The Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) invites the Houston community to a virtual experience in honor of the Juneteenth holiday! The theme this year is Freedom and Justice, acknowledging the social injustice and inequality that led to a global reckoning with race and demands of better treatment of historically marginalized groups. Celebrating 149 years, the virtual …
The Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) invites the Houston community to a virtual experience in honor of the Juneteenth holiday! The theme this year is Freedom and Justice, acknowledging the social injustice and inequality that led to a global reckoning with race and demands of better treatment of historically marginalized groups. Celebrating 149 years, the virtual …
In celebration of the summer solstice, residents and guests of the master planned community, Bridgeland, socially and physically reconnect through the celebration of International Day of Yoga. Hosted by Shaka Power Yoga, attendees will be able to relax through the practice of yoga and recharge with local health and wellness vendors afterward.
Eat up and save lives this summer! Donate blood June 22 and as a token of appreciation, IHOP is offering a voucher for a short stack of pancakes! Schedule your appointment here: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/332926
The recently launched Washington Avenue "drinkertainment" destination is setting the stage for good times with Turn it Up Thursdays! This week, OMG,with a wide range of song versatility, takes the stage. Doors open at 4pm and the show starts at 8PM.
The Texas Music Festival presents its all-star high school jazz orchestra, directed by Noe Marmolejo. This event will be presented live and in person. Live events will be performed without intermission and seating will be assigned by ushers upon arrival to ensure proper social distancing between parties during the performance. Extra cleaning and sanitization measures …
PRIDE MOVIE NIGHT! To celebrate Pride 2021, Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) and Goethe Pop Up Houston will hold a backyard film screening of the classic 1989 German film "Coming Out" accompanied by an 80's DJ set from Houston's own Stephanie Saint Sanchez: DJ ESTEFF. Doors open and music starts at 7pm and the film …
Officials from Harris County Precinct 4 and CDC Houston, master developer of Springwoods Village, will celebrate the completion of a much-anticipated, 3-mile Spring Creek Greenway trail section from Rothwood Park to Springwoods Village with a morning of complimentary, family-friendly festivities at CityPlace, the community’s urban core, including an outdoor expo, ribbon cutting and press conference, …
Fine-tune your picture-taking skills with Houston Center for Photography. The complimentary series provides participants tips and tricks to amplify their images through elements such as composition and lighting. No prior experience is required, but participants must bring a camera. Reservations are required. Click here to sign-up. Learn about strategic approaches to photographing architecture and other …
The Puranik Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Houston and operating a private residential school in India, will host “Yoga, Artz and Educator’s Empowerment Brunch”. The mindfulness event for educators will take place on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Rise Rooftop in Houston. The Foundation will provide all levels …
Join Dr. Bruce Race, FAIA, FAICP, Professor of Architecture at the University of Houston, as he considers how Houston could transition to a low carbon future. Texas is the historic global epicenter for the carbon economy. Oil and gas represent over one third of the state economy. Texas’ $1.9 trillion GDP, if a country, would …
Dine out for a cause in the month of July at Le Colonial. River Oaks District’s popular upscale Vietnamese restaurant has created a prix-fixe menu benefitting Hermann Park Conservancy. Each menu ($25) donates $1 to the organization that raises millions of dollars each year to enhance and maintain the park. For full menus and details …
Enjoy live music and the option of a picnic to go from one of CityPlace’s dining options including SwitcHouse Plates & Pours, Island Grill, and Common Bond Bistro & Bakery.
Sphere is a 45-minute, soccer-inspired fitness concept designed for all skill levels. Class attendees will run, kick, and play their way to a healthier body and mind – burning calories while activating upper and lower body plus core – in a supportive team environment. Complimentary for the first session; packages available for ongoing participation.
Arnaldo Richards' Picos is tapping into the Christmas spirit a bit early with their highly-anticipated Christmas in July promotion! Treat yourself, or a special someone, with their annual perk that offers a $20 dining credit for every $100 gift certificate purchased. This is the perfect excuse to indulge in Picos' authentic Mexican cuisine and signature Shakeritas; stop by the restaurant through July 31 to purchase …
Moana, the new chief of Motunui, is making her way to the Plaza on July 8 to tell all of her brave stories about taking on Tamatoa and Te Ka to restore the heart of Te Fiti.
Calling all brides (and soon-to-be brides!). Join one of Houston’s most prestigious jewelers Zadok Jewelers for their annual Summer Bridal Soiree taking place July 9 & 10! Sip champagne and browse extended collections from renowned engagement rings and band lines. Throughout the month of July, enjoy 15% off the first setting and 20% off the …
Panca Marga 2021 An Art Exhibition by John Bishop Please join us for the launch of John Bishop’s first solo show and his new legacy series, Panca Marga. This exhibition marks the first of five releases of twenty highly collectable paintings, that will repeat every five years, for a period of twenty years in total. …
Patio season is upon us! Enjoy live music from the Plaza while you dine outdoors at Common Bond, Island Grill, and SwitcHouse Plates & Pours. Make sure to ask about happy hours and special menus for the evening. On July 9, enjoy rock & country music performed by Kelley Peters Trio, and on July 23 …
Brush up on your trivial facts for Trivia Night on the Plaza. On July 13 bring your Slytherin and Hufflepuff friends for a magical Harry Potter Showdown, and then mark your calendars for July 27's 80s and 90s themed trivia night.
Brush up on your trivial facts for Trivia Night on the Plaza. On July 13 bring your Slytherin and Hufflepuff friends for a magical Harry Potter Showdown, and then mark your calendars for July 27's 80s and 90s themed trivia night.
The culinary visionaries behind Le Colonial's French-inspired Vietnamese cuisine and global wine program have collaborated in an upscale dining experience in partnership with Joseph Drouhin. On Wednesday, July 14, the restaurant will showcase a collection from the renowned French winemaker complete with a five-course menu curated by Le Colonial’s Chef d'Cuisine Charlie Ho. The progressive menu …
Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Lisa Sigel will discuss her book, The People’s Porn: A History of Handmade Pornography in America. About The People’s Porn The first history of American handmade and homemade pornography, The People’s Porn offers the backstory to the explosion of amateur pornography on the web. In doing …
Did you know that Disney’s first fully animated feature film was Snow White and the Seven Dwarves in 1937? Better brush up on your trivial Disney facts because Trivia Night continues on the The Plaza on August 10 at 7:30 PM with, you guessed it, a Disney theme.
Calling the Knights of the Round Table! The Parkway is leading a quest to find the Holy Grail with this month’s feature flick, Monty Python. Gates open at 7 PM for photo bus fun, and pre-movie concessions from Bovine & Barley’s Adult Ice Cream Truck. There will be a contest for best watch party …