It’s great to see the home team make it to the Baseball Playoffs again this year. I was able to go to Game 2 against Tampa Bay Rays and the place was the loudest I’ve even heard.
We stood the entire game, high fived after every strike, and hugged when the team won. It’s great to see the baseball spirit alive and well in downtown Houston.
It’s the time of year where we all are a little apprehensive about the rain fall, and this storm didn’t let us up easy. Living near the Bayou Means I put on my rain boots, poncho, and set out to explore the area.
What better place to spend the Spring time than Houston? Here are some of my favorite photos I captured this spring.
This was my first time to the Depressed Cake Shop. Loving people donated cakes and treats that are somber grays, blues and black to “signify the gray cloud that can descend over a beautiful world when someone is struggling with mental help issues.” The event was by Name Walks Greater Houston and Montrose Center.
How beautiful are these cakes below?
8/14 Cocktails with Creatives at Boheme https://www.facebook.com/events/268652020386855/
8/16 Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park http://www.marketsquarepark.com/
8/16 Welcoming the DNC Convention Downtown (avoid downtown) https://www.facebook.com/events/1861485070563782/
8/18 Houston Food Fest at City Hall Downtown https://www.facebook.com/events/127364017971223/
8/18 Flea Market at Discovery Green https://www.facebook.com/events/157179055140364/?event_time_id=157179058473697
8/18 Street Art Show at Hardy & Nance Studios https://www.facebook.com/events/2026552930943401/?active_tab=about
8/22 Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at Hobby Center
https://365thingsinhouston.com/calendar/lyle-lovett-and-his-large-band-in-concert-at-hobby-center/
8/22 Beauty and the Beast (movie) at Miller Outdoor Theater 8-11pm https://www.facebook.com/events/198379117492521/
8/23 Bands with Beto at Warehouse Live https://www.facebook.com/events/244355589626289/
8/24 Sawyer Yards Summer Series 6-10pm https://www.facebook.com/events/465604293895289/
8/25 Galveston Sandcastle Competition https://www.visithoustontexas.com/event/32nd-annual-aia-sandcastle-competition/55923/
8/25 Yoga and Hops at 8th Wonder https://www.facebook.com/events/930632717139354/
8/25 Arm Balance Workshop at Black Swan Yoga https://www.facebook.com/events/637365426650591/
8/26 Theater District Open House 12-5pm http://www.theaterdistrictopenhouse.com/
8/27-29 Athletics vs. Astros at Minute Maid Park
8/30 Texans vs Cowboys @ NRG Stadium
8/30-9/2 Angels vs. Astros at Minute Maid Park
9/3-5 Twins vs. Astros at Minute Maid Park
9/6 Alina Baraz @ Warehouse Live
Week 1: July 1-7
Sunday, July 1
Free Yoga @ Raven Tower with Black Swan
Sunday, July 1
Slightly Stoopid + Pepper @ WOMH
Tuesday, July 3
Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy @ BBVA Stadium
Wednesday, July 4
Beats Antique @ Eleanor Tinsley
Friday, July 6
Say Girl Say @ Continental Club
Saturday, July 7
Wild Moccasins @ WOMH
Saturday, July 7
Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United FC @ BBVA Stadium
Week 2: July 8-14
Wednesday, July 11
Chocolate Meditation Watercolor @ WASH
Thursday-Friday, July 12-13
The Suffers @ Heights Theater
Saturday, July 14
H-Town on Tap Beer Fest
Week 3: July 15-21
Tuesday, July 18
Grown Up Storytime @ Rudyardz 8pm
Friday, July 20
MFAH Mixed Media Nights
Friday, July 20
Summer Concerts @ Four Seasons
Saturday, July 21
Quest for the Press Workshop @ Black Swan
Saturday, July 21
Energy Work & Crystal Therapy @ Define
Saturday, July 21
Roller Derby @ Revention Music Center
There are so many great websites curating things to do in Houston, but there's a catch-22 situation where Houston doesn't have 1 central hub for all things Houston, based on your style. I believe this is true because each market has its own unique culture, shaping the events that look fun for you.
I like exploring Houston and being broad in my experiences. A lot of what interests me relates to art, yoga, eating, markets, special events, and new experiences (at least once).
To find out about cool events in Houston, I like to visit the following sites and then create a monthly events list.
There are a few great websites in Houston trying to curate lists of things to do around Houston. However, since Houston is so diverse with so many offerings, it's hard for any site to be the catch-all for all of Houston's events. My blog is just another curation, pulling events from the following sites:
FreshArts.com — great for local art shows
ArtsHound.com — another great resource for local art shows
365ThingsToDoInHouston.com — some highlights of the week, usually has free events
PollStar.com — great for concerts
CultureMap — little bit higher end events
Houston Press — has maybe too many listings on their site.
Zyoga.Info — Free Yoga Related Events
FitnessInTheLoop — Free Fitness Related Events
Facebook — about 50% of the events I find out about are through Facebook! Check out what your friends are going to and see if you could go together!
