Think You Cook The Best Meat Loaf?

There is plenty going on across town this weekend in Bradenton. Live music, drink specials, meat loaf and more – all happening throughout Bradenton’s bar scene.

• , 5600 Manatee Ave. W., is not only the longtime home of its famous ribeye cheese steak sandwich, but it also has happy hour from 4-7 p.m. on weekdays with $1 drafts, $1.75 bottles and $5.50 pitchers.
• The new place, , 801 Riverside Drive E., always has live music – weather permitting. If the weather cooperates Friday, stop by for some uplifting tunes from the area’s premier reggae/Caribbean music band Democracy from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy happy hour specials during Democracy’s set. At 7 p.m., Roberto DeBourg & The Flats take the stage with their style of music influenced by Flamenco/Latin, pop, dance, reggae, contemporary, alternative and jazz/funk.
• Bob Margolin said old-school Chicago blues is what continues to influence him today. He’s performing live at , 4343 Palma Sola Blvd., at 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door. This is a non-smoking show. Click here to order tickets. Local band Katalyst performs at 9 p.m. Saturday. No cover for Saturday’s show. And you can smoke.
• , 420 301 Blvd. E., is hosting its monthly party this Saturday. Same time, same place. You know the drill! Well, for those that don’t, stop by this family-owned landmark for a free, home-cooked meal from the Dorics family and a selection of sides from its loyal following. The food comes out around 6 p.m. and the karaoke machine soon after. Hi-Way Bar has some of the best beer deals and friendliest people in town and the first Saturday of the month is the best time to stop by.
• There’s apparently some trash talking going on at , 2604 Manatee Ave. E., about who cooks the best meatloaf. If you think you’re the best – or if you just want to mooch helpings of meatloaf from the contestants – visit Last Call Saturday night for a meat loaf bake off. The event starts at 7 p.m. Thirsty? Domestic beer buckets are $12 each and margaritas are $2.50 all night.