Guess what?! It's almost the weekend and you know what that means? Time to get your plans in order so you can soak up as much as you can in that 48 hr window that we call the weekend. Haven't started planning yet? stress less, I've got you covered. Here are some of my top picks to keep you as busy as Chadstone on a Saturday.

NSW

UOW UniBar and Yours & Owls are bringing back your all time fav party for the 16th year running tomorrow night. They've got a pretty juicy lineup too, including performances by DZ Deathrays, Confidence Man, Sampa The Great and a bunch of amazing local acts. Kick off your weekend right at Garden Party 2019.

Not a fan of festivals? Why not spice things up a little and witness 2 hours of the most unique entertainment you've ever experienced at Hunter Valley Wrestling. Catch Former Impact Wrestling World Champion and WWE NXT Superstar 'The Cowboy' James Storm for the first time ever this Saturday night at Club Maitland City.

On Sunday Astral People close out the season with one final Summer Dance party to remember at The National Art School. They welcome Ireland via Berlin legends Brame & Hamo to the stage alongside NZ disco selector Frank Booker and movement connoisseur, Lex Deluxe. This will be the final Summer Dance for the season so you won't want to miss this!

VIC

Tinder, not your thing? Well, Revs is hosting an all-inclusive event to help you find your future lover in the flesh. Rev Lover is the modern speed dating you've been longing for. Meet your Rev Lover, Dancefloor Date or Party Partner and become the perfect pair this Saturday from 5 pm at Revolver Upstairs. 

If you're not big on speed dating or perhaps already stumbled across your soulmate why not get your jazz fix at Spotted Mallard on Saturday night. Steve Boyd's Rum Reverie promises to get you out of your seats and into something a little more comfortable, bringing a large cup of soul, a spoonful of blues, and a dash of jazz noir to the stage alongside support acts Sweet Felicia and The Honeytones and DJ Max Crawdaddy.

New York's leader of the club community, Venus X is playing an exclusive show at The Gasometer Hotel this Saturday. For all my electro, reggaeton, techno pals out there you better get down to this event, it's going to be lit! Expect boundary-pushing beats all night long.

SA

Melbourne "super-group" WITHER are making their way to Adelaide for their first headline date tomorrow night with guest performances by Heartline, Anticline and Rogue Half. If you're a metalcore fan, head down to Enigma Bar and check them out!

QLD

Are you ready for a night of non-stop boogying? I know I am! The Bloody Beetroots are back with a vengeance and playing a red hot show at The Met tomorrow night alongside UK Bass artist Bushbaby.

ACT

If you're out and about tomorrow night, head to Kambri Precinct and catch the Pierce Brothers work their magic on stage, bringing their unique brand of folk music to life. Catch them before they hit the road for a massive Europe/UK tour.

Following his recent national tour with Ivan Ooze, Canberra artist Kirklandd is hitting up Mr Wolf this Saturday, for an exclusive one-off show to celebrate the launch of his new single 'Impulse'. He promises to deliver a few surprises at the show so you're in for a real treat!

WA

Enjoy the unique fusion of Reggae, Folk and World music by Byron Bay's Mapstone tomorrow night at SONAR Room. Mapstone is a 5 piece powerhouse band dishing out thoughtful grooves, instilling a key message of hope, community and universal love. What more could you need for your Friday night?

Accomplished guitarist, saxophonist and vocalist Mark Turner and jazz/blues singer Jessie Gordon join forces at Duke of George tomorrow night to launch their brand new Best Friends CD. Enjoy an evening of improvised music and spontaneous joy.

NT

Multi-award winning singer, songwriter, producer Brian Cadd is playing a very special show at SKYCITY Darwin this Saturday. Get ready for one huge night of humorous, age-ist anecdotal and 'sing-along-with-me' rock-n-roll.