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Our 300th Post AND It’s Friday!

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It’s Friday Stamford (like you needed us to tell you that), and you want to go out tonight, yes??  Well grab those umbrellas because it’s gonna get wet and wild later…but we have where you will be hiding out from the weather. Btw, we are doing this fast and furious–if we don’t find it, it doesn’t get posted.  Let’s go…
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PS–THIS IS OUR 300TH POST!!!  (since we moved servers last year–shows how much we’ve been postin’ for ya’!)
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DJs:
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Casey’s: Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy from Big Time Entertainment brings you Flashback Fridays at Casey’s tonight! (make sure to tell him I didn’t forget him ok?)  lol  https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero
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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Rob Muskus tonight at 10pm–NO Cover!!  http://stamfordgrand.com
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Bartaco Stamford: DJ Nick Pepe in the house tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/bartacostamford?ref=br_tf
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Castle Bar & Grill: DJ Ralph tonight starting at 10pm!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574?ref=br_tf
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Bar Q: Fireball Fridays w/ DJ Chris Yantz! https://www.facebook.com/christopher.yantz
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Knights of Columbus: AJ the DJ is BACK tonight!!! 9pm start time. https://www.facebook.com/events/639829699445392/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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LIVE Music/Entertainment:
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Tiernans: Fast Ricky LIVE tonight at 10pm!! Plus, kitchen is open all night and drink specials too!! http://tiernansbar.com
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Seaside: It’s another triple-bill night at Seaside!  Three bands–all LIVE: Mile Marker Zero, Karsyn  and Circadian Rhythm. 21+ only start time 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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CoalHouse Pizza: LIVE Jazz at 9pm every Friday night with the Tony Dicerto Jazz Band!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/COALHOUSE-PIZZA/271838725493
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Excuse to go out tonight (like you need one):
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Brick House: Yankee, Mets, NHL & NBA Playoffs and plenty more sports going on their over 20 TV’s…including the ones on their patio so you don’t miss anything!  Wonderful ladies behind the bar for ya’ and of course…$8 Corona Light Pitchers and $4 Fireball Shots Open to Close to keep you going all night! https://www.facebook.com/brick.house.16?fref=ts 
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Go enjoy this evening for tomorrow you have off!!! Keep it Local Stamford!!!
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The RARE Weekend Happenings Post…

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We normally don’t post weekend happenings, but this weekend there is a whole lot going on in Stamford–we know we won’t hit everything but wanted to give you a sample. These events are a great way to Keep Weekends Local!

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Fraternal Order of Eagles Flea Market: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at 688 Main St. This is open to the public and is an indoor/outdoor market and part of the proceeds will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Stamford Lions Club: Harlem Wizards will be performing at Westhill High on Saturday at 7:30pm! Tickets will be sold at $10/student and $12/general in advance; $12/$14 at the gate.  Also available are $25 VIP tickets that include a pre-game “Meet & Greet” with the Wizards, souvenirs and reserved front row tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.harlemwizards.com/schedules
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Stamford STEMfest: Fantastic event being held at Mill River Park on Saturday (rain date Sunday) featuring a variety of activities for kids of all ages involving: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (in other words STEM). See the map, get your parking pass and get more info: http://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/district/math/pages/stamford-stemfest

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Fairfield County Women’s Expo: Annual event being held at the Stamford Plaza Hotel 11-5 both Saturday and Sunday. Fun time with lots of shopping opportunities, samples, Dancing With the Stars (yeah, the real guys!) and chances to win some great prizes. Also, Stamford Hospital will be on hand to answer some questions for you and so much more…for $5 off your admission cost and for ALL the info: http://www.ctexpos.com/fairfield-county-womens-expo/
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PAWS: Uncorked!: Fundraiser being held at the Stamford Marriott on Sunday from 5-8pm. Lots of food and drinks from local area restaurants and BevMax…silent auction and gift items as well. For a whole lot of info on this great event: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8zmc3pk9afe4edc&llr=ebxkzelab
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North Stamford Exchange Club: First Annual Chili Challenge!! Sunday April 27, 2014 from 1-4 pm at Trinity Catholic High School–all proceeds will go to Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center of Stamford. Tickets are a $10 donation, children under 10 are free. For all the info: http://ww.northstamfordexchangeclub.org/
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Have fun everyone–going to be a packed weekend!  😀

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And the Winner is?????

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WOTM would like to Congratulate: Kevin M. on winning the pair of tickets to the PAWS: Uncorked fundraiser on Sunday!!!

