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Picnic season is in full swing for the Houston Area Parkinson Society, which is knee deep in planning for its Blues, Brews & Barbecue event at Wicklow Heights on April 29.

Art Is An Outdoor Market, the only event of its kind, breadth and scale in West Houston, returns to the wooded grounds of Republic Square on March 24 from 11am-6pm.

Longing for the days when Bianca Jagger could make an entrance on a white horse at Studio 54? This gala is guaranteed to be anything but boring.

Strap yourself in … Rothko Chapel’s Moonrise Party is back! The celestial soiree, which celebrates the halfway point between March’s new and blue moons, takes place this year at Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston on Friday, March 23, from 6:30 to 10:30pm.

On March 22 from 6-9pm, hostess with the mostess Lily Paxson of Lily’s Events is partnering with Carnegie Homes for the dual launch of nonprofit Simply Clean Water Project and the Masterson Oaks residential enclave in Montrose’s historic Westmoreland district.

Looking to do something tonight? Deasa Turner, daughter of legendary real estate icon Martha Turner, will present her artworks in the “Enchanted Scenes & Assemblage Themes” exhibition at Mirabeau Gallery.

Big things are happening at intimate Stages Repertory Theatre. The acclaimed gem on the edge of Montrose and River Oaks and perched above Buffalo Bayou has a $30 million expansion plan in the works. Why not speed it along by supporting a one-woman show about one of Texas’ biggest personalities, Ann Richards.

Bridgeland, Houston’s premier master planned community, invites foodies and families out to experience its monthly Friday Night Bites, a community-organized event of curated food trucks offering a medley of cuisines.

There’s nothing that sets the mood for an evening of romance more than the perfect soundtrack.

One of the city’s top culinary events, The Truffle Masters, returns on Jan. 29 to a new home at The Astorian.

Home is definitely where you do NOT want to be when David Byrne, former Talking Heads mastermind, brings his badassery to the Lawn at White Oak Music Hall on April 28. Byrne is embarking on a solo North American tour in support of his forthcoming album, “American Utopia.” Every ticket purchased online comes with his new CD.

Iconic country crooner Mark Chesnutt hits the Sugar Land area’s Redneck Country Club on February 7 to support Dec My Room and Kids’ Meals. Coined “Kick Up Your Boots for Kids”, the evening marks a first-time collaboration between two of Houston’s most notable children’s charities.

Save the date! Texas Monthly’s Whiskey Affair returns to town on Thursday, February 8 at Silver Street Studios from 6–10 p.m.

Art of the World Gallery brings some serious cosmic energy to town when the year-old blue-chip gallery debuts Jiménez Deredia and his other worldly sculpture in its first exhibition of the year beginning Friday, Jan. 19.

Four Seasons: Ring in the New Year at Bayou & Bottle’s ‘80s-themed soiree, or experience a five-course tasting menu at Quattro.

Houston’s designing Jawda sisters know how to bring serious sparkle to any season. Their annual holiday pop up – a must visit for those in the know seeking stylish and unique holiday finds – has a new home and direction this year in a burgeoning warehouse redevelopment at 7800 Washington Ave., just across Interstate 10 from Memorial Park.

Thanksgiving isn’t the only celebration happening this week. East Downtown hot spot Chapman & Kirby — recently opened in the burgeoning, mixed-use development East Village — is celebrating its grand opening with an epic blowout bash on Wednesday, November 22 from 6 PM to 2 AM.

Houston’s oldest family-owned business, Hamilton Shirts, is taking a trip down memory lane. The bespoke shirt maker – considered the country’s best – is temporarily setting up shop downtown and just steps from the company’s original 1883 storefront.

The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is making waves this week with an epic line up (see our “Cinephiles, This One’s for You” story for more details), but a showstopping film schedule isn’t the only trick HCAF has up its sleeve.

Mark your calendars, the 9th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival kicks off today, launching with two opening night films: “Love, Cecil” — the story of iconic British photographer and costume designer Cecil Beaton and “Bodied,” a film exploring the high stakes world of contemporary battle rap.

Fresh Arts is kicking off the holidays with a three-day celebration to mark the 12th Anniversary of its Winter Holiday Art Market. The fun starts on Friday, November 17, at 6pm with the Ugly Sweater Preview Party – just $15 in advance for cocktails, light bites, live music and early shopping access – and continues on November 18 from 10am-7pm and November 19 from 11am-5pm with free market entry and tax free shopping.

Calling all art aficionados! Art of the World Gallery is the preeminent contemporary art and sculpture destination in Houston. With its hyper-curated selection of art featuring twenty artists from ten countries on four continents, including Fernando Botero and Jorge Jiménez Deredia, Art of the World Gallery epitomizes the incredible diversity of the city we know and love. As a part of the Gallery’s quarterly exhibitions, they recently hosted a fête celebrating the fragmented and geometric work of Greek artist Sophia Vari. Open to the public Monday through Saturday, this is one exhibition you don’t want to miss!

RYDE for a Reason, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, is spinning into November with a duo of events that put the fun into raising. Acclaimed indoor cycling studio, RYDE, is kicking things off at The Dunlavy on November 2 from 7-11pm with an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live music from Austin-based band, The Nightowls. Tickets are $75.