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FEBRUARY 17–23Lunar New Year at Color Factory

What: A weeklong Lunar New Year celebration featuring traditional red envelopes, immersive experiences, and chances to win red and gold prizes.
When: Feb. 17–23, 2026
Where: Color Factory, 3303 Kirby Drive
Cost: Ticketed event
Info: colorfactory.co

FEBRUARY 20–22Free Pet Wellness Services for District H Residents

What: Free pet wellness services including vaccinations, deworming, heartworm testing for dogs, and microchipping for dogs and cats with owner consent.
When: Feb. 20–22, 2026 (appointments required)
Where: Location provided upon registration
Cost: Free (District H residents only)
Info: tinyurl.com/PetWellnessAppt

FEBRUARY 21Heights Rodeo

What: The inaugural Heights Rodeo brings a community celebration with family activities, local vendors, live music, and food, adding a touch of Western flair to the neighborhood.
When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, 2–6 p.m.
Where: Historic Houston Heights Fire Station, 107 W. 12th St.
Cost: Free
Info: houstonheights.org

Lee College Bowl-A-Thon for Empty Bowls Houston

What: A hands-on Bowl-A-Thon inviting all ages and skill levels to create bowls for the Empty Bowls Houston fundraiser benefiting the Houston Food Bank.
When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Lee College Ceramics Department, McNulty Haddick Building, Room W26/28, 805 W. Texas Ave., Baytown
Cost: Free
Info: emptybowlshouston.org or 281-425-6484

Lunar New Year Celebration at River Oaks District

What: An afternoon of Lunar New Year festivities featuring complimentary boba, themed cocktails, origami activities, photo activations, and a High Pole acrobatic performance.
When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, 2–5 p.m. (High Pole performance at 3 p.m.)
Where: River Oaks District
Cost: Free
Info: riveroaksdistrict.com/events/lunarnewyear

Bubby’s Kitchen at Evelyn Rubenstein JCC

What: A one-woman musical portraying seven family members while exploring family legacy, identity, and history.
When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd.
Cost: Ticketed event
Info: erjcchouston.org

Houston Chamber Choir: What Have We Done TODAY?

What: A concert by the Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir featuring a program of American spirituals and thematic choral works.
When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Where: South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main St.
Cost: $10–$50
Info: houstonchamberchoir.org/2025-2026-season/what-have-we-done-today

ZiegFest at Karbach Brewing Co.

What: Karbach Brewing Co.’s annual ZiegFest featuring Texas craft beer, barbecue, and live performances by Pat Green, Mike Ryan, and the Droptines.
When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, 4 p.m.
Where: Karbach Biergarten, 2032 Karbach St.
Cost: $40 advance, $50 at the door; VIP $125; free for children under 12
Info: karbachbrewing.com/community/event/ziegfest-2026

FEBRUARY 22Boots & Brews Market at Bayou Heights Bier Garten

What: A rodeo-themed afternoon featuring Western-inspired vendors, live music by the Saint E Street Band, mechanical bull rides, and rodeo ticket giveaways and prizes.
When: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, 3–8 p.m. (live music 4–7 p.m.; bull rides 5–7 p.m.)
Where: Bayou Heights Bier Garten
Cost: Free
Info: bayouheightsbiergarten.com

“Shall We Gather?” Joint Choral Concert

What: A joint concert featuring Voces 8, Voces 8 U.S. Scholars, the Houston Chamber Choir, and the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir, co-conducted by Jason Max Ferdinand.
When: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Cost: Ticketed event
Info: houstonchamberchoir.org

FEBRUARY 24Free Pet Wellness Services for District H Residents

What: Additional appointment day for free pet wellness services provided in partnership with BARC.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (appointments required)
Where: Location provided upon registration
Cost: Free (District H residents only)
Info: tinyurl.com/PetWellnessAppt

FEBRUARY 27Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at All Saints Catholic Church

What: A community fish fry fundraiser with fish, shrimp, or combo plates served with hush puppies, fries, coleslaw, a drink, and dessert.
When: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: All Saints Catholic Church Parish Hall, 215 E. 10th St.
Cost: $13 per plate
Info: All Saints Catholic Church

FEBRUARY 27–28Free Pet Wellness Services for District H Residents

What: Final February dates for free pet wellness services for District H residents.
When: Feb. 27–28, 2026 (appointments required)
Where: Location provided upon registration
Cost: Free (District H residents only)
Info: tinyurl.com/PetWellnessAppt

MARCH 13Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at All Saints Catholic Church

What: A community fish fry fundraiser with fish, shrimp, or combo plates served with hush puppies, fries, coleslaw, a drink, and dessert.
When: Friday, March 13, 2026, 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: All Saints Catholic Church Parish Hall, 215 E. 10th St.
Cost: $13 per plate
Info: All Saints Catholic Church

MARCH 27Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at All Saints Catholic Church

What: A community fish fry fundraiser with fish, shrimp, or combo plates served with hush puppies, fries, coleslaw, a drink, and dessert.
When: Friday, March 27, 2026, 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: All Saints Catholic Church Parish Hall, 215 E. 10th St.
Cost: $13 per plate
Info: All Saints Catholic Church