Grandmaster Flash kicks off big weekend at the Rock Hall

Hip-hop royalty is coming to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Friday night.

Driving the news: Grandmaster Flash — the first ever hip-hop inductee into Rock Hall, along with the Furious Five in 2007 — will perform.

Details: The DJ behind landmark records like "The Message" and "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" will man the turntables on the museum's front plaza from 8-10:30pm.

• The show marks the start of a big weekend for the Rock Hall, which also hosts its annual "Harley Bike Night" Saturday at 6pm, featuring Heart by Heart.

If you go: Tickets for Grandmaster Flash are $25.

Worthy of your time: Noble Beast Brewing is just a 10-minute walk and a three-minute drive from the Rock Hall.

• The crispy chicken sandwich with slaw, house hot sauce and pickles is perfect for a summer night.