Feb. 6: Stop by Cy-Fair ISD’s FFA livestock auction
The 27th annual CFISD Livestock Show & Sale will feature a freezer sale and live auction. The event will also be livestreamed online. 10 a.m. (freezer sale), 11 a.m. (buyers luncheon), 1 p.m. (live auction), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (silent auction). Free (admission). CFISD Exhibit Center, 11206 Telge Road, Cypress. www.tinyurl.com/2021cfisdlsasale
Feb. 7: Stop by a quinceanera expo
Traders Village hosts a Quinceanera Expo for those planning celebrations, featuring event vendors such as reception halls, photographers, dress retailers and caterers. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission), $5 (parking). Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston. 281-890-5500. www.tradersvillage.com
Feb. 9-May 4: Take an English class
Houston Northwest Church hosts a free, weekly class teaching English as a second language for adults of all proficiency levels every Tuesday through May 4. Child care is available upon request. 6-8 p.m. Free. Houston Northwest Church, 19911 Hwy. 249, Houston. 281-469-3389. www.hnw.org/missions
Feb. 10 and 24: Donate blood or get tested for COVID-19 antibodies
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center hosts mobile blood drives featuring COVID-19 antibody testing at the Berry Center. 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Feb. 10), 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (Feb. 24). Free. Cypress Room at the Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-467-2882. www.commitforlife.org
Feb. 11: Play bingo at Brew:30
Great Heights Brewery hosts a free Bingo game. Food from The Rock Burger Truck and craft beer will be available for purchase. 6:30 p.m. Free. Brew:30, 15914 Telge Road, Cypress. 281-516-9315. www.brew30taphouse.com
Feb. 17: Take a free CPR and first aid class
America’s ER Medical Centers hosts a free CPR and first aid certification class, featuring virtual instruction and an in-person skills assessment. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (virtual class), 2-5 p.m. (skills assessment window). Free. America’s ER, 13902 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-503-8160. www.americaser.com/locations/cypress
Feb. 18: Tune in to a virtual gardening lecture
The Harris County-based horticulture program under the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension hosts an online lecture on spring vegetable gardening as part of the biweekly Home Grown Lecture Series. 10 a.m. Free (registration required). www.homegrown2021Q1.eventbrite.com
Feb. 18: Taste tequila at Galiana’s
Galiana’s Tex-Mex & Agave Bar hosts a tequila tasting event featuring five different varieties included. Appetizers will be served throughout the event. RSVP is required as space is limited. 6:30 p.m. $65 per person. Galiana’s Tex-Mex & Agave Bar, 24110 Hwy. 290, Ste. 500, Cypress. 832-653-6853. www.galianastexmex.com
Feb. 20: Taste test at a chili cookoff
Klaus Brewing Company hosts its third annual chili cook-off event, featuring live music, a food truck and $5 tasting cups. Ten teams compete in the event. Noon-7 p.m. Free (admission). Klaus Brewing Co., 10142 Jones Road, Houston. 346-284-1473. www.facebook.com/klausbrewing
Feb. 25: Golf to support Cy-Hope
Local nonprofit Cy-Hope hosts the annual Larry Dierker Winter Golf Classic with a goal of raising $25,450 to support the organization’s work. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $200 (individual), $750 (foursome), $25 (spouse dinner ticket). Cypress Lakes Golf Club, 18700 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress. 713-466-4673. www.cy-hope.org
Feb. 26- 27, March 5-6, 12-14: See a play locally
The community theater presents a production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” The theater will maintain 50% capacity, and attendees are required to wear masks and follow safety protocols. All performances are at 8 p.m. except the 3 p.m. showing March 14. $18-$21. Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. 281-587-8243. www.ph1960.com
Visit a local farmers market
Vendors at local farmers markets offer fresh produce and meats, baked goods, handcrafted items and a range of specialty goods such as jams and jellies, gourmet popcorn, roasted nuts, local win, dog treats and skin care products.
Jersey Village Farmers Market: Feb. 7, 21 from noon-3 p.m. 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village
Bridgeland Farmers Market: Feb. 14, 28 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. 10519 Fry Road, Cypress