Now all venues post on the websites mentioned above, and sometimes not all of the shows get moved over. For that reason, I like to check out my favorite venues to see about upcoming concerts, art shows, performances, and special events.
Is there another website that helps share cool events in Houston that I haven't mentioned above? Know somebody who is awesome at curating events but doesn't know how to make a website? I'd love to help!! Let me know in the comments!
Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Presents The Graduate at MATCH, through June 9, More Info
Carlos Cruz-Diez @ The Cistern, More Info
Friday, June 1
The Strangerer @ MATCH, [performance art] More Info
Saturday, June 2
Vegandale Fest, 11am-7pm @ Sam Houston Park Downtown, [festival, music, food, vendors, all Vegan] More Info
Minus the Bear @ White Oak Music Hall, More Info
Black Joe Lewis @ Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark, Free! [party, live music, food, skating] More Info
The Accidentals @ Mucky Duck, More Info
Sunday, June 3, 10am
Free Yoga @ Raven Tower [yoga] with Black Swan Yoga
Sunday, June 3, 2:30pm
The Strangerer @ MATCH, [performance art] More Info
Tuesday, June 5
Chad Valley @ White Oak Music Hall, [live music] More Info
Thursday, June 9, 7-9pm
Live Music @ Discovery Green, More Info
Friday, June 8
Ghost House Shivers CD Release @ Mucky Duck, More Info
June 8-10
Play @ Jones Hall, [live ballet] More Info
June 8, 7:30pm
Penn & Teller @ Jones Hall, [magic & performing arts] More Info
Saturday June 9-10, All Day
St. Arnold’s 24th Anniversary Party, [live music, games, fun] More Info
Sunday, June 10, 5-9pm
Canned Acoustica (live music) @ Discovery Green, More info
Thursday, June 14
The Glitch Mob @ White Oak Music Hall, [live music] More Info
Hayes Carll @ Mucky Duck, [live music] More Info
Thursday, June 14, 7-9pm
Live Music @ Discovery Green, More Info
Friday, June 15
The Get Up Kids @ White Oak Music Hall, [live music] More Info
June 15, 7:30pm
Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert @ Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony, More Info
June 15-16, 7pm & 9pm
Ben Jackson, Live Magic! @ La Colombe D’or, [magic & comedy] More Info
Tuesday, June 19
Grown Up Story Time @ Rudyardz, [performing arts] More Info
Thursday, June 21, 5:30-7:30pm
108 Sun Salutations for Summer Solstice @ Black Swan, [yoga] More Info
Thursday, June 21
Buxton @ Mucky Duck, [live music] More Info
Thursday, June 21, 7-9pm
Live Music @ Discovery Green, More Info
Saturday, June 3-July 1
Swan Lake @ Jones Hall, [ballet] More Info
Thursday, June 28, 7-9pm
Live Music @ Discovery Green, More Info
Friday, June 29
Shakey Graves @ White Oak Music Hall, [live music] More Info
The Tamarie Cooper Show - Field Trip! Opening Night, [live theater] More Info
Through Instagram, I often get messages asking how I find out about cool events after the event has happened. The city has many great resources, but somehow, time after time, cool events go unheard or overlooked. There's way too much going on in this city to go to the same bar, restaurant, or stay inside and watch TV (even if it's sports). Make the most of your time living in the 4th biggest city in the United States.
Saturday Afternoon Texas Festival Downtown @ City Hall: the event includes over 15 live bands, lots of food including: Burgers, BBQ, Tex Mex, Tx Crawfish (not even sure..), over 10 local breweries and Texas liquors (vodka). The event has a mechanical bull, arcade games, corn hole, & is fun for the whole family. Tickets are only $10! Did you even hear about this thing??
BuffBrew is having their annual Spring Carnival. It tends to be (very) weird, but LOTS of fun. There's BBQ, live music, "naught balloon twisters", and "carny goodness". It's Saturday night. You'll want to Uber there.
Yoga and Fitness: If you love yoga, or just want to get started, there are plenty of opportunities this weekend. BEYOGA is opening in the Heights Saturday, @FitnessInTheLoop has free & donation based classes Saturday & Sunday. And you can check me, Gibson, out at Black Swan this weekend because I'm subbing a few classes (Saturday: 1:30pm @BSY White Oak, 4:30pm @BSY Kirby, & Sunday 7pm @BSY White Oak). If you haven't been to Black Swan Yoga and want to take my class, the first one will be on me. Just show up with a water bottle.
Mother's Day! I couldn't forget about this special day (Hey mom, if you're reading this I love you!). Give your mom a call, and better yet, share this new music video by The Suffers with her! (Upworthy article).
8pm
Don Quixote by Houston Ballet @ Miller Outdoor Theater. More info.
8pm
Hamilton at The Hobby Center. More info.
8pm
Final Weekend to see Small Ball at The MATCH. More info.
8pm
Picasso at the Lapin Agile @ Alley Theater. More info.
8-11am
Urban Harvest Farmers Market on Eastside at Richmond.
