Weekend Roundup: 5/26

by: Sara Bozich
Posted: May 26, 2011
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We made it! The weekend is again on the horizon. And for many of us, it’s a three-day weekend to boot!

How are you spending your Memorial Day weekend? It’s a busy one for me. We’re heading to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night (I am a good sport, I keep telling myself). Saturday, cocktails with good friends we don’t see enough, hopefully deck-bound.

On Sunday, we’re hosting our first co-family (in-laws) cookout with burgers, dogs and hog. By Monday, I just plan to veg. Maybe there will be a Burn Notice marathon on or something.

Naturally, being Memorial Day weekend, it also is The Patriot-News Artsfest. If you’re new to town, this is the first of three summer street festivals held in downtown Harrisburg. You can read more about it here.

With many thanks to Jersey Mike of Greenbelt Events, we’re offering a special Memorial Day weekend giveaway for two passes to see Rusted Root – including inside access to the group’s soundcheck at ABC on Sunday, June 5. ENTER HERE TO WIN.

What’s your plan for the long weekend? Read on for ideas:

Thursday

• Mechanical Bull night at Drinkin Bone.
• The Queers, Banner Pilot, Kid PA and The Lebowskis punk it up at Spy Club.
• It’s HYP Movie Night at Midtown Cinema. On the queue: Win Win (I’d love to see this.)
• Zia’s at Red Door‘s Wine Tasting Happy Hour features chardonnays.
• Shea & Swish play Flinchy’s on the deck – plus AYCE crab night is back!
• Cold Springs Road plays its first show at HMAC.

Friday

• Breezin’ Trio play the Rafferty Room at Ceoltas Irish Pub.
• The 13th Annual Artsfest Film Festival kicks off.
• The Hotel Hershey has Jazz on the Veranda with Jazz Me.
• Catch the Murder Mystery Cruise aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna.
• DJ Ray Rossi is at Stock’s on Second.
• The Green Onions plays their 10-year anniversary show at ABC.
• Nate Myers & the Aces are at Chick’s Tavern.
• Swag Bag giveaway at Hollywood Casino.
• Blue Moose hosts Soul & Spirit.
• Paul Zavinsky & Kirby provide live music at Fenicci’s.
• Green Eggs are at Overtime Sports Bar.
• Joel Lindley is at the Comedy Zone all weekend.

Saturday

• The Patriot-News Artsfest begins. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Great Pennsylvania Flavor Fest is at Mount Hope Estates (and free!)
• The 13th Annual Artsfest Film Festival continues.
• UFC 130: Rampage v. Hamill. Find where to watch here.
• Baseball buses return to the Antique Auto Museum in Hershey.
• Mitrani hosts a Cookout & Cocktails.
• Moon Dancer Vineyard & Winery‘s 7th annual Jazz Festival.
• Canine & Chardonnay (rescheduled from a few weeks ago) at Hauser Estate Winery.
• Beach Boys tribute band, Driftwoods, play Hollywood Casino.
• Memphis Charlie plays at Cornerstone Coffeehouse.

Sunday

• The Patriot-News Artsfest continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Great Pennsylvania Flavor Fest at Mount Hope Estates continues.
• Moon Dancer Vineyard & Winery‘s 7th annual Jazz Festival continues.
• The 13th Annual Artsfest Film Festival continues.
• Get some laughs with Don’t Break The Streak improv comedy group at Stage on Herr.
• The Go-Go’s are at Hershey Theatre as part of the band’s 30th anniversary tour.
• DJ Sizzors spins at Privado.

Memorial Day

• Garrason’s Tavern has DJ Lucrative for your Memorial Day needs. Plus – Garrason’s rooftop deck is NOW OPEN.
• The Patriot-News Artsfest final day! Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The 13th Annual Artsfest Film Festival continues.

Extras

• Did you enter for your chance to win tickets (and soundcheck passes!) to Rusted Root? Do it now.
• Stay tuned, because once I announce the Rusted Root winner, I’ll have another giveaway, courtesy of DSB.
• Would you rather receive these posts in your inbox? You can. Sign up in the top right of the page – and don’t forget to confirm your subscription.
• My “Out with Sara” column is on vacation this week, but you can “Like” it on Facebook for updates and food and booze news.
• In last week’s column, I mentioned a few pubs’ micro bragging rights. Turns out Anthony’s Micropub is king with 60 taps.

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