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February 17
Bowls are the theme of this annual Empty Bowls charity event, where dozens of Fort Worth-area chefs devise dishes --- soups, casseroles and desserts --- that are best slurped from a bowl. After patrons nosh, they can bid on a cache of 2,000 handcrafted, hand-painted bowls donated by professional, recreational and student artisans of North Texas. Participants are from steakhouses like Bailey's Prime Plus and institutions such as The Culinary School of Fort Worth. Live entertainment, pottery, wood-turning demonstrations and a silent auction are all part of the event, which benefits the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Tickets are $45 per person, sold in advance, and available online at tafb.org, or by calling 817-332-9177, ext. 110. Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall, Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-332-9177.
Ongoing
The Iron Cactus's happy hour features half-price appetizers, $5 Mexican Martinis and Texas Teas, and $3 margaritas, beers, well drinks and house wines. Happy is offered Monday through Friday from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and every night after 11 p.m. The Iron Cactus, 1520 Main St., Dallas, TX 75201, 214-749-4766.
Monday-Friday
Al Biernat's is always a choice spot to rub elbows with the crème de la crème, but you don't necessarily need deep pockets to join the ranks of the chic and fabulous Monday through Friday during happy hour. Well drinks are just $5, call drinks are $7, and appetizers like the famous lump crab cakes run from $8 to $16. Al Biernat's happy hour is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, so don appropriate attire (leave the sweat pants at home) and get there early, if you want a table. Otherwise, it's elbow-rubbing room only. Al Biernat's, 4217 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219, 214-219-2201.
Monday-Friday
Enjoy half-price specialty cocktails during happy hour at The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Offerings include the homemade tonic with gin and the Blazing Turtle, the restaurant's signature cocktail made with champagne. Happy hour is available from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219, 214-559-2100.
Tuesdays
The Library Bar at the Warwick Melrose Hotel is a great spot for a sophisticated after-work cocktail or drink date. Every Tuesday, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m., the bar hosts "Jazz and Classics," featuring live jazz and $6 cocktails and wines by the glass. Enjoy a range of small plates, sandwiches and salads prepared in the kitchen of The Landmark Restaurant. The Library Bar opens at 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Happy Hour goes from 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Warwick Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219, 214-521-5151.
Sundays
Sunday gospel brunch is held at House of Blues in Dallas's White Swan building on Sundays, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The brunch buffet includes breakfast breads, pasta, salads, peel-and-eat shrimp, fried chicken, smoked meats, carved roast beef and ham, desserts and more. Brunch is highlighted by gospel choir performances. Here, they're serving a savory buffet with heaping sides of soul. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-798-2583. 
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