What do a Canadian electro-pop group, a keg, a reference to Double Dare, Steely Dan, bicycles, zombies, and community building have in common? I'll give you a hint: it's not R. Kelly.

Welcome back to another edition of the Weekender. We’ve got some rad events around town this weekend. You, fair reader, and I are always at a lack of time this week, so I’m going to make these previews as short and sweet as possible. Let the information thrill ride begin! THURSDAY Soul Dance Party //...

A FOUR-DAY (!!!) Weekender that displays Iowa City's variety of entertainment options for new residents and old alike. Why are you still reading this? Click the link already.

It's orientation week around town, and that can be made relevant to this column. The Weekender is your weekly orientation to the goings on here in Iowa City.

This weekend, you can take some time to find yourself and connect with your fellow man at a number of different locations. This is always a good thing, as Martha Stewart would say.

This weekender rides a fine balance between social awareness and heavy dreaming. Which side of this line you choose to live on is totally up to you. Straddling is also a totally acceptable option.

This week's Weekender is for those who are both flush with cash and those who can't seem to get their hands on any. It's a poor person's special this week, if you will.

This Weekender is a folk fan's delight, a gift to the ears. There's even Leslie Hall in here just to up the stakes.

This weekend, there are egos, assassins, and thieves all on the prowl. The awesome part is that they all want you to have a good time, and they won't steal from you in any way. In fact, they will only give to you.

This weekend, you can laugh, cry, rock, learn, stand with a friend, and do intricate dance sequences replete with cool leather jackets and snapping.

Greg Brown plays intimately. The Lonelyhearts and Roommate play publicly. The CircUS will paint your face and Dreamwell may make you do the opposite.

This weekend is Memorial Day. There are returning folks as well as creative work from voices we would not expect. Enjoy yourself this weekend, but remember those who protect your right to do so.