The Weekend Preview: Your weekly list of things to watch, eat, do, and buy for September 12th

The weather is cooling off, but Extra Mustard's Weekend Preview is just heating up. We're back with your list of cool things to do, eat, watch, and buy this weekend, and unlike the stock models in the photo above, they don't have anything to do with crowding around your buddy's laptop on the back of an old pickup to watch a pirated copy of America's Next Top Model. 

. FedExCup

Thursday Sep 11 - Sunday Sep 14 | Atlanta, GA

Tickets are still available for the final stop of the PGA Tour, the TOUR Championshio by Coca-Cola. This weekend is your last chance to catch the likes of Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, and Bubba Watson duke it out on the links. This could be your last chance to be that annoying guy who yells “GET IN THE HOLE” on TV. Go. Live your destiny.

. Chicago Riot Fest

Friday Sep 12 - Sunday Sep 14 | Chicago, IL

Hey, do you listen to music? Do you like a band? Even one? Great, then you’ll like Chicago Riot Fest, because seemingly every musician in the world is there. Riot Fest started as a punk festival, so of course you’ve got classics like NOFX, Social Distortion, and the Dropkick Murphys, but, just like me after middle school, Riot Fest’s musical repertoire has expanded to include the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Tegan and Sara, and The Cure, so there’s really something for everyone (including academics: Henry Rollins is moderating a Pussy Riot panel).

. The Simpsons take the Hollywood Bowl

Friday Sep 13 - Sunday Sep 14 | Los Angeles, CA

In a world divided over issues of class and gender, The Simpsons are a universal good. Take your fandom to the next level with this special three-day event at the Hollywood Bowl featuring your favorite scenes from The Simpsons with soundtrack provided by a live orchestra. Matt Groening will be there in person, along with performers Conan O’Brien, Weird Al, Jon Lovitz, and others.

. FIFA 14 demo

Available now at EA.com

Now that you’ve had a couple months break after the World Cup, are you ready to jump right back into soccer? EA Sports has your back. The video game giant released a playable demo this week of their FIFA ’14 game, set to release later this month.

. FanNation Fantasy Football

Available now at FanNation

EA’s demo is great, but if you want to play a full game of something, check out the FanNation Fantasy Football Throwdown game. With even more ways to challenge your friends head-to-head every week, you can spend even more quality time with your computer.

. STREET FOOD AT THE VENDY AWARDS

Saturday Sep 13th | Governor's Island, NYC

If you’re not in or around New York City this week, hop on the next plane, because the Vendy Awards are happening. This festival on Governor’s Island features NYC’s best street-food vendors in a competition to be crowned the best in the city. Competitors for the top spot include The Cinnamon Snail, Desi Food Truck (the obvious choice, IMO), El Rey Del Taco, Lechonera La Pirana, and Nuchas. Other categories include Rookie of the Year, Best Dessert, and Best Market Vendor. But at the end of the day, the real winner of the Vendy Awards is everyone.

. THE FAN VS. FOOD BURGER

Tropicana Field, FL

Are you hungry? No… like… really hungry. No… like really REALLY hungry. Like… eat-a-four-pound-cheeseburger hungry? Great, then the Fan vs. Food burger from the Tampa Bay Rays is for you. We’ve made available for you the list of ingredients (yay!) and the calorie count (boooo).

. The Drop

Friday Sep 12

James Gandolfini is one of the most prolific posthumous actors of all time. The movies just keep coming. The Drop, starring Gandolfini alongside Tom Hardy, was released this week. From MovieFone, “THE DROP follows lonely bartender Bob Saginowski (TOM HARDY) through a covert scheme of funneling cash to local gangsters – “money drops” in the underworld of Brooklyn bars. Under the heavy hand of his employer and cousin Marv (JAMES GANDOLFINI), Bob finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighborhood’s past.”

. Godzilla 60th Anniversary Double Feature

Saturday Sep 13 | Los Angeles, CA

*Zilla is what his close friends call him

. 48 Hours Presents "Blade Runner: The Verdict"

Friday Sep 12 at 8:00 EST | CBS

Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of premeditated murder yesterday, and guilty of culpable homicide today. CBS is breaking down the crime, the trial, and the verdict, in what will undoubtedly be a tasteful and not-at-all-exploitative 48 Hours special called “Blade Runner: The Verdict.” With a name like that, it shouldn’t be sensationalized at all.

. The 11 Least-Sportsy Items Sold At Dick's Sporting Goods

Dick's Sporting Goods

If you love going to sporting goods stores but you’re not very athletic, don’t worry – Dick’s Sporting Goods is still happy to accept your money. We’ve rounded up the 11 least-sportsy things available for purchase at Dick’s. Hope you like French Fries and wedge sneakers.

. Rita Ora for Adidas

Adidas.com

Pop singer Rita Ora launched her #Unstoppable collection for Adidas this week and it is super rad. The collection comes in Pastel, Colourblock, Black, Spray, and Roses themes, and includes sneakers, workout apparel, streetwear, and accessories. Ora will continue to roll out new pieces for the collection in the coming months, so if you were planning on saving up money this year, just give up now.

. Nike LeBron 11 "What The..."

Saturday Sep 13th | Nike.com

Nike’s “What The” collection has always been their most schizophrenic shoes. The shoes combine multiple styles and patterns, and the insufferable art student in me would call them “postmodern” (I’m sorry). From Nike’s website: For 2014, the LEBRON 11 “What the LeBron” remixes eight product design elements from past LeBron signature shoes, along with 20 different graphics and colors from previous editions. A cornucopia of inspiration, it features some of the most popular details rooted in innovation and storytelling, setting James’s shoes apart. You’ll see 28 different elements, from the tongue detailing of the LEBRON VII to the Akron map on the LEBRON V.

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