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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
Back of the Bus Comedy Open Mic

Thu., April 18, 9:30 p.m.

The Secret Group

2101 Polk St., Houston East End

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TBA

Comedy

832-898-1088
Jurassic World: The Exhibition

Thu., April 18, 11:59 p.m.

Sun & Ski - Katy Mills

5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy Outside Houston

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$29

Family Events
Spring Live Music Series at Memorial Green

Thu., April 18, 5-8 p.m. and Thu., May 16, 5-8 p.m.

Memorial Green

12525 Memorial Dr., Houston Memorial

Free

Music, Promotional Events

Cheers to the return of warmer weather with the Live Music Series at Memorial Green! Join Memorial Green on Thursday, March 21 for a captivating evening of live music from Michael Flores at the unique wine bar, shop, and bistro, VinSanto. The series of local artist performances will continue on the third Thursday of April and May on the Dish Society Patio. Each event will offer a variety of unique musical experiences for a night out with friends and family.The Live Music Series will deliver captivating performances for all music enthusiasts. 713-629-5200
One Square Mile Music Festival

Thu., April 18, 6 p.m., Fri., April 19, 6:30 p.m., Sat., April 20, 11 a.m. and Sun., April 21, 1:30 p.m.

The Stone Cellar & Round Top Dance Hall

550 N. Washington St., Round Top Unknown

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Music

One Square Mile Festival, the “Best Little Music Fest in Texas,” returns April 18-21, 2024 to the historic Round Top Dance Hall in Round Top, Texas. This year’s lineup features a mix of Americana, Texas Country, and Gospel. Kicking things off on Thursday, April 18th are Texas artists The Broken Spokes, The Joey McGee Band, and Doug Forrest. On Friday night, Cactus Thief, Annie Bosko and Jack Ingram take the stage. Saturday's line-up includes Dierdre Thornell, Alex Lambert, and Teddy Thompson, Joy Clark, Rodney Crowell. Wrapping the weekend is a rare Texas appearance by the incomparable McCrary Sisters from Nashville. 832-656-8814
A Starlit Tribute to Taylor Swift

Thu., April 18, 8-9:30 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 10, 8-9:30 p.m.

Marriott Marquis Houston

1777 Walker, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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$45-$85

Music

✨ Don't have a Cruel Summer, join Concerts Under the Stars at The Gorgeous Altitude Rooftop at the Marriott Marquis with your Lover for a date night, or make it a girls night out! 713-654-1777
RUTHLESS!

Thu., April 18, 8-10:30 p.m., Fri., April 19, 8-10:30 p.m., Sat., April 20, 8-10:30 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 5-8:30 p.m.

Art Factory

1125 Providence St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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$30

Theater - Small, Theater

RUTHLESS! The Musical humorously gives us a glimpse into the competitive nature of show business, with book and lyrics by Joel Paley and music by Marvin Laird. This dark comedy follows the journey of the talented and overtly-ambitious Tina Denmark, who would do anything to the play the leading role in her third grade musical, even if it means murder. Her mother, Judy Denmark, discovers her own untapped talent, realizes shocking family connections, and proves to be much more than an ordinary housewife. Due to language and violence, parental discretion is advised. 8322105200
Foster Care & Adoption Online Info Session

Thu., April 18, 8-9 p.m., Wed., April 24, 8-9 p.m. and Mon., April 29, 8-9 p.m.

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Classes and Seminars, Community Events, Conferences

There is a huge need for families to foster siblings and school-aged kids in our community. We’re on a mission to find a family for every child who needs one, and we want you to join us so you can help ensure kids are safe and feel loved. Join the Online Info Session to learn how foster care and adoption works in Texas and how you can help. You can become the family kids in foster care need! Questions? Contact Travis Jones at 281-324-0544 or [email protected]. 281-324-0544
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
Third Ward Unity of Faith: Backbone of Our Souls

Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through May 18

Community Artists' Collective

4101 San Jacinto, Suite 116, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

Free Admission

Art - Openings and Events, Art - Galleries

Early African American settlers in Houston’s Third Ward area established small worship places, reminiscent of the praise houses attended during slavery in the Jim Crow era. The intimate and personal size of the congregations created bonds in the community lasting for more than 90 years. Images of the still-standing small houses of worship, captured by art photographers Earlie Hudnall, Ray Carrington and Tamirah Collins, will be shared at the exhibition “Third Ward Unity in Faith: Backbone of Our Souls,” opening March 23 at the Community Artists’ Collective. Kathleen Coleman, a fourth generation Third Ward resident, curated the exhibition. 7135231616
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
Tay Butler: A Friendly Game of Basketball

Thu., April 18, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 18

Lawndale Art Center

4912 Main St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

$0

Art - Openings and Events, Art - Galleries

A Friendly Game of Basketball in John M. O’Quinn Gallery is a solo exhibition by 2023/2024 Artist Studio Program participant Tay Butler. This multi-media exhibition presents Butler’s research of and art engagement with basketball’s racial history and contemporary anti-Black issues. Through various media—including installation, painting, drawing, photography, collage, music, and performance—Butler creates a multi-sensory environment which mirrors basketball’s pre-, post-, and in-game play. (713) 528-5858
Trivia & Steak Night!

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through March 7

Sheree Thomas

8950 Will Clayton Pkwy Suite M, Humble Humble/Kingwood

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FREE ENTRY

Free Events

Join us for Trivia and Steak Night every Thursday at Daddy's Daiquiris & Grub in Humble! Immerse yourself in a world of tantalizing tastes and mind-bending fun as registration kicks off at 6 pm. Explore the perfect harmony of savory steaks expertly paired with delightful sides, and put your wits to the test in our lively trivia showdown. The tournament unfolds at 7 pm and 9 pm, promising an evening of unbeatable flavor and friendly competition. Don't miss out on the ultimate culinary and intellectual adventure – make your Thursdays extraordinary at Daddy's Daiquiris & Grub in Humble! 8325107067
The Art of Meditation- Developing a Meditation Practice with Gen Kelsang Wangpo

Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Continues through May 9

Kadampa Meditation Center Houston

1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston Montrose

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$12

Religion and Spirituality

Meditation has been around for thousands of years, and for good reason. Many people are experiencing the benefits of a regular meditation practice. Join Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, Gen Kelsang Wangpo, to learn how to develop your own meditation practice. Everyone is welcome. This class is being held weekly Thursday, Apr 4 - Thursday, May 9 If you have any questions please email: [email protected] Free parking is available in the lot behind the Center and on the surrounding neighborhood streets. Learn more about our different levels of membership. https://meditationinhouston.org/membership/ Free for Foundation Program members 17139364113
Hansel and Gretel

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Rec Room Arts

100 Jackson St, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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Opening Night VIP: $40 General Admission: $30 Student: $15 Season Ticket options still available

Children's Theater, Opera, Theater

Returning after last year's sold-out run, a fresh holiday take on Engelbert Humperdinck’s classic fairy-tale opera, HANSEL AND GRETEL. Set in a stunning wooded installation, audiences will experience a truly immersive experience as they follow the wayward siblings, Hansel & Gretel, through the wintery woods on their quest to find both home and independence. This up-close, micro-opera is an ideal Houston holiday tradition for adults and children over 8 years old. “The Best Show This Holiday Season!” — Houston Press. “I don’t know when I have seen a production so perfectly scaled, so satisfying, charming and thoroughly thought through. Wait… 713-344-1291
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

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