The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, March 1, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• The Infamous Bikini Bull Riding College Night at City Limits Saloon
• Blue Monday at Tutto Mondo
• Grand Imperial Poetry Night at SK Netcafe
• The Monday Night Allstars at Double Door Inn
• Monday Funday at Dixie's Tavern
For the sake of full disclosure, I am an alumnus of North Carolina A&T and with that said, I'm not the only one that can tell you Aggies (and Eagles too) are well-known for partying and this day party on Friday was no different. A&T hasn't been in the CIAA since 1970, but we're as much apart of the tournament party scene as any of the member schools.
Even with a crowd that was generally two decades my senior, this party started jumping like an on-campus gym jam back in the day early with two DJs, one on the top floor, one in the basement. It was hilarious to realize that people who rocked with Dr. Dre's "Bitches Ain't Shit" back in college are turning gray now and are at least 40. It's weird to see someone that "old" sing along.
I jokingly set out to scope out a cougar after mine own heart (affectionately known as the search for Claire Huxtable) and thankfully there were more than a few in the building who were aging gracefully.
Of course you had your "old head" staples, leather hats (Redskins, Cowboys or Steelers), flowing drinks and a must for CIAA weekend, a mean 2-step.
One of the funniest things I noticed was how the music upstairs and the music downstairs went back and forth but always conflicted. Nothing like hearing Mystikal's "Shake Ya Ass" in one ear and Musiq Soulchild or Robin Thicke in the other.
Eventually, everybody who was really partying moved downstairs where the man on the mic, who asked to be unnamed because he'd called in sick to be there, was the highlight of the event. I mean he was a CIAA quote machine.
"Some people gotta drink and a 2-step, I got 2 drinks and a 1-step" while "Gots Ta Be Real" blared in the background and everyone Electric Slidin'. And speaking of sliding, they did them all (and the shuffle's too) Cupid, Casper, Cha-Cha, it was in the mix
They didn't need Beyonce to tell them to hit to an old school dance. I saw The Wop, the funky Charleston and a lot more. Of course you know a spontaneous Soul Train line broke out (ironically to LL Cool J's "Rock The Bells") which was cute enough until things got "personal" and a break battle ensued. Yes, a break battle! Not only did these older Alphas have choreography, they said from 1985, but after quickly dispatching the few takers, they went at each other. Grown men in their mid-40s spinning like Breakin' in the middle of the dance floor, it was crazy. I just hoped they had the icy hot in the car with 'em.
The party went on well over an hour after it was supposed to end because really, who's checking their watches at a day party? A crazy precursor to the night, you really couldn't do much but go back to the room, sober up (hopefully catch a nap) and go right back out.
Tonight's going to be crazy. In addition to the VAST number of CIAA parties, here are five picks for tonight, Feb. 26.
• Slick Rick, DJ Capri and Monica performing live at CenterStage in NoDa
• Tyberpalooza sponsored by Rockhouse Events
• Tropical Latin Night at A Piece of Havana
• CharlotteVibe.com presents Nelly at Suite
• Monterey Jazz Festival at Knight Theater
In addition to the CIAA party madness going on in the Q.C., here are five events you might want to check out tonight, Feb. 25.
• Queen of Hearts Fashion Show at The Men's Club
• Bikinis' "Bikinis Contest"
• Slick Rick at Amos’ Southend
• Martini tasting at The Dirty Martini
• Latin Ecstasy at Halo
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 24, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Pop Life - Tournament Edition at Luna Lounge
• Pure Wednesdays at Halo
• WHO'S BAD? The official CIAA, Models, Barbies & Bad B!tches party at Breakfast Club
• Ladies Night 1/2 Martinis at Cosmos Ballantyne
• Quantum Foundry at Snug Harbor
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 23, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Drinking With Lincoln at Tilt
• Tournament Tuesday Jump-Off Party featuring DJ Pete Rock at Club Alive
• The Sunset Club and Tinderbox Cigars Present: Cain and Nub Tasting
• Give Hope Charity Event with Gregg Montella and Luke Richards at Chima
• The Pub's $2 College Night
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 22, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Surfer Blood at Snug Harbor
• Eddietainment presents CI Spades Edition at Therapy Cafe
• Pauly Shore at Lake Norman Comedy Zone
• Mixtape Mondays at Tutto Mondo
• Trivia at Fox and Hound Birkdale
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 19, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Girls Gone Wild at Alley Cat
• Fashion Night at Chima
• The Soul of a Man Kickoff Tour at Double Door Inn
• Andy Moor at The Forum
• Wine tasting at Tilt
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 18, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Rockhouse Events presents Midnight Madness Checkers Crawl
• A Night in Rio: The Brazilian Carnival Experience at Neighborhood Theatre
• Cocktails for a Cause: Hope for Haiti at Crave Dessert Bar
• Chill Thursdays at Tempo
• UNCC Homecoming Party at Club Ice
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 17, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Pure Wednesdays at Halo
• Free-ology College Night at Bentley's RSVP
• Beer Bomb Wednesdays at Common Market Plaza Midwood
• Lingerie party at Breakfast Club
• Moon Taxi with The Mumbles at Double Door Inn
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