All Day
#CisternInColor is open at Buffalo Bayou!
10am
Donation Yoga with Nicole Peralta / Fitness In The Loop @ Belle Station
10am-12pm
Be Yoga Grand Opening! More Info.
11am-5pm
The Market at Sawyer Yards / Second Saturdays. More info.
12pm-11pm
"Texas Fest" with many bands and beer @ City Hall. More info.
2pm
Hamilton at The Hobby Center. More info.
2:30pm
Picasso at the Lapin Agile @ Alley Theater. More info.
6-9pm
Buffalo Bayou Spring Carnival with "carnival games, a naughty balloon twister, and a dunk tank". More Info.
7:30pm
An Evening with Ira Glass from This American Life @ Jones Hall. More Info.
8pm
Final Weekend to see Small Ball at The MATCH. More info.
8pm
Hamilton at The Hobby Center. More info.
8pm
Picasso at the Lapin Agile @ Alley Theater. More info.
8pm
Don Quixote by Houston Ballet @ Miller Outdoor Theater. More info.
10am
Donation Based Yoga with Val @ HTX Sports Creek
11am
Free Yoga at Spring Street Beer & Wine Garden by Fitness In the Loop
2pm
Hamilton at The Hobby Center. More info.
2:30pm
Final Time to see Small Ball at The MATCH. More info.
5-9pm
Canned Acoustica with Clay Melton Band, Andrew James, Blaze X Black, Second Lovers and Miers. More info.
7pm
Dr. Dog and Son Little at White Oak Music Hall
7:30pm
Hamilton at The Hobby Center. More info.
7:30pm
Picasso at the Lapin Agile @ Alley Theater. More info.
8pm
Don Quixote by Houston Ballet @ Miller Outdoor Theater. More info.
Rockets VS Warriors @ home - Monday and Wednesday
Tuesday, May 15
SGWomen Celebrating Texas Female Entrepreneurs. More Info.
Tuesday, May 15
Grown Up Storytime. More info.
Thursday May 17 — Sunday June 3
The Strangerer : A story of George W. Bush, Jim Jehrer, and John Kerry. More info.
Thursday, May 17 - June 9
"Wanda, Daisy and the Great Rapture" @ Obsidian Theater. Half off tickets.
Friday, May 18
Dave Matthews Band at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Friday, May 18
Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park
Friday, May 18
Neon Party Dance Party @ Art League Houston. More Info.
Friday, May 18
Bike to Work Day. More Info
May 19
Color HTX More Info
Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - May 20
Plus Fest : Houston Festival that merges Poetry, The Arts, and Music together. 1-10pm. More Info.
May 19-20
The Great Texas BBQ Festival in Downtown with Robert Earl Keen, Dawes, and more. More info.
May 20
Love Street Music Fest — Karbach Brewing Company with Bleachers, Cold War Kids, Everclear, The Tontons and more. More Info.
Hello Houston! There's so much going on this weekend! I hope you go out, have fun, and keep exploring new things in Houston.
8:30-11am
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
8:30am-4:30pm
Houston Dragon Boat Festival along Buffalo Bayou. More info.
9am
First Saturdays Art Market in The Heights
10am-2pm
Piñatafest 2018 in EaDo "Piñatafest celebrates the ancient cultural tradition of piñata-making" More Info
12pm
Cinco de Mayo Houston at Navigation Esplanade. More info.
12pm
Cinco De Derby @ Wicklow Heights. Live music, tacos, realllly good Julep & Margaritas. More info.
12pm
The Texas Taco, Tequila and Margarita Festival at Preservation Park in SPRING, TX with Gio Chamba and lots of tacos. More info.
2-6pm
Julep & Taco Bar @ Julep on Washington. More Info
5-8pm
Downtown Houston presents Los Skarnales @ Market Square. More info.
5-8pm
Climb de Mayo @ Momentum Indoor Climbing. Free Margaritas, Chips, Queso, Shoes, and Discounts on everything. More info.
5-10pm
Market Noir by Post Flea @ Post HTX - Free night market featuring shopping, art, food, and lots of interesting sights. Stay for the after party, if you can stay up that late. More info.
7:30pm
Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles Galaxy at BBVA Compass Stadium
8pm
Small Ball at The MATCH - only 5 shows left!! More Info.
8pm
Hamilton at The Hobby Center. More Info.
9pm-5am
Who Made Who Live at Cirque Noir @ Post HTX. This event cannot be described, but must be experienced. It's an all night art show made of visual and experiential art. More info.
All day: Lemonade Day! Encourage kids to be entrepreneurs by stopping and getting lemonade anywhere you see them Sunday!
8:30am Santo de Mayo 5K at Saint Arnold Brewery. - Drink Beer & Run More info.
10am - Free Yoga at Raven Tower - Black Swan Yoga with Haley Bowen, Saumil and John Tran. 10am
10am - Free Yoga at HTX Sports Creek - @FitnessInTheLoop with Jordan & Austin / @rasta.brogis
11am - Free Yoga at Spring Street Beer & Wine Garden
2pm
Small Ball at The MATCH - only 4 shows left!! More Info.
