This Weekend

• Sox Sounds: Hot Stove, Cool Music
  
  Ex-Red Sox golden boy Theo Epstein returns to Boston for his annual sports roundtable and charity concert.
  
  Box seat: Watch Epstein discuss baseball Fri at Fenway, then rock Sat with the Hot Stove All-Stars.
  
  Sat 6p. Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Allston (617-562-8800). $40-200 here.
  
  Nearby: Sunset Cantina; T's Pub; Brown Sugar Cafe

• Hold It, Now Hit It: Spank! at Wilbur Theatre
  
  The 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon gets untied and rewired for laughs in this parody.
  
  In the mood: Drop in early to try the show's signature Spank cocktail in the theatre lounge.
  
  Fri 7:30p. 246 Tremont St., Theatre District (617-248-9700). $45-56 here. 
  
  Nearby: Abby Lane; Underbar; Encore

• Get Tipsy: Brunch at Tip Tap Room
  
  The new menu at Brian Poe's West End eatery proves it's never too early for steak and a beer.
  
  Morning glory: Spice up your Sunday with jalapeño corned beef hash and cranberry French toast.
  
  Sun 10:30a-3p. 138 Cambridge St., West End (857-350-3344). 
  
  Nearby: The Red Hat; Harvard Gardens; Clink

• Dance With Darth Vader: W.A.R.P. Dagobah at Good Life
  
  Party amidst Imperial troops and Star Wars scenery at this two-floor Star Wars-themed dance party.
  
  Force-ful: A trio DJs spin as you wear your movie gear to earn a free PBR.
  
  Sat 9:30p. 28 Kingston St., Downtown (617-451-2622). $5.
  
  Nearby: Kingston Station; Shojo; Slate