Promotional Events

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  This week at the The Texas Renaissance Festival!
  Plantersville [Map]
  Sat., November 7Sun., November 8
  When in Rome, do as the Romans. The Texas Renaissance Festival invites you to join the Italian Court November 7th and 8th in an extravagant Roman Bacchanal and compete in our themed contests to win season tickets for the 2010 season. Visitors can participate in a Toga Costume Contest, Bocce Ball Throwing Contest, and enjoy our Pasta Eating Contest. Costumed performers will inspire continuous laughter on stages located throughout the festival! Buy tickets online www.texrenfest.com
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  Ever dined while watching a tiger eat his dinner?
  Houston Zoo [Map]
  Fri., November 6
  Feast with the Beasts, the Houston Zoo's 4th annual food & drink celebration, is Friday, November 6th from 7p-11p. The event will feature food from 50 of Houston's hottest restaurants, one-of-a-kind animal experiences (piranha feedings!), and live music by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Click here to purchase tickets before they're gone! Members $75, Non-Members $85, VIP SOLD OUT, Flock & Ambassador Members $55. 6200 Golf Course Dr., 713-533-6500.
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  Houston Press Flashback Thursdays
  Lucky's Pub [Map]
  Thu., November 19
  Join the Houston Press at Lucky's Pub (801 St. Emanuel) the third Thursday of every month for Flashback Thursdays presented by Stubb's Harley Davidson. Black Dog performs November 19 at 9 p.m.; free show.
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  Houston Press Concert Series
  Pub Fiction [Map]
  Wed., December 2
  Houston Press Concert Series presented by LikeMe.Net. Big Names. Small Venue. Free Show! Join us at Pub Fiction the last Wednesday of every month! On December 2nd, Roger Creager to perform. You must be 21 + to get it in. Pub Fiction will fill up fast so get there early! Doors open at 4pm. 2303 Smith in Midtown. 713-400-8400
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  12th Annual Polish Film Festival
  Angelika Film Center [Map]
  Daily from Thu., October 29 until Sun., November 1Daily from Sat., November 7 until Sun., November 8
  Enjoy a variety of recent and highly-acclaimed Polish Films during this week-long festival at Angelika Film Center, 510 Texas Avenue downtown. Hear commentary from directors and actors as well. For details and a schedule, click www.forum-polonia-houston.com Sponsored by Polish Film Institute and Association of Polish Film Makers.
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  8th Annual Arcade Expo
  Crowne Plaza Houston Reliant Park Hotel [Map]
  Fri., November 6Sat., November 7
  The Ultimate Game Room Comes Alive for a Weekend of Fun & Free Play! The Houston Area Arcade Group (HAAG) presents the 8th Annual Arcade Expo. There will be over 150 classic & current coin-op pinball machines, video arcade games, penny arcades, & console video games ready for attendees to play or buy. PLUS tournaments, events, music & workshops to keep the young & young-at-heart entertained. Admission is $25 for a weekend pass or $15 for a single day, which gets you access to over 150 arcade games and pinball machines all set to free play! November 6th - 6pm until 2am. November 7th - 10am until 2am. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Houston - Medical Center. (8686 Kirby Dr. Houston, Tx 77054.)www.arcadecenter.com
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  Cinema Arts Festival Houston
  Angelika Film Center [Map]
  Daily from Wed., November 11 until Sun., November 15
  Theatrical screenings of films by and about artists complement a vibrant multimedia arts festival featuring live music, media installations, and more. Events are taking place at multiple locations throughout Houston. Attending artists include Tilda Swinton, Richard Linklater, Susan Meiselas, Guillermo Arriaga, Jennifer Reeves, Andy Bichlbaum of The Yes Men, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Chip Lord and Curtis Schreier of Ant Farm, Dengue Fever, Holly Fisher and more! www.cinemartsociety.org