Friday, April 30, 2010

What's going on this weekend?

Hey party people! Here's a couple quick weekend highlights:

*Outdoor concerts: The Uptown Concert Series returns to downtown Columbus Friday with a 7-10 p.m. show by Big Woody & The Splinters. The free concert is on the 1100 block of Broadway.

The Phenix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham Street, has a concert by John Conlee on Saturday. Gates open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, free for guests 12 and younger. Coolers are prohibited at both shows.

*Crawfish and bikinis: Saturday, Crawfest comes to Touchdowns Pub 'n' Eatery, 675 Opelika Road in Auburn. The all-day festival features live entertainment, food, drinks and a bikini contest with a $1,000 prize. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door. The event is 11:30 a.m.-midnight CDT. Open to all ages until 6 p.m., then it's 21 and older. 334-826-3400.

*Wiggin' out: Also on Saturday, SoHo Bar & Grill holds Gigs for Wigs, a fundraiser for cancer patients. Mindblender performs. Action starts at 8 p.m. Cover is $5, free if you're wearing a wig. SoHo is at 5751 Milgen Road. Open to guests 21 and older. 706-568-3316.

*Want a show recommendation? Try Spicoli's on Saturday night. Local country act Montgomery Gunn performs. A $5 cover starts at 9 p .m. Spicoli's is at 5762 Milgen Road.

Or, try Belloo's on Friday or Saturday. Wear a black dress and you'll get two gift certificates for the bar. It's at 900 Front Ave. Cover is $5.