5. Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball plays UC at the Fifth Third Bank Arena, Saturday, Nov. 12. Let’s all hope they can pummel the Bearcats.

4. NKU senior Ben Franks and his indie band, Krinj, rock the Mad Hatter in Covington Saturday, Nov. 12. Tickets are $5 if you’re 21 and $7 if you’re under.

3. If you’re 21, head down to the Newport Aquarium Saturday, Nov. 12 for some worldly wine and beer. Proceeds will benefit Leukemia ‘ Lymphoma Society. Time is to be announced so call for details.

2. The NKU Women’s soccer team is seeded No. 1 in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Region Tournament. The team will play Wheeling Jesuit in the first round Friday, Nov. 11.

1. Don Vito and the cast from “Viva La Bam” will be visiting Purgatory Saturday, Nov. 12. Be there if you need your 15 minutes of fame.

If you have questions or comments regarding Rich’s Weekend Countdown, you can email him at shivenerr@nku.edu