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August 12

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

August 19

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/

August 26

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

Sept 2

9/3-5 Twins vs. Astros at Minute Maid Park

9/6 Alina Baraz @ Warehouse Live

June 2018

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Presents The Graduate at MATCH, through June 9, More Info

Carlos Cruz-Diez @ The Cistern, More Info

Week 1: June 1-9

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

Week 3: June 10-16

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

Week 4: June 17-23

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

Week 5: June 24-30

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
 

Why this Guide? 

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.

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Some of this weekends highlights include: 

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).

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Friday, May 11

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. 

Saturday, May 12

8-11am
Urban Harvest Farmers Market on Eastside at Richmond. 

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#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. 

Sunday, May 13

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. 

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Looking forward to these events next week

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.

Ongoing this Month:

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. 

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Week 1: April 29 — May 5

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. 

Cinco de Mayo: 

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. 

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Week 2: May 6 — 12

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

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Week 3: May 13 — 19

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

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Week 4: May 20 — 26

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.

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Week 5: May 27 — June 2

Wednesday, May 30
Matisyahu & Steven Marley @ White Oak Music Hall Lawn

Thursday, May 31
Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park

Did I miss something? 

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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!

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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

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@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. 

Week 1: April 1-7

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
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Small Ball at The MATCH, April 6-May 13

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Bring Your Own Beamer, April 6 @ The Menil

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Mixed Media at MFAH

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Serge Devant at Cirque Noir, 9pm-6am

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First Saturday Sketch at The Riezni

Week 2: April 8-14

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

Menu of Menus at Silver Street

The 31st Annual Art Car Parade, Saturday, April 14, 11am

Cultured Cocktails at Magpie & Peacocks, Thursday, April 12, 5-8pm

The Legendary Art Car Ball, Friday, April 13

The Do-Nuts Dash

Week 3: April 15-21

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
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Week 4: April 22-28

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

Anything Missed?

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). 

Houston Polo Club

Spring Season: Every Sunday Apr 1, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018

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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

Sam Houston Race Park

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

 

Triple Crown Race Dates

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. 

Saturday

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!

More Things to Do All Weekend Longs

• 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

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Did I Miss Anything?

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. 

Below are some of my favorite photos I've taken so far in Spring 2018. 

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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.

Gibson's In Bloom Schedule

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: 

All Weekend Long

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. 

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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. 

Saturday

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.

Sunday

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.

More Ideas for the 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

Did I miss anything?

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 was invited to the inaugural Chef Fest, hosted at Loam Agronomics in Richmond, TX. We spent the day at the farm, eating delicious food prepared by some of Houston's best chefs. 

The Chefs (and their instagrams) included:
Matt McCallister (@mattft33), Monica Pope (@chefmonicapope), Andrew Wiseheart (@contigoaustin), Adam Brick (@adambrick), Ned Elliott (@foreigndomestic), Robert Lyford (@patinagreen), Rebecca Masson (@fluffbakebar, @sugarfairy), Jill Bartolome (@billjartolome), Ara Malekian (@aramalekian), Chris Zettlemoyer (@rkcfoodtruck), Stephanie Hoban (@ripecuisine), Little Kitchen HTX (@littlekitchenhtx). 

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Mini Mural Project Team: Gibson Hall with Co Founders of UP Art Studio, Noah & Elia Quiles.

Last week was the 3rd annual Tourism Incentive Program (TIP) Awards and awarded 21 Houston-based organizations with a total of $275,000 to help make Houston a better destination for tourists. 

This past year was HUGE for travel and visitors coming to Houston. Between the Superbowl, World Series, and several international festivals, over 20 million people visited Houston. 

Each organization was eligible to win money from Houstonfirst and Visit Houston if they could create a compelling program involving at least 1 nonprofit and 1 hotel in order to market Houston as a destination worth visiting. 

UP Art Studio won $10,000 from Houstonfirst and Visit Houston, and is partnering with Hotel Ylem, Omni Hotel Houston, and Houston Bike Share (BCycle).

Since starting the Mini Mural Project a little more than 2 years ago, UP Art Studio has helped over 40 artists paint more than 185 electrical control cabinets in Houston. We've had several requests for maps in order to help people go on Mini Mural tours. We're working with our partners to create Bike Tours, Walking Tours, and packages for visitors staying at Hotel Ylem and Omni Hotel. Be on the lookout for Mini Mural Tours happening soon!

Visit MiniMurals.org for an interactive map of the boxes. 

