UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament
The UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament features the top high school wrestlers in Texas. Concessions, including Chick-fil-A sandwiches, brisket sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, nachos, chips, candy, popcorn, pretzels, soft drinks and water, will be available throughout the arena.
- Feb. 16-17, 7:30 a.m.
- $15 (single day), $25 (all tournament)
- Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.uiltexas.org
The Houston Metro Go Texan Committee along with the Conroe, Willis and The Woodlands subcommittee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will present the 59th annual Go Texan Parade. The parade celebrates the kickoff of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with hundreds of horseback riders, unique floats, marching bands and elected officials in attendance.
- Feb. 17, 1-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Conroe
- www.chamber.conroe.org
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston will raise money by hosting this animal-lovers event, which features a pet fashion show, silent auction and "Bow Wow West" theme at Hotel Zaza in the Museum District. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s Animeals program, providing pet food and preventative vet care for the dogs and cats of homebound seniors and disabled adults.
- Feb. 17, 11 a.m.
- Individual tickets start at $250
- 5701 Main St., Houston
- www.imgh.org
Excalibur Brewing Co. is holding an open mic night for anyone interested in sharing their talent including music, poetry and comedy. Those interested in participating can email [email protected]. The Kurbside Eats food truck will also be on-site.
- Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 26510 Border St., Ste. A, Spring
- www.excaliburbrewing.com
The Boardwalk at Towne Lake will be hosting a rodeo-themed day of fun. Activities include live music, mechanical bull rides, a custom hat bar, personalized sketches, a Western artisan market and rodeo bites.
- Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.boardwalktl.com/event/rodeo-round-event-0
This family-friendly event will feature a chip-timed 5K course through the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, situated on 1,800 wooded acres adjacent to Rob Fleming Park. It also includes a festive post-race party including live zydeco music, the Muddy Bowl Crawfish Cook-Off and children’s activities. Preregistration is required for the race.
- Feb. 17, 3-6 p.m.
- $40 (registration fee)
- Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
The Bluebonnet Tasting Room is hosting a Wine 101 class that will teach attendees about tasting and pairing wine. The cost includes the wine, pairing snacks and notes.
- Feb. 18, 2-4:30 p.m.
- $60
- 401 Commerce St., Tomball
- www.facebook.com/thebluebonnettomball
The Houston Zoo event raises funds for the zoo's efforts to save wildlife in Texas. The cowboy-themed event features a bunch with cocktails, additional bites from Tiff's Treats and Whataburger, a chance to interact with zookeepers and ambassador animals, a silent auction, and a jewelry pull.
- Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (Flock members), $55 (nonmembers)
- 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
- www.houstonzoo.org/events/flocks-15th-annual-beastly-brunch
