Category Archives: Happenings

Daily postings from Tuesday thru Saturday including LIVE music, DJs, Karaoke, Open Mic nights and more going on around Stamford.

For general idea of what happens during the week, be sure to click on the Weekly Happenings page.

Happenings

Late Wednesday Night Happenings!!!

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It’s Wednesday, we’re late, here we go…
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Seaside: Open Mic Night tonight, hosted by our friend Kwame’ Henry Jones  begins at 9:30pm . https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Bobby V’s: The Karaoke tradition continues tonight begins at 9:30pm w/ Jason from Kings of Karaoke!  https://www.facebook.com/events/591966427513611/
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BoatYard (Smokey Joes): Karaoke tonight with Easy-E as your gracious host! Starts at 9:00pm–tell him we said Heyyyyyyy!. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Boatyard-BBQ-Grill-at-Smokey-Joes/241730139218668
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Black Bear Stamford: Trivia tonight starting at 8pm!  http://blackbearstamford.com
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The Fez: Matt Dyer LIVE tonight! https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez
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Brick House: Wednesdays get weird with $6 Miller Lite Pitchers and .50 Cent Wings Open to Close!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Lola’s Stamford: Wednesdays mean 1/2 priced pitchers of Sangria!! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Rack n Roll: Wednesday night is LADIES night! 1/2 priced drinks for the ladies this evening!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts
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BUtterfield 8: Half-priced martinis starting at 8pm! https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct?fref=ts
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Have fun Keeping it Local Stamford!!
Happenings

It’s Sunday and the Playoffs Have Arrived Stamford!!!

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Hey guys,

Today is the big day–two games that decide who will move on to the BIG GAME!!  So you will want to know where to go with your friends whilst you watch.  After all, why not go out and get your wings on (and then have someone else clean up!)?  lol

So hit up our Sunday Funday page to get your list of where to head out today…and have fun…

https://onthemenuct.com/sunday-funday-2013-14-stamford-style/

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Keep Sundays Local Stamford!!!

Happenings

It’s Saturday–or–NFL Playoffs-Eve Stamford!!!

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Hello Stamford!  We are here with your Playoff-eve happenings for you!!  You know we’ve been breaking down the happenings for you on weekends now, so tonight, we decided to begin with the DJs–just in case you feel like dancing. 🙂  Here we go…
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DJs:
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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Nomad is back tonight–NO cover!!  http://stamfordgrand.com
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Bradfords Stamford: Our friend DJ RyFy back in the house tonight!!  https://www.facebook.com/RyFyOnline
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Lola’s Stamford: DJ Ginzy tonight beginning at 10pm–Plus, reverse Happy Hour starts tonight!  from 10pm–close: $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wine and $5 mixed well drinks!! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Compass Entertainment: DJ’s Dice and Tuto in the house tonight! Doors open at 9pm and NO cover!! https://www.facebook.com/compass.afterdark?fref=ts
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Black Bear Stamford: DJ tonight! Plus, $4 Jameson shots and Bud tall-boys!! http://blackbearstamford.com
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LIVE Music:
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Seaside: Tyrone Shoelaces CD RELEASE PARTY!!! LIVE Music starts at 10pm but if you get there before 9pm, you avoid the cover charge! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Rack n Roll: LIVE music with Bobby and the Extras!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts
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Fiddlers Green: LIVE music with Jimmy Junk Bird for their CD RELEASE PARTY with Rail and Lightsbane!!! 9pm NO cover!! https://www.facebook.com/fiddlers.green.9?fref=ts
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Hanging out time:
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Brick House: $6 Shock Top Pitchers + 2 for 1 Corona’s= .50 cent Wings and $5 Pizzas–and 20+ TVs (even on the patio!)!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Well that is what we found for ya’!  Enjoy and have fun Keeping it Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

Friday is Upon Us Stamford–Go Forth and Enjoy!!