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View from The Downtown Aquarium

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David Mincberg, Chairman of Houston First and Jorge Franz, Sr. VP Tourism at Visit Houston presented the organizations with oversized checks. 

Other winning organizations include: Alley Theater, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Escuderia Charities, Freneticore, Fresh Arts / Spacetaker, Houston Bike Share, Houston International Dance Coalition, Houston Marathon, Lyc Concours, Mercury Baroque Ensemble, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Houston AfriFEST, Magical Winter Lights, San Jacinto Museum of History, Sea Star Base, Theater Under The Stars, UP Art Studio, Voila Lab, and Washington on the Brazos. 

Map of Mini Murals

 

New Mini Murals Painted in 2018

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UP Art Studio, winner of Tourism Incentive Program for Mini Murals Tour

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It was my first time ever buying a ticket for River Oaks Garden Club's annual Azalea Trail festival. It's been happening for 83 years, and the tour even gave a glimpse of what life what like for some (very wealthy) Houstonians during that time. 

The tour included the Rienzi, Bayou Bend, and 4 private homes that were amazing. We weren't allowed to take photos inside the private houses, but they were incredible to see and loved hearing the stories from everybody participating from River Oaks Garden Club. 

There was too much to see in 1 day, and look forward to another amazing tour next year!

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Houston's very own Parks & Rec department is making the city better by giving these Crepe Mertles new color near Waugh and Memorial. A post from the City of Houston's website: 

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department will be painting the crepe myrtles at the traic cloverleaf at Memorial and Waugh to bring attention to the plight of pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. The Natural Resources Program has been regularly hosting community events to seed areas, with wildflowers, as well as prairie habitat restorations, which provide food and habitat for these species. The wildflowers, which bloom around March, will stand out against the brilliantly colored tree trunks.

I was biking through downtown and saw a change to the entrance of George R. Brown Convention Center. I wasn't able to find any information about the change. Any ideas? 

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February's Featured Events

• Sunday
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday

• 1
• 2
  Mardis Gras Begins

  Everclear is Headlining
• 3
  Yoga + Hops
  

  8th Wonder

• 4
  Super Bowl

  5:30pm
• 5
• 6
  Live Music

  The Mucky Duck
• 7
  Free Yoga @ Athleta

  6:00pm to 8:30pm
• 8
  Live Music: Wild Child

  The Heights Theater
• 9
  Winter Olympics

  Opening Ceremony
  Kam Franklin

  @ Disco Green
• 10
  John Evans + Emily Bell

  The Mucky Duck

• 11
  Rockets vs Mavericks

  6pm
• 12
• 13
  Gin Blossoms

  @ House of Blues
• 14
  Ventine's Day
  Yoga, Beer, Rockets

  Toyota Center
• 15
• 16
• 17
  TEDxUniversiy

  Rice University

• 18
  Emancipator

  @ White Oak Music Hall
• 19
• 20
  Rodeo Roundup

  City Hall
  Grown Up Story Time

  Rudyardz
• 21
• 22
  Rodeo BBQ Cook Off

  All Weekend
• 23
  Go Texan Day
• 24
  Rodeo Parade

  10am

• 25
  Winter Olympics

  Closing Ceremony
• 26
• 27
  Rodeo Begins
• 28
• 1
• 2
• 3

February 2018

1/29/18 - 2/3/18 — Art
Live Theater, Well. More Info

2/1/18 - 2/18/18 — Art
Live Theater, Holes, @ Main Street Theater. More info

2/1/18 — Comedy
Tony Hincliffe @ The Secret Group. Tickets

2/2/18 — Live Music
Darcy Malone & The Tangle @ Mucky Duck. Tickets. 

2/2/18 — Event
The Crystal Ball Gala by Fresh Arts. Tickets

2/2-13/18 — Event
Mardis Gras Galveston

2/3/18 — Yoga
Yoga & Hops @ 8th Wonder. More Info.

2/3/18 — Live Music
Everclear is Headlining Mardis Gras

2/3/18 — Art Market
First Saturdays Art Market in the Heights. More Info

2/3/18 — Live Music
The Wind & The Wave @ The Secret Group. More info. 

2/3/18 — Live Music
Dawn & Hawkes @ Mucky Duck. Tickets.  

2/4/18 — TV
Superbowl 5:30pm

2/6/18 — Live Music
Best Bluesman: Johnny Nicholas @ Mucky Duck. Tickets. 

2/6/18 — Entrepreneurship
Open Project with Sketch City @ The Black Sheep Agency. More info.

2/7/18 — Yoga
John Tran Yoga + Singing Bowls @ Athleta

2/7/18 — Live Music
Sleigh Bells @ White Oak Music Hall. Tickets.

