The first family of New Orleans funk lit a fiyo on the bayou February 5 at House of Blues. Cameraman Mark C. Austin was on the scene.

Vintage burlesque performers get naughty like your grandparents did, on Thursday, February 5. (More or less SFW, assuming your office likes pasties and thongs.)

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue hits the streets on February 10. In anticipation, here's a quick review of some of the mag's most famous photos over the years. -- John Royal

Hanging with the tie-dye crowd on the evening of Saturday, January 31. PHOTOS BY BILL OLIVE

Chamillionaire as Grand Marshall and featured writer. Oysters, Piss Pie and 5-minute cake. Wild Moccasins, Something Fierce, Born Liars and... Scott Weiland? MLK Day as prelude to the inauguration of a lifetime. It's gonna be a weird-ass year.

On Sunday, January 25, teams could create any dish they wanted (desserts excluded) as long as it was cooked on site, in one pot and incorporated at least one variety of Saint Arnold's beer. Oh, and it had to feed 250 people. PHOTOS BY JEFF BALKE

Winding down the weekend on the evening of Sunday, January 25. PHOTOS BY BILL OLIVE

Socializing on Smith on the evening of Sunday, January 25. PHOTOS BY BILL OLIVE

Drinks and taxidermy on the evening of Sunday, January 25. PHOTOS BY BILL OLIVE

With performances from Sideshow Tramps, Karina Nistal, Arthur Yoria, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Dominic Walsh Dance Theater and Travesty Dance Group, not to mention paintings, sculpture, fashion and food from dozens of local artists and artisans, the evening of Saturday, January 24, was definitely one to remember. PHOTOS BY DANIEL KRAMER

Football players and other party people gathered to celebrate Obama's inauguration on Tuesday, January 20. PHOTOS BY BILL OLIVE

The new Prez wasn't in attendance, but that didn't stop plenty of other folks from partying on Tuesday, January 20. PHOTOS BY BILL OLIVE