Weekender Street Edition

If you like reading the Weekender, you can now read it online at The Fayetteville Observer’s Web site, WeekenderNow.com. This site boasts all sorts of fun, new features. Want to know what’s going on in the community...

I like to think that I’ve been to quite a few of clubs in my day. From the go-go music spots in Washington, D.C., to the crunk hole-in-the-walls in South Carolina and even to some techno nightclubs in Germany...

When I was a sophomore in college, I covered the Greensboro night life scene for the university newspaper. Since Greensboro is a college town, many of the clubs catered to students...

In the genres of crunk and hip-hop music, there seems to be a new dance move every week. The latest one to catch my attention has been the Stanky Leg...

There are some things that just shouldn’t be seen at a bar. For example, if I see my pastor at the local drinking hole ordering a rum and coke concoction, I think I’d be pretty confused and concerned...

Lately, it appears that clubs are beginning to enforce a higher age limit for patrons. For example, I’ve seen many club flyers requiring men to be at least 25, while the women can be 23 at the youngest...

Not in the mood for chasing bunny rabbits or going egg hunting? No worries, there’s plenty for you to do this weekend. Enjoy!...

There’s tons of great music and entertainment events happening this weekend. Comment here on Monday, and let me know where you went! FRIDAY The band, Cold, will be at Jesters Pub tonight at 8 p.m. All of the original members will perform as a part of the group’s reunion tour...

This is going to be an interesting weekend…. FRIDAY If you cried to songs like “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye To Yesterday” or danced to “Motownphilly” at somebody’s house party, chances are you were fan of Boyz II Men...

Enjoy your weekend! FRIDAY At The Rock Shop, 106 S. Eastern Boulevard, Guruvs, Odist, Jungol and Burke are performing. Show starts at 8 p.m. 321-ROCK. SATURDAY At Jesters Pub, 6577 Fisher Road, Bobaflex will perform. Scarred For Life, Soundlab and Broken Theory will be the opening acts...

Let the weekend begin! FRIDAY Head downtown for Fourth Friday, a monthly art event,at 7 p.m. This month’s theme is “Love Your Heart,” so there will be health screenings available at the Rainbow Room (223 Hay St.)– thanks to Cape Fear Valley Health System...

Enjoy your weekend! Friday The Road to Mayhem Tour will take place at Jesters Pub (6577 Fisher Road) at 8 p.m. KlutchKill, Property, Getcha Pull, Rot Gut Likker and New Machine are scheduled to play. Call 423-6100...

A couple of weeks ago, I received some e-mails about our 40-and-up discussion. Some readers wanted to know about where the “mature” crowd could go in Fayetteville to hang out...

There are two big events happening this weekend: Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Day. These “holidays” are on two completely different sides of the spectrum, but there’s something to do for whichever special day floats your boat. Friday The Rock Shop, located on 106 S...

I’ve been seeing a lot of women in their 40’s and older wearing mini-skirts and other revealing ensembles at the clubs lately. Recently, I saw a woman, maybein her mid-40s,wearing a spandex skirt that rode up too high in the back for her own good...

Friday I’m nota fan of smoky atmospheres but for those who are, check out the Rockey Patel Cigar party at the SpeakEasy’s Cigar Parlor (3983 Sycamore Dairy Road) tonight. There will be special box discounts and in-store promotions of the Rockey Patel cigars. The event is from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m...

Congratulations, you made it halfway through the work week, but there’s still two more days to go...

Friday Ladies, if you happen to be a fan of the 1961 film, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and like to dress up in your little black dress and pearls, you’ll enjoy Friday night’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s Girl’s Night Out” event at the Fayetteville Museum of Art (839 Stamper Road)...

By the looks of things, I’m not the only one in The Fayetteville Observer’s blog neighborhood that’s got something to say about smoking bans. Editorial Page Editor Tim White chimes in on the subject onhis “What Matters” blog. Click here to check it out...

Do you feel like taking a road trip this weekend? If so, consider attending the Marathon Jam For Charity show at the American Legion Post Six at 1714 Legion Road in Chapel Hill on Saturday (Jan. 31). The event will start at noon and end around midnight...

Have a well-rounded weekend withthesefun activities: Friday Fourth Friday is back...

If you want something to do tonight,drop by Jesters Pub,The Rock Shop or Huske Hardwarefor music and entertainment. It will be open-mic night at Jesters Pub (6577 Fisher Road)tonight...

In this technological age, we’re constantly absorbing new information in a vain attempt to keep up with what’s happening around us. Over the years, I’ve fallen victim to this insatiable need to be informed...

Friday If you’re a diehard Antiseen fan, then you might want to head over to Jesters Pub (6577 Fisher Road) tonight to see them live. Local acts Rot Gut Likker and Thou Shall Burn will open the show. To learn moreabout Antiseenand their show, click here. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10...

Whenever I leavea club or bar, I’m forced to ask, “Why isn’t smoking prohibited in Fayetteville’s clubs and bars?” I ask that question every time I realize that my favorite Michael Kors perfume has been overpowered by the stench of Marlboro Menthols, and my winter jacket has to be dry...

It’s business as usual for the night life scene, with many familiar bands performing at the usual spots. Butthere area few events to consider this weekend. Friday Lumberton’sacoustic rock band, Big Daddy Drive, will beperforming at The Dog House (3049 Owen Drive) at 10 p.m...

This weekend, grab a cup of coffee and listen to some live music. Friday If you don’t want to hang out all night, but want something to do then check out the open-mic event at the Java Bean, located in the Prince Charles Hotel at 450 Hay Street...

Where are you going to be on December 31st at 10 p.m.? At a club? A party? A friend’s house? If youdon’t know where you’re going to celebrate the coming of the New Yearand want to stay in town,here are a few suggestions...

FRIDAY Paddy and Bill will be performing their last show of the year at Paddy’s Irish Pub on Raeford Road tonight around 11 p.m. Get there early to get a seat. Cover charge for club members is $3, non-members is $5...

Rock music isn’t the only genre offered at The Rock Shop. The popular performance venue is striving to offer a greater variety of music through its monthly showcase, The Neil Ray Underground...

Friday Naughty or Nice Costume Party The FuBar, at 3319 Raeford Road, will host its Naughty or Nice costume soiree tonight. Leave it to the FuBar to turn a wholesome holiday like Christmas into what’s sure to be an sexy, adults-onlyevent...

For those of you who’ve never attended a showcase by the Cape Fear Songwriters Guild, you’ve surely missed a treat...

I’ve never been to a company Christmas ball before until recently when I was invited by my friend to attendhis company soiree. I knew this was going to be a formal, businessevent, but I don’t think everyone got that memo...