On Saturday, April 6 from 12-5 PM, the Fourth Annual Doggy Party on the Plaza returns to the district. Sponsored by Houston PetTalk Magazine and MyFuzzbook.com, the event will showcase over 60 of Houston’s leading pet providers, including retail shops, resorts, health facilities, food manufacturers, trainers and more. Meet media personalities like emcee Deborah Duncan of Channel 11/KHOU-TV’s Great Day Houston, Channel 13/KTRK-TV’s Casey Curry, CBS radio’s Laura Reynolds of KILT, MIX 96.5 and SportsRadio 610, plus TLC’s The Little Couple Bill and Jen Klein.  The afternoon of two and four-legged fun, features the ever-popular canine costume contest, new owner/pet look-a-like contest and the Third Annual Rescue Me Parade, which showcases floats created by rescue groups hoping to win prizes valued at over $10,000 for their causes.

Celebrate chic with the formal grand opening of men’s and women’s boutique, Dryden Kreps on Saturday, April 6 from 5-9 PM.  Check out the newest looks while sipping on cocktails, nibbling on hors d’oeuvres and meeting luxury clothing representatives.  A portion of sales will benefit Child Advocates.

Come out to CITYCENTRE on Sunday, April 7 and experience the Lamborghini Festival from 12-5 PM. Patrons are invited to arrive between 11-11:30 AM to experience the adrenaline rush and sound of a stampede of Lamborghinis arriving all at once.

Don't miss the additional exotic brands on display at the festival, such as Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, Bugatti and others.

The Second Annual Lamborghini Festival is an international automobile event which is scheduled to take place over two days in the Houston area, April 6 & 7.The spectacular celebration will include the participation of more than 50 examples of this iconic brand of Italian automobiles.

For more information, visit lamborghinifestival.com

Register online now for Houston’s Greenest Race, the Fourth Annual Green 6.2 on Saturday, April 27. The race promotes Earth Day in Houston, with Pre/Post- Race day festivities. 

The Green 6.2 10K Race will take runners/ walkers down Memorial Drive, Gessner Drive and through the scenic neighborhoods of Memorial. The Pre/Post-Race activities will include a pre-race warm-up led by CrossFit Memorial Houston, an awards ceremony for the races, along with music, food and sponsor expo in the plaza area of CITYCENTRE. We hope Green 6.2 participants stay around, enjoying the lively atmosphere and incentives from the area restaurants and businesses.

Further, Green6.2 is hosting The Official Lemonade Day Best Tasting Contest as a part of our race day activities.  Everyone is invited to come out as Houston chefs taste participants’ recipes. This year the contest is open for the general public to attend from 10:30am – noon and even buy lemonade so participants can get a jump start on their Lemonade Day goal! Come early to cheer Lemonhead and his friends on as they run the Lemonade Day Kids Fun Run! http://lemonadeday.org/

For more information and to register, visit thegreen2green.com

Grupo Batachá salsas into CITYCENTRE for the season’s second installment of Dancing Under the Stars, presented by THE LOFTS CITYCENTRE on April 27 from 7-10 PM. Anticipate a night of batachá, slang for fun times, as the band brings the flavor of the Caribbean to the plaza with their melodic mix of fiery salsas, sweet boleros, fast merengues and traditional cumbias sung in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

STRAITS entices you to spice up the end of your weekend and tantalize your taste buds at the Second Annual Curry Crawl on April 28 at CITYCENTRE. You’ll have the opportunity to sample classic, fusion and western-inspired curry dishes prepared by an array of the city’s top toques. Cast your vote for the People’s Choice best curry honor while VIP judges tally their results for the crown victor. Satisfy your appetite and quench your thirst for fun with exotic foods and cocktails, plus entertainment, all included in the $55 admission ticket. 

A portion of proceeds will benefit PULSE, the young professionals group of St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System.

CITYCENTRE continues its reputation as of one the city’s top dining destinations with the announcement of its newest culinary outposts—Seasons 52. The acclaimed fresh grill and wine bar invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning, international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance.  Prepare to indulge without the guilt, as every dish weighs in at less than 475 calories.  The restaurant will be located in CITYCENTRE THREE across from Hotel Sorella.