Molina’s Cantina brings back its jalapeño Chicken Fried Steak in time for rodeo season. Credit: Kimberly Park

Monday, March 2

Texas Independence Day at Karbach Brewery

On Monday, March 2, Karbach Brewery, 2032 Karbach, is celebrating 190 years of Texas independence with $1 ZiegenBock and $1 Lager drafts, plus $10 Wagyu Burgers, available exclusively onsite. 

Purim Party at Októ

Októ, 888 Westheimer, is hosting a Purim Party on Monday, March 2, transforming its dining room into a vibrant dance floor with a live DJ, a costume contest, and late-night Purim festivities from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Food and drinks will be available for purchase

Tuesday, March 3

Backstreet Cafe Wine Dinner at Hugo’s

Backstreet Cafe’s wine dinners continue during its rebuild with a pop-up at Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer. The evening begins with a 6 p.m. reception followed by a 6:30 p.m. seated dinner featuring wines from Paradigm. Courses include tuna crudo with ’24 Paradigm Rosé, confit duck leg with ’21 Paradigm Merlot, braised short rib paired with ’16 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon, and an orange-hazelnut mousse for dessert. Tickets are $130 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Thursday–Saturday

Rodeo Ready Pop-Up at Autry Park 

The Rodeo Ready Pop-Up at Autry Park transforms the development into a vibrant hub for retail, culture and lifestyle, with complimentary ranch waters, hat and boot branding, jewelry engraving, bolo and belt design, vintage denim fittings, live music and line dancing lessons, tequila tastings, Texas Mahjong, and Dolly-inspired yoga in the park. 

Friday, March 6

Fish Fridays: Lent Guide

With Lenten season in full swing, we’re here to hook your weekend with Houston’s best seafood picks every Friday. From crispy fish tacos to indulgent platters, our Fish Friday guide highlights the city’s top fish spots plus plenty of veggie-forward and meat-free options.

Saturday, March 7

Basic Foods from the Tex-Mex Kitchen at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen

From 1 to 4 p.m. at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, 1140 Eldridge Parkway, guests can learn the essentials of Tex-Mex with Sylvia Casares in a hands-on cooking class. Make flour tortillas, carne guisada, charro beans, guisado beans, chili piquin salsa and get her secrets for perfect refried beans. Class is $70 per person and includes materials and a meal. Register at online or call 832-230-3842.

New and ongoing specials

Rodeo Season

From brisket cupcakes to mechanical bulls, Houston’s restaurants and bars go all out for rodeo season, turning the city into a smoky, sweet fiesta. Check out our full guide to Rodeo Eats, Drinks, and Parties for pop-ups, rooftop cocktails, and limited-time bites.

Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.