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Twelve Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas Rob Nash returns with his one-man holiday sequel to the popular comedy Twelve Steps to a More Dysfunctional You. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Curtains, 3722 Washington, 862-4548. Thru Dec. 26. $10-$15.

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Boat Lane Parade This annual parade has grown to be one of the most spectacular lighted boating events in the nation. This year, boaters will compete for 60 awards. Sat., Dec. 11 & 18, 6 p.m. Clear Lake, I-45 between Houston and Galveston. 488-7676. Free.

Holiday Culinary Delights Join chefs Tim Keating, Andre Daguin and Roger Duffour for the second Christmas culinary exhibition in the Omni Hotel's five-part series. Keating will discuss the wines and foods of the Gascony region of southern France, while Daguin and Duffor explore the mastery of fowl. Sun., Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Omni Hotel, 4 Riverway, 871-8181. $75.

International Santa Houston's bilingual Santa returns to listen to children's Christmas lists in English or Spanish. Mon., Dec. 13 & 20, 1Ð6 p.m. Sharpstown Center, I-59 and Bellaire Blvd., 777-5391. Free.