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Earth Month EcoChallenge – Conservation

Through April 30, 12 a.m.

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free

Environmental, Free Events, Activism

The online Earth Month Ecochallenge offers participants the opportunity to conserve every ecosystem, care for every creature by taking on a challenge in: community, freshwater & oceans, land & forests, climate & air or biodiversity & wildlife. You can learn about these topics, take action in your personal life, advocate or create a new environmental justice/stewardship habit over the course of the month of the challenge!! Join teams for the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston or Lutherans Restoring Creation - Gulf Coast, or form your own team, or join as an individual at https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/! 281-300-8212
Grand Opening

Mondays-Sundays, 9-12 a.m. Continues through Dec. 31

Upclose Studio

10801 Hammerly Blvd ste 118, Houston Memorial

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50+

Art - Openings and Events, Multimedia, Photography

Upclose Studio is thrilled to announce its grand opening, ushering in a new era of multimedia and video production excellence, positioned at the forefront of innovation. Our mission at Upclose Studio is “If nothing, be memorable”. Under this motto we create ways to transform visions into compelling narratives that exceed expectations and delivers results that inspire. For inquiries or to schedule a consultation, please visit UpcloseStudio.com or contact via call/text at 832.499.9500 About Upclose Studio: Upclose Studio is a leading multimedia video production and content creation studio specializing in social media content, business marketing, advertising, commercials, podcasts, news-style interviews, andmore 8324999500
"Glass In Flight" @ Houston Botanic Garden

Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through April 19

Houston Botanic Garden

1 Botanic Lane,, Houston East End

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Covered as part of general admission

Family Events, Art - Ongoings

Visitors to Houston Botanic Garden this fall will encounter gigantic sculptures of butterflies, beetles, dragonflies, and bees – some as tall as 12 feet high – as “Glass in Flight” lands in Houston for a six-month stay, beginning the weekend of Oct. 20-22. Created by Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri, this traveling art and science exhibit showcases 21 pieces made of steel and colorful hand-cut Dalle de Verre glass that capture the essence of flight and mimic the transparency and iridescence of insect wings in the sunlight. 7137159675
COLORS IN BLOOM

Through May 14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Color Factory

3303 Kirby Dr, Houston Kirby-West U

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Tickets as low as $29 (subject to change)

Art - Museums, Children's Events, Tours

Spring into COLORS IN BLOOM at Color Factory! Leave your winter blues behind and take a stroll through its newly refreshed, blossoming Confetti Accumulation. Houstonians will be immersed in larger-than-life bluebonnets inspired by Houston’s iconic first sign of spring. And, of course, Color Factory will have a few surprises budding, too! Tickets are available for purchase at colorfactory.co/houston. 347-378-4071
The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 23

Holocaust Museum Houston

5401 Caroline, Houston Third Ward

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Tickets from $0 - $22

Art - Museums, Museum Exhibits and Events

"The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection" celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to present day. Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibition of the same name features the shared treasures amassed by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey during their five decades of marriage. The collection includes masterful paintings and sculpture, photographs, rare books, letters, manuscripts and more that offer a well-rounded look at the African American experience and provide new perspectives on the nation’s history and culture. 7139428000
Xu Bing: Word Alchemy

Thursdays, 12-7 p.m. and Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 14

Asia Society Texas Center

1370 Southmore Blvd., Ste. 205, Houston Greenway Plaza

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$8; Free for guests ages 6 and under and for Asia Society members

Art - Galleries, Art - Openings and Events, Visual Art

'Xu Bing: Word Alchemy' assembles more than 50 of Xu Bing’s most important woodcut prints, videos, drawings, installations, and other ephemera representing almost 50 years of the artist’s creative output. Starting with Xu’s early engagements with social realism and Western art historical traditions alike, the exhibition charts the evolution of the artist’s linguistic experiments which challenge and expand not only the history of Chinese landscape painting, but the canons of contemporary art. Focusing on the artist’s longstanding engagement with words and language, 'Word Alchemy' is the most comprehensive exhibition on this theme so far. 17134969901
"The Blue Helmets in Action” Rotating Exhibit

Tuesdays-Saturdays. Continues through June 29

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

3816 Caroline, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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$0, $5 or $10

Black History Month, Museum Exhibits and Events, History

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s new rotating exhibition, The Blue Helmets in Action, focuses on the 93rd Infantry Division, the first African American combat division to be activated during World War II. The purpose of the exhibition is to educate visitors about this historically overlooked Army division. The exhibition follows the formation of The Blue Helmets, their early history, training, service in the Pacific theater, and occupation duties through to deactivation. 713-942-8920
FOTOFEST: “RESILIENCE IN EXILE: THE UKRAINIAN REFUGEE EXPERIENCE” PHOTO EXHIBIT

