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Houston Events Calendar January 2011

Houston events, arts, culture and other general tomfoolery

By , About.com Guide

houston zoo, dinosaur exhibitLarami Serrano
This January we've got just a little bit of everything that makes Houston great; there are enough concerts, plays, art exhibits, sporting events and outdoor activities to keep you and your family thoroughly entertained. Know of an event in Houston that isn't listed below but should be? Shoot me an email.

Monday, January 3

The Flat: Rock Steady Monday

Kick back with the legendary DJ Sun as he spins the best of old school soul, jazz, raggae and other downtempo sounds. We strongly recommend trying one of their Houston-famous frozen mojitos as well.

1701 Commonwealth
7123.521.FLAT

Tuesday, January 4

Archway Gallery: Body, Surface, Sign

The works of painter Becky Soria and artist Albert Goldreich will be on display at this event that is open and free to the public. Exhibit runs through February 3.

2305 Dunlavy
713.522.2409

Wednesday, January 5

Toyota Center: Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers

See Yao and his crew (hopefully) defeat the Trail Blazers at 7:30.

1510 Polk St.
713.627.3865

Thursday, January 6

Brazos River Bottom: Free Country and Western Dance Lessons

Add something more than the Boot Scootin' Boogie to your C&W repertoire at Houston's oldest gay country western bar.

2100 Brazos
713.528.9192

Friday, January 7

Houston Symphony: Music of Frank Sinatra With Matt Dusk

Hum along to such favorites as Luck Be a Lady, New York, New York and That's Life as conductor Michael Krajewski leads the Houston Symphony.

Jones Hall
615 Louisiana
713.224.7575

Saturday, January 8

Montrose Counseling Center: 12 Night Party

The Krewe of Olympus, one of the largest gay Mardi Gras organizations in the United States. They will kick of the Mardi Gras season with a party and silent auction at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35.

401 Branard
954.554.9718

Sunday, January 9

Fox Hollow Gastro Lounge: Bold Beats Sundays

From noon to 3 p.m. enjoy brunch and $8 bottomless mimosas, followed by tunes spun by resident DJ Joe Ross until 8 p.m.

4617 Nett St.
713.869.2117

Monday, January 10

Adobe: Happy Hour Mondays

The Houston Press named Cafe Adobe's margarita the best in Houston. Try one for $3 on Monday (all night).

2111 Westheimer
713.528.1468

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