Children's Museum of Houston
Calling all Moms! You’re invited to the Mommy Mingle at the Children's Museum of Houston (CMH). Now that the big kids are back in school, enjoy free coffee and breakfast on us and meet other mommies. Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot for awesome playtime and check out special take-home activities. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too!
October 12, 2011
If you are looking for a special, romantic, five star evening make plans to head to La Colombe d'Or. Steve Zimmerman and La Colombe d'Or invite you to the opening of the exhibition CARACCIO - Master of Expressionism, in collaboration with John Murphy-ANGELICO LLC.
October 13, 2011
Rock out at Discovery Green's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf coast. Thursdays in September and October.
October 13, 2011
The Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) is smokin’ hot for Fire Safety! Come and hang out with real Houston Fire Department (HFD) firefighters and see what it’s like to be a real life hero. Learn how to prevent fires at home, what to do in case of a fire, how wildfires begin and explore the dangers of playing with fire.
October 13, 2011
Wrap your Thursday on a high tune with this exceptional concert! Richard Dowling performs a solo piano recital of works by the great composer Frederic Chopin.
October 14, 2011
Complexions contemporary ballet brings diverse works of performance art to Houston.
October 14, 2011
Get out of the routine, and do something free, fun and different! Enjoy the art of a silent film concert!
October 14, 2011
Experience the consummate master of mellow jazz and "statesman of songcraft" in his Miller debut. Multi-talented piano prodigy 10 year old Ethan Bortnick opens.
Grab your running shoes and head to this fun 5K run benefiting the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Don't miss the chance to win the Shirley Whitley Memorial grand prize of expense paid trips to the Carlsbad Marathon in sunny San Diego, CA. in January, 2012!
October 15, 2011
Dark Star Orchestra- Continuing the Grateful Dead Experience will be at the House of Blues.
October 15, 2011
The Houston Music Festival 2011 is coming to Reliant Arena, featuring Charlie Wilson, Kem, and many more!
October 15, 2011
Celebrate Houston in a whole new way and join the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a kayak adventure through Houston's stunning urban wilderness at Buffalo Bayou.
October 15, 2011
Michael Ciborski will share his insights into happiness based on his many years of training in mindfulness practice and striving to bring understanding, compassion, and healing into the world. He and his wife are the founders of MorningSun, a spiritual community centered on the practice of mindfulness, the moment to moment awareness of all that encompasses one’s body and the world around it.
October 15, 2011
Grab your tennis shoes for the Heart and Sole 5K Run and Walk! This event will benefit the Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels.
October 15, 2011
Discovery Green Flea is where everything old is new again! Treasure-hunt at this monthly, one-of-a-kind market; recycled, renewed, refreshed objects, plus food and local band showcase on Transier Bandstand and monthly scavenger hunt.
October 15, 2011
Grab your walking shoes and the whole family for Arbor Fun Walk; a family-centric, fun-filled event while also generating awareness for children with special needs. After the walk, enjoy a number of activities in a carnival setting that are sure to please all ages, from a cake walk to a bounce house, there will be plenty of fun to go around!
October 15, 2011
Check out four new exhibitions at BOX 13 ArtSpace. You'll enjoy Houston's innovative, contemporary art for free!
October 15, 2011
Enjoy the freshest-tasting produce, crafts and interesting artistic finds at the Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land.
A free, fall, fun kids party is here! There will be six hours of stage shows featuring various celebrities and performances such as the Houston Dynamos, Magic, Houston Academy of Dance and much more. Children will enjoy various activities such as face painting, make up experience, balloon twisting and casting for the new cover face of Imagine Kids Magazine.
October 15, 2011
Callaloo is the premiere literary and cultural journal of the African Diaspora. The Menil is hosting this conference on the topic featuring a keynote address by Robert Farris Thompson of Yale University with moderator Shona Jackson of Texas A&M University.
October 15, 2011
Celebrate El Dia de la Hispanidad at Miller Outdoor Theatre with a program highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic world.
October 15, 2011
Join Tommy Bahama for an in-store cooking demonstration at The Woodlands and learn how to prepare favorites from the Tommy Bahama cookbook, Life is One Long Weekend.
October 15, 2011
Cameras, set, action! In this half-day workshop, teen students (ages 12-17) will learn about the basics of stereoscopic (3D) image making.
October 16, 2011
Pita, hummus and baba ghanoush, oh my! Find out where to find the most authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in the city with the help of chef Monica Pope (of t’afia and Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters fame), Beaver’s executive chef Jonathan Jones and chef-restaurateur Hugo Ortega (of Montrose’s Mexican mainstay Hugo’s).
