According to the press release in my inbox, Bacchus will host the grand pre-opening of the Power and Light District's Shark Bar tomorrow, August 7th, 2008.

'...Shark Bar just washed up on the shore of the KC Power and Light District and it is bringing your spring break memories to Kansas City. Come join the Bacchus Foundation and OE Ellis Society kick off a 400 person island bash at the newest addition to the KC Live! Block: SHARK BAR!

When: Thursday, August 7th
Time: 8pm to Close
Drinks: Complimentary signature drinks from 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Food: Complimentary scrumptious "Island Bites" from 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Entertainment: D.J.Mitch dropping mad island beats from the 80's and 90's all night long

The FREE DRINKS from 8-10pm include Absolut Vodka cocktails (including with Monster energy), Cruzan Rum drinks, Sauza Tequila (yes, margs and shots), Corona beer and Shark Bar's signature "Beach Pail Punch". It doesn't stop there.

You also get enough delish free food to make it dinner with their tasty "Beach Bites": North Shore Shrimp Jerk Chicken, Boardwalk Sliders and Cocoa Beach Fries!

ADVANCE TICKETS are only $20 all inclusive at www.bacchuskc.org ($25 at the door IF available)'

It's the last First Friday of the summer and the galleries and art spaces are full with great openings and events. Read our First Friday Guide for August 2008.

First Friday Events August 2008

Eric Bowers Urban Photography, Third Eye Gallery

'Monster' by Molly Murphy, with musical Guests, The Sixteens and Dropagrand at Mercy Seat Tattoo

The Art of Roller Derby Works by the KC Roller Warriors at the Dot Gallery

Project Hope: Off the Wall fundraiser for Sheffield Place, Arts Incubator 115 W. 18th

For these and all other First Friday Events, read our First Friday Guide.

We're supposed to have a heatwave this weekend, which actually means it will be cloudy, low humidity and high's in the mid-80's. Anywho, the weekend guide is up and there are a bunch of great things to do this weekend... What We'd Do if We Were You:

• Shop Til We Drop, it's MO Sales Tax Free Holiday Weekend!
• See Peter Cetera Free Friday Night Concerts at Crown Center, 8pm
• Hunka-hunka Burning Love: 'The King is Here' Elvis Memorabilia Display, Bigham-Waggoner Estate through August 30th
• Hippyfest: The Little Green Festival, South Park, 12th and Mass, Lawrence. 10am-6pm.
• Me Gusta: Tamale Saturday, Culinary Center of KC, 8-11am.

  For these events and many more things going on in KC this weekend, read the KC Weekend Guide.

Barack Obama's Missouri Campaign for Change announces the grand opening of their Kansas City Headquarters, Thursday, July 31st. Obama KC volunteers and staff will be on hand to answer your questions, sell you some merch, and give you something cold to drink.

What: Barack Obama KC HQ's Grand Opening
When: Thursday, July 31st
Time: Noon-2pm
Where: 3100 Gillham, 64109