2/8/18 — Events
Texas Monthly Whiskey Affair @ Silver Street Studios. Buy Tickets

2/8/18 — Live Music
Wild Child @ The Heights Theater. Tickets.

2/9/18 — Rockets
vs Nuggets 7pm. More info

2/9/18 — Live Music
Buenos Diaz @ Mucky Duck. Tickets. 

2/9-25/18 — TV
Winter Olympics

2/9/18 — TV
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

2/9/18 - 3/4/18 — Live Theater
Leap and the Net Will Appear @ The MATCH. More info

2/9/18 — Performance
Kam Franklin @ Discovery Green for "Pause", 6-9pm. More info.

2/10/18 — Live Music
John Evans + Emily Bell @ Mucky Duck. Tickets. 

2/10/18 — Live Music
Lana Del Ray @ Toyota Center. Tickets. 

2/11/18 — Rockets
vs Dallas Mavericks 6pm. More info

2/13/18 — Entrepreneurship
Tax Workshop for Artists. More info.

2/13/18 — Live Music
Gin Blossoms @ House of Blues. Tickets. 

2/14/18 — Rockets
vs Sacramento Kings 7pm. More info

2/14/18 - 3/8/18 — Theater
Ann (Story of Ann Richards) @ Stages Theater. Tickets and more info.

2/14/18 — Live Music
Pedro the Lion @ Rockerfellers. Tickets and more info.

2/14/18 — Yoga
Yoga, Beer, Rockets. More info.

2/15/18 — Live Music
The Expandables @ White Oak Music Hall. Tickets.

2/15/18 — Live Music
G. Love & The Special Sauce @ White Oak Music Hall. Tickets.

2/15/18 — Live Music
10,000 Maniacs @ The Heights Theater. More info.

2/15/18 — Live Music
Big Gigantic @ House of Blues. Tickets. 

2/16/18 — Live Music
Sister Morales @ Mucky Duck. Tickets. 

2/16/18 — Live Music
Shovels & Rope @ The Heights Theater. More info.

2/17/18 — Entrepreneurship
TEDxRiceU @ Rice University. More info.

2/17/18 — Art Show
"We love Houston" benefit art show + free beer. More info.

2/17/18 — Live Music
Lights @ White Oak Music Hall. Tickets.

2/17/18 — Events
Wine on the Green @ Water Works. More info.

2/18/18 — Live Music
Sunday Brunch with Boomtown Brass Band @ MKT Bar. More Info.

2/18/18 — Comedy
Open Mic w/ 8th Wonder @ The Secret Group. More info. 

2/18/18 — Live Music
Emancipator @ White Oak Music Hall. Tickets.

2/18/18 — Live Music
ARJ @ House of Blues. Tickets. 

2/20/18 — Rodeo
Rodeo Roundup @ City Hall 11am. More info

2/20/18 — Live Theare
Grown Up Story Time @ Rudyardz. More info.

2/22/18 — Live Music
Hayes Carll @ Mucky Duck. Tickets. 

2/22/18 — Live Music
Rebelution @ House of Blues. Tickets. 

2/23/18 — Live Music
Hippie Sabotage @ Warehouse Live. Tickets. 

2/23/18 — Rodeo
Go Texan Day

2/23/18 — Live Music
Reggie & The Full Effect @ White Oak Music Hall. Tickets.

2/22-24/18 — Rodeo
BBQ Cookoff

2/23/18 — Rockets
vs Timbervolves 7pm. More info

2/23/18 — Event
Critical Mass @ Market Square Park

2/23-24/18 — Live Theater
Ben Jackson Live @ La Colombe d'Or. Tickets. 

2/24/18 — Rodeo
Rodeo Parade 10am

2/24-25/18 — Events
Lunar Festival

2/27/18 — Live Music
Of Mice & Men @ White Oak Music Hall. Tickets.

2/27/18 — 3/18/18 — Rodeo
Houston Livestock Show + Rodeo 

2/28/18 — Live Music
Turtle Island Quartet @ The Match. Tickets.

 

All Month Long: 

Oscar De La Renta @ Museum of Fine Arts. More Info. Free on Thursdays. 

Sundays Art Market at HTX Sports Creek. More Info.

Free Yoga Classes in February: 

• Saturdays, 10am @ Belle Station
• Saturdays, 10am @ Project Row Houses
• Sundays, 10am @ HTX Sports Creek
• Sundays, 10am @ Levy Park
• Sundays, 11am @ Spring Street Beer and Wine
• Sundays, 11am @ Lululemon
• Tuesdays, 6pm @ Cafe Brasil
• Tuesdays, 6pm @ Levy Park
• Thursdays, 6pm @ Levy Park
• Various Sundays, Wednesdays, Saturday @ Athleta

Any other events?

