Lots to do this weekend, from bar crawls, to burlesque to MMA fights. Happy weekend!
Friday, Jan. 28
• NC Music Factory Bar Crawl, courtesy of Lazy Day
• The Lee Boys perform live at Double Door Inn
• DJ Enferno (Madonna's Touring DJ) CD Release Tour "Evolution" at Mez
• Kraken Rum party at Dixie's Tavern
• Rockhouse Events presents Fridays on 5th
Contrary to popular belief, the EpiCentre and Music Factory are NOT the only places to hit up if you're looking for a variety of options in your nightlife adventures. Hello, 5th Street anyone?
That's why the folks at Rockhouse Events (and CL's own marketing department) have partnered up to promote Fridays on 5th. Purchase a membership card for $5 and on Friday you'll become privy to more than 10 of Uptown's most happening bars and restaurants, from such diverse spots as Molly Macpherson's and Latorre's to Town Tavern and Phil's. Here's a sampling of what the membership card will get you:
Basil - 1/2 Price Appetizers
Buckhead Saloon - $2.50 Select Bottles, $4.50 Flavored Rums, Shot Special TBD, Live Music & DJ, Free Peanuts
Molly MacPherson's - $5 off food purchase of $20, $4 Drafts, $5 Red Bull Vodkas, $5 Car Bombs, $5 Select Call Liquor, No Cover
Nix Burgers - Live Music 7 p.m.-11 p.m., free appetizer w/purchase of burger, $4 Select Shots, $2.50 Tall Boys, $4 Nix Teas, Buckets of Bud Select (6 for $10)
Queen City Diner - Half off bar food
Town Tavern - $1 Select Draft, $6 J-Bombs, Free Popcorn
By the way, did anyone know that Queen City Diner had finally opened? I guess I'm guilty of neglecting that part of Uptown myself.
With less than a month away from Charlotte's first big party of the year, it's time to think about securing those tickets, outfits and designated drivers.
Friday, Jan. 22
• A Ninja Party (put on your best ninja outfit!) with live performances from 25 Minutes to Go, Babyshaker and The Blacklist Royals, at The Milestone
• Slam Charlotte's January poetry slam at McGlohon Theatre, featuring poet nerCity
• Irish rock group "The Whiskey of the Damned" live at Connolly's
• Mindelixir presents Bass Church 8 at Neighborhood Theatre
• Kilante and friends present Kappaccino at Loft 1523
Saturday, Jan. 22
• DJ Heather spins at Dharma Lounge
• Kickin' It On the Southside with the Digital Divas at On the Roxx Ballantyne
• Lost in the Trees with Butterflies at Snug Harbor
• Young Dub's Aquarius Birthday Bash at Club 935
When someone invites you to a potluck dinner, there is usually a stereotypical assumption of the evening's events — everyone brings a dish, eats and socializes.
But an Afterbirth Casserole Productions potluck is a completely different story, a story that was lived out Jan. 17 when they held their second potluck dinner, equipped with awesome bands at the Belmont Haunted Mill.
Yes, it's a true story: Haunted 3D Putt-Putt, a haunted house, music, and of course, a table lined with various dishes for consumption (including a Sloppy Joe MRE and remarkably tasty PPSHIVERS squash casserole). Not to mention, the event was BYOB, so there was no worry concerning the cost of drinking at a bar if you chose to engage in heathenism. It was a lethal combination for fun times. Patrons filled the establishment; some playing putt-putt and exploring the haunted house while others watched Fat Camp, Pullman Strike, Blossoms and Cheap Girls play.
Music, for our listening pleasure, started almost immediately and Charlotte's premier homosexual party rock band, Fat Camp, amused us with quirk and their lewd and hilarious songs. Singer and guitarist Lee Grutman dressed as a Jedi and the band jammed out while the whole crowd could not help but giggle and groove.
Maybe it was the fact that I had my very own 12-pack and a DD but after Fat Camp I was in a goofy mood that required adventure and where I was, it was at my fingertips. It was time for me to meander on into the haunted house. Within, rooms were filled with frightening décor and various ghouls and devils jumped out from behind fixtures to give us a jolt. The most awesome part of it all was the vagina-esque exit. Seriously folks, it was like climbing out of the womb all over again. That is the only way to describe it. I recommend you experience it for yourself to truly understand.
By the end of the night, I became so excited that I ran around the entire haunted mill like a 2-year-old at a playground. I didn't play putt-putt but I spent some time in a spinning vortex room that surprisingly didn't nauseate me. Seriously, you should keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming show here. Word on the street is there is another one in the making. Come and check it out because by Lord it is overwhelmingly fantastic.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Jan. 20, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Sinergy Thursdays $1, $2, $3 at Marigny
• Southern Baptist Sissies opening night and cast party at The Bar at 316! benefiting RAIN
• $3 U Call Its and DJ Marvel at Suite
• R&B Live at Jet Ultra Lounge
• JJ Grey & Mofro at Visulite Theatre
The venue formerly known as Alley Cat will reopen next weekend. RSVP for grand opening tickets here.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Jan. 19, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Weekend on Wednesday at Kazba
• Guys Night Out with MyUptownFun.com at Sunset Club
• PURE Wednesdays at Halo
• $5 Divino Night All You Can Drink at Marigny
• Trivial Trivia with Evelynn Rose at Sin City NoDa
The Deal: Karma Lounge (located at 1925 Westinghouse Blvd.) has added its name to the list of local venues vying for a spot in the lucrative nightlife market in the Q.C. We headed down south this past Saturday to see what's up.
The Good: First of all, the attraction in Karma is that it's located in South Charlotte — perfect for those club rats who want to party close to home. On the inside, the venue looks great. From the gorgeous door girl and buff door guys, to the equally hot and friendly management, good looks are clearly a prerequisite. Fortunately, the eye candy doesn’t stop with the staff as the club also boasts sleek, flat screen-lined V.I.P. areas and a relatively decent-looking crowd. The DJ was pretty standard, playing to the crowd as well as spinning in all the latest club bangers, and the fully stocked bar is has a wide assortment of spirits guaranteed to get you feeling right.
The Bad: If you base your decision on whether to go inside solely on the view from the parking lot, chances are you’ll be bolting back down I-77 at speeds well above the legal limit. This place looks pretty suspect on the outside. The fact that it also shares a building with a super sketchy-looking bar does nothing to help the cause, and the gravel-lined parking lot, while spacious, would seemingly be hell on heels. But if you can remain distracted long enough to actually get inside, you’ll more than likely have a good time.
The Verdict: If you live in South Charlotte and looking for a club that’s not overcrowded where you and your crew can let loose, head to Karma. The people have a good attitude, the prices are reasonable, parking is free and the music bumps. While I wouldn't call this a sexy, upscale environment fully equipped with all the bells and whistles, it definitely has a sleekness factor inside.
— Debra Renee Seth
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Jan. 18, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Party with Vinny from Jersey Shore at Butter Tuesdays
• Young Affiliates of the Mint's January Happy Hour at Crave Dessert Bar
• Gorilla Preschool at Petra's Improv Night
• Wok Bar's Wok On Tap beer tasting event
• Foreign Affair Tuesdays at On the Roxx Southend
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