Five bands to check out this weekend from hip-hop to punk rock — all happening in Wisconsin Rapids.

Friday, Sept. 29

Who: Open Mic Night (Acoustic)
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Karen’s Wines & Steins, 160 First St. North.

Who: Karoake for Hospice (Karaoke)
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel Mead, 451 E. Grand Ave.

Who: J.P. Striegel & Maticulous (Hip-Hop)
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hollyrocks, 114 Second St. North.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Who: Dade Grode (Folk)
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Romano’s, 108 County Rd. Z. (Romano’s Pig Roast)

Who: Wood Chickens, Bastettes and Pour Choices (Cow Punk/Acoustic/Folk Punk)
When: 9:00 p.m.
Where: Hollyrock’s, 114 Second St. North.