We’ve got you covered with our post on all the free shows during this week’s CMJ music marathon. The good folks at Big Ass Lens provide you with the perfect compendium: a guide to all the free booze you can get all week long! They’ve arranged it in a handy Google Calendar, color-coded by the kind of booze, with the promise to send you updates if you subscribe via spacePhone. To quote BAL: “Most of these presenters are well aware of how average their particular bands are. They know the deal. How to convince someone to see a crappy band? Same way most of us get laid — alcohol!”
This SUNDAY (March 17), 13 bars along Grand Street celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with 29 drink specials and free food. This 8th edition of the Grand Street BID annual Pub Crawl makes you Sunday Funday easy – walk or stumble along just 6 blocks to eat and drink to your lucky charm’s desire. (ad)