Infinity and beyond It's been almost a year since the swanky Infinity Lounge in the Graves Hotel shut down. If you've been wondering what would replace it, your answer opened quietly this week: the Bradstreet Craftshouse Restaurant. The small-plates lounge will most likely be the Twin Cities' next great cocktail destination. Ben Graves has ensured that much by partnering with Alchemy Consulting, a New York cocktail duo made up of Jason Cott and Toby Maloney (the latter is often mentioned among the best bartenders in the country). While the lounge calls itself high-end, the prices aren't outrageous. Most drinks and small plates are under $10. Check back soon for a full report. (Open 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tue.-Sat., 601 1st Av. N., Mpls. 612-677-1100. graves601hotel.com.)
Nightlife notebook: Infinity and beyond
RollerGirls: violent fun The Minnesota RollerGirls are back for another bone-crunching bout this month. Saturday's showdown at Roy Wilkins Auditorium features the Dagger Dolls vs. Garda Belts and the Atomic Bombshells vs. Rockits. It's a busy weekend for the women. On Sunday, they're inviting their fans to Station 4 in St. Paul for a dodgeball tournament (for charity). You've seen them on skates, now imagine them throwing balls at your face. Teams sign up at noon and play at 1 p.m. (7:30 p.m Sat. 175 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. $10-$14. 651-989-5151. mnrollergirls.com.)
Comedy on the cheap The current trend of exorbitantly high ticket prices for nationally touring comedians ($69 for Larry the Cable Guy last summer) isn't so funny. Well, here's a standup theater show for a mere $16.50. While he doesn't have the same name recognition as that cable guy, Arj Barker is funny. The young comic is the cocreator of the off-Broadway show "The Marijuana-Logues" and a hilarious animated web series called "Arj and Poopy" (Poopy being his cat). He brings his standup to the Pantages Saturday. Check out clips of Barker at myspace.com/arjbarker (7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. 710 Hennepin Av., Mpls. $16.50. 612-673-0404. hennepintheatredistrict.org.)
