Event Roundup: What to look forward to this week

Happy Friday! Here are some upcoming events to check out this weekend and next week. 

Friday Night Flicks

There’s just something so nice about starting the weekend off by relaxing and watching a movie. Tonight, grab a blanket, friends and family and enjoy Labyrinth outdoors at Discovery Green. See the details. 

Celebrate Mardi Gras! 

It’s that time of year again: Mardi Gras! You don’t have to spend hours in the car to celebrate, though – there are some exciting and fun options closer to home. Mardi Gras Galveston takes place Friday through Tuesday, the Houston Creole Heritage Festival and Mardi Gras Parade will hit the streets of downtown Houston Saturday morning, and Yachty Gras: Grand Night Boat Parade takes place in Kemah Saturday night.

Love Mardi Gras fun? Be sure to read about all of the fun – and hard work – that goes into the Krewe of Maximilian, a membership-only, nonprofit social club heavily involved in Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebrations and more. 

Bellaire’s Daddy-Daughter Dance

The 15th annual Daddy-Daughter Dance takes place Sat. evening. Space is limited so get your tickets now! 

West U Park Lovers’ Ball

The 23rd Park Lovers’ Ball takes place Saturday evening, which will include dinner and dancing, silent and live auctions, and more. See the details. 

Frostival

The ICE at Discovery Green will conclude a fun season with its Frostival on Sunday afternoon, which includes an ICE smackdown with nationally-known ice carvers, ice skating demonstrations, interactive ice sculpture, live music and so much more. See the details. 

ReelAbilities

ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival 2015 hosted by the JFS Alexander Institute for Inclusion in collaboration with Houston’s Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, takes place Sunday-Thursday and includes a variety of films, special events, and speakers from around the country. See the details here for times, places, schedule, and a trailer.   

Shades of Grey 
Join Crime Stoppers of Houston for a breakfast with Dr. Amy Bonomi, Professor and Chair of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, for “50 Shades of Grey: A Look at Love, Deception and Abuse.” The event takes place Friday, Feb. 13 (yes, the same day that the movie hits the theaters). See the details and register now. 

More Events
See our events calendar to find out what’s going on today, tomorrow and in coming months and share your events, too. 

Have a Buzzworthy weekend and week ahead!