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Spent all your cash on girlie drinks and shattered dreams again this weekend, didn't you? No worries - Thriftster gives you the lowdown on cheap stuff to do until Paycheck Friday. Monday: Strut your inner rock star at Guitar Hero Mondays at Fitzgerald's (2706 White Oak Dr.) where you can air guitar your way to everlasting glory. Just think of the pick up lines you'll have for the bar next weekend - chicks dig faux-musicians... more ›

Or perhaps a more appropriate title would be: Another One Bites the Dust (and another one down and another one down...) The cool Anime Avalon (2439 Times Blvd.) is closing its doors later this month citing difficulty in competing with big box stores. Anime Avalon (formerly Planet Anime) is an anime/manga haven, hooking up Houstonians with figures, model kits, magazines, videos and a ridiculous variety of accessories. To balm the pain, we might hit their... more ›

Trade in the Houston heat for a little of the lustful kind with Noel Coward's Design for Living at the Main Street Theater. Design For Living has extended its run an extra month (always a good sign!) until July 1st. Here's a little taste of what to expect: "The actual facts are so simple. I love you. You love me. I love Otto. Otto loves you. Otto loves me. There now! Start to unravel... more ›

Remember that one time in France when you spent hours sitting at a quaint candlelit corner table with a great meal and a bottle of wine? Yea. That was awesome. Too bad France is so far away. But wait. That meal last night wasn’t in France? It was in a strip mall in Houston? Get out. Seriously, Café Rabelais, camouflaged in a very humble strip section of Rice Village, is a departure from the ordinary.... more ›

When you're looking for love in all the wrong places, look to Russia, with love. Yes, vodka. We can't think of a better way to celebrate the God-awful, Hallmark-created, pseudo-holiday than with large amounts of Vodka. And thankfully, one of Houstonist's favorite theater companies, Infernal Bridegroom Productions, has come through for us. Tonight, they host their "Vodka & Valentines Party" at Ovations in Rice Village. The party will feature sweets, eats, and---do we seriously have... more ›

No Murder Mystery? No Bach? It's New Year's Eve - like you are going to sit at home, swilling egg nog and watching Dick Clark? The Main Street Theater-Chelsea Market presents Urinetown!, the musical, on New Year's Eve - beginning at 8:30 p.m. and the fun includes champagne, dancing and gourmet desserts from the Dessert Gallery. For your enjoyment, silly hats and noisemakers will be provided to assist you as you ring in 2007! Houstonist... more ›