The Late Shift

Democratic Conventions, Drag Shows, One Man acts and more in the edition of Pimp My weekend.

Line dancing, comedians, musicals and "Redneck Olympics".

Dinner Mystery Train, 80's music DJs and the Wizard Of Oz all in today's edition of Pimp My Weekend.

From free german cookouts, to Blu Fun Friday, or maybe a laugh with Pauly Shore in Marco Island, you're weekend will be far from dull!

We're all probably a little short on cash after the July 4th festivities from last weekend. That's alright, this time around we've got you covered with some cool events that won't weigh heavy on the wallet. In fact, you can go enjoy some live music at Fifth Avenue South or at the Gulf Coast Town Center absolutely free, take advantage of Happy Hour at Stevie Tomato's, or go catch a DJ at Club Bamboo or the Crystal Ballroom if you like. We know you're recovering, but you deserve it.

The fourth of July is that time of year when you want to do something fun for your weekend! So why not check out the awesome fireworks display on the Naples Pier, or maybe you're trying to do something different this year and will hit up BLU sushi for some Independence Day partying. But the partying doesn't stop after the 4th, catch a hilarious comedian or Blush Saturdays at Venu!

This weekend mix up your nights with fun happenings like reggae night, clubs open until 4 a.m. or maybe catching Shakespeare in the park or having some laughs with a great comedian! Whatever your mood is this weekend we have the hook up either way!

Baseball, it's as American as apple pie! Go and root for the home team, it's a summer tradition. Maybe you want to check out some hot local bands so you can brag to your friends that you saw them live before they become famous. Take Dad to see a James Taylor performer for Father's Day. Or, if you want, you can show everyone in Southwest Florida your legendary Guitar Hero skills that you've been honing for the past several months. This weekend, it's all about baseball and the tunes! Not a bad combination, huh?

Hopefully you're down for almost anything this weekend. We've got a pretty interesting line-up for you, featuring everything from some grade-A stand-up to free concerts at the mall, to... drag queens? We told you, we hoped you'd be down with anything. Take a cooking class and have a nice meal, check out the premier of a Southwest Florida indie flick, or go see a band at a bar and have a drink. You deserve it!

Summer is really heating up! Be sure to make the weekend count, whether you like shopping, music, bowling, or comedy. We've got what you need to know to keep your weekend sizzling with hot summer fun, and cool nightlife. Go and do some bowling with your drinking buddies, or hit the shops with your girlfriends. There's something here for everyone.