The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 17, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Strike City Olympics
• Free Fridays at Bentley's RSVP
• 1/2 way to St. Patty's Day party at Whisky River
• ELimeINation Foosball Tournament Tour at Town Tavern
• Open bar at Tilt
Ever have one of those nights where you just don't feel like moving? Let alone going out?
I was pretty content with staying home and watching shows I'd DVR'd before I got tweets saying I should come. All it took was one tweet saying, "there's drinks here waiting on you..." for me to be easily swayed into a shower and a late-night trip to Dharma Lounge.
I should've stayed home.
Sliding in sober just before 1 a.m., there was definitely some catch-up drinking going on. By now I'm desensitized to the weird things you'll see there on a Wednesday night. Buckmaster was doing his thing in the booth, the patio conversation was stimulating. Everybody was being a cool kid on the patio, so the dance floor was empty. All's well until I walk out to the parking lot adjacent to the building,
Parked, literally, under a street light, a few spots down from a parking enforcement vehicle and tons of other cars around, I open my door around 2 a.m., content with getting out of the house being a good idea, and say to myself, "I know I didn't leave my windows down."
I look around and there's glass all over the seats! "FUCK MY LIFE!" coming from my mouth could probably be heard in outer space. Of course they take the messenger bag (that says UNITY Journalists of Color) and a Marshall's tote bag.
It's the contents of those bags, one on the floor board, the other under the seat, that hurt the most. Macbook, camera, digital recorder, iPod and headphones in the messenger bag. The Marshall's tote? My mom's HP Netbook + Bible! They stole a Bible, man!
Steamed, I walk back into the venue to see who saw what. I mean there are security guards like 50 yards away. Nobody's seen a thing, and one Jersey Shore-esque (his hair moreso than anything) guy that works there is going to give ME shit about it. He asks me why I'd have a laptop with me in the first place. I'm sorry I write for a living and don't wander the club, picking up and shaking PBR bottles to determine if the girls acting like you're invisible are done with them or not. I'm sorry I'd planned on writing good things about my night there in Amelie's immediately after. I'm sorry I didn't leave a laptop, whose primary selling point is mobility, at home.
Pissed but trying not to be the angry black guy, I walked away and called the cops.
The bright side to all this was my drunken friends, unintentionally cheering me up. As I stood kind of OK with the whole thing, they were vowing vengeance on whoever did this. Made funnier by the fact that I nearly weigh what they do. I appreciate them riding for the cause though.
Drinks. $15
Good Conversation. Priceless
Finding out insurance is only going to pay for the busted window. Infuriating.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 16, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Gucci Mane album release party at Club Ice
• Enso's one-year anniverary party
• Mexico's Independence Day party at Forum
• Dirty Spelling Bee at Petra's
• Final Alive After 5 of the season
You know this is going to sell out. Have you gotten your tickets yet? More importantly: Have you gotten MY ticket yet? That's my birthday weekend!
Charlotte's 12th annual Oktoberfest will be held Sept. 25 at The Metrolina Tradeshow Expo.
• GENERAL @ $35 allows entrance to the festival at 2 PM.
• PREMIUM @ $50 allows entrance to the festival at 1 PM.
• Designated Driver tickets are $20.
General and Premium ticket holders will all receive:
• A Collectible 5-oz. Charlotte Oktoberfest Tasting Glass.
• Your selection of samples from over 350 of the finest craft brewed beers in the Southeast and from around the world. (see the brewers page!)
• Souvenir event guide with an improved map to help you navigate to your next selection.
All ticket holders will enjoy:
• Live entertainment on the big stage at the North end of the stadium.
• The chance to put your skills to the test on games like table tennis, foosball, corn hole and many others in the Creative Loafing Beerlympic Village at the South end of the stadium.
• Food vendors serving brats, hot dogs, pretzels, and more.
Not only will one of Charlotte's fave local bands be in concert (Simplified), but beers are going to be $3.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 15, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Suite's "Monstrous Ticket Giveaway"
• Guys' Night Out at Sunset Club
• Rockhouse Events presents Cornhole Golf at Angry Ale's
• Pop Life presents Luna Lounge's 1-year anniversary
• The Incredible Sandwich in concert at Double Door Inn
When I think of a guy's night out, I think of a group of burly guys going to the strip club, smoking cigars and chugging back beer.
::blank look:: What?
OK, maybe my idea is a little narrow-minded.
Anyway, the folks at MyUptownFun.com are hosting a Guy's Night Out on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Sunset Club, and fellas, if you're in dire need of some time away from the stronger, sexier sex, then here ya go.
We are kicking off a monthly series that consists of Rum/Bourbon specials, Cigar Specials, Apps, Live Acoustic Music, and a Raffle for tons of kick-ass prizes. Also, we will have a cigar demonstration from our friends at Tinder Box!! A portion of the proceeds go to benefit "A Journey of Hearts," a charity for those helping loved ones battling Alzheimer's Disease.
You can enjoy your male bonding from 5 p.m.-10 p.m., and you can RSVP to jonathan@myuptownfun.com.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 14, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• RUSH the door at Whisky River between the hours of 10pm and Midnight and get in free
• Triple Tuesdays College Night at Gateway at Pub
• Kick-off party for Glee Bingo tickets at Hartigan's
• Tone-X and friends comedy show at Skandalos
• Trivia at The Flying Saucer
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Sept. 13, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Smooth Monday at Loft 1523
• Bill Hanna's Vintage Dance Band at Grand Central Catering and Events
• Monday Fun Day at Dixie's Tavern
• Monday Night All Stars at Double Door Inn
• Mainstream Mondays at Buffalo Wild Wings at Nascar Hall of Fame
Everyone loves a two for one deal … so you’ll love this one. The Charlotte Literacy Festival and Neo Soul Music Festival will merge for two days of events featuring authors, motivational speakers, poetry performances, a vendor’s alley of arts, crafts, merchandise and more. For the music side of things, check out special guests Dwele, Algebra Blessett and N'dambi. This event is guaranteed to be a soulful one. $25 two day admission. The Park, 2500 E. Independence Blvd. Sept. 10, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 11, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
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