Onion Creek: Bayou City Outdoors Farmer's Market Ride
Start the new year off right by supporting local farmers and getting a bit of exercise in s well. Bike with like-minded individuals and shop for produce, jams and more along the way. Don't have a bike? Call a week in advance and pick up a loaner bike.
3106 White Oak Dr.
713.524.3567
Sunday, January 22
Museum of Fine Arts Houston: History of American Beverage Making Coffee Tasting
Stop by Bayou Bend at MFAH to get a hands-on look at the history of the preparation of coffee, tea, hot chocolate and distilled spirits in the United States by tasting them for yourself. Event takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1001 Bissonnet
713.639.7300
Monday, January 23
Country Playhouse: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Joe DiPietro's musical cabaret revolving love and relationships.
12802 Queensbury Ln.
713. 467.4497
Tuesday, January 24
The Usual Pub: Steak Night
If the steak wasn't enough to lure you in, how about $1 Lone Stars and $3 wells? We'll see you there.
5519 Allen St.
281.501.1478
Wednesday, January 25
Reliant Center: Houston Auto Show
Over 37 automobile manufacturers will be in the house. And feel free to bring the little ones to enjoy the new and improved Kids Fun one.
One Reliant Park
832.667.1400
Thursday, January 26
The Houston Club: 2012 Kickoff With the Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo, 2011's MLS Eastern Conference Champions, will hold kickoff party in the Texas Room of the Houston Club this Thursday. Expect an appearance from the Houston Dynamo girls. Tickets are $5 and include a drink ticket.
811 Rusk
713.225.1661
Friday, January 27
Hobby Center: Party Like It's Mardi
Music Doing Good presents this festive performance done in Mardi Gras style. Break out your beads and costumes and dance to the sounds of authentic New Orleans jazz. Show begins at 8 p.m.
800 Bagby
713.315.2400
Saturday, January 28
Winter Street Studios: Houston Press Artopia
Celebrate Houston's eclectic art scene by partaking in food, drink, art, fashion and theater. Scheduled performances include Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Folk family Revival, Young Mammals and more.
2101 Winter St. 713.280.2400
Sunday, January 29 Amity Park: Texas Lunar Festival
Lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, carnival rides, games and door prizes are just a few of the reasons to make the trip to Alief for this cultural event. Festival begins at 10 a.m.
12509 Alief Clodine
Monday, January 30
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.
Tuesday, January 31
Club Tropicana: Free Salsa Lesson
Tuesday is Ladies Night at Club Tropicana. Take a free dance lesson from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. and stay long enough to put your newfound salsa skills to good use. No cover for ladies all night and discounted cover for men.
3222 Fondren
713.771.3399
