Weekend Happenings

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a sampling of the more interesting music and cultural events going on in town.

Friday

• There’s a new bar opening tonight on the West side called Hobo Jungle (1323 S. Barker) that will be featuring live music this evening starting at 5pm.
• Wired has Cries Hannah, Oh, Zion Haste, As the Light Dims, Sinclair, and In Spite of All. The festivities start at 7PM.
• If you want to watch a movie tonight, the Tri State Cinema Society is presenting Nine Queens at Forum One on the USI Campus. The movie starts at 7:30PM.
• Gonzo’s is at Fast Eddy’s Friday and Saturday night at 10PM.
• O’Brian’s has local cover band Six Hills Giant.
• And for something completely different, male dancers are the advertised attraction at Brick House Bar & Grill!

Saturday

• Wake up early and head downtown to either run in or cheer on the other participants of the Downtown 5K Spring Scurry. The race starts in front of the casino.
• If you have $30 and are looking to go out for a low key night, the Evansville Museum is presenting the Grand Tour Of Wines (812-425-2406×105). It features wine tasting and education, live music and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants. The event starts at 7PM. Tickets are $30 in advance.
• At 8PM Penny Lane has Keith Pluss performing.
• Bullocks has live music from Akacia performing at 10PM.
• The Duck Inn has a metal show this evening at 10PM featuring Deliver Us From Evil, Shatter The Odds, and Blood Tribe.
• If metal is too hardcore for you, Crawdaddy’s has acoustic music with Jay Johnson.

photo courtesy of Six Hills Giant