El Big Bad Chef's Pop-Up; 'Cue Like Killen's BBQ From Home

MIDTOWN — Check out what's in store on El Big Bad's upcoming spring menu at tonight's pop-up dinner at Glitter Karaoke. Bring your appetite because you'll want to try all three items El Big Bad chef Jonathan Jones will sling your way. On the menu: "nacho fries" (chile con queso, chorizo, spicy pickled veggies, jalisco hot sauce, smokey crema), honey morita wings (sweet, sour, smokey hot wings, sesame seeds, queso cotija) and tacos ahogados (smothered black bean & Cochinita Pibil tacos with spicy pickled red onions). The feast begins at 8 p.m. [Facebook]

EVENT WIRE — SweetWater Brewing Company's Houston launch week continues with more official and unofficial events around town. Swing by Hans Bier Haus and Taps House of Beers between 4:20 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for 420 Extra Pale Ale and more. Recently opened Ladybirds is pouring SweetWater IPAs, Take Two Pils and other brews from the Georgia brewery all evening long for $4.20. [Eaterwire]

ZOMGBBQ — It's always barbecue time in Texas. On the days when you aren't feeling up to the drive to Pearland for Killen's Barbecue, you can smoke your is the same spices the pitmaster uses. Ronnie Killen is partnering with Savory Spice Shop to produce his own spice line (a date hasn't been announced yet). Soon you can choose from salt and pepper blend or barbecue rub to try your hand at replicating one of the best 'cues in the nation. [Twitter]