Promotional Events

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  Rock The Bayou
  Rock the Bayou Festival Grounds [Map]
  Daily from Fri., August 29 until Mon., September 1
  Rock's top and legendary artists will come together in Houston for the premier Labor Day weekend event -- Rock The Bayou, presented by Bud Light! Catch Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, Queensryche, Bret Michaels of Poison, and over a 100 other bands at Loop 610 @ Kirby - the former home of Houston's Astroworld Theme Park. Rock The Bayou will feature four days of electrifying rock music, a wide array of local and international cuisine, campgrounds, VIP access, and a one-of-a-kind festival experience not to be missed! Secure your tickets at RockTheBayou.com or OnlineTickets.com or charge by phone at 713-629-4747. Promoted by The Fazeli Group.
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  Under the Volcano's 11th Annual Labor Day Sunday Chili Cook-Off
  Under the Volcano [Map]
  Sun., August 31, 4:00pm
  Under the Volcano's 11th Annual Labor Day Sunday Chili Cook-Off is on August 31st. 4pm-9pm. Entertainment provided by: Tommy DarDar. All proceeds benefit Wellsprings, a home for abused women and their children. Under the Volcano located at 2349 Bissonnet @ Morningside. 713-526-5282.
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  Houston Press Concert Series
  Pub Fiction [Map]
  Wed., August 27
  Pulte Homes presents the Houston Press Concert Series. Big Names. Small Venue. Free Show! Join us at Pub Fiction the last Wednesday of every month! On August 27th, Cory Morrow to perform with opening act Mark Miller! Don't miss your chance to win a $250 gas card courtesy of Saturn of Houston! Gas guzzlers can "Kiss My Astra"! The new 2008 Saturn Astra will be on display. Kiss the Astra be registered to win $250 in gas! 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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  "Simplicity" Happy Hour
  The Social [Map]
  Every week Friday
  "Simplicity" Happy Hour at The Social (3730 Washington @ Yale, 77007). Jessica Lozano & DJ Pooks spin fun music from every genre 5p to 10p every Friday evening. There is free food and drink specials.
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  Best of Houston Seven Deadly Sins Launch Party
  Lucky's Pub [Map]
  Thu., September 25, 7:00pm
  Greed, Gluttony, Lust, Pride, Anger, Sloth and Envy: These are the Seven Deadly Sins. And we're celebrating each and every one of them with the Houston Press Best of Houston® 2008 Launch Party. We are celebrating our biggest issue of the year at Lucky’s Pub (801 St. Emanuel) on September 25, 2008. Enjoy restaurant sampling, drink specials, and sinful entertainment including a naughty lingerie fashion show! Live music provided by 80 Proof. Doors open at 7pm. Advance tickets are $10. $15 at the door. 2 for 1 tickets available now through September 11th. Buy tickets here! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Houston staples! Vote here!