Through April 30

Cultural Center Our Texas

2337 Bissonnet St., Houston Kirby-West U

FREE

Art - Galleries

The Cultural Center- Our Texas in collaboration with FOTOFEST proudly announces the opening of a poignant photo exhibit, “Resilience in Exile: The Ukrainian Refugee Experience”. This exhibit, featuring the compelling work of photographer Vladimir Frumin, offers a deep, emotional insight into the Ukrainian refugee crisis. The photos capture the stark reality of displacement and loss faced by refugees, symbolized through personal items left behind. This exhibition, supported by the City of Houston and the Houston Arts Alliance, is not just an artistic endeavor but an educational and cultural experience, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in times of turmoil. 7133953301
Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu: Heat Silhouette

Through June 2

Asia Society Texas Center

1370 Southmore Blvd., Ste. 205, Houston Greenway Plaza

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Free

Art - Openings and Events, Free Events, Art - Announcements

Asia Society Texas is pleased to present 'Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu: Heat Silhouette,' the organization’s first public art installation. Presented in partnership with the University of Houston's Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, this collaboration between Cuban American artist Rafael Domenech and Vietnamese American artist Tomas Vu assumes the form of a dynamic outdoor pavilion occupying AST's lot at Oakdale and Caroline Streets in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, becoming an extension of the museum and a public programming space. 7134969901
Luxury romantic Valentine’s Day at Blossom Hotel Houston

Ongoing, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Blossom Hotel Houston

7118 Bertner Ave, Houston East End

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Valentine's Day

Blossom Hotel Houston’s special romantic promotion is on your radar! Blossom welcomes guests to celebrate their love while enjoying the benefits of staying at one of Houston’s newest luxury hotels including gourmet room service and a heated rooftop pool. Offered February 10th through 19th, the “Blossom Your Love” package includes a special rate on a luxury room, breakfast in bed for two (for one day during the guest’s visit and up to $40), complimentary self-parking, 4:00 p.m. checkout, and a bottle of Sparking Wine accompanied by a stuffed teddy bear and a box of chocolate bonbons upon arrival. (832) 734-8888
Anchor Point's "Empowered to Connect" Live Simulcast

Ongoing, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

LifePoint Church

2450 E Main St, Ste H, League City Clear Lake

$45; $35 early bird special (thru 3/11/19)

Conferences

Anchor Point is excited to bring "The Empowered To Connect Conference Simulcast" to Houston! This is a two-day conference for anyone interested in learning more about how to connect with children who are struggling. We know this is the case with kids who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma, but it can also be children who have experienced a difficult pregnancy, difficult birth or prematurity. It does not matter whether this child is in a biologically intact home or from an adoptive home - each child needs the help and hope from all those around them to thrive. Featuring Trust-Based… 832-632-1221
45th Corvette Chevy Expo

Ongoing, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Galveston Island Convention Center

5600 Seawall Blvd, Galveston Galveston

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$15 Adults, Children 12 and under Free; Free parking in parking garage

Auto, Craft Fairs

Corvettes and Chevys fill the Galveston Island Convention Center for the 45th Corvette Chevy Expo and 7th Galveston Craft Show on March 18 and 19, 2023. The Expo is a car show featuring “World Class Chevrolet Show Cars,” vendors, a swap meet, cars for sale, a handmade craft show with 135+ vendors, DJ, live entertainment by The Line Up all weekend, food concessions, and a cash bar. Held at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554. Event hours are Saturday 9 am – 6 pm, and Sunday 10 am until 5 pm. $15 a day or 386-775-2512
Halloween Monster Mayhem

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

198 Kempner St., Sugar Land Outside Houston

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$15 General | $14 Seniors (65+) | Members & Children under 1 Free

Children's Events, Halloween, Museum Exhibits and Events

Things are going to get spooky at the Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center! Join us for a myriad of creepy, crawley, and slimey activities as we celebrate 3 weeks of Halloween! This October, entertain your monstrous side as you discover spine-tingling experiments, spirit-lifting interactives and slime-filled fun during Halloween Monster Mayhem! Creep your way through the Discovery Center in search of goblins, goodies and goo! Grab your favorite costume and your best ghoul-friends to set out on a TRICK-OR-TREAT quest EVERY DAY! 832-742-2800
Rockin' Trolls WonderWeek

Ongoing, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

198 Kempner St., Sugar Land Outside Houston

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$15 General | $14 Seniors (65+) | Members & Children under 1 Free

Children's Events, Museum Exhibits and Events

Let your wild hair go wild, and embrace your goofy side as you take part in a Troll-themed WonderWeek! 832-742-2800
I, Ruby: Vol 1

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m.

