(1) Hail to Gods of Virtual Rock

So you’re not going to be the next Jimi Hendrix…at least you can pretend. Test your Guitar Hero skills at Common Ground tonight. Rock on, ’cause Karaoke is so last year

Wed., October 3 at 10 p.m., Common Ground, 83 Harvard Ave, Allston.

(2) I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for (Free) Ice Cream.

Ben and Jerry are set to sell their souls to a semi-secret Sorrento Square social organization that used to occasionally publish a so-called humor magazine. Drop by the Castle for classics like Cherry Garcia and Phish Food and a new Lampoon-inspired flavor (to be revealed).

Thurs., October 4 at 1 p.m., Harvard Lampoon, 44 Bow Street.

(3) Puff Pastry and the Polka

The original Gold Coast dorm promises to celebrate its 75th anniversary in style. Join Adams House for dessert and dancing—a night of class and hot ass.

Sat., October 6 at 8:30 p.m. Main Dining Hall, Adams House, 2 Plympton St. $30/single, $50/double.

(4) These Boots Were Made for Walking … to the Feminist Rally!

Check out “Respect, A Musical Journey” for a theatrical review of the social history of American women. Expect to sing along to female power ballads like “I Will Survive” and “Piece of My Heart.” WGS anyone?

Sat., October 6 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m, Stuart Street Playhouse, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St, Boston. $45, student discounts available.

(5) A School for Beer? This isn’t Dartmouth!

Class is in session this weekend at the pub. Experts from the Harpoon Brewery will lecture on the composition of the “1636” and teach students how to pair ales and appetizers. Bet you never thought learning could be so much fun.

Sat., October 6 at 5 p.m., The Cambridge Queen’s Head Pub

Get out!