Blingo 

A night of bingo may sound pretty square, but Blingo brings out the big pimpin', glamorous side of the game. How? Rather than being held in a cold, stale church basement, this ongoing party takes place in fun bars like the 331 Club and the Triple Rock Social Club. So bring some friends, order up a drink, and get ready to win some prizes while sitting on your ass. However, don't expect any glory from making lines or Xs across your board. Here, each round will have a unique shape assigned to it, ranging from martini glasses to a fist flipping the bird. Should the numbers and letters fall in your favor, you will be anointed with awesome prizes including pimp chalices, bar-tab comps, mystery shots, and tater tots from the bar. Bonus: Stay afterward for music. 21+. 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the 331 Club (331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; 612.331.1746); 8 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at the Triple Rock (629 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612.333.7399). (Image by jurvetson) (Open Thanksgiving) — By Jessica Armbruster

Price: free