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It’s Friday Stamford–you made it! There are some weeks when you didn’t think you would–but here you go–it’s here!! And there is much to do around the city this evening…so many ways to Keep Fridays Local Stamford!  Let’s go….(and we’re going to break it down again for you–LIVE, DJ’s, etc)…
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LIVE Music/Entertainment:
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Monster B’s: Laughs R Us Comedy is BACK! Seating for dinner at 8pm–show begins at 10pm–show features: Pierre Edwards, Imagine, Damon Rozier and Quan Wiggins bringing you the laughs and Burt Smooth bringing you the music!!  Hosted by: DJ Kook Mike Ski. Call: MONSTER B’s BAR & GRILLE: 203-355-1032 http://monsterbs.com
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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: Tonight–The Rocket Queens take the stage–ALL female Guns and Roses tribute band!  Left in the Attic opens the night at 9pm–get read to ROCK!!   https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Rack n Roll: Planeside plays LIVE tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe
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Tiernans: One Man Down LIVE tonight at 10pm, plus, Winter blues drink specials from 10pm-1am!! http://tiernansbar.com
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DJ’s:
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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! Go do a little dancin’ with Paulie for us!!  https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero
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Fiddlers Green: T.G.I.FIDDLERS Karaoke!  Tonight–Kings of Entertainment’s own Chris Jack will be your host this evening for some Friday night karaoke!! Music begins at 9pm, Karaoke at 9:30pm.  (NOTE: Sunday’s karaoke is cancelled due to NFL playoffs) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kings-of-Entertainment-Fea-Kings-of-Karaoke/196308850382750
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Bradfords Stamford: DJ Dan Mele upstairs for all your dancin’ needs tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/Djdanmele?hc_location=timeline
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G/R/A/N/D: Every Friday night in January is LADIES NIGHT! Ladies drink FREE from 9-11pm!!  And tonight, DJ Scotty Marz will be in the house to make you move! http://stamfordgrand.com
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Compass Entertainment: CrooklynClan.Net artist DJ Danny Diggz–NO COVER!! https://www.facebook.com/compass.afterdark?viewer_id=789640646
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Black Bear Stamford: DJ tonight! Plus, $4 Jameson shots and Bud tall-boys!! http://blackbearstamford.com
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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! DJ starts at 10pm.  https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Brick House: Brick House: NBA on a TON of TVs plus $8 Sam Adams Pitchers and $4 Fireball Shots open to close and a couple of lovely ladies behind the bar!!! https://www.facebook.com/brick.house.16?fref=ts
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Bar Q: Fireball Friday tonight!  https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford
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That’s it!  Have a great time Keeping it Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

Thirsty Thursday–It is Here and It is Waiting for You!!

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Happy Thursday to you Stamford! There are things going on around town this evening and we are here to let you know what they are. So let us get to it so your plans can get made!
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Brick House: Karaoke is back tonight with Chris Jack as your humble host!   2 for 1 Bud Light Pitchers + $5 Pizza’s + $4 Rum Chata’s Open to Close. http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Seaside: Seaside’s Electric Open Jam–mics go live at 9pm every Thursday night!  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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Casey’s: Kickback Thursdays and it’s a little bit Country!!! 80′s, 90′s and more with a little yee-ha thrown in!  Tonight, our the man, the myth, the legend, DJ Paulie C will be in the house to get you movin’ tonight and getting you inspired for the weekend. Plus, enjoy $4 Domestic drafts and 4 shots of SoCo for $20!  https://www.facebook.com/caseys.stamford?fref=ts
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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Matty D is in the house tonight!!! http://stamfordgrand.com
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BUtterfield 8 Stamford: DJ Dave Bern spins on this Thirsty Thursday!! https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct
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Bar Q: Thursday night line dancing with DJ Alan Kohn tonight! https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford
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Bradfords Stamford: DJ Dan Mele upstairs tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/Djdanmele
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SBC Stamford: Karaoke Thursdays continue tonight! https://www.facebook.com/sbc.stamford?fref=ts
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Rack n Roll: $6 domestic pitchers, $4 Heineken pints and 25 cent wings! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollpage
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Lola’s Stamford: Reverse Happy Hour starts tonight!  from 10pm–close: $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wine and $5 mixed well drinks!! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Fiddlers Green: Thursday specials–order 5 bottles of beer, get a FREE pizza, plus, domestic pitchers $10! https://www.facebook.com/fiddlers.green.9?fref=ts
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Tiernans:  Specials tonight from 8-11pm–ask them what tonight’s goodies include!  http://tiernansbar.com
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Have fun tonight and Thanks for Keeping it Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

What Day is it Stamford???