The Silos at Sawyer + Art Alley

1502 Sawyer St., Houston Heights

FREE

Art - Galleries

Megan Olivia Ebel of Ruby Projects has carefully selected a collection of artworks that capture each participating artist's distinctive perspectives and voices. The exhibition encourages viewers to engage in meaningful conversations and explore fresh ways of perceiving and existing in the art world. Many artists will showcase their works in Houston for the first time, making the exhibition a valuable contribution to diversifying visual accessibility and interest in Houston arts. The featured artists include Jeanne Jones,Tamara Santibanez, Anthony Akinbola, Meghan Rutzebeck, Britny Wainright, Christopher Martin, and more. The gallery space for the exhibit is Studio #112. 7135573611
COVID-19 Wall of Memories

Mondays-Sundays

Houston Online

Houston, Houston Inner Loop - NE

Free

Community Events

COVID-19 Wall of Memories is a 501(c)(3) organization that maintains a website memorializing COVID-19 victims. Our objective is for people to understand the full scope of how the epidemic has impacted the U.S. We achieve this both through victims’ stories and through our news and information pages. Our mission is to memorialize and amplify the lives of COVID-19 victims and to provide education about the disease, its spread, and its impacts. The heart of what we do is the digital wall of memories, containing profiles of COVID-19 victims, some submitted through our own research and some submitted by family members… 713-397-9994
Let's Roam's Houston's Museum District Scavenger Hunt

Ongoing

Hermann Park

6001 Fannin, Houston Kirby-West U

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$11.99

Museum Exhibits and Events, Parks and Preserves, Tours, Promotional Events

Houston's so big it could contain the cities of New York, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis and Miami. Today's epic scavenger hunt of Houston will guide you to several of this sprawling city's most pedestrian-friendly landmarks including Hermann Park, the Museum District, and the Clayton Library. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Let's Roam scavenger hunt today! [Organizer's description] 833-202-7626
Martial Arts Master Zhang Yimou's New Film - Shadow

Ongoing

AMC Dine-In Houston 8

510 Texas Ave., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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10-20

Film - Events, Film - Picks

Set during China's Three Kingdom's era (AD 220-280). The story of a great king and his people, who will be expelled from their homeland and will aspire to claim it. The king, violent and ambitious, of mysterious methods and motives; his general, a visionary who yearns to win the final battle but needs to prepare his plans in secret; the women of the palace, who struggle to find redemption in a world where they have no place; and a commoner called "Lord of all the world", will be the characters around who turn the inexorable forces of this story. [Organizer's… 713-223-3456
Summer Happy Hour Every day from Open till 8PM

Ongoing

Social Beer Garden HTX

3101 San Jacinto St., Houston Third Ward

Cheaper than the other guys

Happy Hours

Love beer? We do too. Love cocktails? Same! This is why we have all 44 Beers on Draft and over 100 craft beers, seltzers, ciders, mead, and Kombucha all discounted for happy hour! Not only that but we also have the cheapest craft beer flight $8 in town during our happy hour. Cocktails and beer aren't your thing? Cool we also have a $6 Smoked Old Fashion to help you relax after work. Of course it has a giant ice cube!! Oh snap we forgot to mention we have Private Free parking and are conveniently located just south of downtown 713-636-9357
Houston Hustle Bar Crawl: Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt

Ongoing

Downtown Houston - Near Discovery Green

1150 La Branch St, Houston Unknown

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$11

Barhopping, Food and Drink, Nightlife

Prepare for a night out like never before with a Houston Bar Hunt! Let’s Roam is putting a new spin on the old bar crawl, so grab your friends, and hit the town. The Let’s Roam Houston Bar Hunt is a fun activity for small groups, team builders, date night or even a birthday or bachelorette party. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this is the best way to explore the hottest spots in town. Complete exciting photo and video challenges at the as you make your way through pubs, clubs, and dives to see who will be crowned… 833-202-7626
Houston Mural Map: Take a Virtual or DIY tour of street art!

Ongoing

UP Art Studio (Winter St)

2101 Winter St, B11, Houston Heights

Art - Announcements, Art - Ongoings, Visual Art

A DIY tour of Houston’s street art is a perfect summer fun activity with #SocialDistancing. The awesome new Houston Mural Map is your guide to enjoying 750+ street installations. Use the website – with a digital map of locations, photos, and artist information – to visit murals and Mini Murals anywhere in Houston. Visit HoustonMuralMap.com. You can take your own couch-surfing tour online, by clicking on sites of interest or near you and discover hidden gems and cool murals to visit later in person. Or, grab the family (or your roommates) and travel around to see and discover the murals… 713-614-1605
Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020

Ongoing, 5 p.m.

