Mardi Gras at El Big Bad; Patio Happy Hour Launch

DOWNTOWN— Laissez les bon temps rouler at El Big Bad this Saturday. The restaurant is hosting El Big Bad Mardi Gras on March 1 starting at 11 a.m. Some menu highlights from the event include Menudo Gumbo and fried shrimp po-boys. Of course, daiquiris will be on the drinks menu. More info here. [Eaterwire]

MONTROSE— Khun Kay Thai Café will launch a patio happy hour special featuring a $6.75 special that buys diners two beers (Budweiser or Thailand Chang) or glasses of house wine, and a plate of appetizers for two. Those who prefer to take their own wine can opt for a full meal and pay a $5 per bottle corkage fee instead. [Eaterwire]

POP-UP WIRE— This Sunday is Blacksmith by Night Episode 10, which will feature a specialty menu from Underbelly. Head to Blacksmith at 5 p.m. on March 2 to sample some food from that almost-two-year-old establishment. More info here. [Eaterwire]