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Friday

The Dog Days Sidewalk Sale
Where: Downtown
When: All weekend
Cost: Free
Call: 573-442-6816
To get us through the dog days of summer, downtown shops will be hosting big outdoor sales all weekend. Grab your wallet (and maybe some sunscreen) and hunt for deals on clothing, shoes, home accessories and more.

Kenneth Brantley’s Birthday Celebration
Where: Mojo’s
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: $6
Call: 573-875-0588
Every year, local band Chump Change celebrates its saxophonist’s birthday with a performance at Mojo’s. Come out and help celebrate.

Saturday

Eighties New Wave Dance Party
Where: The Blue Note
When: 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Call: 573-874-1944
The Crusty Old Columbia Punks are hosting this throwback dance party to remember the punk-rock scene. Two DJs will play old school ’80s tunes for the night.

Roz G featuring A.J. Finney
Where: Déjà Vu Comedy Club
When: 8 p.m.; 10:15 p.m.
Cost: $10
Call: 573-443-3216
This comic, originally from New Jersey, has performed on Jamie Foxx’s Laughapaolooza and Def Jam Comedy. Her hilarious catch phrase is “I ain’t got jokes, I’ve got problems.”

Sunday

Real Live Tigers
Where: Cafe Berlin
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Call: 573-441-0400
This band has eclectic influences including JAckson Five, Fugazi and Black Sabbath. Enjoy the end of the weekend with some live tunes and Cafe Berlin’s delicious eats.