The Weekender

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The Weekend Starts Today

Not everybody gets the day off on Monday, a federal holiday. But everybody in the country can take time to celebrate the life and works of Dr. King, a civil rights giant. More on how to do that below — along with a ton of other fun stuff going on around town. In addition to…

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The Weekend Starts Today

Let’s face it. Christmas isn’t the best time to get out and party. It’s a time to for folks to gather at home with their families and, possibly, become annoyed at them. Accordingly, with Christmas on Sunday and Hanukkah starting Saturday, there’s simply not that much going on around town. Nevertheless, cabin fever is a…

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The Weekend Starts Today

We are in the midst of holiday season. That holiday, of course, is International Human Rights Day, which falls on Saturday and commemorates the United Nations’ adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To celebrate, you might want to defend the rights of a refugee or migrant, someone with disabilities, a member of the…

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Jazz musicians playing instruments.

The Weekend Starts Today

The Holiday season is fully upon us. Sure, it’s a season of consumerist excess. Whatever. Quit your Grinching. Whether you’re Christian, Muslim, Jewish, atheist, pagan, or none of the above, everyone loves pretty lights and presents. This week, we have a few ways to give yourself the gift of fun by getting out to enjoy…

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The Weekend Starts Today

This Friday is Veterans Day. And we need it. No matter how divided the country has been, at least we can all celebrate the sacrifices of those who served our country. The NFL has never been shy about saluting service. The Chiefs are on the road, though, meeting Cam Newton’s Panthers in Carolina. In the…

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