Humble Rodeo, Mardi Gras Ball: 8 Lake Houston-area events to attend in February

For over 75 years, the Humble Rodeo has been a local tradition featuring competitions, live entertainment, food and shopping. This year, Corey Kent will perform on Feb. 6 followed by Casey Donahew on Feb. 7.

• Feb. 6-7, 5 p.m. (gates open), 7 p.m. (rodeo), 9:30 p.m. (concert)
• $25 (advance tickets online), $30 (at the gate), free (age 5 and under)
• Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
• www.humblerodeo.com

The Kingwood Women's Club invites the community to its fifth annual Mardi Gras Ball featuring a live auction, raffles, dinner and dancing.

• Feb. 7, 6-11:30 p.m.
• $125 (admission)
• Kingwood Country Club, 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail, Kingwood
• www.kingwoodwomensclub.org

Bloom Community Services is holding this second annual event, during which teams will compete for prizes for best gumbo, best jambalaya and best decorated booth. The event will also feature a puppy parade, kids zone, food and snacks.

• Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• $25 (per team participating), free (admission)
• Kingwood Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
• www.bloomcommunityservicestx.org

The Octavia Fields Branch Library will host a family movie night featuring the Disney-animated film "Brother Bear."

• Feb. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1503 S. Houston Ave., Humble
• www.hcpl.net/locations/of

During the Hopeful Hearts Ministry Gala, Georgina—the first survivor officially helped by Hopeful Hearts Ministry—will share her journey and the impact Hopeful Hearts Ministry is making in helping others find their voice.

• Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
• $90 (early bird)
• Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 18130 Walden Forest Drive, Humble
• www.hopefulheartsministry.org

This annual festival will include a gumbo cook-off, a parade, live music, shopping, food and drinks.

• Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Kingwood Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
• www.jg-events.com

Attend a Mardi Gras performance at the Charles Bender Performing Arts Center featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan & The Zydeco with a blend of funk, jazz and Louisiana Creole rhythms.

• Feb. 21, 6 p.m.
• $50 (admission)
• 611 Higgins St., Humble
• www.charlesbendertheater.com