FEB. 9 NEON CITY RETRO ARCADE POPUP
ELGIN — Choose your favorite retro arcade game and sip on some craft drinks along with gaming snacks for hours of fun. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chemn Cafe´, 114 N. Main St. For more information, call 512-827-9747.
SUPER BOWL TAILGATE PARTY
ELGIN — Join the largest tailgate party of the year beginning at 2 p.m. at the Elgin VFW Post 6115, 118 Old Sayers Rd. There will be an outside projector and lots of inside TVs to watch the big game. This will be a family friendly event, so bring the kids and enjoy watching the big game locally. The event will also include games, food trailers, pint and beer bucket specials.
FEB. 13
MARDI GRAS AT THE BREWERY
SMITHVILLE — Celebrate Mardi Gras at Smithville Brewing Company, 661 NW Loop 230 in Smithville with po’boys, beignets, NOLA slushies and fun for the whole family. Festive food, games and beads will be available starting at 4 p.m. with live music by Shop Dawgs from 6 to 9 p.m.
DEPOT MUSEUM CELEBRATES BLACK HISORY
ELGIN — Deport Museum welcomes all to the permanent Elgin Black History exhibit. A photo collection covers athletics, music, teachers, business owners and vintage photos. Groups are welcome.