Whether you’re in the mood for whimsy or revolt, there are a two different but interesting events happening in downtown Raleigh this weekend that you might want to check out.

If you want to have plain, good ol’ fashioned fun, then you should head to the Bubble Blast that I’m organizing with Brandy. We’re going to stand in front of the Brewery on Hillsborough Street and blow bubbles at passers-by. It’s that simple, and you can help. Meet us out there at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, grab a bottle of bubbles and start blowing. You can RSVP here (if you’re on facebook). Bonus points for anyone who brings big bubble wands, bubble guns or other bubble blowing accessories.

I love blowing bubbles. I bought some for my birthday party this spring, but no one blew any with me. Not to be let down, I tossed them in my bag and carried them around with me, periodically spreading bubble love to strangers.

Turns out Brandy loves blowing bubbles too. She suggested we get a bunch of peeps together so we could shower bubbles on the city. I thought it was a great idea. So, if you are reading my blog and you can make it to Raleigh at 4 p.m. Friday, bring your lungs and be prepared to blow (yeah, I said that). The Bubble Blast is not sponsored by anyone. It’s just me and Brandy trying to have some fun on a Friday afternoon.

OK. Time to put your serious face on.

Local organizers have announced plans for a downtown rally to join the national protest against Proposition 8.

The protest starts at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh, the spot where president-elect wooed thousands of supporters just before the election. Speakers include former U.S. Senate candidate Jim Neal; Jimmy Creech, the former pastor who lost his post in a church after performingd a civil union, and “One Tree Hill” star Sophia Bush.

The facebook invite has more than 500 RSVPs already. Check it out for more information.

I know the differences in these events are stark, but I want to make sure you have plenty to do this weekend. Let me know if there are other Triangle events we should be checking out this weekend.