Outdoor concerts and high-end theatrical performances fill the air at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located within Hermann Park in Houston. Sponsored by the theather Board of Directors, the venue receives its funds from both private and public donors, affording it the ability to bring culture to the community free of charge.

The largest theater of its kind in the country, Miller Outdoor Theatre's eight-month season spans everything from dance, jazz, and ethnic music to musical theater, Shakespeare, and films. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and relax, have a picnic, and enjoy yourself at the 7.5-acre venue with room for up to 4,500 people. The season usually presents approximately 130 or more performances and have included Beauty and the Beast, The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, and 42nd Street to name a few. Go online the theater's website for the current calendar of events and for additional information on upcoming ones.

Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
(281) 373-3386
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In business since 1977, this quaint, family-run bakery features some tasty eats in a small, low-key setting. Stop by for breakfast to fuel up for the day with one of their freshly prepared espresso drinks and a pastry. Their yummy croissant selection includes Plain, Almond, Almond & Chocolate, Almond & Cream, Apple, Apricot, Ham & Cheese, Sausage, and Swiss Cheese. Danish, Brioche and Quiche are also on the menu.

Some tasty soups and salads are available at lunch time, as are sandwiches like Ham & Cheese, Chicken Salad, Grilled Chicken, Turkey Breast, Mortadella, Roast Beef, and Salami. You can also take home something sweet from the pastry case, like a Napoleon, Cream Puff, Éclair, or Fruit Tart.

French Riviera Bakery and Cafe is open Monday through Saturday in Houston, Texas.

French Riviera Bakery and Cafe
3100 Chimney Rock Road
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 783-3264
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room offers diners a sleek, sophisticated ambiance, attentive service, and a varied menu of super-fresh seafood flown in from around the world. You can start your meal with a glass of wine from their expansive selection, or their signature cocktail, the The Oceanaire, with vodka, blue curacao, & white cranberry juice.

The oyster bar lets you choose from an impressive selection of uber-fresh oysters from Canada and the U.S. Other starters include Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Spicy Ahi Tuna Tower, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, and Steamed Mussels Marinaire.

The entrée menu features Black & Blue Wild Costa Rican Mahi Mahi, Whole Carolina Flounder ala Florentine, Massachusetts Jumbo Scallops, and Herbed Organic Canadian Salmon Filet. Steaks, lobster and crab are also served.

Visit The Oceanaire's website to learn more!

The Oceanaire Seafood Room
5061 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
(832) 487-8862
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