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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade
Downtown Houston
parade

Bring the family downtown and enjoy the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade, now in its 80th year! The parade will include decorative floats, local celebrities, marching bands, and thousands of trail riders. Kick off rodeo season and witness men and women on horseback fill the streets with hoof beats in celebration of Western heritage.  MORE INFO

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Theater
Sylvia
Stanton Welch brings his own interpretation to the classic story of the strong mythological heroine, and huntress Sylvia, and her love for a mortal shepherd. The ballet follows her journey as she’s torn between her duty and her desires. Don't miss an opportunity to see the classic story through Welch’s unique and creative narrative. PURCHASE TICKETS
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Taxes
Tax Return Preparation and Electronic Filing
South Texas College of Law
Tax season is upon us and you don't want to get caught behind the curve. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program at South Texas College of Law is offering free tax return preparation and electronic filing to low and moderate-income individuals and families (generally $57,000 and below). Returns are prepared by IRS certified tax preparers and both appointments and walk-in opportunities are available every Friday, through April 12. MORE INFO
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Theater
The Wizard of Oz
Jones Hall

Audiences young and old will be dazzled by the brightly colored sets, charmed by this timeless score and enthralled with its breathtaking special effects. Whether it creates new memories or conjures them up from the past, relive the wonderful, whimsical and enduring story of The Wizard of OzPURCHASE TICKETS

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Expo
Quinceanera Magazine Expo
George R. Brown Convention Center
From dressmakers and photographers to flower specialists and choreographers, this is the complete local guide to the perfect quinceanera celebration. PURCHASE TICKETS
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Sports
Dynamo vs. CD Guastatoya
BBVA Compass Stadium
Watch the 2018 U.S. Open Cup Champion squad square off against Guatemalan champions, CD Guastatoya in the second leg of their Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League tournament. PURCHASE TICKETS
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photography
Be The Artist
Discovery Green
This is your last chance to learn how to capture spectacular images of the lights, colors and movements of GUST by expert photographers. All you need to bring is your camera or cell phone and a tripod. MORE INFO
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national margarita day Specials
Xochi | 1777 Walker
Enjoy half off Xochi's Greatest Margarita Ever Sold, indulge in a margarita-paired tasting menu or, do both! Each course features a special menu item selected by Chef Hugo Ortega and is paired with a different margarita.  

El Big Bad | 419 Travis
In addition to the all-day $5 margarita specials, the bar will celebrate with a photo booth, giveaways, music and more.

The Rustic | 1836 Polk
DJ Gracie Chavez will be spinning all night long as you sip on a near five-foot tall, Giant Rocks Margarita glass full of the restaurant's classic Don Julio Margarita.

Bottle & Bayou | 1300 Lamar
Sip on Bottle & Bayou's classic margarita, a citrus blend of Altos Tequila, Cointreau, lemon and lime or opt for their Luxury Margarita. Enjoy a cocktail by the glass for $15 or the large pitcher for $45.

La Cantina by La Calle | 911 Franklin
Listen to '80's music, bite into $1 tacos during happy hour and drink margaritas for half off.
1b754957-c0c8-46de-8b32-095020e85639.png LIVE MUSIC SCENE
Feb 21 Monsters of Rock at House of Blues 
Feb 21
Koodookoo at Last Concert Cafe
Feb 21 Mitchell Ferguson at The Rustic
Feb 22 Reverend Horton Heat at House of Blues 
Feb 22 Ben Vibin ft. Leigh Sinclair at Last Concert Cafe
Feb 22 Muse at Toyota Center
Feb 23 Meek Mill at Revention Music Center
Feb 23 A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at House of Blues 
Feb 23 Nicotine Dolls at Last Concert Cafe
Feb 23 Dusty Neuman at The Rustic
Feb 23 Max Flinn at The Rustic
Feb 24 Cypress Hill at House of Blues 
Feb 24 Joe Savage at The Rustic
Feb 25 Austin Leach at The Rustic
Feb 26 Dorothy at House of Blues 
Feb 26 Howard and the Nosebleeds at Last Concert Cafe
Feb 26 Wes Nickson at The Rustic
Feb 27 Seth Keiffer at The Rustic
1b754957-c0c8-46de-8b32-095020e85639.png THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS
Feb 20-23 On The Exhale at Rec Room
Feb 21-23 Sylvia at Wortham Center
Feb 21-27 Mama Mia! at Hobby Center
Feb 21-27 Quack at Alley Theatre
Feb 22 Bejing Dance Theater: Hamlet at Jones Hall
Feb 22 Head Over Heels at Prohibition
Feb 23-24 The Wizard of Oz at Jones Hall
Feb 23 The Jazz Age at Prohibition
Feb 23 Peter Pan! at Prohibition
Feb 24 Long Island Boys at Prohibition
Feb 24 Bitches Who Brunch at Prohibition
Feb 27 MeatEater at Wortham Center
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Feb 25 Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center
Feb 26 Dynamo vs. CD Guastatoya at BBVA Compass Stadium
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Cheers to National Margarita Day! These downtown margarita hotspots are sure to quench your thirst and excite your taste buds! DRINK UP
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