Kevin, just emailed you with some info. for you. 🙂

Thanks to all who entered and even if you didn’t win or hell, didn’t enter, still hope to see you there on Sunday for food, drinks, silent auction and so much more.

It’s all for a good cause–being held at at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa For more info: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8zmc3pk9afe4edc&llr=ebxkzelab

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LATE Thirsty Thursday Post!

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Very late Thirsty Thursday Happenings…let’s just DO this!
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Brick House: Karaoke tonight with the one and only Chris Jack in the house!  Plus, Yankees/Red Sox and more will be playing on the more than 20 TVs!!   2 for 1 Bud Light Pitchers + $5 Pizza’s and $4 Honey Jack Shots (a personal favorite). Great new menu too btw. 🙂  http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Casey’s: Kickback Thursdays and it’s a little bit Country!!! 80′s, 90′s and more with a little yee-ha thrown in!  Our boy, DJ Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy will be spinnin’ and getting you wish that tonight was Friday night!! Plus, enjoy $4 Domestic drafts and 4 shots of SoCo for $20!  https://www.facebook.com/caseys.stamford?fref=ts
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Seaside: Seaside’s Electric Open Jam–mics go live at 9pm every Thursday night! Hosted by the darling Kwame’ Henry Jones–say hi for us!  Full back line available–drums, bass and amps–and if you are a guitar player, you are welcome to bring your own amp!  For all the info or to ask any questions… https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Lola’s Stamford: DJ Rob Muskus in the the house tonight complete with an extended happy hour!! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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McFaddens Saloon: Thursday Night House Party with DJ RyFy–NO COVER!   https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct  
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Bradfords Stamford: DJ Dan Mele is back upstairs tonight! https://www.facebook.com/bradfords.grill?fref=ts 
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Bar Q: Line Dancing plus, $4 Bud Lights. $5 Fireball. https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford 
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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Royal Vasquez is back tonight! http://stamfordgrand.com 
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Dress warm, it’s gonna be a cold one!  Keep it Local Stamford!!!
 
 
 
 
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It’s a Windy Wednesday–So What? You’re Still Going Out!

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It’s a Windy Wednesday Stamford! But that’s ok–there is no snow, no rain and if you look real hard–you can see the weekend at the edge of the horizon!  So here we are to tell you where you are headed out tonight. Grab a jacket because it’s going to be chilly, but after a while, you just…won’t…care….  Here we go!
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Castle Bar & Grill: NEW tonight!  Comedy NIght at Castle!  Starts at 7pm, no cover, no drink minimum and lots of laughs!! Tonight’s featured comic is Mark DeMayo of the Artie Lange Show plus, 5 other comics get in on the act and all hosted by Dan Kalwahite!  Go and have a few beers, a few laughs and enjoy!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574
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CoalHouse Pizza:  Trivia night tonight beginning at 8:00pm, hosted by Nikkie and you can get some $5 drafts and 50 cent wings too! http://www.coalhousepizza.com
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Seaside: Open Mic Night tonight, hosted by our friend Kwame’ Henry Jones, go forth and enjoy the music, or better yet, join in! Begins at 9:30pm.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498

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BoatYard: It’s Karaoke night with EZE starting at 9pm! Go tell him we said HI and then sing your hearts out! https://www.facebook.com/events/215936668612392/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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Bobby V’s: The Karaoke tradition is alive and well tonight and begins at 9:30pm w/ Jason from Kings of Karaoke! Time to go and embarrass your friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/591966427513611/

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BUtterfield 8 Stamford: Wednesday night is trivia night! Starts at 8pm!! https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct?fref=ts

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The Fez: Fez d’Abato Jazz LIVE at 8:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

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Brick House: Wednesdays get weird with $6 Miller Lite Pitchers and .50 Cent Wings Open to Close!! Plus, Yankees/Red Sox , Mets/Cards, NBA Playoffs, etc on tons of TVs, including on the patio so you don’t miss a thing! http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Lola’s Stamford: Wednesdays mean 1/2 priced pitchers of Sangria!! Tell ‘em we sent ya’! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct

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Bar Q: $1 beers, sliders, skins and 50¢ wings!! https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford?ref=br_tf

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Tiernans: Drink specials tonight from 8-11pm! https://www.facebook.com/tiernans.bar?fref=ts

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Ok guys, all this and it’s only WEDNESDAY!!  Have fun Keeping it Local Stamford!!

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A Little Rain Won’t Stop Twisted Tuesday!