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You know what day it is!!!  Eh, we’ll leave it to the camels to let you know.  😀  But we are here to let you know what is going on tonight!  So enough of the chit-chat, let’s get to it….
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The Fez: Dave Dana and Friends LIVE tonight starting at 7:30pm! https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez?fref=ts
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BoatYard (Smokey Joes): Karaoke tonight with Easy-E as your gracious host! Starts at 9:00pm–tell him we said Heyyyyyyy!. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Boatyard-BBQ-Grill-at-Smokey-Joes/241730139218668
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Seaside: Open Mic night tonight–Featuring Chase Leonard  with special guest David Coe on Guitar! CHASE plays from 8:30pm-9:15pm and then…Open Mic hosted by our friend Kwame’ Henry Jones  begins at 9:30pm . https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Bobby V’s: The Karaoke tradition continues tonight begins at 9:30pm w/ Jason from Kings of Karaoke!  https://www.facebook.com/events/591966427513611/
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Black Bear Stamford: Trivia tonight starting at 8pm!  http://blackbearstamford.com
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Lola’s Stamford: Wednesdays mean 1/2 priced pitchers of Sangria!! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Rack n Roll: Wednesday night is LADIES night! 1/2 priced drinks for the ladies this evening!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts
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Brick House: Wednesdays get weird with $6 Miller Lite Pitchers and .50 Cent Wings Open to Close!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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BUtterfield 8: Half-priced martinis starting at 8pm! https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct?fref=ts
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Enjoy, be safe and thanks for Keeping Wednesdays Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

Twisted Tuesday is Here and Ready for Ya’ Stamford!!

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Twisted Tuesday is upon us Stamford and I’m late getting this out to you–so let’s get right to it!
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Tigin: Tuesday Trivia tonight beginning at 8pm!  https://www.facebook.com/tiginstamford
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Plan B Stamford: Tonight, karaoke with….Chris Jack…let him know we miss him!  Go sing, dance, drink, embarrass your friends and have a great time!! Music begins at 9:30pm, karaoke  at 10pm.  https://www.facebook.com/events/145112408981653/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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Black Bear Stamford: Two-fer-Tuesdays + Karaoke tonight beginning at 9pm! Drink specials and  2-4-1 burgers!!  http://blackbearstamford.com
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The Fez: Singer/Songwriter night is BACK tonight! Starts at 9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/197984740408665/?ref=22
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Brick House: Lots and lots of TVs to watch a ton of basketball and hockey on…plus…2 for 1 beers and burgers and $4 Jameson shots open to close! Be sure to check out their website!  http://www.brickhousebarngrill.com/
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Rack n Roll: Twisted Tuesdays with $2 draft beers and $4 mixed drinks!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts
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Bar Q: Tall Boy Tuesdays–go check out their selection and special prices for tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford?fref=ts
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Have fun, stay safe and Keep it Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

It’s Playoff Sunday Stamford!

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You know we have your Sunday Funday hook-up here on What’s on the Menu? and this week we’ve even added a venue to our list where you can go, relax and scream at your team like they can hear you!

Just click the our page’s link and grab some friends:

https://onthemenuct.com/sunday-funday-2013-14-stamford-style/

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There’s also places to head out later on as well for karaoke and dancing the wings off that you indulged in all day and one more here, the Moses Brothers will be LIVE at the Fez beginning at 7pm.  🙂

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Keep Sundays Local Stamford!!!

 

Happenings

It’s a Wet Saturday Stamford–But There is a Whole Lot Going On!

