Local restaurants are supporting The Thread Alliance's efforts by offering a “blue plate special” during April 2017, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and donating a percentage of the proceeds to The Thread Alliance. Click to see participating restaurants.

Backstreet's second Garden Party event will celebrate one of the best parts of Gulf Coast living – crawfish season. Enjoy their classic crawfish boil with all the trimmings as well as an array of local craft beers, sangria and bubbles. $30/person. For reservations, call 713-521-2239.