The Vollrath has The Founders, Emulus, EdWord in my Pocket tonight and Deals Gone Bad with New York to Nowhere tomorrow.

The White Rabbit Cabaret features performances from Hassenpfeffer both Friday and Saturday night.

If such bawdy entertainment isn’t for you, consider the Blue Skies Big Band over at the Fountain Square Theater for Swing Night.

Arthur’s Music hosts a bluegrass jam Saturday afternoon – they note that well-behaved dogs are welcome, but still will not be allowed to play. All they want to play is nu-metal, anyway.

Finally, there’s jazz at Maria’s Pizza tonight and lounge music at the Brass Ring all weekend long. Enjoy!

Quiet, Halloween. This isn’t about you.

Those of an artistic and creative bent should probably check out this year’s event, scheduled to coincide with the Fountain Square Art Festival and Masterpiece in a Day on September 18th. Hopefully the weather cooperates and we can see just how weird the entries can be. Between this year’s 4th of July celebrations (complete with black market trunk sales of fireworks) and the dancing bear/fairy video I saw shot on my street a few weeks ago, however, it make take a little effort to stand out from the local flair. I encourage a hearty and well-fought competition. Have at it.

The Vollrath brings in Bloody Knives and Black Heat. Tomorrow, there’s a private party that you’re probably not invited to. So there.

The White Rabbit Cabaret hosts the Cultural Cannibals’ Balkan Beats tomorrow night. Get down.

As always, there’s jazz tonight at Maria’s Pizza and lounge music all weekend at the Brass Ring. Enjoy.

The Vollrath tolerates none of that futbol stuff. Instead, they present the Burnt Ones CD release show on Saturday. Said show includes Vacation Club and Holy Ghost Canyon as well.

Swing Night at the Fountain Square Theater hosts the Tim Brickley Group, and Hassenpfeffer performs at the White Rabbit Cabaret. Toss in live jazz tonight at Maria’s Pizza and the lounge music at the Brass Ring, and you’re good to go. Enjoy.

EDIT: Jess K. and Rebekah play the Calvin Fletcher Coffee House tonight.

The Vollrath just has a Saturday show listed for tomorrow with The Blakes, but I’d be surprised if they weren’t doing something tonight as well. Head on over.

Hassenpfeffer performs tonight at the the White Rabbit Cabaret, there’s live jazz at Maria’s Pizza, and the Brass Ring hosts lounge music all weekend long. And, if I may be so presumptuous – Fountain Square is a wonderful place from which to witness the downtown fireworks. I’m performing at Theater on the Square this weekend, but I’ll head back to the Square afterwards for all the festivities. Have a happy holiday!

Tonight at the Vollrath, there’s a whole scad of indie rock with Turbo Fruits, Via Audio, DOUG, and the Broderick. Tomorrow, it’s Go Slowpoke, Slothpop, and Our Imaginary Friends. Sunday wraps up the weekend with a big My Old Kentucky Blog show featuring Woven Bones, Burnt Ones, and We Are Hex.

Like things a little more traditional? The Stardusters play Swing Night at the Fountain Square Theater this evening. And there’s jazz at Maria’s Pizza and lounge music at the Brass Ring.

There are also a couple more eateries to experience in the Square neighborhood – Pure Eatery offers simple fare based on great salads and sandwiches, and the Square Rootz Deli mixes up comfort food and some healthy alternatives. And Santorini’s Greek Kitchen celebrates 9 years in business this Sunday with a big to-do, including an outdoor buffet and big band music. Why? Because they are geniuses at what they do.

Over at the Vollrath, they have the Lipstick Dynamite, They’ve Shot Flanigan, and Secrets Between Sailors. Tomorrow brings the Love Language, Gold Motel, Quick Said the Bird, and Accordions, and Sunday finds City Sweethearts, Brothers Gross, and Charlie and the Skunk taking the stage.

And, of course, there’s live jazz at Maria’s Pizza tonight and live lounge music at the Brass Ring all weekend long. There’s even a bluegrass jam at Arthur’s Music Saturday afternoon. Finally, if you wish, the Pretty Things Peep Show Burlesque Side Show takes place at the White Rabbit Cabaret Saturday night. That’s enough to do this weekend. Pick something and go with it.

Also, there’s a Playboy Psychonauts show this very Saturday at Radio Radio, kicking off around 9pm or so. What makes this show different? Scooters. Tons of them. This show also features the Leisure Kings, and the whole thing takes place during the Gasoline Rally, a three-day festival for scooter enthusiasts. Meaning, of course, that you’ll get a healthy dose of Vespas and mod culture if you drop by for this event.

It’s a busy week for Radio Radio, given that they’re open for all of the World Cup soccer games as well. I’m not sure Fountain Square knows what to do with all of this weird stuff going on at the club down the street, but I, for one, welcome our new futbol-and-motoring-loving overlords.

The Vollrath presents Trophy Wives, Vacation Club, and Black Heat tonight. Tomorrow, celebrate the release of the new Harley Poe CD with The End Times Spasm Band, the Involuntarys, and, of course, Harley Poe.

And, of course, there’s live jazz at Maria’s Pizza tonight and lounge music all weekend at the Brass Ring. Enjoy.

Radio Radio has Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit tonight – all Drive-By Truckers fans take note. Tomorrow, Warpaint and Soft Speaker take the stage.

The Vollrath presents Green Grocer tonight and Burning Hotels, Eric and the Happy Thoughts, the Perennials, and Midwest Beat tomorrow.

The White Rabbit Cabaret showcases Hassenpfeffer tonight. Tomorrow, they bring in dear friend Cara Jean Wahlers and Grover Parido along with Lou Stant.

As always, there’s live jazz at Maria’s Pizza tonight and lounge music at the Brass Ring all weekend long. Enjoy.

Oh, and the new IMN podcast is up – download it or listen at the site. I’m going to go pass out now.