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It’s a wet, rainy Saturday Stamford–but it’s also 50 degrees!  (well, at least at the time of this writing lol) Sooooo, whether you are looking to go dancing, listen to some live bands or watch tonight’s playoff game, grab those umbrellas (ella-ella) we have where you are looking to go tonight. We’ve got a hell of a list for you, so here we go…
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LIVE MUSIC:
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Tiernan’s: The Alpha Males LIVE tonight at 10pm! http://tiernansbar.com
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Fiddlers Green: The Grean LIVE tonight at 10pm! https://www.facebook.com/TheGreanRocks
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Rack n Roll: Incidental Contact LIVE tonight! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts
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PATRIOTS VS. COLTS NFL PLAYOFFS:
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Brick House: $6 Shock Top Pitchers + 2 for 1 Corona’s= .50 cent Wings and $5 Pizzas–and 20+ TVs so you don’t miss any of the action (even on the patio!)!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Seaside: Colts & Patriots on the Big Screen tonight. $3.50 domestics all night. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Black Bear Stamford: $20 buckets of beer and FREE WINGS–plus, the sound WILL be on tonight for the game!! http://blackbearstamford.com
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SBC Stamford:  (from their FB) NFL on the BIG screen all night…call 203-327-BEER now to reserve your table in the dining room or barside! https://www.facebook.com/sbc.stamford?fref=ts
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DJ’s and the rest…
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Hudson Grille Stamford: DJ Erik Esquire is back in the mix tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/ErikEsquire
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BUtterfield 8 Stamford:  Speed Dating at Butterfield 8 Stamford on Saturday, January 11th.. Men ages 27-43; Women 25-41.. Details at http://www.ct.weekenddating.com/
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Compass Entertainment: DJ’s Dice and Tuto in the house tonight! Doors open at 9pm and NO cover!! https://www.facebook.com/compass.afterdark?fref=ts
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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Nomad is back tonight!  http://stamfordgrand.com
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Lola’s Stamford: Reverse Happy Hour starts tonight!  from 10pm–close: $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wine and $5 mixed well drinks!! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Boca: Reverse Happy Hour from 10pm until last call–one night only!  https://www.facebook.com/Bocastamford
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Hope we got everyone!  Stay dry and Keep it Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

Friday Night–It’s Here and It’s Time to Go Out!

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Friday is here Stamford, it’s not 40 below zero and there are things to do around our fair city.  This evening, we shall start with our DJ friends, so let us get right to it!!!
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Casey’s: Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy brings you Flashback Fridays at Casey’s tonight! Go do a shot with Paulie for us–preferably Honey Jack please–and congratulate him on his new Big Time Entertainment biz!!  https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero
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Lola’s Stamford: Warm it Up Friday with our friend DJ Matty D in the house tonight! He will keep ya’ movin’ and shakin’!! 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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Rack n Roll: DJ Schmidty of Awe Snap brings his free format with a mix of a little of everything!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe
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Knights of Columbus: Caribbean Dance Party tonight with your host AJ the DJ!!  9pm start time–wear your favorite Island-wear and be ready to limbo!!
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Boca: DJ Rob Muskus tonight plus, $5 margaritas all night tonight AND all day tomorrow!! https://www.facebook.com/Bocastamford
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Compass Entertainment: Tonight, DJ Jonesy in the house–with DJ RyFy on hand too!!! NO dress code–NO cover plus, $4 draft beers and $4 Jame-o shots!  https://www.facebook.com/compass.afterdark?fref=ts
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Bar Q: Fireball Friday tonight w/DJ Chris Yantz!  https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford
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Black Bear Stamford: DJ tonight! Plus, $4 Jameson shots and Bud tall-boys!! http://blackbearstamford.com
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Brick House: NBA, NHL, $8 Sam Adams Pitchers and $4 Fireball Shots open to close and a couple of lovely ladies behind the bar!!! https://www.facebook.com/brick.house.16?fref=ts

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Long Ridge Tavern: Last Call LIVE tonight at 8:30pm!! https://www.facebook.com/LongRidgeTavern
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Tiernans: Pete Brown and Pumping Ethyl LIVE tonight at 10pm!! http://tiernansbar.com
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Seaside: Tonight’s music has been postponed. Doesn’t mean you can’t head over there, it’s always a good time at Seaside! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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That should do it! Have fun, be safe and as always, Thanks for Keeping it Local Stamford!!!