I was born a Hoosier. So it was back to my roots (well… not quite) last night as I trekked out to Encompass in Lake Station for the Stud Puppy Saturday show. Maybe it’s all the corn squeezins, but they know how to whoop it up in the I.N. Strippers were throwing folks around like Raggedy Ann. My camera missed not a scandalous moment. SO worth the drive out there. I recommend you go.

And speaking of recommendations, there are so many events coming up that get my stamp of approval. Kirk tested, mutha approved.

Friday night, pull on your dress jock for the Hot Jock Contest at Crew. You could have $200 (and Lord knows what else) in your hot little hands before you walk out of there.

On Saturday Touché is the word for the annual Cowboy Eye For the Leather Guy makeover contest. Alcala’s Western Wear will be on hand to gussy up some unsuspecting leather queen to within an inch of his life. Bring your galoshes (I don’t know what that means either).

Sunday night I had better see you all at Mary’s Attic for Bingo Karaoke. Nightspots is proud to be sponsor of this fabulous event. You may win prizes that have been touched by your’s truly. Try not to mess yourself.

And all weekend long, fly on down to InnExile to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Congratulations to Kelly, Victor, Michael and the whole gang. Toast with them for 20 years of fun and frolic in one of the classiest joints in town. Sorry I couldn’t make it for the photo shoot Kelly. I’ll get ya at 21!

kirk@windycitytimes.com