LATELY IN HOUSTON

Three horses pulled up to Whataburger. Because in Houston, trail rides and fast food coexist beautifully. Dennis "Snipes" Sullivan captured the most Texas moment possible: cowboy culture meets orange-and-white stripes.

What’s your favorite season? Crawfish. Texas crawfish farming is muddy, laborious work, but it feeds Houston's boil-pot obsession. Bayou Best Crawfish harvests up to 12,000 pounds daily from 900 flooded rice paddies during peak season (March-May). Crawfish bury themselves in cold weather, evade otters and raccoons, and reach Houston restaurants in under 30 minutes. Rice farmers turn to mudbugs for cash flow. It's wet, dirty, and delicious.

Dresses for all the girls! Houston non-profit Graceful Gowns turns prom into empowerment for Title I students who can't afford formalwear. Founded by Shanté Michelle Thompson, the org provides free gowns, accessories, mentorship, and confidence-building.

(No) reservations, hidden. A speakeasy honoring Robin Williams, Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, Chester Bennington, and Mac Miller opens soon. Owner Daniel Wolfe, who's battled depression, dedicates 10% of proceeds to mental health orgs. Eighteen $18 cocktails include color-changing gin and brisket fat-washed bourbon. City Cellars debuts Cocktails Unknown on March 3rd.

Bull semen is Houston Rodeo's quietest moneymaker. Nearly 3,000 industry pros from 80 countries converge to buy "straws" of prize genetics. Vials run $25-$30 (thousands for Wagyu), generating $4.5M+ annually. American Brahman genes bred for Texas heat now fortify herds globally. It's part livestock show, part genetic supermarket, all USDA-approved.

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MARCH LOOKING AHEAD

• March 2-22: Houston Rodeo 🤠 

• March 3-8: The Great Gatsby at The Hobby Center

• March 7: Houston Public Library Book Sale 

• March 7: Paul Wall at Meow Wolf Houston

• March 7: Houston Plant Market “Bloom Market” at Axelrad

• March 7 & 8: $30 Fill-a-Bag Sale at Oh Goodie A Book

• March 9-13: Spring Break at Levy Park

• March 15: Space City Cinema Club’s Oscars Watch Party

• March 21: Old, Weird, Houston local history fair

• March 22: DACAMERA at the Eldorado

• March 22: DVSN at House of Blues

• March 28: Doc’s On The Red Carpet

• March 28: 5th Annual Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival

• March 28-29: Bayou City Art Festival

WEEKEND EVENTS

Thursday, 2/26

7:30pm-10pm, Nightlife | Line dancing lessons at Neon Boots. Free.

9pm-2am, Nightlife | For The Yearners at Tribeca HTX. “This February, we’re leaning into the Valentine’s Day vibes: warmth, intention, flirtation, and connection — whether you’re coming with someone, meeting someone, or simply dating yourself.” $10.

Friday, 2/27

6pm-8pm, Art | “Clutch City Craft” Exhibition Reception. “An exhibition surveying the makers and material traditions that have shaped Houston. Come with your finest Houston westernwear—boots, buckles, hats, grillz, and low rider styles are encouraged!”

7pm-9pm, Community | Jazz & Journaling with Carla Sue at KIN Wellness Studio. $44.

7pm-9pm, Film Screening | Watch Perfect Days (2023) at MFAH. $9.

11pm-2am, Nightlife | Ice House Rodeo.

Saturday, 2/28

9am-1pm, Market | The Blind Goat’s very first Day Market. “Come celebrate the best of our community with local food vendors, handmade goods, and fresh matcha — all in one spot.⁠” Free.

12pm-3pm, Community | Rothko Chapel’s 55th Anniversary Celebration. Free.

12pm-5pm, Market | A Hello Kitty Market: Valentine’s Edition at The Post.

1pm-3pm, Art | Coffee With a Curator at Little Dreamer Coffee. Free.

2pm-7pm, Community | International Women’s Day Festival at The Post.

3pm-7pm, Community | The Reading Room’s 3 Year Anniversary + Zine Release. “Join us in the library to celebrate the THREE years of The Reading Room. Drop by and pick up a free copy of our new zine.”

4pm, Workshop | Floral Workshop at Eden Plant Co. “You’ll learn essential floral care, design principles, and color theory while working with textures and shapes specific to the season.” $75.

4pm-7pm, Art | Sip & Stroll: Bourbon, Bluegrass, and Blooms. “Stroll through Bayou Bend’s elegant gardens at twilight while enjoying bourbon-based refreshments.”

5pm-7pm, Live Music | Julia Ideson’s Centennial Concert: 100th Celebration. “Set in one of Houston’s most iconic historic spaces, this program weaves together music and memory to highlight the expressive beauty of the harp and the building’s storied past. Pay what you wish.

7pm-9pm, Concert | Raveena at the Moody. Free. Sold Out.

7:30pm-9:30pm, Live Music | Jazz Night at Fellowship Coffee.

Sunday, 3/1

11am-5pm, Market | A Houston Market the Rodeo Edit .

1pm-5pm, Culture | Year of the Horse Winter Festival at MFAH. “Enjoy art-making activities with family and friends, watch musical and dance performances, and indulge in foods representing a variety of Asian cuisines, available for purchase from local vendors.”

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