The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is back! Don your best rodeo fashion with the help of Memorial District fashion retailers like Marlo Miller Boutique and Boot Barn. Whether you are going for a western chic or a traditional country-western style, find your perfect look in our stores. See suggestions on our blog.

Celebrate the return of the Houston Rodeo and Go Texan Week at the Rodeo Happy Hour on The Lawn at Memorial City Mall from 4–7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22. Stop by Shops Under the Arbor with gifts from FINDITGIRL, BBQ dinner from Coffee Q Food Truck, and drinks from Ciro’s Italian Grill. Get in the rodeo mood with live country music and you can try out a mechanical bull!

With performances by up-and-comers or notable names in the music industry, Cowboy Surfer is the place to be for exciting live music. Upcoming acts include Ray Rogers on January 23, Johnny Falstaff on January 30, and Gabe Wootton on February 6. Browse their entire calendar of events and buy tickets on their website.

Happy Mardi Gras! As they say in French: "Laissez les bons temps rouler" or Let the Good Times Roll! Visit the District’s Three Brothers Bakery at 12393 Kingsride Lane for King Cakes, petit fours, and more. Trying these treats with co-workers, family, and friends is the perfect way to enjoy the celebration! Click here to shop their menu online, and read about their King Cakes on their blog here.

Save lives with a blood donation at the Gulf Coast Blood Drive on Friday, March 4 from 3:30–7 p.m. at the food court entrance of Memorial City Mall. Reserve a spot in advance at this link.