Puppies on the Plaza
POST 401 Franklin St, HoustonPOST Houston presents Puppies on the Plaza! Join us on Saturday, April 20th for a morning full of furry fun at Barbara Jordan Plaza. This event is in partnership with BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions and Black Swan Yoga. The event will consist of a yoga class surrounded by adorable puppies provided by BARC and …
Bounce and Turn at Axelrad
Axelrad 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX, United StatesBounce and Turn is back and taking over the Indoor Stage Upstairs at Axelrad on April 20, 2024 with Uncle Tino, MEXSTEP, DJ Yazzaspazza, and MLE. Uncle Tino is a funky Houston favorite and has been recognized for community efforts in the LGBTQ+ community locally, and on a larger scale by Billboard Magazine and The …
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation Hosts International Women’s Leadership Summit with Special Guest Tyra Banks
Hotel ZaZa Museum District 5701 Main Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) along with its founder and visionary leader, Deavra Daughtry and Reggie Van Lee, a philanthropist, successful business executive and arts advocate, will host the 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit featuring renowned Supermodel and Business Leader Tyra Banks on April 22, 2024 at Hotel ZaZa - Museum District. The …
The Women’s Fund to Host “Doc Talk” Networking Happy Hour and Panel Presentation: “Moms Who Do it All”
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, will present a “Doc Talk” panel presentation on “Moms Who Do it All” following a networking Happy Hour of light bites and beverages on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The Happy …
Chicana Author To Share Testimony During Book Reading
Brazos Bookstore 2421 Bissonnet St, HoustonAcclaimed LGBTQ+ author Emma Pérez will read from her new book, Testimony of a Shifter, at Brazos Bookstore (2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005) at 6:30 pm Friday, April 26, 2024. This fascinating speculative narrative delving into gender transmutation and discrimination has been lauded by Booklist as the “queer, feminist dystopian novel readers have been …
Charity Bingo Night
Frost Town Brewing 100 N Jackson St, HoustonFriday, April 26 starting at 7 pm, Frost Town will be hosting bingo night. The first card is free to play, and proceeds from every additional card purchased benefit Montrose Grace Place. Come out, support a local business and charity, and have fun!
Academy Spring Showcase
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonAcademy Spring Showcase The Academy Spring Showcase is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today! The students of Houston Ballet Academy represent the future of ballet, with over 60% of the Company coming through the Academy. The Showcase gives students the stage to shine – whether it's performing works from the Company repertoire …
15th Annual Houston VisionWalk
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesVisionWalk is a fun-filled, family-friendly walkathon fundraiser that increases awareness and raises critical research dollars for preventions, treatments and cures for blindness. To register for the 5K walk, please visit https://give.fightingblindness.org/event/houston-visionwalk-2024/e504612.
Houston Brew Fest
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Houston Brew Festival will take place throughout Discovery Green on April 27th from noon to 4pm. The event will feature over 50 breweries and 150 beers, as well as food trucks, cover bands, lawn games and more. Admission includes samplings from participating breweries.
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Sawyer Yards 2101 Winter St, Houston, TX, United Statesthe first multi-sensory, interactive virtual reality experience to transport visitors aboard the International Space Station (formerly known as THE INFINITE) — has announced that the out-of-this-world experience will touch back down in Houston at Sawyer Yards (2000 Edwards Street, Gate A, Houston, TX 77007) beginning on Friday, May 3, 2024. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE redefines …
ACES! 5 Incredible Ladies who did the Impossible! Again! and Again! and Again! and Again!
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesACES! is the true story of the 5 Miss Texas USA's who all became Miss USA from 1985-1989 and their fictitious 35-year reunion. Experience, Laughs, Love, Texas, and a whole lot of champagne! The Texas Premier of ACES! at MATCH Theatre. May 2nd - May 5th. Tickets are $29.00.
UHD Thursday Night Concerts
Discovery Green 1500 Mckinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe popular, free live music showcase – UHD Thursday Night Concerts – makes its return to Discovery Green this May with weekly performances at 7 p.m. from May 2 through 23. A myriad of genres, ranging from Latin and country to rock and more, spotlight some of the most talented and talked about musicians in …
ACES! 5 Miss Texas USA’s that did the impossible Again! and Again! and Again! and Again!
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesACES! tells the true story of the 5 incredible Miss Texas USA's who all won Miss USA from 1985-1989, and their fictionalized live television reunion.
