Though Houston may be a sprawling metropolis, it provides ample opportunities for locals to get outdoors at parks like Discovery Green. This modern green space and community hub hosts beautiful gardens, playgrounds for the little ones, and an ever-changing array of inspirational outdoor art installations. The park’s large pond is often used for canoeing around […]
The 24-day, four-weekend extravaganza that is the State Fair of Texas is back. The great thing about the fair is its predictable greatness, from the butter sculptures to the pig races to the oodles of fried food. You can try all the new concoctions, check out the midway, enjoy free concerts every day or take […]
Though it might seem that summer will never end and the (slightly) cooler days finally arrive, autumn is just around the corner, and once again, for the 22nd time, the TransCanada Theater District Open House is set, on Sunday (August 30), to welcome the new fall performing arts season by opening the doors of all […]
The 13th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is a great way to welcome the cooler weather and Fall season. Get a glimpse into the future of interior design inside with the Hunter Douglas Exhibit, bath showcase, and kitchen galore. Enjoy demos on organic gardening and […]
One of the most successful off-Broadway productions of all time, Dan Goggin's Nunsense has delighted fans of different religious persuasions around the world for years. The irreverent story revolves around the Little Sisters of Hoboken after their cook, Sister Julia, accidentally poisons and kills 52 of them. The five surviving nuns — including the forgetful […]
520 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002 PARKING MAP 713-230-1600 http://www.reventionmusiccenter.com/ District: Theater Houston's Theater District sizzles thanks to the Revention Music Center. This flexible venue hosts concerts, theater, comedy, cabaret, banquets and more! HOURS Monday-Friday: 10am- 6 pm Saturday: 10 am-2 pm Sundays: Closed (open until 12 pm on event days) Weird Al Yankovic in […]
MKT Bar 1001 Austin PARKING MAP Houston, TX 77010 832-360-2222 http://MKTBAR.COM/ Add to my calendar Event Type: Leisure District: Convention Aug. 17: 2 p.m. When was the last time you played ping pong or your favorite childhood game? Rekindle your love for table tennis and other retro classics each Monday night at MKT Bar. The […]
Following last week's announcement that promotion company Pegstar will no longer host shows at Fitzgerald's — believed to be the city's oldest music venue — many Houstonians feared the worst: The venue was shutting down. While Pegstar's final show at the beloved venue will in fact take place on August 29, current Fitzgerald's sound engineer […]
If you’re looking for a fun, year-round activity that the whole family will enjoy, a visit to the Houston Zoo is a dependable choice. This spacious zoo is well laid out to create an enjoyable walking route through all of the various animals’ areas, and it offers a close-up look at everything from the creepy, […]
What: Houston Zoo's cocktail party for Flock. Where: The Houston Club on the 49th floor of One Shell Plaza. The 411: More than 250 young professionals joined the party focusing on aiding in the effort to save ocean-dwelling animals. That meant taking the "Better Bag Challenge" — committing to abstaining from plastic bags for a […]