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15. Flirtatious Fridays: Need to blow off some steam after a long week of working for "The Man"? Head down to Tempo. Drink specials are $5 (or less) and entry is free until 11 p.m. Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-391-8909. www.tempocharlotte.com.

16. 50 Cent Friday: We're not talking the rapper here — but we are talking about two quarters and the things they can do for you on a Friday night. The Pub at Gateway offers Bud Light drafts for 50 cents and pints for $1. Free admission. The Pub at Gateway, 710 W. Trade St. 704-333-9818.

17. Halfway to Halloween: Need a reason to pull out a costume and parade around Uptown? Well, if you do, Whisky River has the party for you. April 19 marks the halfway mark between spring and the world's scariest (and sluttiest) holiday. Put on a mask and text 980-333-3923 for contest details. Free before 11 p.m. Whisky River, 210 E. Trade St., Suite A-208. 704-749-1097. www.whiskyrivercharlotte.

18. $5 cover and table dances: End a long day with a table dance at one of Charlotte's oldest strip clubs; $5 gets you in and gets you that dance. Baby Dolls, 12820 US Highway 29N. 704-593-0302. www.malentertainment.com.

19. Beauty in the Broken: New Works by Artist Kendra Baird: Green Rice Gallery presents a new exhibit by artist Kendra Baird. Inspired by traveling to 11 different countries over the last year, Baird captured the beauty of her trip by re-imagining the broken things she saw along the way. Free. Through May 29. Green Rice Gallery, 451 E. 36th St. 704-344-0300. www.green-rice.com.

20. The Classic International Black Cinema Series: The monthly film series features a screening of Sankofa, by director Halle Gerima, this time around (on May 8). Free. 2 p.m. Harvey B. Gantt Center, 551 S. Tryon St. 704-547-3700. www.ganttcenter.org.

21. Wine Down Wednesdays: $5 glasses of wine and free entry into NoDa's Prevue is just one cheap way to get over the hump. Enjoy music ("erotic" lounge, sexy house and jazz) by DJ Silvio. Doors open at 6 p.m. Prevue, 2909 N. Davidson St. 704-375-3747.

22. Studio 12: Poets Pad: Sit in on an old-school jam session every Tuesday at Studio 12; no tracks, just live music, vocals and poetry. $5 at the door and free refreshments. 8:30 p.m. Studio 12, 136 E. 36th St.

23. Bask In The Cause: Network, drink and help Autism at Bask on Seaboard. This event, sponsored by the Autism Services of Mecklenburg County, happens on the last Wednesday of each month. There's no cover charge and profits from the food and beverage items purchased between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. go to ASMC. Bask on Seaboard, 1000 Seaboard St., Suite C1. 980-613-8282. www.baskonseaboard.com.

24. Pop Life: Charlotte's signature after-work Wednesday event, Pop Life, is back for a new season with a new home. Admission is free, with more patio seating and drink specials. RE:Public, 314 N. College St. Doors open at 8 p.m. www.thesolkitchen.com.

25. First Tuesday Concerts: First Presbyterian Church hosts free chamber music concerts on the first Tuesday of each month, featuring leading local and regional professional musicians. Concerts are at 12:10 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade St. 704-335-0009. www.charlottechambermusic.org.

26. Alive After 5: Get some Liquid Pleasure as Alive After 5 kicks off on April 7 at the Wachovia Plaza before moving to the EpiCentre in May. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. www.aliveafterfives.com.

27. Free yoga: What's better than getting healthy? How about doing it for free on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday? 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. on Saturdays. Dharma Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St., Suite 105. www.dharmacharlotte.com.

28. Movies and Music @ The Mint Museum: Catch a film and hear some live music at the Mint Museum Uptown. The next installment pops off on April 12, and it features the movie Key Largo and tunes by Ron Brendle. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Music: 6 p.m. Movie: 7 p.m. The Mint Museum, 500 S. Tryon St. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

29. Acoustic Whiskey Wednesdays: The Gin Mill presents a night of open mic performances, along with drink specials like $3 drafts, $4 Wild Turkey and American Honey, and $5 Dragon Bombs. Gin Mill, 1411 S. Tryon St. 704-372-0782. www.ginmillcharlotte.com

30. Art/Out: The Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Community Center is home to the exhibition Art/Out, showcasing works by Carlos Alvarez Cotera, Carlieena Person, Justin Helms, Tony Hller, Dan Butner, Debbie Oliveri, Garry Benner, J. Scott Arnold, Kit Thomas, Ronnie Carruthers and Gil Croy. Free. 5:30 p.m.. Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Community Center, 820 Hamilton St. 704-333-0144. www.gaycharlotte.com.

31. Soca Therapy Saturdays: Twilight Caribbean Restaurant brings the islands to Charlotte with the sounds of soca music every Saturday night. $5 before 11 p.m., Saturdays, Twilight Caribbean Restaurant, 10210 Berkeley Place Drive. 704-295-0102. www.twilightcaribbean.com.