Celebrate the life of Betty White, learn photography and more this week in Houston

Jan. 12

Dreams & Things Wonder Week at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

Come and put your creative mind to work. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others, we will use uncycled and recycled materials to create symbols of peace. Admission is $12 and included with general admission. For tickets and more info visit https://www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org/event/dreams-and-things-ww.

WHERE: Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, 198 Kempner St., Sugar Land, TX 77498

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jan. 13

The Dirty South Sound Series: Gracie Chavez at CAMH

Join us for music in the plaza by some great DJ's such as DJ Gracie Chavez and more! Admission is free. For more info visit https://camh.org/event/dirty-south-dj-gracie-chavez/?instance_id=2943.

WHERE: Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006

WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 14

Cheers to Betty White! at Eureka Heights Brew Co.

In honor of the legendary actress Betty White, come celebrate her life in a costume-themed party. Dress up as your favorite Golden Girl or Betty White-themed attire to win prizes. There will also be a raffle, Rose cupcakes and a commemorative gold-rimmed glass. No cover charge. Check out our Facebook page for more info https://www.facebook.com/events/647846649976644/.

WHERE: Eureka Heights Brewing Co., 941 W. 18th St., Houston, TX 77008

WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m.

Jan. 15

Photography Workshop at Levy Park

Photographers of all skill levels welcomed for this workshop. Learn about lighting and composition. Admission is free. For more info visit https://www.levyparkhouston.org/calendar/3300/.

WHERE: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside, Houston, TX 77098

WHEN: 9 a.m.

Jan. 16

Hop Topic World’s Chili Cook-Off at Holler Brewing Co.

Come taste samples of chili or enter your own chili for this one-of-a-kind chili cook-off. There will be many vendors, giveaways and more. Admission is $18. For tickets, entry form and more visit https://www.hoptopicworld.com/chili-cook-off.

WHERE:  Holler Brewing Co., 2206 Edwards St., Houston , TX

WHEN: Noon

Jan. 17

44th Annual Original MLK Day Parade in Downtown

Come and honor Martin Luther King Jr. in this annual downtown parade put on by The Black Heritage Society Organization. Admission is free.

WHERE: Downtown Houston, TX

WHEN: 10 a.m.

Jan. 18

Skating with the Stars at The Ice at Discovery Green

Come and enjoy performances by Houston’s top figure skaters. Admission is free, skates are $15 to rent and skate. For more info visit https://www.discoverygreen.com/.

WHERE: The Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010

WHEN: 7 p.m.