2pm
Hamilton at The Hobby Center. More Info.
6pm
Rockets play @ Utah
6:30pm - Musical Madness - Play / music show at MATCH in Midtown. 6:30pm More info
7:30pm
Hamilton at The Hobby Center. More Info.
Hamilton is playing at The Hobby Center. Tickets start around $200.
The Rockets are in the 2nd Round of the Playoffs! Games: April 29, May 2*, May 4, May 6, May 8*, May 10, May 14*. *Home Games. Buy Tickets.
Small Ball "A Basketball Musical" by Catastrophic Theater @ MATCH. Now - May 13. Learn More.
West Side Story by Houston Grand Opera @ George R Brown. Now - May 6 More info.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical @ Stages Theatre. Now - July. More Info.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile @ Alley Theater. May 11-June 3. More info.
Shakespeare in Vegas by 4th Wall Theatre Company. May 18-June 9. More info.
Tuesday, May 1
Yoga on the Pitch @ BBVA Soccer Stadium More Info
Wednesday, May 2
Vance Joy in Concert at Revention Music Center. Tickets.
Wednesday, May 02
Oh Wonder @ White Oak Music Hall
Thursday, May 3
University of Houston Graphic Design Senior Exhibition : Featuring work from twenty-three designers. Grand Opening is Thursday 4:30-7pm, and the show goes on until Saturday. More info.
Thursday, May 3
Urban Green’s Urban Derby at Hermann Park. More info.
Thursday, May 3
Mid Main First Thursday Fundraiser for Bike Houston. More Info
Saturday, May 5, 8:30am
Houston Dragon Boat Festival. More info.
Saturday, May 5
Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles Galaxy at BBVA Compass Stadium
Saturday, May 5
First Saturdays in The Heights
Saturday, May 5 - May 6
Houston's Women's Expo @ George R. Brown. More Info.
Celebrate at The Houstonian. 3 Margaritas for $10. You can also join The Houstonian's pool & fitness facilities with a summer pass. More info.
Saturday, May 5
Piñatafest 2018 in EaDo More Info
Saturday, May 5, 5-8pm
Downtown Houston presents Los Skarnales @ Market Square. More info.
Saturday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo Houston at Navigation Esplanade. More info.
The Texas Taco, Tequila and Margarita Festival at Preservation Park in SPRING, TX with Gio Chamba and lots of tacos. More info.
Sunday, May 6
Musical Madness More info
Sunday, May 6
Santo de Mayo 5K at Saint Arnold Brewery. More info.
Wednesday, May 9
Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC at BBVA Compass Stadium. More info.
Wednesday, May 9
HYPE: Five Steps to Startup Success. More Info.
Thursday, May 10
Eado Comedy Show. Tickets.
Thursday, May 10
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue @ Discovery Green More info
May 11-13
Don Quixote by Houston Ballet @ Miller Outdoor Theater. More info.
Saturday, May 12
The Market at Sawyer Yards / Second Saturdays. More info.
Saturday May 12
"Texas Fest" with many bands and beer @ City Hall. More info.
Saturday, May 12
Buffalo Bayou Spring Carnival with "carnival games, a naughty balloon twister, and a dunk tank". More Info.
Saturday, May 12, 7:30pm
An Evening with Ira Glass from This American Life @ Jones Hall. More Info.
Sunday, May 13
Dr. Dog and Son Little at White Oak Music Hall
Sunday, May 13, 5pm
Canned Acoustica with Clay Melton Band, Andrew James, Blaze X Black, Second Lovers and Miers. More info.
Tuesday, May 15
SGWomen Celebrating Texas Female Entrepreneurs. More Info.
Tuesday, May 15
Grown Up Storytime. More info.
Thursday, May 17
Urban Reads: Michael Emerson presented by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. More Info
Thursday May 17 — Sunday June 3
The Strangerer : A story of George W. Bush, Jim Jehrer, and John Kerry. More info.
Thursday, May 17 - June 9
"Wanda, Daisy and the Great Rapture" @ Obsidian Theater. Half off tickets.
Thursday, May 17
Eado Comedy Show. Tickets.
Friday, May 18
Dave Matthews Band at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Friday, May 18
Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park
Friday, May 18
Neon Party Dance Party @ Art League Houston. More Info.
Friday, May 18
Bike to Work Day. More Info
May 19
Color HTX More Info
May 19
Jumanji @ Discovery Green. More info.
Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - May 20
Plus Fest : Houston Festival that merges Poetry, The Arts, and Music together. 1-10pm. More Info.
May 19-20
The Great Texas BBQ Festival in Downtown with Robert Earl Keen, Dawes, and more. More info.
May 20
Love Street Music Fest — Karbach Brewing Company with Bleachers, Cold War Kids, Everclear, The Tontons and more. More Info.
May 20
Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown at The Hobby Center. More info.
