Looking for things to do around Bellaire, Meyerland and West University Place in February and March? Check out these six events happening in your neighborhood. This list is not comprehensive and details are subject to change.

Animeverse Fest

This three-day anime festival at NRG Center features meet-and-greets with voice actors, cosplayers, engaging panels and Q&A sessions, as well as gaming tournaments and an expansive vendor hall.Movie Night at Helix Hall

See a screening of Disney film “Princess and the Frog” at Helix Hall in the Texas Medical Center 3 Collaborative Building. Attendees may bring a chair, mat or towel to sit on while watching the movie. Concessions will be available for purchase.Winter Festival: Year of the Snake
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston hosts a Winter Festival celebrating east Asian culture in February. (Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts Houston)
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston hosts a Winter Festival celebrating east Asian culture in February. (Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts Houston)
This family-friendly festival at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston celebrates East Asian culture through cuisine, musical performances, lion and dragon dances and art-making activities. Foods for purchase will be available from various restaurants, including Dumpling Haus and Mama Marie’s Filipino Soul Food.
  • Feb. 23, 1-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Brown Foundation Plaza, 5101 Montrose Boulevard, Houston
  • www.mfah.org
Rice Village Farmers Market

This bi-monthly, nutritionist-owned market takes place along Kelvin Drive and Amherst Street within the Rice Village District. A variety of vendors will sell locally-sourced produce, grass-fed meat, neighborhood honey, baked goods, flowers and chef-created meals.Mardi Gras Parlay


Entertainment group Tenacé Social Club hosts this Mardi Gras celebration on Fat Tuesday at mixed-use venue Five Central. The club will be transformed with decorations, music, themed-attire, a photo booth and an all-day happy hour. Valet parking and security will be provided.Run for the Rose

The 21st annual 5K, 1K and survivor stroll is the primary fundraiser for the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, whose mission is to eradicate brain cancer through research, advocacy and awareness, as well as to improve the lives of pediatric patients. The run concludes with a party for all participants. It takes place at Helix Park in the Texas Medical Center.