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It’s looking like it may be a rainy Twisted Tuesday Stamford–like that has ever stopped you from going out before?  There’s a few things going on tonight, so we’re just going to get right to it…here we go!
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Tigin: Tuesday Trivia continues tonight beginning at 8pm!  https://www.facebook.com/tiginstamford
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BUtterfield 8: Karaoke tonight w/ KJ’s Tim and Jason from Kings of Karaoke–starts at 8pm!  Drink specials include: $3 domestic beers, $4 Fireball shots, $4 house wine and $5 mixed drinks. https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct?fref=ts
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Plan B Stamford: Tonight is karaoke night with Chris Jack (also from Kings of Karaoke!) as your humble host!  Burgers, bourbon and music, gotta love it!  Music begins at 9:30pm, karaoke at 10pm.    https://www.facebook.com/events/145112408981653/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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Avon Theatre Film Center:  Cult Classics continue tonight with a showing of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal! Join them ahead of time across the street at FISH Restaurant and Bar for a drink. 7:30pm at FISH, show begins at 8:30pm! https://www.facebook.com/events/383132321833120/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&suggestsessionid=d356b2e734689e499066b650ececa1d7 
 
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Brick House: 2 for 1 Burgers is Back! Stop by Brick for 3 for 1 Bud Light Bottles + .50 Cent Boneless Wings and 2 for 1 Burgers Open to Close! Have a drink with Frankie for her birthday!!   http://www.brickhousebarngrill.com/
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Rack n Roll: $2 draft beers and $4 mixed drinks!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts
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Bartaco Stamford: Taco Tuesday is here! $1.50 tacos from 9-close!! https://www.facebook.com/bartacostamford   
 
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Tiernans: $5 Jameson shots and $4 Sam Adams drafts. http://tiernansbar.com
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McFadden’s:  $1 beer Tuesdays are here–$1 beers, $10 pitchers!! https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct
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Ok that’s it, stay dry and have fun Keeping it Local Stamford!!
 
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We’re Raffling Off Some Tickets Stamford!

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Great night of food, drink and PAWS!

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On April 27th, the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa will play host to an important fundraiser for PAWS – Pet Animal Welfare Society of Norwalk, Connecticut called…PAWS Uncorked: A Taste for Rescue! A night of food and spirits by local venues, silent auction, gift items and more!  (see link for all the details)

We will be raffling off a pair of tickets valued at $45 each too!! If you are interested in winning these tickets…

 Please email us at: onthemenuct@yahoo.com  Subject: PAWS with your name and where you saw our contest–Facebook, Twitter or WOTM’s website. Winner will be announced on Thursday, 4/24!!

For all the info on this great event: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8zmc3pk9afe4edc&llr=ebxkzelab

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Saturday Night is Here!

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Going to do a super fast Saturday happenings post for you guys, so here we go! (btw, LOTS of LIVE music tonight!)
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LIVE MUSIC:
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Tigin: The Last Hoorah plays LIVE tonight at 10pm! https://www.facebook.com/thelasthoorah 
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Seaside: HUGE night tonight –so huge, we’re going to just paste their FB stuff right here: Jimmy Junk Bird and The Stiffs has a CD you should have in your car if you don’t already! Pink Missile returns from the desert! It’s 3rd Generation Rip-Offs debut show and Alcoholica ends the night in celebration of Jim Clegg’s 35th Birthday! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498 
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The Fez: Double happy show tonight with The Juicy Grapes playing LIVE at 9:00 pm & DJ Kabobula, John Darerwill spin in the break 11:30. https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez?fref=ts 
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Tiernans: Shiver LIVE tonight at 10pm plus, late night menu and drink specials!!  http://tiernansbar.com
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Castle Bar and Grill:  The Derailers LIVE tonight at 9pm!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574 
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Fiddlers Green: Skeleton 55–classic rock, LIVE tonight! https://www.facebook.com/fiddlers.green.1293?fref=ts 
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Rack n Roll: Second addition of CRUSH our EDM Night, With Djs Bamboo, J.Mischief & Michael Swarm. https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts
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BarTaco: DJ Lee Goodman spins tonight! https://www.facebook.com/bartacostamford 
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Barcelona: DJ Nick Pepe in the house! https://www.facebook.com/bwbstamford 
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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Prime with DJ Ryan Algeri 10pm–NO cover!!  http://stamfordgrand.com 
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Your Reason to Go Out Tonight:
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Brick House: $6 Shock Top Pitchers, 2-4-1 Coronas, 50 cent wings and $5 pizzas open to close and TONS of TVs to keep you entertained!! https://www.facebook.com/brick.house.16?fref=ts 
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Have fun, enjoy an Keep it Local Stamford!!
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It’s Finally Friday Stamford!!!

