Yes, this week is just the worst and yet, next week will somehow be even worse, and two weeks from now it will all culminate into one big pile of essay-and-exam atrociousness. Have some foresight and get out now, while you still can.

Friday
Friday Night Fights Season Finale
Friday 8pm, the Hall at St. Paul's W 60th St & 9th Ave
Take out your anger vicariously by watching some of New York's most vicious fighters tear themselves apart during this Muay Thai boxing event.
Bring your own bloodlust.
Price: $30

The Moth Uncorked: Stories about Wine
Friday 7:30pm, The Players Club 16 Gramercy Park S (212.475.6116)
Vicariously enjoy your favorite beverage by listening to this talented cast enact their favorite wine-induced stories. Wine without a hang-over, it's a win-win situation.
Price: $20


Saturday
Bowie Ball
Saturday 10pm, Santos Party House 100 Lafayette St (212.584.5492)
Bowie is forever cool at this all-glam event. Five live bands and DJs with impressive resumes will rock your spandex.
Price: $20, $15 in advance

Sunday
Clover Club Liquid Brunch
Sunday 11am-4pm, 210 Smith St. - b/t Baltic & Butler Sts. - Cobble Hill
(718-855-7939)
Everybody knows that a day of studying gets its best start with a complete breakfast. So, drink up! These creative cocktails will really inspire your creativity.
Price: Pay as you go

Columbia University Orchestra's Fall Concert
Includes Mosolov's "The Iron Foundry", Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture", and Shostakovitch's "Symphony No. 5."
8 PM

-- SJP