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Barbecue season has officially started. You have an entire summer of fun ahead of you. If you’re looking forward to throwing an outdoor party at your apartment this summer, it’s best to prepare for any and all potential setbacks. Since weather can be unpredictable, have a backup plan for any outdoor party. In the event the sky fills with dark clouds, keep it from raining on your parade with the following preparations.

Are you ready to revel in the summer festival season? If you’re looking for fun festivals and summer events to check out in the greater Los Angeles area, you’ve come to the right place. From neighborhood block parties to major international film and music festivals, Southern California plays host to an array of cultural events that are worth checking out. From L.A.’s happening downtown to the storied theaters of Hollywood, here are a few of our favorite SoCal summer celebrations of art, sun, and fun in the City of Angels.

Summer is cookout season. From Memorial Day to Independence Day to Labor Day, there are several occasions where a good old-fashioned barbecue is just the right thing. The specifics of a cookout can be tweaked in countless ways to make it perfect for whatever it is you’re celebrating. But most have a number of things in common. Here’s a foolproof formula for throwing a successful cookout at your apartment!

Are you ready for summer? Regardless of how you feel about the sweat-inducing heat and humidity that greets you every time you step outdoors, we’re sure one or more of the summer festivals will ensure you have plenty of fun outside your apartment. Without further ado, we present the events that made our list of Houston’s best summer festivals for 2015.

With a temperate climate and a reputation as the live music capital of the world, you’d expect Austin to have exciting festivals taking place all year-round. Were you to make such an assumption, you’d definitely be right. Even in this beautiful oasis of year-round entertainment, however, the summer stands out as an exceptional time to hit the festival circuit. If you’re trying to work more fun into your schedule this summer, check out these hot Austin festivals.

What are your plans for the summer? If they don’t already involve entertaining outdoors, then you’d better reevaluate. Unless, of course, soaking up the great outdoors with a refreshing cocktail and close friends doesn’t sound like your ideal way to spend a summer day. We found some refreshing, modern summer cocktails that don’t require much time or energy to prepare, and are perfect for the warm summer months. They make entertaining easy and will be a hit with your guests.

From street musicians and professional painters to craft brewers and master chefs, Denver is home to a vast and eclectic mix of artists. In the summer, the work of these skilled individuals is on display at dozens of festivals throughout the area. If you want to venture out of your apartment on a sunny weekend day, here are a few art-centered events to consider.

After another long winter, Chicagoans have cause to celebrate. Spring is finally in full swing! Not ony do we have warm weather to look forward to, it’s time to get ready for festival season! As you map out a plan to make the most of months ahead, consider these rich Chicago festivals.

If you like to host regular gatherings in your apartment, you’ll want all the tips for saving time, money, and energy you can get. If there’s one party planning trick you can benefit from more than any other, it’s incorporating mason jars into your arsenal of supplies. Here are a few of the inventive ways you can use mason jars that might impress your family and friends at your next party.

From the family-friendly activities that make up Summer at the Arboretum to regular community yoga events and weekly concert series at Klyde Warren Park, there’s always some Dallas summer event to indulge in. Here are some of the most exciting summer festivals in and around the Big D.