Approximately two thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by oceans with an average depth of about 2.65 miles. Below 0.62 miles, the water is completely dark, temperatures plummet to 39 °F, and the pressure is about 40 times the pressure of earth’s atmosphere. Nonetheless, many creatures can live in this extreme place having no …
The Toyota Center hosts the 43rd McDonald's All American Games on April 1. Watch as the best high school basketball players from around the country compete in these prestigious games. The girls game will tip off at 4pm and the boys game will begin at 6pm. Proceeds from the Games will benefit Ronald McDonald House …
Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor screening of the coming of age comedy Lady Bird (R). Bring your blankets and watch as Lady Bird McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) navigates a loving, but turbulent relationship, with her strong-willed mother over the course of …
April 3, 4, 6 at 7:30 p.m. April 5 at 2 p.m. Music by Kevin Puts Libretto by Mark Campbell Based on the novel The Trial of Elizabeth Cree by Peter Ackroyd Sung in the original English with projected text over the stage This murderous thriller by Pulitzer Prize winners Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell …
Empty Bowls is an international effort to fight hunger, implemented in Houston to benefit Houston Food Bank. The unique lunch fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 4 and is a collaboration between Houston area ceramists, woodturners and artists working in all media and Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Guest enjoy perusing 1,500-plus one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted bowls …
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 …
There is no greater place than Houston to celebrate our love of outer space and dreaming of the stars. Join the Houston Pride Band for a night of music inspired by the cosmos, including sections from Star Wars, Holst’s ‘The Planets’, Star Trek, and other popular contemporary favorites!
The Piano + series concludes with a performance of Schubert’s great song cycle, Die schone Mullerin, sung by Houston’s treasure and world-renowned baritone, Timothy Jones. UH faculty members Timothy Jones & Timothy Hester will perform.
The Houston Ballet Academy will perform a mixed repertoire with the Moores School Ballet Orchestra, including masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Minkus, and Britten.
April 10 for Good Friday Fish and Chips North Atlantic cod fillets in crispy beer batter served with hand-cut fries and fresh peas $20 April 12 for Easter Special $15 Roast Beef 6 oz with horseradish cream sauce Mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots and parsnips and green peas with homemade gravy and Yorkshire pudding $15 …
Verona burns under the summer heat, fueled by the incendiary hatred between two families. Blind hate results in outbursts of deadly violence. The Prince decrees: if a Montague or Capulet again disrupts the peace, death will be the punishment. Against this violent world, Shakespeare sets “Romeo & Juliet,” a miraculous story of love that heals …
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL ABOUT Guests will experience a full day of LIVE music, an assortment of flavorful food/restaurants/food trucks, dancing, special Mardi Gras punch, Creole Bar, Kids Zone, and more - all in the name of preserving the heritage of a dynamic culture. A VIP Experience will feature special guest Chef Gason, the …
On April 11, 2020, Puppies for Breakfast will celebrate 10 years of Dog festivals in Houston! This big event / dog party will take place at MarketSquare Park in Downtown Houston and we will ensure that this will be the biggest Puppies event to date. BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Neue Creative, Modular Dog, Downtown Houston, …
Every second Saturday of the month, from February to April 2020, Public Art UHS will host family-friendly art-making activities inspired by Marta Chilindrón’s Mobius Houston, the inaugural installation of our new Temporary Public Art Program. This interactive studio series will be a fun and exciting program where artists of all ages can explore their own …
Scientific Federation conducting a Forum of 6th Global Summit & Expo on Laser Optics and Photonics in Miami, USA during April 13-14, 2020. Theme: Elevate Latest Inventions in Laser Optics and Photonics On this Felicitous occasion, Scientific Federation invites the participants from all over the globe to take part in the 6th Global Summit & …
Following 2019’s successful debut, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING returns for its second appearance April 17-19 at NRG Center. The three-day event will welcome more than 160 merchants from across the country - bringing with them a full assortment of unique seasonal items, apparel, accessories, gourmet food and home décor to welcome the warmer weather …
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 …
Enjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. On April 18, the featured film is “The Lion King” (PG, 2019, 118 min.). …
Historically, wetlands were considered useless land, and we filled them in to make farmland and housing. Today, we realize that wetlands provide numerous valuable services to humanity, and we seek to protect and restore them. Coastal wetlands are threatened by a number of factors, but can be remarkably resilient to moderate rates of sea level …
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries) is transforming its traditional 2020 Tapestry Gala into a “Dine in with IM” – a virtual event and Meals on Wheels experience, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Using its home-delivered meals expertise, Interfaith Ministries will provide dine-in home delivery service and a live stream program for guests’ viewing …
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, …
April 23 at 7:30 p.m. (dress rehearsal, discounted tickets $8) April 24 at 12 p.m. April 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m. April 26 at 1:30 p.m. The School of Theatre & Dance presents Ensemble Dance Works, an annual spring showcase featuring original dance works by faculty and professional guest artists, performed by our pre-professional dance …
This Spring, Kesha will unleash The High Road Tour on 26 cities across North America, with special guest Big Freedia. Including a stop at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land on April 23 as part of the Bud Light Concert Series, The High Road Tour will showcase Kesha at her quintessential best: vibrant, rowdy, heartfelt, …
Join us for our annual Fulbrook Furry Friend Festival on April 26th, from 1-4 PM. Enjoy games, face painting, food trucks, and a cool silent auction! Proceeds benefit the Petterie Adoption Center. You can also get micro chipped for only $10.00. The event is located at 5530 Fulbrook Green, Fulshear, TX. Call 281-346-0027 for questions.
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 …