Literacy Now Hosts Tenth Annual Guild Luncheon, Celebrate Reading! Fiesta
The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, HoustonLiteracy Now, a non-profit organization empowering children and families through literacy and life skills, will host its 10th Annual Literacy Now Guild Luncheon, Celebrate Reading! Fiesta, at the Junior League of Houston. Luncheon Chairs Shelby Doehring and Dawn Zieren along with the Literacy Now Guild will join keynote speaker, Belinda Mays, award-winning author and speaker, …
WINNERS OF THE AVALON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: HOUSTON AND WORLD PREMIERES
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesROBERT AVALON COMPETITION FOR COMPOSERS: FINALISTS CONCERT 6 exciting new pieces chosen by a distinguished judging panel as the best from entrants around the world. Concert recording session is open to the public. TICKETS: FREE with reservation Donations accepted at the door. The competition concert showcases the stellar quality of Houston performing artists and ensembles …
Cinco De Mayo with Pride | Houston Pride
Axelrad 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX, United StatesPride Houston« invites you to join us for a festive Cinco De Mayo celebration at AXELRAD on Sunday, May 5th, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This exciting event will feature a lively atmosphere filled with delicious tamales, savory crawfish, vibrant music, and the highly anticipated announcement of the Grand Marshal winners and honorary Grand …
Ready To Exhale | Houston Pride
Rich's Houston 2401 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin us for "Ready to Exhale," a rejuvenating event aimed at community healing, centering, and open dialogue about issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Register for free at www.pridehouston365.org/exhale Take a moment to unwind and refresh your mind, body, and spirit as we head into Pride Month. The event will feature: - 30-minute guided breathing sessions …
Book Launch for “Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us”
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonTake advantage of your last chance to see the spring exhibition and join us to launch the accompanying publication Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us. Edited by Moody curator Frauke V. Josenhans and featuring original writing by the artist, early copies of the catalog will be available for purchase on-site from Basket Books. As a …
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria in Houston 5/13
Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd., HoustonThe Progressive Forum is pleased to present preeminent public intellectual Fareed Zakaria, who will discuss his upcoming book, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present. Paying attendees will receive a free copy of Age of Revolutions, and Zakaria will sign books at the evening’s conclusion.
2024 Skate Sober | Official Houston Pride
lockwood skating palace 3323 E Lockwood Dr, HoustonLooking for a family-friendly outing this Pride season? Well, join us at Lockwood skating palace for an evening of old school tunes and classic roller skating! Get tickets at www.pridehouston365.org/skate. Children 12 and under free. No alcohol, no drama... just some R&B and good vibes!
Bazaar Food and Wine
Sugar Land Town Square 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX, United StatesBazaar Food and Wine is an immersive, multicultural celebration of Houston’s diverse culture and culinary scene, debuting at Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The first event of its kind in the greater Houston area, Bazaar is an ode to the city’s melting pot of flavors and shines a light on Houston’s …
ACCT Cornerstone Brunch
Galveston Island Convention Center 5600 Seawall Blvd, GalvestonCelebrate ACCT’s past and present as we look toward the future. Tickets include brunch buffet, open bar with beer, wine, champagne and a Bloody Mary Bar. Also featuring: entertainment, speakers, wine pull and raffles. All proceed go to support ACCT's mission of preventing the spread of HIV and providing comprehensive services to individuals affected by …
AAMA 18-Hole Golf Tournament
Wildcat Golf Club 12000 Almeda rd., Houston, United StatesOn Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) will host its annual 18-Hole Charity Golf Tournament at the Wildcat Golf Club located at 1200 Almeda Drive, Houston, Texas 77045 beginning at 7:00 a.m. Individual Player and Team Packages are still available, as well as event support sponsorship opportunities beginning …
Design & Wine
The Woodlands Resort 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United StatesJoin us for an enchanting evening of painting and sipping at The Woodlands Resort with our talented instructor, Eric Sundin. Our class, focusing on the serene beauty of nature, is designed to inspire both novices and seasoned artists alike. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or simply explore a new hobby, this beginner-friendly session …
Sip + Stroll: Guided Tour of Rice Public Art
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonRaise a glass and take a walk with Executive Director Alison Weaver as she leads a tour of select public artwork found at Rice University. The evening will start with complimentary drinks at the Moody Center for the Arts and conclude at the James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace where guests can view the sunset light …