Valentine's Day Bake Sale; Puppets & Beer at Rudyard's

MONTROSE— Tuesday (Feb. 18) is this month's Grown-up Storytime #64 at Rudyard's, hosted by BooTown. Local artists choose the best stories submitted by their fans and have "expert story readers" perform the most striking pieces before an adventurous audience. The comedy event is $5 and starts at 9 p.m. More info here. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN— Dark days and cold weather practically beg for a hearty bowl of gumbo. Zagat Houston recommends heading to Zydeco Louisiana Diner, where diners can choose from "seafood, chicken and sausage or a combination of the two" with a price "between $5.25 and $6.25 for a cup, $6.25 to $7.25 for a bowl." [Zagat Houston]

V-DAY FOR THE PUPS—Fluff Bake Bar and Fat Cat Creamery have teamed up to raise funds for pets in need of rescue. Lucky Dog Rescue will use the funds from a bake sale to provide care to stray and abandoned dogs. Click here to see the complete order form of sweet treats. Orders can be picked up at Kraftsmen Baking at 611 W. 22nd in the Heights. [Eaterwire]