Boots & Bling Gala
This event at Beckendorff Farms in Katy will feature a brisket and sausage dinner, an open bar, and fundraising for nonprofit Friendly Li'l Spenders. The organization supports Katy ISD high school students who participate in the KISD Livestock Show and Rodeo.
- Jan. 10, 6-10 p.m.
- $45 (individual ticket); $425 (table of 10)
- 28533 Morton Road, Katy
- www.friendslsffa.com
This 16th annual music fest and birthday party returns to Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar in the Heights. It honors David Bowie and Elvis, and features tribute bands, burlesque, a costume contest and food.
- Jan. 10, 6:30-10 p.m.
- $25
- 1031 E. 24th St., Houston
- www.danelectrosheights.com
- Jan. 10, 5-11 p.m.
- $20 (bumper cars)
- 1500 McKinney St., Houston
- www.discoverygreen.com
The LSC-Tomball Community Library invites everyone to celebrate the book launch party for "Images of America: Tomball," a book and photo history dedicated to the city.
- Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon
- Free
- 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball
- www.hcpl.bibliocommons.com
- Jan. 11, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- $16-$25
- 2210 Lone Star Drive, Houston
- www.inspirationstage.com
This free pickleball clinic for kids 10 years and older and adults will be hosted at Ace Pickleball Club in Magnolia. The venue will provide paddles, balls and an instructor.
- Jan. 11, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Free
- 30031 FM 2978, Magnolia
- www.acepickleballclub.com/magnolia-tx
Spring residents can visit the City Place development to experience this free, mobile gaming experience for players of all ages and skill levels. The state-of-the-art video game theater features the latest games and consoles.
- Jan. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free
- 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
- www.cityplacenow.com
- Jan. 11, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 12, 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
- $5-$12.50 (general admission); $30-$35 (VIP early access)
- 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston
- www.bridalextravaganza.com
Bring your gun and trade for another at the Texas Gun Shows featuring displays of new and old guns, ammunition, gun parts, books, knives, coins and camouflage items at discounted prices.
- Jan. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10 (adults), free (ages 12 and under)
- Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
- www.texasgunshows.com
Boba Mama in League City will host the Houston Japanese car community for an afternoon of boba drinking and viewing Japanese cars. Staff will give out freebies and merchandise, such as imported car keychains, while supplies last.
- Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3311 FM 518 E., Ste. 101, League City
- www.jdmgemsimports.com
The Teaspoon by Day Cocina teahouse hosts this wearable art fashion show with artists J. Howard and Kelly Kathleen. Attendees will construct an outfit with accessories and receive complimentary mimosas.
- Jan. 12, 2-4 p.m.
- $50
- 2625 S. Loop 35, Ste. 191, Alvin
- www.theteaspoonbydaycocina.com