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Need to know just a little bit about something? Ask a dilettante. Last night, I went out with some friends for a few drinks. Since when has Cinco de Mayo become such a big drinking event? It’s not even a major holiday in Mexico. As long as Dilettante has been aware of Cinco de Mayo, it has been a drinking holiday. But it does seem to be turning into more and more of an excuse...

The shot from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor Savinca.

Hanukkah this year starts the night of December 15th, and it’s just one more reason for the (Jewish) people of Houston to get their party on. Invitations to Christmas parties are flying all over the place, so we wanted to make sure that the fiestas to celebrate the Festival of Lights get their moment, too. First, there’s the big daddy of Houston Hanukkah parties, the JCCBagel Ball. //Sunday, December 24 //Pub Fiction //2303 Smith...

Like it or not, Thanksgiving has come and gone, so the holidays are officially upon us. Stressed? Us too. Fortunately, there are plenty of holiday distractions — here are a few of the old standbys. Do you know a holiday event Houstonist should note? Drop us a candygram. In the meantime, Merry Christmas/happy Hanukkah/happy Kwanzaa/super Winter Solstice! Sure, there are always a bunch of community theater productions of A Christmas Carol, but only in...