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See the stars at The Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium, on the Texas A&M International University campus. Spend an afternoon or evening watching a feature film, exploring the heavens, learning about the secrets of outer space or even enjoying a show set to Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon." In Laredo, you won't find an attraction that's more out-of-this-world.

Brace yourself for this month-long festival. George Washington's Birthday, the largest of its kind since 1898. Special events within the festival include the Society of Martha Washington Colonial Pageant and Ball, the Jalapeno Festival, the Noche de Cabaret, the Princess Pocahontas Pageant and Ball, several parades and a finale of fireworks.

As you walk along the Del Mar Strip, be sure to pop into Cosmos Bar & Grill. Cosmos caters to every musical taste-featuring the best in jazz, international, electronica, funk, house, soul, trance, hip-hop and rock. Enjoy food, drinks, karaoke, DJs and live music in one of the most hopping hots pots in the Laredo nightlife scene.

See a classical or contemporary drama, comedy, musical, or single performer show from the Laredo Theater Guild International. This theater group consists of actors from all over the world, and travels to TAMIU and Laredo Community College for productions. Enjoy a local performance of anything from Man of La Mancha to Disney's Beauty and the Beast to The Sound of Music and many, many more.