If there's an event you know about that isn't on this list, feel free to email me or leave it in the comments and I'm happy to add it!

26/49 respondents said "HECK YES!"

Using the words taco and deli in the same sentence makes my mouth water. I'm ok rocking a Doña Stache. Jess, Otto, and El Popeye are all my friends. If you don't get these references, chances are you haven't taken a breakfast taco tour in Houston, YET. 

For the last 10 or so years, every single trip to Austin has included a trip to Taco Deli. I was super stoked to learn they were opening up their first location in Houston last year, and even more excited that it opened just down the street from me on Washington Avenue. 

I go there a lot... but I also eat breakfast tacos just about every day. I'll share another post sometime about my homemade bfast taco recipes, but this guide is all about eating out. 

I asked my Instagram friends if Taco Deli is the best breakfast taco in town, and 53% of the 49 responders said "HECK YES!". The others all provided lots of bacon-and-eggselent suggestions. Below is a list of my favorite spots, as well as some of my friends TOP recommendations. 

TACO DELI
Starting with my top pick, Taco Deli delivers. I recommend The Otto + Add Egg + Flour, with a cup of coffee. If you love queso, I'd recommend getting that on the side. Their sauces are lined up from mildest to most spicy and the Doña is right in the middle. This place isn't open for dinner, so your best bet really is to go for breakfast. 

CHILOSOS
This spot was my taco-jam when I was living in the Heights. If you go too late in the morning, you might be waiting in a line that's going out the door. Their tortillas are made in house and absolutely delicious. The place is really spacious and has a back room that nobody really ever sits in, but plenty of seating despite the line out the door. Breakfast is served all day, so that statement alone means it's the best thing on the menu. @cateliza87 swears the green sauce at Chilosos is the best thing in the world. 

Laredo Tacqueria
This recommendation came from my fellow yoga teacher, @poopsbuds, who said "All the real Mexican places" are better than Taco Deli. She recommends all of the tacos, but especially likes the eggs + potatos. 

Tierra Caliente
Thanks to my former coworker and PR extraordinaire, @theycallmemimidiez, for sharing that Tierra Caliente now offers breakfast tacos! Tierra Caliente is a food truck, always across the street from West Alabama Ice House and was named 10 Best Foodie Spots in Houston in USA Today. The owner's daughter passed away unexpectedly 2 years ago, and the community came together to exceed the fundraising goal by over $7,000. Tierra Caliente loves their tacos, and their taco eaters love them back. 

Tacos a Go Go
There are a few Tacos A Go Go's in town, and I've been there plenty of times for lunch, dinner, and margaritas.. but I really had no idea they even served breakfast tacos until @sarah_fitz42 recommended them as her favorite breakfast taco spot in town.  

Siphon
You might not really think of a hipster coffee shop as having the best tacos in town, but think again! Siphon makes their tacos in house, and they are absolutely delicious. It's nice that you can also get a really good cup of coffee with the tacos. 

Morningstar
Greenway Coffee Company has drastically improved Houston's coffee scene, and now also treats us to delicious breakfast tacos. Morningstar is more known for their sugar-coma donuts, but I was able to try one of their tacos for the first time when they sponsored Free Yoga at Raven Tower with Black Swan. Since that "wait..did you say tacos?" exchange, I've been to Morningstar about a dozen times to get their tacos and super delicious coffee. 

Revival Market
This is the 3rd realllly good coffee + realllly good tacos spot on the list. I've been going to Revival Market for breakfast tacos for years. It's not a traditional Mexican breakfast taco, but it's dang good. Everything at Revival Market is sourced within 90 miles of Houston, and they're using the highest quality ingredients to make their tacos. They're tacos are literally so good that the owners of Revival Market opened up a dedicated taco joint called 8th Row Flint. These folks know tacos. Insider tip: Revival Market gives away free coffee every Monday until 10am, so go there on Mondays, try a taco and get a free drip coffee. 

BROTHERS TACOS
Another Houstonian favorite, Brothers Tacos is located on the East Side of town. They have a buffet style, so even if the line is out the door, you're still going to get through the line relatively quickly and your food is going to be ready right away. And yes, there's usually a line out the door because it's really that good. 

Closing Thoughts?
Do you have another taco joint that should be on the list? Let us know in the comments below!