Your ultimate local guide for events, business openings, meetings and more in the months of February and March.


Jam at Texas Music Festival


March 2
Friends of Downtown Friendswood  will host its annual Texas Music Festival, featuring Roger Creager, at Stevenson Park. 2:30-10 p.m. $20-$25. 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood.
www.friendsofdowntownfriendswood.org







Raise money for local Rodeo scholarships


Feb. 16-17
The Houston Metro Go Texan Alvin/Pearland Subcommittee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is hosting its Boots and Bling dinner and dance to raise scholarship funds. 6:30 p.m.-midnight. $50. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2320 Hatfield Road, Pearland. 832-964-4486.





Register for Pearland’s first half-marathon


Feb. 16-March 17
Registration for the inaugural Pearland Half Marathon, set for March 24, is open. Participants can choose the 10K or half-marathon, both of which will start and finish at Pearland High School. $45 (10K), $75 (half-marathon). Prices increase after March 17. www.runpearland.com 





Celebrate state heritage


Feb. 19
Friendswood Senior Citizen Program is hosting a Go Texan Day luncheon complete with chili, crackers and dessert. Participants are encouraged to dress in Western gear. 11 a.m. Free. Senior Activity Building, 416 Morningside Drive, Friendswood. 281-482-8441. www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/activityguide





Drop off the kids for a night of fun with crafts


Feb. 22
Creative Edge Art Studio is hosting “Friday Night Fun!”, which allows parents to drop off their children ages 4-14 from 6-10 p.m. to enjoy arts and crafts, games, pizza and story time. $35. 2975 Kingsley Drive, Ste. 137, Pearland. 832-295-9099. http://pearland.creativeedgeartstudio.com





Dads, take your daughter to a dance


Feb. 23
The Rotary Club of 288 Corridor is hosting Ties and Tiaras, its annual daddy-daughter dance at Pearland Junior High School. The event will include a photo booth and a Cinderella appearance. 6-8 p.m.
$35 +. 4719 Bailey Road, Pearland.
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3913








Practice yoga with goats


Feb. 24
Goat Yoga Houston offers 45 minutes of yoga and 30 minutes of optional activities, including playtime with goats and additional yoga practice. 2-3:25 p.m. $35. Center Court Pizza and Brew, 2111 W. Parkwood Ave., Ste. 117, Friendswood. 713-578-0068.








Support women while networking


March 3
Diamonds and Pearls Mothers are hosting the Spotlight Brunch at the Reflections Bay Events Center. Noon-3 p.m. $35-$45. 12234 Shadow Creek Parkway, Bldg. 7, Pearland. 346-704-4866.