Events for September 6th, 2008

Scribble Jam ’08 Prelim Chicago

Reggie's Rock Club - 2109 S. State St. - Chicago (Near South Side)

10 p.m.

Watch as local emcees Decay and Astonish, freestyler Jam One, DJ Sean Roe and others perform for a chance to compete against other hip-hoppers at the national Scribble Jam hip-hop festival (Oct. 23-26 in Cincinnati).

'Death Race' Pinewood Derby

Five Star Bar - 1424 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (West Town)

2 p.m.

A 64-car, single elimination derby race on a 35-foot track.

VH1 casting call

Spybar - 646 N. Franklin St. - Chicago (River North)

8 p.m.

Ladies, are you single, beautiful and confident? Audition for a spot on VH1's new reality TV show, where ladies compete for hip-hop artist Ray J's love and affection.

Girlbar

Circuit Night Club - 3641 N. Halsted St. - Chicago (Boystown)

Guest DJs spin at this monthly party for the lesbian community.

Club Babalu. DJ Frankie J. spins salsa 9 p.m.

Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria - 1645 W. Jackson Blvd. - Chicago (United Center)

$4 Stella Artois drafts, $5 Jager and Bacardi O bombs, buy one appetizer, get one free

Gannon's Pub - 4264 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago

$15 draft pitchers, $15 strawberry lemonade vodka pitchers, beer-of-the-month specials

Galway Arms - 2442 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

$7 Long Island iced teas

Saturdays

Complimentary wine tasting 7-10:30 p.m., live acoustic music 7:30 p.m.

The Melting Pot - 609 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (River North)

Includes two tastings each of red and white wines with food pairing recommendations.