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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

See Inside This Five-Story 'Gossip Girl'-Themed Activation From HBO Max

The brand garnered attention from 1,200 New Yorkers during its three-day experiential pop-up promoting Part 2 of the new Gossip Girl reboot.

How Do You Hang an NFT on
the Wall? See Inside This
Eye-Catching Event

Dreamverse showcased 150 digital art works in a gallery-like setting in New York.

We Care About Planners and the Planet

Hilton shares your commitment to making the world a better, more sustainable place. Learn more.

15 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Dos Equis, Netflix, State Farm and More

Here’s a look at 15 steal-worthy ideas we spotted in November 2021.

How to Create an Event That Is Successful for Both Digital and
In-Person Attendees

Learn about Notified’s event framework and how to create and deliver experiences that exceed expectations.

See Inside This Beauty
Brand’s Poppin' Y2K-Inspired Launch Party

Cue the nostalgia: Bliss busted out the tinted shades, candy necklaces and Polaroid keychains to promote its new retinol collection. Keep reading for a peek at the purple-clad product launch event that doubled as a blast from the past.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Hilton Hotels

At Hilton, we applaud event professionals everywhere for rising to the occasion, rearranging a million details and reassuring everyone in the process. While you’re working overtime to make new memories a reality, we believe you deserve perks and we’d love to help you earn them faster. Learn more at events.hilton.com/triplepoints.

INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: Riot Games has announced that the 2022 edition of the League of Legends World Championship will take place in New York, Toronto, Mexico City and San Francisco. The brand’s first-ever multicountry tour of its annual esports competition will be the first to take place in North America since 2016. The 2021 edition wrapped up earlier this month in Reykjavk, Iceland; the monthlong tournament featured no fans in attendance.

DALLAS/FORT WORTH: The Dallas Holiday Parade will be held downtown on Dec. 4 starting at 10 a.m. Highlights include floats and large balloons, marching bands, dance teams, several costumed characters and Santa. Admission is free, but bleacher seating is available to purchase for $25.

NEW YORK: 24 Hour Plays recently announced that it will host its 21st annual The 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala on Dec. 11. The event will feature plays, musicals and monologues—all written, rehearsed and performed in just 24 hours. There will be tickets to join in-person watch parties in New York and Los Angeles, or guests can purchase a ticket to watch a livestream.

PALM BEACH, FLA: The 14th annual Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival runs from Dec. 9-12. The four-day lineup of 25 celebrity chef-led events has two new additions this year: a dinner at Tropical Smokehouse with chefs Larry and Marc Forgione, plus "Bubbles & Bites: A Yacht Rock Experience at PGA National Resort." Tickets are available now.

WASHINGTON, DC: Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington will host DC Cocktail Week from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5. The event celebrates local cocktail culture at more than 50 restaurants across the metropolitan region, offering food and drink pairings for one set price. Additional special events throughout the week include cocktail-making classes, dinners and a date-night package.

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