Local Food and Drink Events in Texas This Week of January 27 - February 2
7th Annual Wild Game and Wine Camofest
Live music, wine tastings, wine and beer for sale. Samples of locally caught samples of wild game, fish and fowl and food inspired by Texas
SAVE THE DATE! The Bay City Main Street program is hosting the 7th Annual "Wild Game and Wine CAMOFEST" on JANUARY 28, 2023 from noon to 6 pm in Historic Downtown Bay City. Cooking “guides” will provide locally caught samples of wild game, fish and fowl and food inspired by Texas wines. Festival goers will enjoy samples of wine from local wineries, live entertainment, shopping with festival specialty vendors, Texas beer and wine and activities for the kids. The "welcome mat" will be out at as the many retail merchants of Downtown Bay City open their doors with discounts and specials. CAMOFEST highlights our one of a kind Downtown Bay City and Matagorda County as the “gateway to the great outdoors.”
Date and Time
Sat, January 28, 2023, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
Location
Downtown Bay City Texas 1700 7th Street Bay City, TX 77414 United States
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Epicurean Evening 2023 - A Taste of Space
Epicurean tickets allow you to sample food from over 40 restaurants plus 2 beer coupons and entertainment.
Enjoy food, beer, friends, and music inside Space Center Houston Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 6:30PM – 9:00PM. Tickets include food samples from over 40 booths, 2 beer coupons for guests 21 yrs. and older, free parking, access to mobile auction and entertainment.
Epicurean Evening “A Taste of Space” is presented by Big Star Cadillac Hyundai and produced by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Pre-sale tickets are $35, day of $40 and early entry $55 lets you start 45 minutes before the crowds. Group discounts for ten or more. Ticket Underwriter Kemah Boardwalk.
Military, First Responders and educators tickets $25, just email chamber@clearlakearea.com for promo code.
Some of the participants include the Aquarium Restaurant, Bakkhus Taverna, Bubba Gump, Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack, Flying Dutchman, Fogo De Chao, Great American Cookie Company, HTeaO, Joe’s Crab Shack, Landry’s Seafood House, Mamacita's Mexican Restaurant, McAlister's Deli, Niche Catering, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Opus Bistro & Steakhouse, Opus Ocean Grille, Red River BBQ, Red River Cantina, Robinette & Company Caterers, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Texas Huddle Grille & Sports Bar, Urban Bricks Kitchen, Whiskey Cake, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and many more…
Don't miss your chance for some awesome items in our Mobile Auction sponsored by Wellby Financial! Text SPACE to 79230 to bid from anywhere in the world. Auction goes live January 26th.
As the event gets closer additional information will be uploaded including a full restaurant list, mobile auction connection, event map, sponsors and more. Go to www.clearlakearea.com.
Other sponsors include Faust Distributing, Silver Eagle, Shell Federal Credit Union, Sophic Synergistics, LLC, LTD Tax Services & Business Solutions LLC, Advanced Dermatology, City of Nassau Bay, Elitecare Emergency Hospital, AMOCO FCU, DRDA CPA's, Home Bank, Renewal by Andersen of Houston and Luna's Mexican Restaurant.
Date and Time
Thu, February 2, 2023, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM CST
Location
Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 United States
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Austin Creator Meetup
If you're a content creator on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, or trying to decide, you know that the journey can be a lonely one. That's why we're excited to host a monthly meetup for creators of all sizes at Valhalla Esports Lounge in Austin.
Come out, grab some food and drinks, and connect with like-minded creators. Whether you're just starting out or have been in the game for a while, all are welcome! This is your chance to meet potential podcast guests, co-hosts, teammates, and more.
Don't let the content creation journey feel lonely anymore. Join us at Valhalla for our Austin Creator Meetup and make some valuable connections!
Special guests Yelo and Basement House!
Date and Time
Fri, Jan 27, 2023, 8:00 PM – Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 2:00 AM CST
Location
Valhalla Esports Lounge 710 B W 6th St Austin, TX 78701 United States
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A Fresh Start to a Healthier You!
The Seguin Public Library in partnership with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension presents Fresh Start to a Healthier You, a program on healthy eating.
Learn all about eating healthy with a live cooking demonstration. This weekly program is instructed by Lisa Whittemore from Texas A&M Agri Life Extension and Better Living for Texans Guadalupe County.
Date and Time
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location
313 West Nolte Street, Seguin, TX, USA
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Lunar New Year Chinese Cultural Celebration
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with art, games, music, treats and more on Feb. 1, 2023.
The event is free, but registration is required. There will be dumplings, mooncakes, Chinese noodles and other snacks for sale. This is a family-friendly event, so all ages are welcoaame. Register today!
Date and Time
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CST
Location
World Languages Institute, 4921 Benbrook Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116, USA
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Lunar New Year 2023: Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit — a kind, energetic, and resilient animal that represents patience and treating others with respect. Join Asia Society Texas in welcoming the Year of the Rabbit with performances, art and craft activities, and food inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia! Dance to the beat of traditional lion dancers as they perform outside on our festival lawn. Learn about Lunar New Year traditions around the world through all-ages crafts, activities, and performances. A limited quantity of red envelopes will also be given to children. This event is FREE and open to the public; RSVPs are requested for planning purposes. Food and drink will be available for sale. Music and dance performances by Huaxing Arts Group Houston are ticketed.
All-Ages Activities
The below activities take place 10–11 a.m. (for Asia Society members only) and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (for general public).
