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The Weekender: Ideas for the Weekend of Nov. 20-22

The Weekender: Ideas for the Weekend of Nov. 20-22

With Thanksgiving just days away, take a break from the prep work and head out for some festive fun. If you've got relatives arriving into town this weekend, we've got a cornucopia of ideas to help keep the whole family entertained.

Check out the big six must-attend events happening around the country. If you can't make it to one of these, you'll find plenty of other suggestions for some pre-holiday fun right in your own neck of the woods.

The Big Six Must-Attend Events
This week's Big Six features food, culture and film:

1. San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival in San Diego, Calif.
Treat your taste buds at this highly anticipated five-day food and wine extravaganza.

2. 2009 Holiday Folk Fair International in West Allis, Wisc.
Explore different cultures from around the world at this 66th annual folk celebration.

3. Nordic Lights Film Festival in Minneapolis, Minn.
Enjoy three days of feature length and short films from Denmark, Finland and more.

4. 2009 International Festival in Indianapolis, Ind.

Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of various cultures at this pan-ethnic festival.

5. Miami Short Film Festival in Miami, Fla.
Don't miss this weekend's encore presentation of seven award-winning films.

6. Wild Arts Festival 2009 in Portland, Ore.
Support the Audubon Society of Portland at this celebration of nature in art and books.

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Fantastic Dinner Ideas
Enjoy a nice meal with the fam at a local Italian restaurant. Also check for dining discounts near you.
Four More Dinner Ideas:
1. Stop in for a casual meal at these great brasseries.
2. Satisfy your cravings at a neighborhood sushi bar.
3. Try a new Chinese restaurant that's oh-Tso-good.
4. Go out for donuts for a Sunday morning treat.
Find more dining trends on Digital City and restaurants on When.

Movies You'll Want To See
The vampires are back this Friday in The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Four More Movies To See:
1. Take the kids to see the animated alien adventure Planet 51.
2. Michelle Williams stars in a dramatic tale of life and love in Mammoth.
3. Penelope Cruz is ravishing in the indie thriller Broken Embraces.
4. Kids and parents alike can't help but love Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Find a theater near you on When.

Hot Nightlife
It's prime time to catch a great show at a local theatre. And find out where the party's at in your city on Going.com.
Four More Nightlife Ideas:
1. Grab some drinks with friends at a nearby watering hole.
2. Dance the night away at one of your city's hippest clubs.
3. Check out bands and musicians performing near you.
4. Mingle with other vino lovers at these great wine bars.
Find more nightlife trends on Digital City.

Kids & Family Fun
Enjoy some festive family fun at these top holiday attractions. And find more family-friendly activities on ParentDish.
Four More Family Fun Ideas:
1. Sign up for a kid-friendly cooking class.
2. Go apple picking and celebrate the harvest.
3. Take the family on an ice skating outing.
4. Treat the kids to a cup of hot chocolate.

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