FEBRUARY
07 through 14: Watch Oscar-nominated short films of the year
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will be the only venue in town to screen all of the short films nominated for the 2020 Academy Awards. 5 p.m. (Feb. 7 and Feb. 9), 2 p.m. (Feb. 8), 7 p.m. (Feb. 14). $7 (seniors), $9 (general admission), museum members receive a discount. 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston. 713-639-7300. www.mfah.org
08 through 15: Catch a performance of ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’
The Company OnStage hosts weekend performances of the Edward Albee comedy-drama, which received the 1963 Tony Award for best play. Showtimes vary. $15 (seniors, students); $18 (general admission). 4930 W. Bellfort St., Houston. 713-726-1219. www.companyonstage.org
08 through March 1: Watch a trilogy on multiple stages
Main Street Theater is partnering with Stages and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company to produce Quiara Alegría Hudes’ “Elliot Trilogy,” which follows the story of a Puerto Rican Marine veteran. Part I “Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue,” and Part III, “The Happiest Song Plays Last,” are performed at Main Street Theater in Rice Village. Times vary. $10-$43. 2540 Times Blvd. Houston. 713-524-6706. www.mainstreettheater.com
09 Get a taste of winter
The Willow Water Hole Greenspace Conservancy and the Brays Oaks Management District host the Winter Fun event, bringing tons of snow, slides, hot chocolate and coffee. 3-5 p.m. Free. 5300 Dryad Drive, Houston. www.willowwaterhole.org
12 Learn about sleuthing from a true crime author
Murder by the Book hosts author Kate Winkler Dawson, who will discuss her book, “American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI.” Dawson, a journalist and documentary producer, will be interviewed by Becka Oliver of the Writers’ League of Texas. 6:30 p.m. Free, books are $27. 2342 Bissonnet St., Houston. 713-524-8597. www.murderbooks.com
14 through 16: Check out the annual Home & Garden Show
The 34th Annual Texas Home and Garden Show returns to NRG Center, offering 100,000 square feet of products, displays and services for home building, renovation, decor and more. 2-6 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.). Free (children 12 and under), $8 (seniors), $10 (adults). 1 NRG Park, Houston. www.texashomeandgarden.com
20: Listen to a Texas Blues guitarist in concert
Blues guitarist Anson Funderburgh, a Texas native who has been performing since the late 1970s, will play a concert at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church as part of its Coffee House Live series.7-9 p.m. Free (donations encouraged). 5308 Buffalo Speedway, Houston. 713-667-1703. www.sahouston.com
29 Watch the Rodeo parade downtown
The 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo parade route begins at Bagby and Walker streets and travels from Travis to Bell and from Bell to Louisiana before turning on Lamar Street and ending at Lamar and Bagby streets. The 2020 Rodeo Run, which includes a wheelchair race, 10K race and a 5K run/walk, will take place before the parade. 9:10 a.m. (races begin), 10 a.m. (parade begins). $30 (race participation), free (spectators). 832-667-1000. www.rodeohouston.com
