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Friday, April 4, 2014

5 Things to do in Houston this weekend

"Strip Strip Horray!"
Burlesque star Dita Von Teese brings her 'Strip Strip Horray!' variety show to Houston. 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5;  House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline; Tickets: $35-182; houseofblues.com.

Houston Barbeque Festival:
Come hungry to the 2nd annual Barbeque Festival. Over 20 local barbeque joints are participating in this delicious event, highlighting the different styles and flavors of this favorite Texan cuisine. A portion of the proceeds go to Vita-Living, Inc., a nonprofit agency in Houston that supports people with disabilities. 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 6; Reliant Park, 1 Reliant Pkwy; Tickets: $50; houbbq.com.

Houston Rockets
vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, April 4
vs. Denver Nuggets, April 6

Toyota Center, 1510 Polk Street; Tickets: 713-627-DUNK (713-627-3865); houstontoyotacenter.com/events


Pearland Crawfish Festival
Organizers of the Pearland Crawfish Festival are stepping up their game this year. Expect more Cajun food, more vendors and more rides, as well as additional parking and festival entrances. Hot crawfish will be sold by the pound. Festivities also include two stages of live music and a crawfish-eating contest.11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 4-5 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, April 6; Shadow Creek Ranch, Discover Bay and Business Center drives in Pearland; Tickets: $8, free for ages 12 and younger; pearlandcrawfishfestival.com

Texas Wine & Art Festival:
Texas-based wineries, craft beer and locally crafted art and fashion will be in the spotlight at this two-day event in Old Town Spring. Nearly a dozen wineries will be pouring their best vintages, including Pleasant Hill Winery, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, Calais Winery and Bernhardt Winery. Saint Arnold, Karbach and Cyclers will be among the breweries represented. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 6; 427 Gentry in Spring; Tickets: free admission; $30 for wine tasting, which includes commemorative glass; txwineandart.com



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