National reggae artist performing tonight, new tiki bar opening

I'm still recuperating from an outing with the Charlotte Bourbon Club at the Maker's Mark dinner at DB's Tavern on Ardrey Kell Road last night. Morning yoga at Lenny Boy Brewing helped along with a glass of the Icebreaker kombucha. Yoga and kombucha may be my new Saturday morning remedy. Now, I'm ready hit the streets.

Let me start tonight's lineup with a correction. I listed the incorrect day for Bar 316 five-year anniversary celebration. It's tonight.  Enjoy go-go dancers, drag queens and more. 9 p.m. The Bar at Charlotte, 316 Rensselaer Ave.

If you're looking to hear great music this weekend. Check out Courtney Devores Soundbites for her music picks.

Now, let's get this party started. See you in the streets...

Beer For A Cause -  Salud Beer Shop is inviting beer enthusiasts to its holiday party. Bring lots of canned goods. Salud is hosting a competition for the person who donates the most cans. The prize will be the 3L magnum bottle of 2014 Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale.  5 p.m. 3306 North Davidson St.

More Beer - Festivus Party with live music and beer release. 6 p.m. Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins St.

Reggae Show - New York-based Kranium is blowing up with his hit "Nobody Has To Know." Don't miss a chance to see him in an intimate setting. 10 p.m. Twilight Lounge, 7030 Smith Corner Blvd.

A Tiki Bar? - Yep. Helen Schwab writes Tiki Hideaway opened Friday at the former Hef's at ParkTowne Village (beside Park Road shopping center). It's a restaurant and bar. Hours will be 4 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Sunday; 1600 E. Woodlawn Road. 

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Music Benefit - Queen City Showcase benefits MusicCares, which provides a wide range of resources for people in the music community. Performers include Mark Lassiter, Forgive Me Not, the Feral and others. 7 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. $10. Paid parking onsite and street parking. Bring cash for parking.

Enter The Wu - Enjoy all things Wu at the Off the Wall Wu Tang Forever Edition. You'll hear  Wu Tang Clan albums, solo member albums, collaobs, Clan affiliates and more! Grooves by DJ Justice & Aking. They'll also be spinning classic Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, rare grooves, reggae and Pop. 10 p.m. Crown Station Coffee House & Pub, 1425 Elizabeth Ave.

A Few Good Men host the 6th Annual Christmas Jumpoff party. Enjoy drink specials and food until 1:30 a.m. Music by the Mighty DJ D.R. 9 p.m. Fountain Blue Lounge, 7200 Albemarle Road (East Albemarle Shopping Center near Albemarle and Lawyers roads)





















Break out your ugliest sweater and you could win $100 gift card at Nan and Byron's Ugly Holiday Sweater Party. Enjoy beer and vodka specials and a late night menu. Music by DJ Bwillackers. 10 p.m. Nan and Byron's, 1714 South Blvd. Parking onsite.

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