October 16, 2011
Cross the bull tunnel at the home of the Houston Texans! Run to sign up for Houston Texans Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk and TORO’s Kids 1K.
October 16, 2011
There will be interactive games for kids and exercise tips and routines that will get you motivated. Bring inspiration to your kitchen from the cooking demonstrations and samplings. For more information, visit www.kidneyfund.org.
October 16, 2011
Kick off the fall season with a healthy lifestyle! Join the fight against kidney disease at the American Kidney Fund’s Kidney Action Day featuring the Steps that Count walkathon. This fun-filled day will include free kidney health screenings, giveaways, cooking demos, and healthy food samplings.
October 16, 2011
The Houston Brass Band, a traditional British brass band will be delighting the audience with a free musical performance. Directed by Houston Symphony trumpeter Robert Walp, the Houston Brass Band's unique blend brings an exciting sound to a wide range of selections, from Elizabethan music to marches, film scores, modern compositions, as well as the classics.
Aurora Picture Show hosts a free educational video salon with a visiting Austin-based animator Jeanne Stern. Jeanne creates bizarre cinematic worlds using a hybrid of animation and puppetry. She will discuss creating space through stereoscopy and other illusions, as well as the effect of leaving openings in work for viewer participation.
October 18, 2011
The After-school Health Expo: Health Fair and Symposium is featuring a discussion about healthy dietary habits, a mini health fair with free health screenings and access to health information and health activities.
October 19, 2011
Bite into a juicy burger with a side of Houston's best in blues at these lunchtime concerts.
October 19, 2011
Calling all Moms! You’re invited to the Mommy Mingle at the Children's Museum of Houston (CMH). Now that the big kids are back in school, enjoy free coffee and breakfast on us and meet other mommies. Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot for awesome playtime and check out special take-home activities. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too!
October 19, 2011
Fear fans and those looking to get into the Halloween spirit will be entertained by horror flicks, palm readers, roaming costumed characters, fun-filled frights, music, food, and more at Scare in the Air at ScreamWorld.
October 19, 2011
Artists Monica Vidal and Mark Masterson will lead a creative presentation about their work in an informal atmosphere followed by a question and answer session where the audience can glean further insight into the artists, the artists' aesthetic and creative process at this month's Spacetaker Artist SPEAKeasy.
October 20, 2011
Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen will present the Rothko Chapel 40th Anniversary lecture, furthering examination and discussion of topics guest speakers have explored since the Chapel’s inception 40 years ago. In his lecture, Sen will focus on the evolution of the framework of human development and the challenges ahead for creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
October 20, 2011
Take an hour off and enjoy learning about Texas birds while grabbing a bite to eat at the Hill/Finger lecture series.
October 20, 2011
Enjoy a Grand Tasting evening featuring over 150 fine wines and culinary fare from West Houston's best all sampled at the stylish, global leader in hospitality, the Hilton Houston Westchase to the backdrop of musical entertainment. Sip and Savour something new!
Enjoy an out of this world performance featuring the best of women's barbershop harmony. Thousands of singers will assemble at the Toyota Center Plaza for a free spectacular Mass Singing performance.
October 21, 2011
Hail, Caesar - join Houston's top chefs as they compete in the 27th annual Caesar Salad Competition! While there enjoy the tasty food and wine.
October 21, 2011
Get out the door and enjoy the beautiful weather with great music at the Houston Sound Fall Concert Series at Market Square Park!
October 21, 2011
The Break Thru audience will experience the power in music spanning from original songs, to R&B to classical (Sam Cooke to Chopin) and beyond!
October 22, 2011
Experience the sights, smells and activities of days gone by at the 28th annual Texian Market Days festival.
October 22, 2011
Dust off your boots and enjoy a fun filled evening while contributing to a great cause! Jeans & Jewels is a Texas Size party with entertainment, games, auctions, dancing, food and all kinds of boot scootin' activities.
October 22, 2011
Dance to the rhythms of the Caribbean and enjoy PuertoRican and Cuban exquisite food at the Annual Puerto Rican and Cuban Festival! This one day event will be filled with live music, art, children's activities, vendors, food and more to guarantee you and the whole family will have a blast!
October 22, 2011
Are you ready to Run For Your Life? Grab your running shoes and get to The Health Museum for this sanctioned 5K fun run through the Museum District. A 1K family walk is also available for the youngest runners. Don’t know what to wear? Don’t worry, costumes are encouraged for all runners. And, stay after the race for a spook-tacular celebration!
October 22, 2011
Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the Native Plant Society will take you on a tour to see the wild side of Buffalo Bayou. The importance of native plants and the hindrance of invasive species will be discussed. Healthy techniques for your garden will also be highlighted.
