What to do in Boston this weekend

Big news: BEELINE is now offering access to The Greatest Bar for Boston VIP Saturdays. Head toBEELINE to get in on the action without waiting in line.

We’re also now offering same-day reservations atGennaro’s 5 North Square in the North End, featuring chef Marisa Iocco, Boston’s only Italian-born female chef.

And, as always, BEELINE lets you skip the wait at other North End favorites Aria Trattoria and Tresca, as well as Tavern Road in Fort Point and Brutole in Danvers.

Royale has a big weekend coming up as well. Evolve Friday will feature Deorro this week, and the Black and White Ball is this Saturday.

BEELINE also has you covered for Cure Fridays, presented by Green T Enterprises.

Around Boston, the weekend fun kicks off with a busy Thursday night. The Weeknd comes to town to play the Orpheum Theater. Cure Lounge is hosting aGraffiti Party, and MJ O’Connor’s on the Waterfront will celebrate its 5th anniversary by turning its outdoor patio into an Octoberfest-themed beer garden.  

The recently opened Laugh Boston comedy venue in the Seaport District is featuring standup veteranDom Irrera this weekend. 

A couple festivals will be held this weekend, too.College Fest, held Saturday and Sunday at Hynes Convention Center, is expected to draw 17,000 college students, and will feature dance music group The White Panda. 

Meanwhile, the Honk! music festival, which creates a Mardi Gras-style music event in areas throughout Cambridge and Boston, runs from today through Sunday. 

On Sunday, the Honk! festival collides with Harvard Square’s 35th annual Oktoberfest Party, featuring six stages of live music, four beer gardens, more than 50 food vendors, and a hot air balloon.

Enjoy your weekend, and own your night.