Promotional Events

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  "Houston Press Music Awards Showcase"
  Downtown Main [Map]
  Sun., July 26
  The 20th Annual Houston Press Music Awards Showcase. 50 bands, 10 stages, 10 bucks. On Sunday, July 26th, 50 local bands will play on 10 stages at Bayou Place, House of Blues and various downtown venues. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Shuttle Service between venues will be provided by Super Shuttle. Ten dollar wristbands are available now at Cactus Music and on HoustonPress.com. Wristbands will also be sold at each venue the day of the event. Click here to purchase wristbands, HPMAS t-shirts and tanks, or to get the complete band line-up. Attendee's must be 21+. Don't forget to vote for your favorite musical performances! Ballots presented by Bud Light are available in the weekly issue of the Houston Press, online at Houston Press.com, at all sponsor locations and all participating venues. This year's Music Awards Showcase is sponsored by: LikeMe.Net, Momentum Audi, Momentum Volkswagen, Vitamin Water, Evans Music City, Cactus Music, The Progressive Garden, Nauset Concepts, DeFalco's Home Wine and Beer Supplies, KIAH-TV 39, 104.1 KRBE & 103.7 Jack FM. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Music Therapy Center for Houston.
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  19th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival
  Discovery Green Conservancy [Map]
  Sat., August 1Sun., August 2
  Jazz will fill the air in downtown Houston Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd as the 19th Annual Houston Int’l Jazz Festival kicks off August Jazz Month. The event will be held at the Discovery Green Park, 4:00 to 10:00 PM each day. An all-star lineup is scheduled including: “Rachelle Ferrell,” “Grupo Niche,” “Hiroshima,” “Texas Brass Band,” “Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars,” and many more. Also, don't miss the Kick Off Party on Friday, July 31st at Red Cat Jazz Cafe. Doors open 8:00pm. www.jazzeducation.org
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  "Texas Heat Music Fest" With The Rapture (DJ Set), RJD2, People Under The Stairs, Peekaboo Theory, Glasnost, Hot Pink Delorean
  Jones Plaza [Map]
  Sat., July 4, 12:00pmSun., July 5, 12:00pm
  Texas Heat Music & Arts Festival – Saturday & Sunday July 4th & 5th from 12Noon to 10pm at Jones Plaza located in Downtown Houston, Rain or Shine. Featuring: The Rapture dj set, RJD2, People Under The Stairs, Drop The Lime, Felix Cartal, Hot Pink Delorean, Bird Peterson, DJ Mel and over 40 local and regional bands and DJs. Houston’s first outdoor 2 day rock and dance event takes over! Tickets on sale now at Groovetickets.com and Wantickets.com starting at $15. Don’t miss the summer festival that everyone is talking about. For full info visit www.texasheatmusicfest.com
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  Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco
  Toyota Center [Map]
  Daily from Wed., July 15 until Sun., July 19Daily from Wed., July 22 until Sun., July 26
  Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the Saltimbanco Arena Tour will perform for a limited engagement in Cypress at the Berry Center from July 15 to 19 and in Houston at the Toyota Center from July 22 to 26. Saltimbanco is a signature Cirque du Soleil show with a style that borrows from theatre, dance and music and where spectacular costumes, lighting and make-up take pride of place. The cast of 50 high-caliber artists hail from 20 countries and will amaze audiences with their astonishing acrobatics presented in the unique Cirque style. Full of color, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy a high intensity acrobatic spectacle. Advance tickets for Saltimbanco are now available to Cirque Club members only. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes inforrmation. Join now! www.cirqueclub.com. Ticket Information: Adults: From $40 to $95. Children (12 & under): From $32 to $76. Cypress Show Schedule (July 15 to 19): Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday at 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Houston Show Schedule (July 22 to 26): Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Buy Tickets Now!
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  Fly Your Patriotic Colors in the Woodlands this July 4
  Waterway Square [Map]
  Sat., July 4
  Produced by The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau and presented by MICRO-MAINFRAME Consultants, the 12th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza celebrates our nation’s birthday on July 4 from 6pm–10 pm at Town Green Park and Waterway Square, located along The Woodlands Waterway®. Entertainment includes family-fun activities such as a watermelon & hotdog eating contest, live music from The Josh Ward Band and Yelba & Max Cat, and a spectacular fireworks display presented by Woodforest National Bank to bring out the red, white and blue in all of us. Visit www.redhotblue.org
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  Britney Spears, Ciara
  Toyota Center [Map]
  Wed., September 16
  Britney Spears in concert. “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” is a dazzling display of music, dance, magic and theatrics. Don't miss your chance to see Britney in Houston. Tickets on sale now!
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  Celebrate Your July 4th in Baytown!
  Bicentennial Park [Map]
  Fri., July 3Sat., July 4
  6-11pm 1001 Market St Baytown, TX 77520 www.baytown.org Celebrate Your July 4th in Baytown! Two days of Free Entertainment. On July 3rd @6:00 to 9:30pm - David Glenn and The Bellamy Brothers. On July 4th @ 2:00 to 10:00 pm- J.Paul Jr & The Zydeco Nu-Breeds, Hanna's Reef, Brandon Rhyder and John Michael Montgomery. The event concludes with fireworks at 9:30pm. For more information call Baytown Parks and Recreation at (281)420-6597 or visit us at www.baytown.org