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Thank Lady Jebus It's Fucking Friday Because I Need a Goddamn Drink.

What are you doing this weekend? There are some fun happenings happening around town this weekend. The rain is gone, and the weather forecast looks great! If you are looking to get out of the house, hit up these events:

Pancakes and Booze - say no more! Tonight at the Elysium (705 Red River) the touring underground art show comes in to town for one night only. There will be works by 75 artists, live body painting, musical performances, and an all-you-can-eat free pancake bar! $5 to get in, starts at 8:00 pm. You can see other shows here: http://pancakesandbooze.com/.

Saturday head over to the good ol Common House (906 E. 49th St.) for new works by artist, Adam Young. This is the perfect place to scope out new art, drink beer with old and new friends, get creepy with the ladies, and most importantly, buy art! Get there.

Fun day activity! The Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria is holding an event called Art on the Green. Local artists and architects have created 10 interactive mini golf holes. I say pack a sack lunch, a flask of the good stuff, and take your partner for a lil showdown. Hours are 10 - 4, Fri - Sun. This runs through May 20.

Puro Party! If you feel like getting your charanga on, head on down to the Pachanga Festival at Fiesta Gardens on Saturday and Sunday. There will be some loud ass fucking Mexicans having the time of their lives down there, which sounds like exactly who I want to party with. No matter how shitty the bands might be, or how hot it is, those fuckers are having a blast with their Bud Lights, and I say God bless 'em. Are the organizers allowing sofas and Lazy Boy's to be brought in? You know that shit is a real question.
Puro Party!

Ok, so this isn't an event necessarily, but it can be. One of my favorite places, Phara's (111 E. North Loop) has the most amazing outdoor patio. It's the perfect place to take a date, or go with a group of friend's. From the outside, you have know idea this oasis exists, it's such a pleasant surprise when you walk out back. Phara's has hookahs, belly dancers, good food, and best of all, is BYOB! I love that. The overall vibe is so relaxed. Best of all, there is a convenience store right across the street so if you run out of booze, you can run over to get more. Now, that's convenience.