May 20
Sunday Streets in Montrose
Wednesday, May 23
Houston Dash vs. Seattle Reign FC at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Wednesday May 23 and Friday May 25
Justin Timberlake at Toyota Center
Thursday, May 24
Eado Comedy Show. Tickets.
Friday, May 25 - Saturday, June 9
"The Graduate" at The MATCH. More info.
Friday, May 25
Houston Dynamo vs. New York City FC at BBVA Compass Stadium
May 25-26
Ben Jackson Live! Magic, Music, & Mayhem at La Colombe d'Or Hotel. More info.
Saturday, May 26
Caesar : Moments of Wonder @ The Match : "That is some crazy shit" - 50 Cent More info.
Wednesday, May 30
Matisyahu & Steven Marley @ White Oak Music Hall Lawn
Thursday, May 31
Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park
People read these things! Keep us updated in the comments.
The 31st Annual Art Car Parade took place this weekend. The morning started cool and rainy, which seemed to have prevented some normal spectators from coming out to the parade. However, the day shaped up to be one of the most beautiful afternoons ever in Houston.
The crowd at the Art Car parade is much different than any other parade or mass city event. Everybody is in such great spirits, filled with huge smiles, laughter, and dancing.
The participants in the parade interact with the crowd, and the crowd shows love back. Mark down the next event: April 19, 2019!
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston so kindly invited me to a sneak peak of Anish Kapoor's creation, "Cloud Column". This structure is 32 feet tall, and weighs over 21,000 pounds. This art piece is a precursor to Chicago's "Cloud Gate", even though it hasn't been revealed until now.
This new art is being installed at the new Museum of Fine Arts campus, set to open next month. Below is a rendering from MFAH, as well as more photos snapped during my sneak peak of this new exhibit. #MFAHAfterHours
@MFAHouston
Time has been flying by this year, and I'm a little late to write about cool things happening this month. I hope you had a nice Easter / Pass Over / Pretty Weekend, and are planning on going to The Art Car Parade (Saturday, 4/14) and lots of outdoor activities for Earth Day (4/22).
As always, please add to the list by leaving a comment at the bottom! People read these posts, and your contribution helps get people out to cool things in Houston. Spread the love.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 07:00PM
Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler
Downstairs Room at White Oak Music Hall
More Info
Wednesday, April 4
Bermuda Triangle featuring Brittany Howard (of Alabama Shakes), Becca Mancari and Jesse Lafser
@ Heights Theater
More Info
Wednesday, April 4
Station Houston’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration!
More Info
Thursday, April 5
Happy Hour @ MFAH (Every Thursday)
More Info
Cultured Cocktails @ Boheme, 5-8pm
More Info
Friday, April 6
Mixed Media at MFAH
More Info
Bring Your Own Beamer, April 6
More Info
April 6-May 13
Small Ball at The MATCH
More Info
Saturday, April 7, 11am
Urban Harvest Farmers Market, 8-11am
Richmond @ East Side
Rooftop Yoga with Haley B & Fitness in the Loop
More Info
Midtown Art in the Park, 10am-6pm
@ Baldwin Park
Heartmade Spring Market, 11am-6pm
@ Main Street Square (900 & 1000 blocks of McKinney between Travis to Fannin)
First Saturday Sketch at The Riezni
More Info
Market Noir at Post HTX, 5-10pm
More Info
Serge Devant at Cirque Noir, 9pm-6am
More Info
John Evans and Lew Card, 7pm
The Mucky Duck
More Info
April 7-15
US Men’s Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club
More Info
Sunday, April 8, 10:30am
Blue Field Market with Yoga, Live Music, and Mimosas
Gibson is teaching Yoga at HTX Sports Creek
More Info
Sunday, April 8, 12pm
US Women’s National Soccer Team vs. Mexico
@ BBVA Stadium
More Info
Sunday, April 8, 5pm
Houston Polo Club - Van Conover Member Cup Final
More Info
Sunday, April 8, 2018, 07:00PM
The Oh Hellos, Wildermiss, Jaylon Ashaun
Downstairs Room at White Oak Music Hall
More Info
Tuesday, April 10th
Menu of Menus at Silver Street
More Info
April 10-15
Counter Current Festival
More Info
Wednesday, April 11
Farmers Market Downtown at City Hall
Thursday, April 12, 5-8pm
Cultured Cocktails at Magpie & Peacocks
More Info
Matt and Kim, CRUISR, TWINKIDS
Friday, April 13, 2018, 08:00PM
Downstairs Room at White Oak Music Hall
More Info
Friday, April 13
The Legendary Art Car Ball
More Info
Saturday, April 14
Urban Harvest Farmers Market, 8-11am
Richmond @ East Side
Saturday, April 14, 9am
The Do-Nuts Dash
More Info
Saturday, April 14, 11am-5pm
The Market at Sawyer Yards
More Info
Saturday, April 14, 11am
The 31st Annual Art Car Parade
More Info
Sunday, April 15, 8am-4pm
