Mardi Gras celebrations, food trucks and exotic cars are featured in Cy-Fair this weekend.


Feb. 9: Friday Night Bites brings local businesses together


Bridgeland hosts a night of food and family activities. Several food trucks, including Gumbo Express, El Topo, Nom Mi Street and more are available as well as Mardi Gras crafts and balloon art. 5-9 p.m. Free. Lakeland Village Center, 76669 Fry Road, Cypress. 281-304-5588. www.bridgeland.com/playing-in-bridgeland/events/friday-night-bites





Feb. 9: One Fine Affair offers a night of elegance for charity


The annual event invites attendees to sip wine and taste local fine food to raise money for Reach Unlimited. The event also features music and auction items. 7-10 p.m. $100 per couple. Lindsay Lakes, 16536 Mueschke Road, Cypress. 832-250-8917. www.winecyfair.com





Feb. 10: Blacklight bingo celebrates Mardi Gras with cash


More than $5,000 will be awarded during blacklight bingo, where the lights are low and attendees are encouraged to dress in Mardi Gras-themed clothing and play for prizes. 7:30 p.m. $10 (electronic or 12 cards), $2 for add-on paper sheet. Triple Crown Bingo, 10535 Jones Road, Ste. 200, Houston. 281-257-2769. www.triplecrownbingo.com





Feb. 10: Exotic cars on display at Towne Lake


Functioning as a car show and a neighborhood hangout, Towne Lake Cars & Coffee invites car enthusiasts to socialize. 8-10 a.m. Free. Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-256-2772. www.facebook.com/events/172197743398028





Feb. 10: Towne Lake Mardi Gras Bash celebrates the Cajun holiday


The Towne Lake Lakehouse celebrates Mardi Gras withdrinks, Cajun food, a cash bar and jazz music. Party favors, games, prizes and awards for costumes and outfits take place throughout the night. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $25. Lakehouse at Towne Lake, 10000 Towne Lake Parkway, Cypress. 281-213-4132. www.facebook.com/events/341100323033899





Feb. 11: Raising Sturdy Children with Keith McCurdy


The lecture by Keith McCurdy teaches parents how to invest in sturdy children, covering topics such as anxiety, maturity and responsibility. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Covenant Academy, 11711 Telge Road, Cypress. 281-373-2233. www.covenantacademyhouston.org/covenant-cafe-events