Houston Cinema Arts Festival

4409 Montrose, Suite 150, Houston Montrose

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varied

Film - Events, Film - Festivals

Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020 (Nov 12 - Nov 22) celebrates "Urbana," the theme inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which originates in the intermingling between indigenous and African music and cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade and the subsequent influence of modern African-American culture on art and music. Through the lineup of films, sharply pointing at the issues of the present day, HCAF 2020 focuses on the intersection between the arts and film, saluting the historic and diverse interests of the people of Houston. HCAF 2020 opens with the Texas… 713-504-9144
Tour de Brewery Historic Heights Tour

Wednesdays-Fridays, 6-10 p.m., Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Platypus Brewing

1902 Washington Ave, Suite E, Houston Heights

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$69 per person

Breweries, Cycling, Tours

Right in the heart of the city, this tour provides a plethora of sights both old and new. Sights include beautiful greens spaces, historic neighborhoods, and the revitalized Sawyer Yards. Includes Platypus, Town in City and Holler Brewery. This mostly-flat ride is a moderate difficulty with some small hills and bridges. Start and end location. : Platypus Brewing Company, 1902 Washington Ave suite E, Houston, TX 77007. Wednesdays and Thursdays: 6 p.m., Saturdays: 1 p.m., Sundays: 11 a.m. Three breweries, beers at each brewery, bikes and helmets are provided, ten miles of flat roads and trails, three to four hours… 346-268-7610
Night Court at 30-Justice by the Dozen

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

800 Bagby St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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Community Events, Performing Arts

Night Court, Houston's all-lawyer theater company that performs an original musical comedy annually at the Hobby Center in downtown Houston, is a public 501(c)(3) charity that donates its proceeds to Houston area charities that provide free legal services to people in need here in our community. After a two-year hiatus, Night Court is back with a bang to celebrate the more than 30-years tradition of lawyers having fun while fundraising and educating the community about the law and ethics in… Justice by the Dozen. Night Court has been approved for 2 hours of CLE Ethics Credits! 832-405-5509
2024 Vision Luncheon

Thu., April 18, 11 a.m.

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport

8181 Airport Blvd., Houston Outer Loop - SE

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$85 - $115

Luncheons, Talks, Expos

The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce invites you to a discussion about the latest news in Houston business developments during our annual 2024 Vision Luncheon! Our annual 2024 Vision Luncheon allows for guests to Network and connect to other business professionals in your industry and within our city! Experience an amazing exhibition hall of vendors, conversations from business leaders, and a great opportunity to connect with our local and state representatives! The program will also feature keynote speaker Houston Mayor John Whitmire to discuss an overview of upcoming East End developments to drive economic progress and expansion!
Texas Hill Country Wineries Houston Road Show

Thu., April 18, 5:30-8 p.m.

The Peach Orchard

1737 Sawdust Rd., The Woodlands Outside Houston

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75

Wineries

Join us for an evening of Hill Country Wine in Houston! Texas Hill Country Wineries is bringing 20+ wineries and 60 wines from the Hill Country to the Houston area for an evening tasting experience. Come meet winery personalities including owners, winemakers, vineyard managers and more at The Peach Orchard. Guests will experience Texas Hill Country wines at a walk-around tasting from 5:30-8pm featuring hand picked wines from each participating winery. You'll learn about what's happening in the vineyard, taste new wines and meet the heart and soul behind the Texas wineries right in your backyard. 872-216-9463
Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Round Rock Express

Thu., April 18, 6:35 p.m.

Constellation Field

1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land Richmond/Rosenberg

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TBA

Sports - Spectator

281-240-4487
Jane Eyre

Thu., April 18, 7:30 p.m.

The Alley Theatre

615 Texas Ave, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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TBA

Performance Art
Michael Blackson

Thu., April 18, 7:30 p.m.

Houston Improv Comedy Club

7620 Katy Freeway Space 455, Houston Memorial

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TBA

Comedy

713-333-8800
The Cher Show (Touring)

Thu., April 18, 7:30 p.m.

Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center

800 Bagby St, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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TBA

Theater
Classical Mystery Tour

Thu., April 18, 7:30 p.m.

Jones Hall

615 Louisiana, South Houston Outside Houston

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TBA

Festival

713-227-3974
Good Moms, Bad Choices Podcast LIVE!

Thu., April 18, 8-10 p.m.

The Secret Group

2101 Polk St., Houston East End

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$40

Comedy

The Secret Group Presents Good Moms, Bad Choices Podcast LIVEThe Conffessions of a Good Mom Tour Thursday April 18th | Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM | $40 GA Advance | $45 GA Day of Show $35 Meet & Greet (Add On) In honor of their debut book, A Good Moms to Making Bad Choices, Erica and Milah are taking their hit Podcast show on the road! If Oprah and Howard Stern had a baby it would be Good Moms Bad Choices. These two dynamic and hilarious uncensored single moms hold nothing back when it comes to taboo topics 832-898-1088
Good Moms, Bad Choices Podcast LIVE!

Thu., April 18, 8 p.m.

The Secret Group

2101 Polk St., Houston East End

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TBA

Comedy

832-898-1088

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