Benefit For "Dangerous Dan" Toler Saturday At Ace’s

Here are some of the events around Bradenton this weekend, including a panty party at Tommy Knockers Saloon, several drink specials and live music.

• , 5627 14^th St. W., is hosting its second Panty Party Thursday night. Ladies who want to participate in the midnight dance contest for a $100 cash prize can get a pair of complimentary panties at the bar – while supplies last. Live music from Shotgun Justice from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and $2 Buds, Bud Light drafts and $4 bombs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. No cover.

• Two live acts at , 6218 Cortez Rd., on Friday. Kettle of Fish from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the Russ Adams Project from 10 p.m. to midnight. Specials on Friday include $2 wells, $2 domestic beer bottles and $1.50 16 oz. domestic drafts. No cover.

• , 6006 Manatee Ave. W., has happy hour drink specials from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., all day beverage discounts from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on canned beer and wells and daily specials on a variety of other beer, wells and calls. Stop in on Sundays for free billiards all day. No cover.

• , 4343 Palma Sola Blvd., is hosting a benefit for “Dangerous Dan” Toler, former Allman Brothers guitarist who has been stricken with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Aces will host the benefit Saturday from 4 p.m. until close. Cover: $15 donation at the door.

• Do you like that Smirnoff Ice stuff? Check out , 425 Old Main St., on “Smirnoff Sunday” when all flavors of the popular, bottled alcopop are only $4 each. Cork’s opens around noon on Sunday. No cover.