Hip-Hop Show Offers Open Mic

Recently, "Get Out," Patch's weekly feature detailing fun events around the area, has been rock-oriented. Makes sense, since that's what's big around the area.

But this week we've got a few different ideas, including an open-mic night at the Stanhope House aimed at hip-hop aficionados. We've also got a poker tournament and free country-fried karaoke.

If there's something happening around the area you think your neighbors should know, tell us in the comments.

CALLING ALL EMCEES
Where/When: Stanhope House on Thursday at 9 p.m.
Why Go: You're a hip-hop fan, and you can't find a place around the area to listen to your kind of music. There will also be an open mic.
Price: $5 at the door.

Where/When: Pavinci's on Saturday night.
Why Go: Because you like 80's tribute bands even more than you like big hair and ripped jeans—just a little more.
Pricing: Free entertainment.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Where/When: Sussex Tech on Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: You'll get to see all these bands perform: Vague Reality, Let's Become Bugs, Something Else, Blue Soul, Something about January, Two 2 One, Shout out the Crowd and Collapsing from Within. Mark Salamone from Hopatcong's Barbershop Studios and Timmy Grins will judge.
Price: $5 a ticket.

FREE POKER
Where/When: KaBob's on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Well, the word "free" was in the title. Plus, there's no more football, and we're still a little bit from baseball's regular season. What else are you doing Sunday afternoon?
Pricing: We'll say it again: free.

COUNTRY KARAOKE
Where/When: Castaways Tavern on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Because you love to sing, especially after a few drinks, to your favorite country tunes. Also helps that there'll be southern dinner specials, like cajun catfish, for when you're all karaoked out.
Price: Free entertainment