1836 Fest, A Celebration of Texas; Crawfish Boil at Lucky's

GARDEN OAKS—Cottonwood is hosting 1836 Fest: A Celebration of Texas this Saturday (March 8) at noon. Several local breweries and some distilleries will be on hand with drinks; an impressive lineup of bands, like Sons of Fathers, The Band of Heathens and The Suffers will be playing live. Buy your tickets here. [Eaterwire]

GALA WIRE— The Fresh Arts Space Balls gala will be this Friday (March 7) at Silver Street Studios. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased here. More info here. [Eaterwire]

CRAWFISH SEASON— The Krewe of Cajuns & Cowboys' 9th Annual Spring Crawfish Boil will be this Saturday (March 8) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lucky's Pub (801 St. Emanuel). It will benefit the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women with a goal of raising $25,000. Tickets are $25 if purchased ahead of time here or $30 at the door. [Eaterwire]