Every Monday, we post The Five Best Things to enjoy in the upcoming week. These things are selected by the Plum TV staff and often times by you.

They range from humble to haute and include exciting events, festivals and performances as well as dining, shopping and playing at various treasured spots, shops and institutions.

This week we're looking forward to...

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EXPERIENCE

1) Looking for the perfect place in Vail to watch some Monday Night Football? We've got some suggestions for you, with places that have some pretty spectacular deals on game day. If you're looking for wings, you can head on over to the Tap Room, where they've got an amazing $5 All You Can Eat Wings special, or Rick & Kelly's, where they've got $5 wings AND $10 Buckets of Beer! If a burger is more up your alley, try local favorite the Sandbar, where they're serving up their tasty burgers for only $5.95! Just hankering for a beer? Go to Garfinkel's, where they've got $2 Drafts!

- Rick & Kelly's American Bistro (Watch Video)

- Storytyme Throws Down at The Sandbar (Watch Video)

- Stuff Magazine at Garfinkel's (Watch Video)

- Map & Directions for the Tap Room

- Map & Directions for Rick & Kelly's

- Map & Directions for the Sandbar

- Map & Directions for Garfinkel's

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SEE

2) On Saturday, October 24, come to the Vilar Center for a very special performance by Vienna Teng & Alex Wong. On their own, this singer/pianist and percussionist have garnered some glowing reviews and impressive appearances, and earlier this year they joined forces and recorded Inland Territory, which has been called "a brilliant, introspective diary of an album." Now making the rounds on a U.S. tour, this duo is bringing their beautiful and unique fusion of pop, classical, jazz, and folk to Vail! The performance is at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $25.

- Dan Zane & Friends at Vilar (Watch Video)

- Bluegrass Legend Sam Bush at Vilar (Watch Video)

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SPLURGE

3) Dress up your table for the holidays at Slifer Designs! As part of their ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations, on Sunday, October 25, Slifer Designs will be offering 25% off select tabletop items from Juliska, Mariposa, and Michael Aram. They'll also have light refreshments from 12-3 p.m., and Red Stag Reward members will receive double points for any purchases made that day!

- Slifer Designs: Remodeling (Watch Video)

- Map, Directions & Video for Slifer Designs

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SAVOR

4) Off-Season Restaurant Specials continue! Sweet Basil, named Colorado's Most Popular Restaurant by Zagat Survey is having some fantastic deals with $10.95 Lunch and 3 for $39 Dinner specials...both pretty unbeatable bargains for such an incredible restaurant! Known for its creative modern American fare, Sweet Basil has imaginative cuisine with diverse influences. Did we mention a wine list boasting over 500 selections?! Head over now to take part in the great food and great discounts!

- Local Flavor: John Giovando Loves Sweet Basil (Watch Video)

- Map & Directions for Sweet Basil

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PLAY

5) Take some turns at Arapahoe Basin, which had its earliest opening date ever this year on October 9! They've got TONS of runs from skill levels ranging from beginner to expert, so bring the whole family for an active day outdoors. Afterward working up a big appetite on the slopes, head over to one of the cafes, lodges, or bars that are located all over the mountain for the perfect end a day of skiing!

- Night Skiing at Keystone (Watch Video)

- Sunrise to Sunset: Will Burks (Watch Video)

- Ski Legends: Picabo Street (Watch Video)

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If you attend any of these events or activities, please report back to Plum with your thoughts on our suggestions and photos of your adventures! We want the good & the bad!

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Ideas for next week? e-mail Mike @ editors@plumtv.com