October 22, 2011
On Saturday the 22nd, head out to the Houston Arboretum for their annual Halloween event.
Outdoor Classic car show filled with fun for the entire family and all proceeds go to local charities benefiting children.
October 22, 2011
Get your running shoes ready for this Monster Dash! Racers will have to brave a Zombie Dodge, a Monster Mud Bath, a Horrifying Hay Hurdle, the Creepy Crawl and Boooooot Camp, along with a few other tricky challenges! Post-race activities include a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, hair spray painting, airbrush tattoos, games and more.
October 22, 2011
Grab your walking shoes and head out the door! Walk MS: The Woodlands offers one mile and 5K routes will bring funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Participants will enjoy free food and entertainment before and after the event. Dogs are welcome.
October 22, 2011
Grab your walking shoes and head out the door!Walk MS: Katy will bring together the community in a one mile walk around Katy Mills mall while providing funding and support to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
October 22, 2011
Check out four new exhibitions at BOX 13 ArtSpace. You'll enjoy Houston's innovative, contemporary art for free!
October 22, 2011
Enjoy the freshest-tasting produce, crafts and interesting artistic finds at the Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land.
October 22, 2011
RHYTHM ‘11 will be a night of nonstop Bollywood, fusion, classical, cinematic and folk dance for people of all backgrounds.
October 22, 2011
Don't miss the premiere screening of "A Little Revolution," this film is from the makers of the award winning film The Widow Colony. A Little Revolution is a story of suicides and dreams, that follows the remarkable journey of filmmaker Harpreet Kaur, who travels from the rural villages for Punjab to the capital of India with children of farmers, who've committed suicide. This is a story of hope, empowerment and simple dreams.
October 23, 2011
Houston Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy at Robertson Stadium
A popular Mexican celebration, come together with friends and family at Traders Village to honor the lives of loved ones who have passed.
October 23, 2011
Experience the theatrical re-creation of a turn of the century séance in person! You are not a mere spectator but an active participant. You will experience contact with the "other side" as you and a small intimate group are led through a Spiritualist Style Séance.
October 23, 2011
Celebrate Octoberfest with the Houston Brass Band and the Sängerbund of Houston. The Houston Brass Band will perform a wide variety of music by German composers, from Richard Wagner to traditional songs and polkas.
October 25, 2011
Goran Bregovic brings the best of the Balkans to Houston for one big party. In honor of his U.S. “Champagne Tour,” Bregovic will celebrate the music of Europe’s Gypsy tradition when he brings his 20-piece Wedding and Funeral Orchestra to Houston for the first time. Bregovic’s music marries the dance tunes of a raucous gypsy brass band with traditional Eastern European choral music, all with a rock and roll edge.
October 25, 2011
Join HoustonPBS, Rice Cinema and the Documentary Alliance for this free sneak preview screening of the documentary, DEAF JAM, by Judy Lieff.
October 26, 2011
Take a pontoon boat tour where you will be served international beer and snacks!
October 26, 2011
Bite into a juicy burger with a side of Houston's best in blues at these lunchtime concerts.
October 26, 2011
Calling all Moms! You’re invited to the Mommy Mingle at the Children's Museum of Houston (CMH). Now that the big kids are back in school, enjoy free coffee and breakfast on us and meet other mommies. Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot for awesome playtime and check out special take-home activities. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too!
October 26, 2011
Swing, Jive and Pop! Dance of all styles are eras from the 1930's to today explode onto stage in an interactive performance that engages, entertains and enlightens children of all ages.
October 27, 2011
A one-of-a kind wine and food adventure Taste-ful: Off the Vine, will incorporate international wine blends, delectable fare and a shopalicious auction – at Américas River Oaks. To bring out your competitive spirit, there will be a Blind Tasting Challenge with a Grand Prize that takes you out of town on a lovely wine holiday. This event will benefit Volunteer Houston’s beloved program, A Visit from St. Nicholas.
Feel "The Power of Love" when Huey Lewis and The News come to Houston. American rockers Huey Lewis and The News have been performing their contagious brand of rock and roll for more than 30 years, outlasting countless trends and selling over 20 million albums in the process.
October 27, 2011
Adults and children will have a blast with this unique performance of Goldilocks, where four brave actors and the audience reconstruct their own final chapter to get Goldilocks back home to Grandma in this timeless story.
October 28, 2011
Families everywhere have a ghoulish invitation to join us for this “spooktacular” Halloween event featuring tricks, treats and enchanting music. Daddies, mummies and little ghosts and goblins can dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. An imaginative blend of chilling music and spirited fun will spook you into the season.