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Happy Friday Folks!  So it may be cold again but seriously, who cares? It’s Friday and you want to go out!! So allow us a moment to tell you what is going on this evening.  then grab a jacket, grab some friends (or not) and get on out there!!!  Here we go…
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Casey’s: Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy from Big Time Entertainment brings you Flashback Fridays at Casey’s tonight! (he MADE me put this up here!)  lol  https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero
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Bradfords Stamford: DJ Dan Mele spinnin’ upstairs tonight! https://www.facebook.com/Djdanmele?fref=ts
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Lola’s Stamford: DJ Jonesy in the house tonight! Plus, reverse happy hour going from 10pm-2am with: $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wines and $5 mixed well drinks!   https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Bartaco Stamford: DJ Rob Muskus gets the party going tonight! https://www.facebook.com/bartacostamford
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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Royal Vasquez is BACK tonight! NO Cover!!  http://stamfordgrand.com
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Rack n Roll: DJ Scotty T tonight! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts
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Bar Q: Fireball Fridays w/ DJ Chris Yantz in the house! https://www.facebook.com/christopher.yantz
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CoalHouse Pizza: LIVE Jazz at 9pm every Friday night with the Tony Dicerto Jazz Band!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/COALHOUSE-PIZZA/271838725493
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Seaside: Nap LaJoy LIVE tonight an they will be joined by Twin Berlin!! 9:30pm showtime. PS. Be sure to check out the new drink specials as well. 🙂   https://www.facebook.com/events/225947567604874/
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Tiernans: Crash 21 LIVE tonight!! Plus, drink specials from 10-close and the kitchen will be open for late-night munchies. http://tiernansbar.com
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Excuse to go out tonight (like you need one):
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Brick House: Yankee, Mets, NHL Playoffs and plenty more sports going on their over 20 TV’s…including the ones on their patio so you don’t miss anything!  Wonderful ladies behind the bar for ya’ and of course…$8 Corona Light Pitchers and $4 Fireball Shots Open to Close to keep you going all night! https://www.facebook.com/brick.house.16?fref=ts 
 
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That’s it. That’s what we have for you. Dress warm and Keep it Local Stamford!
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Time for Thirsty Thursday Stamford!!!

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It’s going to be a busy Thirsty Thursday Stamford! So many of you have tomorrow off and are celebrating the 3-day weekend with a bang! So let’s get right to what is going on this fine, fine evening…
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Brick House: Karaoke tonight with the one and only Chris Jack in the house!  Plus, Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Basketball and more will be playing on the more than 20 TVs!!   2 for 1 Bud Light Pitchers + $5 Pizza’s and $4 Honey Jack Shots (a personal favorite). Great new menu too btw. 🙂  http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Casey’s: Kickback Thursdays and it’s a little bit Country!!! 80′s, 90′s and more with a little yee-ha thrown in!  Our boy, DJ Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy will be spinnin’ and getting you wish that tonight was Friday night!! Plus, enjoy $4 Domestic drafts and 4 shots of SoCo for $20!  https://www.facebook.com/caseys.stamford?fref=ts
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McFaddens Saloon: Thursday Night House Party (complete with glow sticks) with DJ RyFy–NO COVER! (Rangers game on as well!)  https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct  
 
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Seaside: Seaside’s Electric Open Jam–mics go live at 9pm every Thursday night! Hosted by the darling Kwame’ Henry Jones–say hi for us!  Full back line available–drums, bass and amps–and if you are a guitar player, you are welcome to bring your own amp!  For all the info or to ask any questions… https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Tiernans: Throwback Thursday party–All 90’s All Nigh Long!   All 90’s All Night Long!  Music By: The ThrowBack 3 DJs: Just J, Mike Schmidty, Dancin’ Mark, Bobby Hollywood and a Surprise Guest DJ! Starts at 9:00 PM. http://tiernansbar.com 
 
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Bar Q: Line Dancing plus, $4 Bud Lights. $5 Fireball. https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford 
 
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The Fez: Beat Suitcase LIVE tonight at 8:30pm!! https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez?fref=ts
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G/R/A/N/D: DJ’s Lubel Brothers and Inti in the house tonight! http://stamfordgrand.com 
 
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Bradfords Stamford: DJ upstairs tonight! https://www.facebook.com/bradfords.grill?fref=ts 
 
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Lola’s Stamford:  Reverse happy hour going from 10pm-2am with: $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wines and $5 mixed well drinks!   https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct  
 
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There ya’ go guys! Have fun and Keep it Local Stamford!!!