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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Where House Piranha Bear

Off the Record, On my Tab

Hooligans Pub, 310 Abrams St, Ste 150, Arlington, 817-274-1232

Hooligans: Quiet and Neat

Posh Pick-Ups?

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Teed Off

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Take Me To The River (Bottom)

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Fly Me to the Moon

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