Your Weekend Update

Let’s light this candle.

Tonight, there’s an awesome way to support a good cause. You don’t have to walk or anything. Get this: You just have to sit on your ass and eat. Yeah. That’s right. It’s Dine Out For Life at Smokehouse Cooler, where 25% of your bill will be donated to Access Aids. http://www.vbnightlife.com/events/dine-out-for-life

After your conscience is clean and your belly is full, it’s time to hit the dance floor! Here’s a list of where to find live music tonight: http://www.vbnightlife.com/events/all-events-click-here-9

And on Friday, you can get straight to the dancin’ to help another good cause. (Note: we don’t suggest drinking and dancing on an empty stomach.) “America’s favorite 80’s show band,” The Deloreans, are playing at the 1st Annual Springin’ de Mayo” at the Ghent Market Shops to benefit Hope House. http://norfolknightlife.ning.com/events/the-deloreans-springin-de

Then on Saturday, it’s time for Seton Youth Shelter’s 11th Annual Derby Day Party. Ah, the Kentucky Derby ... the one day it’s OK for chicks to wear those big hats and guys to dress like, well, douches. AND EVERYBODY DRINKS MINT JULEPS! Count us in. The party’s going down in Pungo and tickets are limited, so call 757-335-2121 or visit www.setonyouthshelters.org.

After that, The Deck restaurant in Portsmouth wants to fill you with aphrodisiacs. They’re having an oyster roast, Joe Maniscalco is playing, and it’s just $25 for all you can eat and drink. Fellas, it’s definitely worth the trip to P-Town, because if the sweet tunes don’t get the panties droppin’, the oysters and booze will. http://norfolknightlife.ning.com/events/the-deck-restaurant-oyster

If you’re ready for a change in your weekend entertainment, go check out some local sketch comedy at Jewish Mother with The Pushers. On a sad note, it could be one of your last chances to go in JewMom before it closes for good. On a hilarious note: watch this video: http://www.vbnightlife.com/events/sketch-comedy-comes-to

And when your cheeks are sore from laughing, it’s not a far walk over to New Moon to listen to Dave and Kate and have a few drinks! http://www.vbnightlife.com/events/dave-and-kate-the-new-moon

Yeesh! You look all pasty and hungover! Why don’t you go outside? Here’s an idea: The Atlantic Coast Kite Festival at 17th Street Park at the Beach and at Courthouse Galleries in Portsmouth. If you read “The Kite Runner,” don’t worry. It won’t be like that. http://www.vbnightlife.com/events/atlantic-coast-kite-contest

And a great place to end the weekend is at South Beach Grill, where Jack Becker will be playing on Sunday. Hey, you were good this weekend. You should reward yourself with a luxurious ride to the show with Elegant Limo. http://www.vbnightlife.com/events/jack-becker-live-at-south-1

As always, party responsibly and tip well!