As syllabus week is the calm before the academic storm, take advantage of this short-lived gift to go out and have a good time this weekend. Here are some events going on across the city.

Thursday:

For those of you of age, head over to Birreria Paradiso in Georgetown tonight for the High-Alcohol Beer Dinner and pair some delicious pizza with one of the refreshing beers off the special menu.

Friday:

See Collie Buddz perform with Zion I and New Kingston at The 9:30 Club. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20.

Saturday:

See the D.C. electronic supergroup Volta Bureau perform for just $5 at St. Stephen’s Church at 7 p.m.