Looking for things to do around the Houston Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas? Check out these seven events happening in January and February.

This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Lunar New Year at Live Oak

The Memorial Park Conservancy hosts this music-based event at the Clay Family Eastern Glades’ Live Oak Court. The event is meant to celebrate the diversity of the community and will feature complimentary drinks and light bites.
  • Jan. 25, 5-8 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Clay Family Eastern Glades, Washington Avenue, Houston
  • Eventbrite: Live at Live Oak
The Menil Drawing Institute holds this art exhibit until Jan. 26. (Courtesy The Menil Drawing Institute)
The Menil Drawing Institute holds this art exhibit until Jan. 26. (Courtesy The Menil Drawing Institute)
Out of Thin Air: Emerging Forms

The Menil Drawing Institute displays this artist exhibit, which includes 29 drawings dating from the late 1930s to present day.
  • Ends Jan. 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 1412 W. Main St., Houston
  • www.menil.org
This Heights area art market features a variety of art mediums for sale. (Courtesy First Saturday Art Market)
This Heights area art market features a variety of art mediums for sale. (Courtesy First Saturday Art Market)
First Saturday Arts Market


Houston’s longest-running outdoor monthly market takes place along 19th Street in the Heights. Established in 2004, the hub for visual artists features a diverse range of art mediums, including pottery, photography, jewelry, woodcraft, printmaking and painting.
The Houston Rockets will play the Nets in a basketball game on Feb. 1. (Courtesy NBA Houston Rockets)
The Houston Rockets will play the Nets in a basketball game Feb. 1. (Courtesy NBA Houston Rockets)
Houston Rockets vs. Nets

Houston’s NBA team takes on the Brooklyn Nets in this basketball game at the Toyota Center.'Swinging Savoy': The Harlem Renaissance

This Broadway music theater production at the Wortham Theater Center is set against the background of 1920s and 1930s Harlem. The show pays homage to the Savoy Ballroom and the Harlem Renaissance, which highlighted Black music, art and culture.
Tejas Brewery hosts a yoga session on its rooftop this winter. (Courtesy Tejas Brewery via Facebook)
Tejas Brewery hosts a yoga session on its rooftop this winter. (Courtesy Tejas Brewery via Facebook)
Rooftop Yoga

Tejas Brewery hosts this one-hour vinyasa class for all yoga skill levels on its rooftop every second Sunday of the month. Participants will receive a pint of beer with ticket purchase after the one-hour session.Live, Love, Run 5K


This Valentines Day-themed run starts at Eleanor Tinsley Park and features a 5K, 10K and half-marathon, as well as virtual races. Participants will also receive chocolates, photo opportunities and a swag bag with merchandise, including a T-shirt and finisher’s medal.