Week's best bets: Monday, March 23

MONDAY, MARCH 23

Blues fans, or anyone looking to unwind after a long Monday at work, can head to the Southside Village for Al Fuller's regular blues night at the Five O'Clock Club.

Fuller and his band start out the night with some original tunes, then host an open-stage blues jam with many local musicians. Bring your instrument and join in.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Growler's Pub and Frazz Productions welcomes two Los Angeles-based bands to its stage on a Tuesday.

The first band, Olio, will provide an eclectic mix of rock pop and funk, and alternative duo, London Has Fallen will round the night out.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Catch the area premiere of this Broadway hit, based on the story of real-life con man Frank Abignale Jr.

This Tony Award-winning musical is based on the popular film of the same title and glamorizes the exciting life of a career con man. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

This annual event features four days of tattoos, celebrity guests, parties, a "Miss Tattoo Fest" competition and more.

Check out the artists, make an appointment and mingle with industry professionals and fellow ink enthusiasts.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Chillounge Night is teaming up with The Circus Arts Conservatory and Nock Productions to present Cirque du Chill.

This one-of-a-kind event will feature spectacular entertainment by world-renowned circus artists and will benefit Selby Gardens.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

The concept is simple: Chug a beer; run a quarter-mile; repeat until you've run a mile.

Cost includes admission, the four in-race beers, a post-race beer and a T-shirt. Awards for fastest male, fastest female, best costume and first to throw up.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Stop in after church for authentic Southern comfort food and live gospel, plus traditional and contemporary spirituals.

Reservations highly recommended.