Mark Farina Mushroom Jazz Vol 6 Tour
Thursday, December 18 at Crescendo, 9 p.m.; free before 10 with RSVP, $10 after (with RSVP)
Crescendo opened and closed with a bang after the owners (the same folks behind Reserve) were busted on tax evasion, but now the folks behind Sound Bar have taken over. They've brought in Zentra promoters HouseArrest Events, which is why Mark Farina, a big-name DJ who would be more at home at Smartbar, is playing here. While we can't guarantee what type of crowd will show up here, we're sure the music will be solid, as evidenced by his successful Mushroom Jazz mixes. Farina's scheduled to play two sets, one featuring the mushroom jazz sound and the other a classic house set.

DJ Lego
House Arrest Christmas party
Friday, December 19 at Zentra, 9 p.m.; Free before 11 p.m. with RSVP to Zentra
Back to its usual stomping ground, HouseArrest Events hosts its holiday party tonight at Zentra. Derrick Carter headlines as the Grinch, alongside Just Joey of Boom Boom Room and local legend DJ Lego. The HouseArrest website boasts of a hope to steal Christmas and bring it to Zentra for one night.
Holiday Party at Burlington
Saturday, December 20 at The Burlington, 9 p.m.; Free (check website for flyer)
The best of the Burlington DJs get together to spin at the bar's holiday party. Wear your best holiday sweater, enjoy free Sparks until 11, $1 PBR 'til midnight and Burlington eggnog (probably the kind with rum in it) all night long. You're almost guaranteed to have a blast; just do yourself a favor and don't mix eggnog and Sparks.
Uberjam - The Glamorous Life
Saturday, December 20 at Subterranean, 9 p.m.; $5 after 11 p.m.
Uberjam's idea of a "glamorous life" does not include bottle service and a dress code. Instead, DJs Trew, Zebo, Intel, Maker and Pickel spin the best of '90s hip hop, Miami bass, R&B and dance all night. Get there early for free drinks and gift bags with goodies from local t-shirt/design collaborative Formula Werks, Frank151 and more.