Kayak Rentals Return to Buffalo Bayou
More Info
Sunday, April 15, 5pm
Houston Polo Club - Spring Classic
More Info
Tuesday, April 17, 11:30am
Greater Houston Partnership Council on Harvey Arts Recovery Program
More Info
Tuesday, April 17, 8pm
Grown Up Story Time at Rudyardz
More Info
Wednesday, April 18
Farmers Market Downtown at City Hall
Saturday, April 21
Urban Harvest Farmers Market, 8-11am
Richmond @ East Side
Puppies for Breakfast at Market Square Park
More Info
Saturday, April 21
The Suffers & over 20 bands @ The Great Texas BBQ Festival
More Info
Saturday, April 21, 2pm
Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC
More Info
Sunday, April 22 — Earth Day
Gibson teaches Yoga at HTX Sports Creek, 10:30am
Sunday, April 22, 12-4pm
Cigna Sunday Streets - 3rd Ward
More Info
Sunday, April 22, 5pm
Houston Polo Club - Officers Classi
More Info
Tuesday, April 24, 11:30am
Greater Houston Partnership Council: The Business of Baseball
More Info
Tuesday, April 24, 5:30pm
HYPEx Speed Networking at WeWork
More Info
Wednesday, April 25, 12pm
Farmers Market Downtown at City Hall
Wednesday, April 25, 7pm
HAIM at Revention Center
More Info
Game Night at The Mucky Duck (every wednesday)
More Info
Thursday, April 26
Jack Johnson at The Woodlands Pavilion
More Info
Thursday, April 26
Buffalo Bayou in Bloom with Bayou Buddies
More Info
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 08:00PM
Baths, No Joy, Sasami Ashworth
Upstairs Room at White Oak Music Hall
More Info
Saturday, April 28
Urban Harvest Farmers Market, 8-11am
Richmond @ East Side
Saturday, April 28, 2:30pm
Houston Dash vs. North Carolina Courage
More Info
Let me know in the comments!
With the 2018 Triple Crown races just around the corner, I want to make it a point this year to cross off "See a Horse Race" off my Houston bucket list. I only know of Sam Houston Race Park (near Willowbrook) and Houston Polo Club (near Memorial Park). Here are some of the best events this Horse Racing season.
There's opportunity for horse races every Sunday (HPC), Monday (SHRP), Friday (SHRP), and Saturday (SHRP).
Spring Season: Every Sunday Apr 1, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018
Sun Apr 1 - Bluebonnet Cup - 5:00PM
Sun Apr 8 - Van Conover Member Cup Final - 5:00PM
Sun Apr 15 - Spring Classic - 5:00PM
Sun Apr 22 - Officers Cup - 5:00PM
Sun Apr 29 - St. Regis Classic) - 5:00PM
Sun May 6 - Land Rover Houston Central Cup - 5:00PM
Sun May 13 - Ponies & Petals Cup (MOTHER'S DAY) 5:00PM
Sun May 20 - USPA Southwestern Regional Classic - 5:00PM
Sun May 27 - Milagro Cup - 5:00PM
Sun Jun 3 - Vaquero Classic - 6:00PM
Sun Jun 10 - Western Challenge Cup/ USPA NYTS Junior Tournament - 6:00PM
Get Tickets for 45% off using Groupon:
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-houston-polo-club-10
Location: 8552 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Visit: http://houstonpoloclub.com/
@Michael Lewis
@Michael Lewis
Saturday, 3/31 — Dollar Days
Programs, Sodas, Coffee, Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, and Beer all just $1! Sponsored by US Army!
Every Friday, Starting 4/6
Every Friday night has 50¢ beer, $2 wine, and live Quarter Horse racing.
Saturday, April 28: Pat Green + Horse Racing
Hear Texas-favorite Pat Green sing Wave On Wave & watch horses race. More info.
Friday, May 4: May The Fourth Be With You- Star Wars Night
Dress up as your favorite character & watch horses race. 50 cent beers, and the first 1000 people get a free light saber.
Saturday, May 5: Kentucky Derby Day
Watch & wager on live horse racing. There's also a hat contest...so.. More info.
Location: 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, Texas 77064
Find out more: https://www.shrp.com/events
And in case you missed it, here are the dates for the 2018 Triple Crown Races:
The Kentucky Derby - Churchill Downs - May 5, 2018
The Preakness Stakes - Pimlico - May 19, 2018
The Belmont Stakes - Belmont Park - June 9, 2018
The sun is shining, it's not a million degrees, and the mosquitos are still embryos— the perfect combination to get outside in Houston (provided you took Zyrtec last night). This weekend is Easter / Passover and many organizations prepare events around this weekend.
So, last weekend was jam packed with In Bloom, Bayou City Art Fest, The Kite Festival, and lots of charity events. The organizations that appeal to the masses all happened last weekend, so this weekend is stuffed with Easter Egg-stravaganzas. Since I don't have kids (and am weirded out by the oversized creepy bunny), I try to stay away from those places. If you do have kids (bless you), visit 365Houston for things to do with your kids this weekend. If you're an empty nesting hipster, read on.
