This weekend's hottest culinary happenings will keep you quenched and well-fed all weekend long, with a couple of brew-filled bashes and some poke to boot.
Pokéology Pop Up at Gossip Ultra Lounge
Friday, 9 p.m. to midnight
114 Main
Chef Jason Liao of Pokéology (formerly known as Poke Akua) is bringing his culinary chops to a pop-up at the new lounge Gossip Houston, located in the heart of downtown Houston. Get $10 bowls of ocean trout ceviche with pickled red onions, pine nuts, citrus and chile oil. The first 100 bowls will be offered for free with an RSVP on Eventbrite.
Saint Arnold North Heights Pub Crawl
Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.
Houston’s oldest brewery is bringing its fan-favorite pub crawl to the north Heights. Start at Southern Goods, 632 West 19th, to pick up your ticket at 5 p.m. Then move on to Hubcap Grill, 1133 West 19th; The Boot, 1206 West 20th; and Big Star Bar, 1005 West 19th, in any order before finishing the night at Cedar Creek, 1034 West 20th, at 9 p.m. There, you’ll find a commemorative pint glass and eternal glory awaiting your arrival.
Yoga & Hops at Karbach Brewery
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2032 Karbach
Bring $20 and a willingness to get zen to this two-hour hangout, which features a one-hour yoga class followed by a one-hour beer social. Go for the yoga, namaste for the fun.
Dream Big Bash at 8th Wonder Brewery
Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
2202 Dallas
With a goal to inspire students, friends, neighborhoods and families to get up, get out, get active and dream together, the Dream Big Bash features a day of family-friendly activities, prizes, music, live demos, raffles, a wall of dreams and drinks by 8th Wonder Brewery. Tickets to the event are $8.
Local Brewery Burger Bash at Taps House of Beer
Sunday, 2 p.m.
5120 Washington Avenue
Join Taps House of Beer in cheering on local breweries in an epic burger bash, as favorites including Saint Arnold, No Label and Town in City cook burgers and pair them with beer. As if that’s not cool enough, the burgers are free.