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Board Game Night @ Game Guys
Location: Game Guys Inside Almeda Mall, 444 Almeda Mall, Houston, TX 77075
Date: Friday, April 17, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Hosted by Transcend Gaming, this is a free, inclusive in-person board game night packed with laughs, friendly competition, and good vibes. They bring their full Game Vault to the store so no experience is needed. Just show up and play. 48 spots available, no purchase required.
https://www.meetup.com/sosutranscendgaming/events/314235410/
GEEK MEET! Every 3rd Saturday
Location: Gulf Coast Cosmos Comicbook Co, 2408 Wheeler Ave, Houston, TX 77004
Date: Saturday, April 18, 7:00 PM
Gulf Coast Cosmos hosts their monthly GEEK MEET on the 3rd Saturday of every month. This is a community gathering for blerds, nerds, comic lovers, gamers, and enthusiasts to chill, discuss pop culture, and discover new friends. Each month a volunteer host picks the topic. Past events have included media literacy discussions, Smash Bros sessions, and debates about the greatest MCs of all time. Free entry, event begins at 7 PM.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geek-meet-every-3rd-saturday-tickets-1982408013734
Feast with the Beasts at Houston Zoo
Location: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
Date: Friday, April 17, 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (VIP entry at 6:00 PM )
The Houston Zoo's most anticipated annual event is back! Curated by Top Chef Season 22 winner Tristen Epps-Long, Feast with the Beasts features gourmet bites from Houston's best restaurants, two free drinks, live music across the Zoo, after-hours animal experiences, and chef-led cooking demos. A panel discussion with Top Chef alums Michelle Wallace and Henry Lu rounds out the night. This is a 21+ event. GA tickets start at $149.