Coffee & Cars
Gateway Classic Cars in Cypress, TX, 9am
Check out over 250 exotics cars and talk with car enthusiasts over coffee. This event happens every Saturday, and you have to go at least a couple times. Every week has new cars to check out. More Info.
Urban Harvest Farmers Market, 8am
Every Saturday located at Eastside and Richmond (near River Oaks / Kirby / Lamar HS), Urban Harvest provides Houston's largest Farmers Market. Get there as early as possible as the good produce goes fast. There's live music, lots of food trucks, and really good people + puppy watching. It's located in the same parking lot area as Kirby Ice House. You can stop by there after and tell them "the guy that made your website sent me". I don't think it gets you a free drink, but maybe? Thanks anyways!
First Saturday Arts Market
Wake up, wake up, wake up, It's the First of the Month! - Bone Thugs
Get to 19th street in the Heights for live music, vendors, crafters, artists, and much more. Enjoy a nice stroll down 19th street. There's lots to see and eat! More info.
Wine Festival
Brenner's on the Bayou, 4-7pm
Brenner's hosts this event every year, allowing Houstonians to sample lots of award winning wines. Brenner's provides a beautiful, picturesque view, or the bayou. Lots of wine will make the view even better. Zero kids in sight. More info.
Houston Dynamo vs. New England Revolution
BBVA Compass Stadium, 7:30pm
I don't know much about futbol/soccer, but do know every seat at BBVA Soccer Stadium provides a great experience. EaDo (where the soccer stadium is located) is the hottest place in town right now and has several cool places to check out before the game. Grab a drink and go to the top of Kings Court next to the stadium, visit 8th Wonder Brewery & see their new We <3 Houston Sign, or visit one of my new favorite restaurants, Nancy's Hustle. Cheer on Houston's soccer team. The fans will let you know when to cheer. More info.
Beauty & The Beast
Discovery Green, 8pm
So, I know I talked about avoiding little kids this weekend, and this is probably the worse place for something like that. If you love Beauty & The Beast, however, you might want to go for a little bit, sing some songs, go Roller Skating, get some food and then peace out. More info.
Shrek the Musical!
Miller Outdoor Theater, 8pm
This is probably super-kid friendly, but it's also one of the first shows at Miller Outdoor Theater of the year. This is one of the best venues in Houston because the hill provides a beautiful view of the Medical Center, and it's always free. Pack a cooler, snacks, and anything else you want to bring (not glass bottles), and enjoy a musical outside. More Info.
$3 beers & Astros at Hay Merchant
In celebration of the Astros 2018 season opener, Hay Merchant is open all day with $3 beers. If you love craft beer & the Astros, this is a great place to enjoy some Astros baseball all weekend!
Catch a light show during sunset at Rice University's Turrell Light Exhibit
Look for bluebonnets along White Oak Bayou
Visit the Contemporary Arts Museum
Go to The Menil Collection
Go on a Street Art Tour
Kayak the Bayou: BONUS, you get to hear the music from In Bloom
Take a picnic and go to the Water Wall
Visit the Zen Gardens next to the Zoo
Look at Azaleas in River Oaks or Bayou Bend
Bike through Glenwood Cemetery
Take a stroll through nature at the Arboretum
Walk, run, jog in Memorial park
Bring a deck of cards and play your favorite game in Memorial Park
If I missed listing a cool event happening in Houston this weekend, let me know in the comments! I'd be happy to add it.
I've been to every music festival at Eleanor Tinsley since they started in 2009 (shout out to The Eastern Sea!). I've learned a lot throughout the years for how to make the best of the music filled weekend. Apparently the organizers have also learned a lot, hence moving it from Summer to Spring (even though the move was much more complicated than just picking a different date).
Being a veteran to the Houston-music and festival scene, I wanted to offer some advice:
Pack a Camelback. Outside in Houston always means there's a chance to sweat. Be prepared by taking an empty camelback to the festival. You can fill it in once you're there.
Bring/wear sun screen: Once again, you'll be outside all day in Houston. Wear sunscreen so you can participate Sunday, also.
Do the morning yoga: You're going to be standing, drinking, slouching, and not doing great things with your body throughout the day. Start the day with a little zen, stretching, and good vibes. It'll go a long way and help you throughout the day.
Moderate your drinking: It's definitely cool to throw back a beer or two, but you're going to end up being exhausted by the time the closer gets on at night. My general rule (in life) is to not drink when the sun is out.
Show your pride: this festival is all about HOUSTON. Wear your favorite Astros hat, Rockets Jersey, Gallery Furniture Tshirt, or anything else to show your Houston pride.
Plan your schedule: take a moment to note some "must not miss" acts this year. Maybe it's Sylvan Esso, maybe it's lil dicky. Whoever you want to see, make a plan to see it.
Take advantage of the art installations: every year at FPSF, the art is out of this world! I hope In Bloom can keep up with past events and also have knockout installations.