Chinese Calligraphy
Explore traditional writing styles and receive your name or a simple phrase in Chinese characters. Presented by Huaxing Arts Group Houston Rabbit Hats
In celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, create a Rabbit hat to wear — and to take home! Presented by Huaxing Arts Group Houston
Photo Booth
Take a festive photo with Spring Festival: Splendor of Huaxing dancers. Presented by Huaxing Arts Group Houston
Zodiac Game
Learn about the zodiac as it relates to the Lunar New Year, identify your animal, and take a fun postcard home!
Lantern Craft
Create beautiful lantern to celebrate the Lantern Festival, which concludes the Lunar New Year celebration period.
Zen Painting-Inspired Community Scroll
Learn to draw a Zen painting-inspired rabbit and help create a community scroll with well wishes for the new year! Presented by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Chinese-Inspired Landscapes
Find calmness in nature by coloring beautiful landscapes inspired by Chinese artistic traditions. Presented by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
LNY Flip Books
Make your own flip book about the Lunar New Year! Presented by Brave Little Company
Chinese Cultural Crafts
Make fun crafts inspired by Chinese traditions. Presented by Houston Public Library–Kendall
Instrument Demonstrations
Learn about and try various traditional Chinese musical instruments! Presented by Huaxing Arts Group Houston
Free Festival Performances and Demonstrations
Lunar New Year Storytime | 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Gather in our upstairs gallery foyer to hear the story of the Jade Emperor in a fun, interactive storytime! Presented by Houston Public Library–Kendall
Qigong Demonstration | 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Guests of all ages are invited to join Dr. Kathleen Funk to learn simple qigong exercises for a healthy new year! Presented by lululemon
Storybook Opera | 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. Hear the story of Lunar New Year come to life in a kid-friendly opera! Presented by Houston Grand Opera Lion Dance | 12 p.m. Enjoy an energetic lion dance performance outdoors on our festival lawn. Presented by Shaolin Kung Fu Academy in Houston
Spring Festival: Splendor of Huaxing TICKETS: $10 (Asia Society members receive 35% off) Performance times at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. inside the Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater. Each showtime features the same music and dance performances. To celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year,
Huaxing Arts Group joins Asia Society Texas to present a collection of Chinese music and dance! From modern interpretations of traditional tunes to classic folk dances, the performances highlight a variety of performers and dance styles. Huaxing Arts Group Houston is a civic organization of Chinese Americans in the Greater Houston Area. The association has served the greater community through volunteerism, service, and cultural exchange with a patriotic focus on strengthening the Chinese American community and its relationship with fellow citizens.
Date and Time
Saturday, January 28, 2023
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location
1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004, USA
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Year of the Rabbit Hoppy Hour/Social
It's a bunny parent's favorite time of year! The Year of the Rabbit!
-Hoppy Hour Pen:
Pack your buns (they must be neutered/spayed and vaccinated) and come down to the arboretum's Hummingbird room where we will have a Hoppy Hour pen. Your buns can hop around and meet other buns in a neutral setting!
-Crafts:
Join our junior volunteers at the crafts table, where they will be teaching everyone how to make cute bunny origami!
-Bonding Sessions:
Are you having trouble bonding your two fixed rabbits? Bring them to the bonding area where we will have bonding sessions for buns, and you can learn tips and tricks from our bunny bonding expert!
-Bunny Buttique:
Bunny themed items, Bunny toys, Supplies, and Limited edition HRR Year of The Rabbit Merch! You won't be able to resist all the cute things we have available to purchase! All proceeds go towards microchips, spay/neuter, vaccines, and medical emergencies.
-Bunny Spa:
Does your bun need a nail trim? Scent glands cleaned? Brushed? Bring your bun(s) to our Spa booth for a relaxing and refreshing spa session. We only charge a $10 donation per bun!
-Food and Drinks:
Have some food and drinks while hanging out other bunny people and enjoy speaking to others about our most favorite thing in the world, BUNNIES!
We are very excited about this event, and we would love to meet everyone and answer any questions about our rescue and what this wonderful Year of the Rabbit has in store!
Would you like to volunteer for this event? We will need several volunteers to help, so if you're interested, please fill out our volunteer form!
Parking at the arboretum is $5, but the event is free!
Date and Time
Sunday, January 29, 2023
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
Location
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, USA
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Uptown & West Village Foodie Walk
Come hungry and eat your way through trendy and tasty Uptown Dallas. The Uptown and West Village Foodie Walk, is the perfect combination of culture, cocktails, and cuisine.
Your fully guided experience begins with an insider's view into Dallas' trendy West Village, a walk-able urban living, dining and shopping district in the heart of affluent Uptown Dallas. With quick walks between carefully selected off-the-beaten-path restaurants and history of the antique McKinney Avenue trolley, there is plenty of time to relax and socialize. Enjoy multiple curated Texas-sized tastings, optional signature cocktails, and a dessert to sweeten the deal!
Date and Time
Friday, January 27, 2023
11:30 AM –2:00 PM
Location
Baboush, McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX, USA
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First Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off & Potluck
Join us for food, and fun without the guilt. Climate action team hosts first annual VEGAN chili cook-off. Register for a chance to win!
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston is Sponsoring the first annual VEGAN chili cook-off. Hosted by the Climate Action Team, it's an opportunity to submit your special plant-based chili recipe for a chance to win a fabulous prize.
We are also in need of traditional plant-based sides like cornbread, vegetable casseroles, rolls, drinks, and desserts to fill out the menu.
Following our event the arts team will be hosting an OPEN MIC NIGHT... All are welcome.
Date and Time
Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 5:30 PM CST
Location
First UU Church 5200 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77004 United States
