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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

2022 Forecast: What's Next in Event Catering?

Top food and beverage professionals share their biggest predictions and favorite trends for the year ahead.

Bumble Goes From Dating App to Date Spot With Its New Brick-and-Mortar Space

Known for its branded activations and pop-ups, the networking app recently opened a permanent cafe and wine bar in New York called Bumble Brew.

Customize, Monetize, Optimize: How Maestro’s Interactive Platform Elevates Virtual Events

By giving event planners control over the viewing experience, Maestro’s platform excels in fostering lasting relationships between host and audience. Learn more.

See How Other Event Pros Are Tackling Holiday Parties in 2021

From socially distanced, in-person bashes to creative gifting solutions to virtual team building, here's what event pros around the world predict for this year's holiday parties.

Why Every Virtual Event Planner Needs This Day-Of Checklist

Say goodbye to crossing your fingers and hoping for the best! Here, Zoom outlines eight ways to make your next virtual event a tech-savvy experience.

5 New Venues in Seattle for Fall 2021 Meetings and Events

Take a peek at these buzz-worthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces and more that recently opened in Seattle.

INDUSTRY NEWS

AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO: Moontower Just For Laughs Austin will be held April 13-24, 2022. There will be over 100 artists appearing at more than 10 different venues for stand-up sets, podcasts and parties. This is the first year that the Moontower Comedy Festival has partnered with Just For Laughs; tickets are on sale now.

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA: Welcome to Rockville recently announced the lineup for its 2022 festival at the Daytona International Speedway. The music festival will run from May 19-22, and will feature performers such as Guns N' Roses, Foo Fighters, Kiss and KORN. Single-day and weekend passes are available to purchase now.

LAS VEGAS: The Doobie Brothers have announced that they will be headlining an eight-show exclusive limited engagement starting on May 13, 2022. The shows will run until May 28 and will be held at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. These performances follow the success of the band's 50th-anniversary tour; tickets go on sale Dec. 17.

LOS ANGELES: The SANTA Monica Pub Crawl will return for its 13th year on Dec. 18. More than 20 bars and restaurants will come together to raise money for the Westside Food Bank, and participants are encouraged to dress up to win prizes. Tickets start at $20 in advance and include free cover charges, one free drink, food and beverage specials and entry into the
after-party.

LOUISVILLE, KY: The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival will return to Central Park from May 26 to Aug. 7, 2022. All performances are free and held outdoors. In addition to the shows, there will also be a special area for kids, food trucks and a gift shop.

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