Ride Your Bike / Walk / Uber. Whatever you do, do NOT drive to this event. Traffic is horrible before and after, and there isn't much room to park since the festival is so big. If you do have to drive to get close, I'd still recommend bringing a bike or renting a BCycle. You'll be waiting a long time for an Uber after the festival if that's your option.
Find a new band! Explore the festival. Find a new act that you've never heard of and give them a listen! I've found many great bands this way. If you haven't seen/heard Say Girl Say, carve out some time Saturday to find a new favorite ukulele band.
In Bloom Festival Day 1 at Eleanor Tinsley Park
11:30am: Yoga with Black Swan at Bud Light Stage
2pm: Say Girl Say at Ostara Stage
3:40pm: MELVV at Ostara Stage
6:30pm: Grizzly Bear at Bud Light Stage
9:30pm: Beck on Bud Light Stage, Incubus on Flora Stage
In Bloom Festival Day 2:
11am: Black Swan Yoga at Bud Light Stage
4pm: Houndmouth at Fauna Stage
4:40pm: Sylvan Esso at Bud Light Stage
5:40pm: Twin Shadow at Fauna Stage
6:30pm: Explosions in the Sky at Flora Stage
7:45pm: Gramatik at Ostara Stage
8:30pm: Queens of the Stone Age at Flora Stage
This weekend has so much excitement going on and it's been such wonderful weather outside lately, I just had to make a blog post to share and make some event recommendations. If you don't have plans for the weekend already, I suggest getting out a spreadsheet to figure out how you're going to cram all of this in:
In Bloom Music Festival: 2-day music festival happening all day Saturday and Sunday at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Check out my In Bloom guide for some tips to make the most of your weekend. Some acts I'm most looking forward to: Grizzly Bear, Say Girl Say, Explosions in the Sky, Sylvan Esso, Houndmouth, Twin Shadow, and of course, Yoga by Black Swan starting at 11am. More info.
Bayou City Art Festival: the largest art festival in Houston which only happens twice a year with over 300 artists. Every fall, the event is hosted downtown. Every spring, the event is hosted at Memorial Park. The event is both Friday-Sunday and you can find discount tickets at Randalls for $10. More Info.
Mark Austin’s Birthday Party: One of Houston’s most influential music people is turning a year older, and throwing a birthday party and concert to celebrate. There will be performances by: Los Skarnales, Buxton, Vodi, Wrestlers, & John Allen Stephens. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds go to LifeGift, which offers hope to the thousands of people in Texas and beyond who need lifesaving organ transplants. The event is Friday night at Heights Theater on 19th. More info + tickets.
Bayou City Art Festival Day 2 at Memorial Park, 10am-6pm
In Bloom Festival Day 1 at Eleanor Tinsley Park
11:30am: Yoga with Black Swan at Bud Light Stage
2pm: Say Girl Say at Ostara Stage
3:40pm: MELVV at Ostara Stage
6:30pm: Grizzly Bear at Bud Light Stage
9:30pm: Beck on Bud Light Stage, Incubus on Flora Stage
Free Yoga at Rothko Chapel: get your zen on at one of the most calm and inviting places in Houston: Rothko Chapel. Yoga starts at 9am and is brought to you by Bayou Bliss Yoga. More info.
Free Yoga at HTX Sports Creek: join @Fitnessintheloop every Sunday for Free Yoga at HTX Sports Creek. Enjoy yoga on the blue soccer field, tacos by Tierra Caliente, and mimosas after yoga. Also, mark your calendars for 4/8 and 4/22 because Gibson will be teaching free yoga at HTX Sports Creek those days! More info.
The Lemon Climb at Chase Tower: For the first time in years, you can go to the top of Chase Tower and get a stunning view from the top of Houston’s tallest skyscraper. The only catch is that you have to climb your way to the top, while raising awareness and money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Fund: a national childhood cancer foundation that raises money for research into new treatments and cures for children fighting cancer. (Shout out to Meredith for making this impact and event!) Register here.
Bayou City Art Festival Day 3 at Memorial Park, 10am-6pm
In Bloom Festival Day 2:
11am: Black Swan Yoga at Bud Light Stage
4pm: Houndmouth at Fauna Stage
4:40pm: Sylvan Esso at Bud Light Stage
5:40pm: Twin Shadow at Fauna Stage
6:30pm: Explosions in the Sky at Flora Stage
7:45pm: Gramatik at Ostara Stage
8:30pm: Queens of the Stone Age at Flora Stage
5th Annual Kite Festival: This event is great for kids, and not so great if you don’t like kids. There are kids and kites everywhere. The scene is surreal, and worth checking out if you’ve never been. Biking is strongly encouraged so you don’t have to worry about parking. This event is 10-5 at Hermann Park. More Info.
Bayou City Outdoors Graffiti Art & Bike Ride at Market Square Park: Bike around the city and explore some of the best street art Houston has to offer. Meet Sunday at Market Square Park at noon and ride around with other art-loving bikers. This event is 12-4pm. More info.
If I missed listing a cool event happening in Houston this weekend, let me know in the comments! I'd be happy to add it.
