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European Tapas and Wine Dinner - Feast - Rustic European Fare 219 Westheimer May 14, Wednesday, 6:30 Reception, 7:00 Dinner $65.99 per person + tax and gratuity RSVP: feastcompany@gmail.com or 713-529-7788 Reception, four courses, and dessert, a European Tapas and Wine Dinner featuring selected courses paired with European wines from Rare Wine Company

Festival of Greece - Saint Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church 1100 Eldridge Pkwy May 15-18, Thursday-Sunday, THUR: 4pm-9pm, FRI: 11am-midnight, SAT: 10am-midnight, SUN: 11am-8pm $10 adults, $5 Kids 12 and under. Free for kids under 5, $5 seniors (55+) Fourth Annual Original Gyro Eating Contest, Greek Food & Wine, Cooking Demonstrations, Greek Music & Dancers, Gift Shop. Details

Galveston Uncorked - Galveston Various locations May 15-18, Thursday-Sunday Whether you're starting out and don't know the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir or you're looking for the latest boutique wine, Galveston Uncorked is an enjoyable way to taste a multitude of wines and discover your particular palate. In addition to a wide variety of wines, local restaurants will be participating in showcasing their own culinary specialties, pairing them with wines to accent the different flavors. Details

Strawberries on Safari - Pasadena Pasadena Fairgrounds, Fairmont Pkwy at Red Bluff Rd May 16-17, Friday-Saturday, FRI: 3pm-midnight, SAT: 10am-midnight, SUN: 10am-7pm $10 adults, $5 Kids 12 and under. Free for kids under 5, $5 seniors (55+) 35th annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival. In addition to the traditional festival attractions, guests will be able to experience an interactive wildlife eduction and conservation program and enjoy the Kenya Safari Acrobats performances. The children's area will be equipped with everything from special jungle decorations, crafts and entertainment to a lagoon adventure and jungle jumpers. Details

Empty Bowls Houston 2008 - two locations Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main Street Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main Street May 17, Saturday, 11am - 4pm $25 donation per person For a $25 donation, you'll receive a simple lunch of soup, along with bread and water, and then have the pleasure of selecting a bowl from hundreds of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted bowls donated by Houston area ceramists and craft artists. Live music and live demonstrations by potters, woodturners, blacksmiths and more! Empty Bowls is an international effort to fight hunger, implemented locally by Houston area ceramists and other craft artists, Whole Foods Market, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, and Lawndale Art center. Ticket Purchase / Details 9:54 AM 5/5/2008

Aloha Jam - Aloha Cafe 3701 Outlet Center Drive Ste 60, Sealy May 18, Sunday, 11am - 3pm Featuring Dennis Stone. No can miss this one, local haole boy who can jam! No forget your ukulele and guitar, sing, and dance with us!

Alexander Valley Wine Dinner - Ciro's Italian Grill 9755 Katy Fwy May 20, Tuesday, Open seating $50 per person (plus tax & gratuity) Call for Reservations 713.467.9336 Four courses featuring Alexander Valley Vineyards Wines. Menu

Spanish Vintner's Dinner - El Meson 2425 University Blvd May 22, Thursday, Reception at 7:00 PM - Seating at 7:30 PM $95 per person, all inclusive Reservations are required 713-522-9306 The wines of Rias Baixas and Ribera del Duero with Special Guest winemaker Jose Touriño Jr. Menu

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival - Fredricksburg Downtown Fredericksburg • Marktplatz • (Market Square) May 23-24, Friday-Saturday, Friday: 6pm-midnight, Saturday: 11am-midnight $6 adults or Two-day passes $10, Kids 12 and under $1, ($10 starting 8:00 PM Sat) We'll be serving up red beans and rice, boudin, gumbo, and - of course - crawfish … Other Cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy. And for those who don't like crawfish, the festival will offer hamburgers, corndogs, and plenty of German sausage - what Fredericksburg is known for.. The festival will offer a children's area for kids of all ages and arts and crafts of all kinds will be there for your shopping pleasure. Plus a rock-climbing wall to challenge the young and the old. Details

Local Farmer's Markets
Bayou City Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 am - 12 Noon 3000 Richmond, near Eastside, back parking lot Details	Wild West Farmer's Market 5005 FM 359 Rd, Richmond, Texas 281.342.1930 Sundays, 12 noon - 4pm Details	Froberg Vegetable & Fruit Farm 11875 County Road 190 Alvin, Texas Call for details 281.585.3531
Houston Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 am - 12 Noon 3106 White Oak Dr, Onion Creek Coffee House Tuesdays, 3:30 pm - 7 pm Rice University, University Blvd, parking lot south of Rice Stadium Details	Midtown Farmers Market - t'afia Saturdays, 8 am - 12noon 3701 Travis St, t'afia Restaurant Details	Katy Farmers Market Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, LaCenterra, Katy Details