Noodles and Ice Cream; Community Beer Open House

DEEP ELLUM—In case you weren't aware, Monkey King Noodle Co. is open for dinner from 6-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This Saturday night the noodle masters will also be joined by the What's Da Scoop ice cream truck. (Bonus: You can BYOB.) [Eaterwire]

DESIGN DISTRICT—Community Beer Company is celebrating its first anniversary with an open house event this Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Expect live music, snacks, growlers, local artists and of course, tons of beer, plus it's pet friendly. Advance tickets are sold out but walk-up tickets will be priced at $17. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN—Abacus will host a four-course dinner with Red Mare Wines proprietor Jim Striegel on January 23 at 6:30 p.m. Expect dishes like tempura king crab with crawfish handroll, Niman Ranch pork cheek with truffle white bean puree and more; seats are $130 per person. Call 214-520-0151 to reserve. [Eaterwire]

HENDERSON—Candleroom is hosting Martinis for Mutts, a benefit event for local rescue group Paws in the City, on Thursday, January 30 from 7:30-10 p.m. A $30 ticket gets you a raffle ticket and 2 specialty cocktails. [Eaterwire]