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February & March events
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ENJOY THE LUNAR NEWYEAR IN RIVER OAKS RIVER OAKS DISTRICT
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CATCHANALTERNATIVE FOLK CONCERT GOODE CO. ARMADILLO PALACE
The Houston Rodeo kicks o with a parade down Bagby Street. WORTH THE TRIP FEB. 26 GET READY FOR RODEO AT KICKOFF PARADE Celebrate the start of the 90th anniversary of Houston’s Livestock and Rodeo with a parade that takes place Feb. 26. The parade will start at Houston City Hall and travel around the downtown area before ending at the Houston Public Library on Lamar Street. The rodeo runs through March 20 and includes concerts, rodeo events and a barbecue cooko . 10 a.m. Free (parade). Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston 832-667-1000 www.rodeohouston.com COURTESY HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
The public is invited to welcome in the Lunar New Year with a preview of Soaring Phoenix’s traditional dragon dancing and acrobatics performance ahead of a full celebration to close out the week of luck and lanterns. Soaring Phoenix raises money to aid various organizations serving underserved communities and orphanages in Vietnam. 3-5 p.m. Free. River Oaks District, 4444 Westheimer Road, Houston. 713-904-1310. www.riveroaksdistrict.com
Singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter brings his laid- back and soulful vibes to Goode Company Armadillo Palace for a performance alongside his three-piece band. Opening performer Christina Holmes will deliver alternative folk anthems. 7 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (opening act), 9:30 p.m. (headliner). $22 (in advance), $27 (at the door). Goode Company Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby Drive, Houston. 713-526-9700. www.thearmadillopalace.com
COURTESY RIVER OAKS DISTRICT
COURTESY DONAVON FRANKENREITER
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dragon dance and a fashion show. 3-10 p.m. Free (admission). Railway Heights, 8200 Washington Ave., Houston. 832-831-5116. www.facebook.com/viethouston 10 17 AND 24 TUNE INTO GREGORY SCHOOL SERIES FOR BLACKHISTORYMONTH Join the Houston Public Library and the Gregory School for a series of events about “Black Health and Wellness” in the 52nd anniversary of Black History Month. The event is online, and guests must register to attend. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Virtual event. www.houstonlibrary.libcal.com 16 CELEBRATE ITALIAN CONTEMPORARY FILM The Italian Cultural and Community Center of Houston continues its celebration of Italian movies with director Andrea Segre’s “Welcome Venice.” 6:45 p.m. $10 (ICCC members), $15 (general admission). Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston, 1101 Milford St., Houston. 713-524-4222. www.iccchouston.com
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WALK THROUGH THE
AZALEAS IN RIVER OAKS The River Oaks Garden Club hosts its 86th annual Azalea Trail event to celebrate the bloom of spring owers. The Trail features the Bayou Bend Home and Gardens, Rienzi Home and Gardens, and four residential gardens. A ribbon-cutting will take place March 4 at the historic Forum of Civics Building. 10:30 a.m. (Fri. ribbon-cutting), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.). Free. River Oaks Garden Club, 2503 Westheimer Road, Houston. 713-523-2483. www.riveroaksgc.org 05 JOINA LOCAL CHAMBER FOR CRAWFISH The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a craw sh festival featuring vendors, craw sh, live music by Lucid Illusions and an Idol of the Heights contest. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (admission), $20 (craw sh plate). Raven Tower, 310 North St., Houston. 713-861-6735. www.heightschamber.org
STOP BY THE HOUSTONHOME
AND GARDEN SHOW The Houston Home and Garden Show will have hundreds of booths displaying home appliances, gardening equipment and experts to give advice on furnishing/ landscaping. Noon-8 p.m (Fri.), 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sun.). Free (children under 12), $10 (adults). 1 NRG Park, Houston. www.houstonhomeandgardenshow.com 05 THROUGH06 CELEBRATE THE VIETNAMESE NEWYEAR AT RAILWAY HEIGHTS The Vietnamese Community of Houston and Vicinities is bringing its Asian Night Market to the Railway Heights food hall. The event promotes Asian cultures, food and music, including Japanese, Thai, Lao, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. The Vietnamese New Year will be celebrated with a
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Find more or submit Heights-River Oaks-Montrose events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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HEIGHTS RIVER OAKS MONTROSE EDITION • FEBRUARY 2022
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