October 28, 2011
Bassnectar will be performing at Verizon Wireless Theater.
October 28, 2011
Escape the ordinary and step into a world of your imagination this Halloween with Moonstruck Midnight Madness: A Costume Ball, benefiting Bayou City Performing Arts.
October 28, 2011
Get out the door and enjoy the beautiful weather with great music at the Houston Sound Fall Concert Series at Market Square Park!
October 28, 2011
Get the kids out of the house and enjoy this free musical adaptation of Mark Twain's novels about the wild adventures of boyhood friends.
October 28, 2011
Chi of Shaolin: Tale of the Dragon brings incredible talent to the stage to tell a powerful dramatic tale fused with Shaolin warrior skills, unique acrobatic acts and amazing circus talent.
October 29, 2011
Calling all ghosts and goblins! It’s time for the 16th Annual Texas Heart Institute Great Pumpkin Fun Run! Fun for the entire family, participants can register for the 5K run or walk as well as a 1K children’s walk. Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costume. A costume contest will be held featuring the first 50 registered children ages infant to 5 years old. Proceeds benefit the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital.
October 29, 2011
Get the kids out of the house and join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and KBR for a day filled with free family fun, hands-on educational activities, music, food, park performers, and boat rides on the bayou!
Move research from the laboratory bench to the patients' bedside by being part of the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.
October 29, 2011
The Flying Karamazov Bothers bring their wacky and fun juggling act to Houston. Welcome to the zany world of The Flying Karamazov Brothers, where the daring and goofy take center stage. In this spectacular display of versatility and agility, the four brothers use objects, musical instruments (traditional and invented) and their own bodies to create a performance that is fresh and compelling.
October 29, 2011
Tails are already wagging as Bridgeland embarks on a Fido favorite event — Howl-O-Ween Fest! Howl-O-Ween Fest promises dog-themed entertainment, family fun, vendors, a farmers' market, gourmet food trucks and more benefitting pet rescue groups.
October 29, 2011
Saturday the 29th Discovery Green is hosting Scream on the Green from 6-10p.m. Enjoy live music, face painting, fortune tellers, and dancing!
October 29, 2011
Houston's fourth annual citywide costume contest and Halloween celebration
October 29, 2011
Check out four new exhibitions at BOX 13 ArtSpace. You'll enjoy Houston's innovative, contemporary art for free!
October 29, 2011
Enjoy the freshest-tasting produce, crafts and interesting artistic finds at the Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land.
October 29, 2011
Bring your folding chairs or picnic blanket to listen to Houston story tellers share ghost stories under the stars!
October 29, 2011
Enjoy complimentary wine tastings, live music, face painting, arts & crafts, food, candles, hay rides, and more at the annual Yepez Vineyard Grape Stomp Fest!
October 29, 2011
Halloween fun will come alive in historic downtown Galveston with the Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash! This family friendly Halloween carnival, offers a costume contest, assorted games with prizes, and trick or treating at various downtown businesses!
Pack up a picnic blanket and get your whole family out of the house and head to the beautiful historic Stevenson Park for the Friendswood Fine Arts' Autumn Art Festival! The festival will include visual arts and live entertainment.
October 29, 2011
The Houston Symphony and students from the Houston Independent School District schools perform all time Latin American favorites for the family
October 30, 2011
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium
October 30, 2011
Take the opportunity to learn about the wine varietal and wine pairings; as well as taste award-winning Messina Hof wines.
October 30, 2011
On Sunday the 30th, head out to Traders Village for the annual Boo Bash for live musical entertainment, activities and monster sized trick-or-treating.
October 30, 2011
Drive out to Moody Garden's Halloween celebration Sunday the 30th from 2-4 p.m. for some free fun!
October 30, 2011
Noted local ensembles will summon the spirit and soothe the soul, sending you into the work week with a musical blessing to remember. Enjoy a Gospel concert on the Grace Event Lawn. Brunch available for purchase at The Grove.
October 30, 2011
Experience the theatrical re-creation of a turn of the century séance in person! You are not a mere spectator but an active participant. You will experience contact with the "other side" as you and a small intimate group are led through a Spiritualist Style Séance.
October 30, 2011
Italian Mezzo-soprano Anna Maria Di Micco is coming to Houston to perform a an unforgettable lyrical concert of classic opera.
October 31, 2011
Howl at the Halloween moon as Miller screens this 1941 Horror classic starring Lon Chaney Jr. in his most memorable role in The Wolfman at Miller.
Bite into a juicy burger with a side of Houston's best in blues at these lunchtime concerts.
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