This Weekend

• Blind Date: Dining in the Dark
  
  The ultimate 'blind' taste test, this interactive dinner theatre masks your eyes, but not the flavors. 
  
  Hungry eyes: The event combines music, story, and a blindfolded four-course group dinner.
  
  Sat 7p. The College Club, 44 Commonwealth Ave., Back Bay (617-536-9510). $75 here. 
  
  Nearby: Rattlesnake; Met Bar; Parish Cafe

• Tipsy Reading: Drinking Boston Book Release Party
  
  Stephanie Schorow's book Drinking Boston documents the city's booze culture; you document the booze.
  
  Cheers: Admission includes a signed copy of the book and drinks from Bully Boy Distillery. 
  
  Sun 7p. The Reagle Beagle, 308 Harvard St., Coolidge Corner (617-739-5151). $35-40 here.
  
  Nearby: Hops N Scotch; FuGakYu; Lineage 

• Kicking Back a Few: Whiskey and Boots at Ball and Buck
  
  Make your old man proud by ditching the sneakers and beer for a pair of Danner boots and a glass of whiskey.
  
  Old glory: Finish your man makeover by booking an appointment at the old school in-store barbershop.
  
  Fri 6-9p. Ball & Buck, 144 Newbury St., Back Bay (617- 262-1776). Free.
  
  Nearby: Lolita; Top of the Hub; BarLola

• Spin to Win: Red Bull 3style
  
  Five DJs try to outduel one another with their best 15-minute live mixes while jacked up on Red Bull.
  
  Sound clash: DJs will be judged on mixing skills, stage presence, and how loud the girls are screaming. 
  
  Fri 8p. Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave., Allston (617-779-0140). Free.
  
  Nearby: Tavern on the Square; Sunset Grill & Tap; Wonder Bar