The Houston Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta will host the 2019 Theta Charity Antiques Show at the George R. Brown Convention Center from November 22 to 24, 2019. Bringing together top exhibitors, designers, collectors, and admirers of fine arts and décor from around the nation, this year’s weekend-long event will be the Theta Charity …
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) will host the annual World AIDS Day Luncheon, presented by Chevron, on Friday, December 6, 2019. Project Runway All Stars winner, Under The Gunn mentor and HIV/AIDS awareness advocate Mondo Guerra will provide the keynote address, and Bruce Richman, executive director of Prevention Access Campaign’s Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U) movement, will be …
We invite all to join Project Row Houses (PRH) for the third annual Cocktails in the Ballroom, a wonderful evening of music and adult hot chocolate. This annual membership event will take place on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Historic Eldorado Ballroom. Admission is free for current members. Individual …
Our annual celebration of the beginning of the season of carnival. This will be a fun event with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a parade of mini floats (with prizes for the best) and just a general good time. Tickets are available at eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-night-tickets-86204771793?aff=ebdssbdestsearch for $40 - tickets at the door will be $45.
On Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., philanthropic animal lovers will gather at the Hotel Zaza in Houston’s Museum District for the 7th annual Wags and Whiskers, formerly the Best Friends Brunch, benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Animeals program. The “On Broadway” themed event will feature a pet fashion show, silent auction, …
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) will host the 31st annual AIDS Walk Houston* *on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston. This signature event is the city’s single greatest response in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Nearly 10,000 Houstonians are expected to participate in the noncompetitive 5K to remember and honor those …
Houston Music Charities is proud to present their 2nd Annual Tune Out Cancer Music Festival 2020, benefiting the Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer Center. The festival will take place at The Wildcatter Saloon in Katy, Texas on February 21-23, 2020. 3 days of non-stop live music, vendors, food trucks, kids zone, auctions, artists, comedians, a magician, …
Red Rhapsody is a celebration of equity, diversity and inclusion. Eleven colleges at the University of Houston have partnered to invite the Houston community to support UH LGBTQ+ students at this annual fundraiser. Attendees will have the chance to hear scholarship recipients share their stories, mingle with fellow LGBTQ+ allies, and enjoy a casual evening …
On Saturday, February 29, The Periwinkle Foundation will bring back the ‘90s in celebration of the 25th annual Periwinkle Cycle, presented by White Oak Energy. Teams of four will compete in this indoor cycling challenge in 30-minute heats to raise funds and awareness for The Periwinkle Foundation’s Camps, Arts and Survivor Programs. Teams are encouraged …
Southwest Houston’s Foerster Elementary School serves an at risk community where children unfortunately aren’t always able to be kids due to a range of challenging and often tragic circumstances. Help us put a smile on their faces and provide them the tools to focus on and excel in their classes by making a donation of …
HSPVA Friends, the non-profit organization that supports Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Kinder HSPVA), will host its 14th annual Encore Luncheon—Tastemakers—on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. This year’s luncheon is chaired by Frank and Evelyn Angelle. In addition to live entertainment provided by Kinder …
The Comics Ball benefiting Fresh Arts and Arts District Houston provides a unique combination of zany costumes, dancing, an art auction, entertainment and philanthropy all in one place. There will also be light bites and drinks to round out the evening. In the past, gala attendees have directly contributed to the development of Fresh Arts’ …
The Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS) will launch its newest expansion plan at the annual Sound & Soul Gala on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Held at The Ballroom at Bayou Place, this year’s gala is nautical themed in honor of The Center for Hearing and Speech “Launching into the Future.” Guests will enjoy an …
Join Heroes for Children and Event Chair Ashley Seippel and Honorary Chairs Kristy Chickering and Demi Jessett during the annual Heroes and Handbags brunch. The event will feature champagne, a meaningful program and a silent auction benefiting Texas families battling childhood cancer. Held at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston, join the Texas nonprofit organization …
DePelchin Children’s Center and 2020 Families for Kids Luncheon Co-Chairs Santos & Richard Hinojosa and Laura & Jason Rocha are proud to honor Hannah & Cal McNair on Thursday, April 23 at River Oaks Country Club. It has been said that strong families are the building blocks of strong communities. For more than 127 years, …
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, invites everyone to its 5th Annual Wine Dinner, which will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Tony’s. Event Chairs Joanna and Brad Marks will …
The Annual Crime Stoppers Awards Luncheon honors individuals and organizations who’ve given exemplary service to make Houston a safer place to live, work, learn, and play.
For more than 43 years, Arms Wide Adoption Services has provided foster care, adoption, post adoption, and post permanency services, all at no cost, to children in the Texas foster care system and their adoptive families. Since its inception in 1977, Arms Wide Adoption Services has placed more than 2,100 children from the Texas foster …
In response to an increase in requests for pet food for citizens in need, Houston PetSet and BMW of West Houston have teamed up to coordinate a pet food donation drive to help alleviate the financial strain on pet owners. The organizations are seeking to collect the following items: • Unopened dry dog/puppy food • …
The 6th Annual Pearls of Wisdom Speaker Series benefiting Vita Living will bring together the nonprofit’s supporters for a charitable evening featuring Mexican cuisine, cocktails, and a silent auction. Dress code is cocktail attire. The evening will include Vita Living client Wade Washington speaking alongside members from Team Normal To Be Fit, an organization which …
For more than 43 years, Arms Wide Adoption Services has provided foster care, adoption, post adoption, and post permanency services, all at no cost, to children in the Texas foster care system and their adoptive families. Since its inception in 1977, Arms Wide Adoption Services has placed more than 2,100 children from the Texas foster …
California-based fashion and lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne has hit the road and is making a stop in River Oaks District. Starting September 30, Jenni Kayne's chic airstream trailer will be at River Oaks District for four days of shopping, activations, and ways to give back. On September 19, the brand has partnered with local charity, …
The 11th Annual Keels & Wheels Uncorked will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020 from 6-11 p.m. at the Lone Star Flight Museum. Proceeds from the event benefit Lighthouse Charity Team and Today’s Harbor for Children. Uncorked Co-Chairs Catherine Klemowits and Bruce Padilla, along with Lorraine Grubbs of Lighthouse Charity Team, invite guests to …
Sydenham Clinic, River Oaks Donuts and nonprofit organization Kids’ Meals have partnered together to host a food drive on October 17. Donations can be dropped off at Sydenham Clinic's front roundabout from 10AM -12PM. Items needed are canned chicken, chewy granola bars, squeezable apple sauce, individual tuna packs, Vienna sausage tins, and individual peanut butter …
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is hosting their 23rd Annual LGBTQ+ Dance: Party for Prevention virtually this year on Saturday October 24th, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature a guest appearance and award presentation to long-time environmental activist and comedian Lily Tomlin, music from DJ Shelly Cullen, guest Comedian Karen …