Oyster Extravaganza; Buffalo Birthday Bash

DOWNTOWN— Saint Arnold and Foodways Texas have joined forces to host an oyster tasting at the brewery on Lyons Avenue. Gulf seafood god Jim Gossen will be on hand to guide everyone through the different appellations. The event takes place Sunday February 17 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and costs $50. Buy tickets here. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN— Local brewer Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company will celebrate its first birthday at Mongoose versus Cobra this Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m. Expect lots of rare and unusual beer sure to please Buffalo Bayou fans. [29-95]

THE WOODLANDS— The Taste of the Town takes place this Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Marriott hotel on The Woodlands Waterway. Tickets are $20. Check out this post from Woodlands resident Carla Soriano for how to maximize the experience. [Eating Our Words]