THURSDAY: Feb. 28, 2013
Classic Hip-hop, 1995-2005
Bowl, drink, dance; repeat. This party throws it back to the notorious era of hip-hop. Music by DJ C-Rob. Presented by Inner Circle Events. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. General admission $10 in advance; VIP $25 in advance; private bowling lanes available. StrikeCity, at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., clubtix.com/tbt-throwback-thursday-at-strikecity-tickets-175056.
Throwback Thursdays: The ’90s to Now Edition with BBD, SWV, & Friends
Kick off Welcome to Charlotte Weekend with legendary R&B groups Bell Biv Devoe (BBD) and SWV. Hosted by Big Ron Devoe. Presented by Digital Divas & Friends. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $25 and up; VIP cabanas and tables available. The Oasis Party at the Tent, 514 N. College St. (between Eighth and Ninth streets), partyatthetent.com.
Yo Gotti, Future, Juelz Santana, and Verse Simmonds Live
Four hit makers from hip-hop and R&B come together for this party. Presented by Sport E. Odie, Russell Payton, and AG Entertainment. 8 p.m.-5 a.m. $30 and up; VIP tables available. Cameo at Daisy Dooks, 3049 Scott Futrell Dr., charlottecitakeover.com.
Tip-Off Thursday
Start your weekend off correct at this annual party, with music by Atlanta’s DJ Pnut. Presented by BestFriendz, Dynasty 5, and Pinkies Up. 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. $20 and up; ladies free until 11 p.m. with RSVP. Whisky River, at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., tipoffthursday.com.
CIAA Old-School Skate Party
The CIAA presents a night of roller-skating fun for adults, to the sounds of some of your favorite old-school hip-hop and R&B music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Visit website for ticket info. Kate’s Skating Rink, ciaatournament.org.