you need a cocktail break:

FRIDAY

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

• Java Monkey, 9 p.m. Belloo’s, $5. 706-494-1584.

• Mile Train, BPM, 10 p.m. SoHo Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.

• DJ D Rock and DJ Skates, 8 p.m. The Roadhouse, free.

• Spent, 8 p.m. Daileys, $5. 706-320-3353.

• Chris Collins, 9 p.m. H2O, free. 706-327-9700.

• Corey Crowder CD release party with Classic Addict, 9 p.m. The Loft, $8 in advance and $10 at the door. 706-596-8141.

SATURDAY

• Spent, 8 p.m. Daileys, $5. 706-320-3353. Columbus Cottonmouths meet and greet.

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

• Java Monkey, 9 p.m. Belloo’s, $5. 706-494-1584.

• DJ D Rock and DJ Skates, 8 p.m. The Roadhouse, free.

• Uncrowned, Last Red Ransom, 10 p.m. SoHo Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.

• WILX with Zoogma, 9 p.m. The Loft, $5. 706-596-8141.

• Neal Lucas Trio, 9 p.m. Broad Street Blues, $5. 334-297-3200.