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Mardi Gras Season at Monkey’s Tail

All weekend long

5802 Fulton

Monkey’s Tail is bringing the Mardi Gras spirit to your glass with a lineup of festive cocktails, offered now through Fat Tuesday, February 17. Sip on the Frozen Hand Grenade served in a 16âoz Bacardi hurricane cup to keep (while supplies last), the classic Cat 5 Hurricane, a smooth Sazerac, or celebrate with a King Cake Shot.

Chocolate & Wine Pairing at Messina Hof Harvest Green

Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.

8921 Harlem

Messina Hof Harvest Green is setting the mood ahead of Valentine’s Day with a decadent Chocolate & Wine Pairing. Guests can expect chocolate-driven bites, silky truffles to unexpected savory courses, paired with Messina Hof wines. Tickets start at $57 per person.

Ice Cream for Breakfast at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Saturday, 9 a.m.

Jeni’s scoop shops are celebrating Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with early openings at 9 a.m. Highlights include the debut of a reimagined House Coffee flavor with Verve Coffee Roasters beans, the return of Maple Soaked Pancakes, special breakfast-inspired menu pairings, in-shop surprises like kids’ activity sheets and stickers, and a chance to win free ice cream and coffee for a year by signing up for the Jeni’s app.

Mardi Gras Brunch at B&B Butchers & Restaurant

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1814 Washington

B&B Butchers & Restaurant’s Mardi Gras Brunch promises gumbo, grits and good times this Saturday. Guests can enjoy crawfish beignets, chicken and andouille gumbo, Cajun shrimp and blue cheese grits and bourbon bread pudding, plus Hurricanes and cocktails like the French Quarter Crusta and Bramble Berry Sour. The afternoon also includes live Zydeco music, colorful photo-ops, face painting and Mardi Gras swag.

Super Bowl LX Watch Parties

Sunday

This year’s Super Bowl LX pits the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots, with kickoff at 5:30 p.m. CT — so it’s officially time to lock in your Super Bowl Sunday plans. For a rundown of the best places around town to catch every play, check out our Houston Press Super Bowl Sunday Watch Party Guide. Think burgers and bourbon at Bayou & Bottle, relaxed neighborhood vibes at Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge and a full-on sports-bar atmosphere with wall-to-wall TVs at Little Woodrow’s.