Wicked Pissahs vs. Nutcrackers 6pm, Saturday, November 10 Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington Tickets and more information The Bruins have some competition for Boston's sports dollar on Saturday night: roller derby. It's the perfect sport for those who love full-contact skating but can't follow a puck. The Boston Derby Dames are in their second season of presenting live, all-women, flat-track roller derby. Saturday night, rivals Wicked Pissahs and Nutcrackers (the Derby Dames are split into four teams)......

A week from tonight the Boston Derby Dames take over the Shriners Auditorium for the Slaughter of the Revolution. The Boston Massacare will take on the Philadelphia Liberty Belles – get it? Boston v. Philly it's dripping with 18th century goodness. Tonight, the 'Dames will be on hand for a fundraiser party at The Linwood (81 Kilmarnock St., Boston). They describe it thusly It's a fundraiser for next weekend's bout against the Philadelphia Liberty Belles.......

Dear Ask Bostonist, I have two out-of-town friends (NYC and DC) who are visiting me next weekend. They are all excited about being in Boston for St. Patrick's Day, but every time I venture out of the 17th in Boston, I don't seem to have a good time...very long lines, cheesy bars (Purple Shamrock, anyone?), or just a skeleton crew is left. Any suggestions where I can take them on St. Patty's Day after work?......