You can do better.

Seriously? The only thing that you can think of for entertainment on a Friday night is getting trashed at a bar? Recreational alcohol seems to be the default form of recreation and entertainment for a large portion of the population in the United States. This has always baffled me and I think Americans can do much better. For that matter, some people do much better. Here a list of better options off the top of my head:

• Attend some sporting event ... sober. Major league, minor league, recreational league or even even watch children play ball someplace. Baseball, basketball, football, soccer or tennis are all entertaining to watch at most any level even if you do not know anything about who is playing. 
• Participate in a sports activity. My childhood and adult life has been GREATLY enhanced by playing baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, golf, volleyball etc ... 
• Go see a movie
• Rent or download a move to watch at home
• Invite your friends over for dinner or go out to dinner
• Most cities have a lot of options for live music. Whether you like country, rock, rap or classical you can probably find some friends interested and find live music within driving distance of where you live. 
• Read a book. Not my cup of tea to sit at home to read but a lot of people love it. Finding a quiet place in the park can certainly be a nice treat on a pleasant afternoon.
• As a musician, I can tell you it provides great entertainment without alcohol. Never understood the need to mix in mind altering substances.

The point is that you can do better than defaulting to the concept that recreational alcohol is the only way to have fun. Use your imagination and find something better to do this weekend.