Grand Central Park’s natural beauty will serve as the backdrop for hot jazz and cool blues during Jazz Fest, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at The Lake House, 1039 Lake House Drive. Taking the stage at this free event will be local artists Sheri Lavo, Tianna Hall and Jaime Casco. Boomtown Brass Band will lead …
Members of Citizen's Climate Lobby explain the ins and outs of carbon fee & dividend as an economic policy tool to address climate change. Learn about the positive impact not only on the environment, but also on jobs, the economy, and human health. And, carbon fee & dividend has been deemed by economists as the …
This six-character comedy is a spoof of and love letter to the screwball comedies of the 1930s and to stage mysteries in general. The play opens with the rich, bored Matthew Perry promising to kill his rich, bored wife Julia so he can become a jet setter like his friend who recently lost his wife. …
Celebrate mom with the Happy Flower Cart by luxury jewelry line, Chopard. Guests will be able treat their loved ones to a blooming rose while sipping fresh margaritas and shopping for some Mother’s Day must haves! Meet brand reps and view extended collections from some of our favorite brands, including Chopard, Dinh Van, Ippolita, JB …
Sip on premium craft cocktails and enjoy breathtaking views of downtown at R24, the newest sky-high bar concept at Hilton Americas located on the hotel's 24th floor. Enjoy live music every Friday throughout the month of May from AJ Santana on May 6th, Adrian Michael on May 13th and Chelsea Beech on May 20th.
Registration is now open for the Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Gulf Coast Chapter’s “Walk to End Lupus NOW” during National Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus Foundation Warriors, volunteers, and advocates will gather on the campus of Texas Southern University @ Tiger Circle, located at 3100 Cleburne Street in Houston. Kennetra “Kiki” Searcy, Miss Black …
Mark your calendars for AAMA's Piñata Bash, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, to raise funds for AAMA's programs. The Piñata Bash will take place at El Tiempo Cantina and will be hosted by Chair Alexandria Hernández. Tickets: $50 per person | $80 for 2 Pre-Sale Tickets: $40 per person | $70 for 2 if you …
Warm weather means patio season in Houston, and downtown now has a new al fresco destination. Houstonians can take in the city's spring breeze at the idyllic, new Rosalie Italian Spritz Garden, every Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm through the end of June. Patrons can enjoy a rotating Spring drink menu featuring premium craft cocktails, take in live …
Join us on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Robert Jones, Jr.. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Robert will discuss The Prophet. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. Upon registering a link and password will be automatically emailed …
Join us on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM Conversation with Author Derritt Mason. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Derritt Mason will discuss his book, Queer Anxieties of Young Adult Literature and Culture. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. Upon …
Join Houston Symphony as Artistic Partner Itzhak Perlman leads the orchestra in one of the best loved masterpieces of all time—Tchaikovsky’s fiery, fateful Fourth Symphony. Plus, hear Perlman perform the beautiful music of Mozart.
Located in Bridgeland’s Lakeland Village Center, Friday Night Bites offers residents and locals a smorgasbord of opportunities to engage with the community, make new friends, and enjoy the hospitality and wonderful amenities afforded by living the Bridgeland life. On May 13th, enjoy a wide array of tastes and dishes from traditional Chinese Tu Go Kitchen; Asian-fusion from Kaow and Nom Mi Street; American comfort food from One Fat Dog, Skye …
You are invited to join a private two-hour guided firefly hike and practice of a spiritual discipline, prayer with eyes wide open. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie, forest, and bayou at night, and see the mating dance of fireflies, as a spiritual experience! You'll also learn about fireflies, which are truly …
Mayor Turner’s Houston Hire Youth (https://hirehoustonyouth.org/about-hire-houston-youth/) program returns providing summer jobs and internships to Houston youth ages 16-24. A series of job and resource fairs will take place throughout the city, continuing on Saturday, May 14 at Acres Homes Multi-Service Center. Applicants are invited to attend for employment resources and “on the spot” interviews. The …
The Bay Day Festival is a one-day celebration of all things Galveston Bay, complete with live animal exhibits, stage performances and presentations, nature crafts and more. Bring your family to this fun and educational event. Admission to the Bay Day Festival is FREE! * Kemah Boardwalk parking fees may apply. To enjoy Kemah Boardwalk rides …
Starting on May 5th, Back Table kicks off The Beat, a weekly schedule of eclectic performers will spice up the night. Every Thursday enjoy "Latin Night" from 6:30-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-10 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. It’s sure to add to the dynamic ambience of the stylish venue …
Join us on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Robert Jones, Jr.. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Robert will discuss The Prophet. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. Upon registering a link and password will be automatically emailed …
On Thursday, May 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., acclaimed painter and gallerist Christopher Martin will unveil the seasonal "Female-Focused Rites of Spring" exhibition at a special reception. On display through June 19, the show will celebrate the dynamic work of four, well-established female Modern artists – Isabelle van Zeijl, Melissa Herrington, Monica Perez and Ysabel LeMay …
Houston Ballet presents Pretty Things. This program of Houston-born ballets showcases Houston Ballet’s continued tradition of supporting the world’s most respected choreographers, featuring works by Jorma Elo, Christopher Bruce and Trey McIntyre. Elo’s ONE|end|ONE reflects the dance maker’s quirky and unexpected movements to create an atmosphere of playfulness. Bruce’s Hush is a comic and moving …
Originally set to open in March 2020, audiences will finally see Pretty Things come to the stage after a two-year wait. The mixed repertoire, triple-bill program includes three works created in Houston by Houston Ballet dancers: Christopher Bruce’s Hush, Jorma Elo’s ONE|end|ONE and the world premiere of Trey McIntyre’s Pretty Things. In his new work, …
Music Director Designate Juraj Valcuha leads orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Come together in Jones Hall and experience one of classical music’s most moving, uplifting, and inspiring journeys, a rallying cry to hope, humanity, and universal fellowship culminating in the exuberant “Ode to Joy.” An internationally acclaimed conductor, Juraj Valcuha …
SIPPLE, your one-stop-shop for all things alcohol-free, will set-up a pop-up on the front patio at Roots Wine Bar on May 21st from 12-4pm. They will have a special menu and highlight non-alcoholic wine!
Accordion Kings & Queens is back for its 33rd year! Celebrate this historic cultural event by joining Texas Folklife at Axelrad Beer Garden for a fun afternoon of drinks and accordion music featuring a performance by Houston Band GoatLeather in support of AKQ! This event is fun for the whole family! Purchase tickets on Eventbrite …
Groundwater is, as famously quoted by the Texas Supreme Court in 1904, “secret, occult, and concealed.” Sometimes referred to as “hidden water,” it is out of sight and, therefore, unfortunately, out of mind. However, groundwater comprises 98.7 percent of all the fresh, unfrozen water on Earth. About 40 percent of all surface-water flows in the …
Kin Dee is turning two this Sunday, May 22, and in honor of the occasion, they're throwing it down Bangkok-style from 6 pm to 11 pm. You're invited to join Kin Dee for an evening full of all things Thai as they show thanks to their family and friends for helping them reach their two-year …