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TMC Helix Park Book Club

Fri., May 10, 8-10 a.m.

TMC Helix Park

1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston Braeswood

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free

Clubs (Community)

TMC Helix Park and Blue Willow Bookshop are delighted to announce their partnership to create a book club that will meet quarterly. This book club is free and open to the public. If you plan to attend, please RSVP so TMC can manage the headcount. The first book club meeting will take place Friday, May 10, and the group will discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. 7137918834
TMC Helix Park Book Club

Fri., May 10, 8:30-10 a.m.

TMC Helix Park

1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston Braeswood

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free

Education

We are delighted to partner with TMC Helix Park on their book club, which will meet quarterly. This book club is free and open to the public. If you plan to attend, please RSVP here, so TMC can manag the head count. The first book club meeting will take place Friday, May 10, and the group will discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. You can purchase your copy below. Please enter TMC Book Club in the comments section when you check out and we will apply a 15% discount. Location: TMC3 Building, 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77030. 7137918834
Wes Archer & Steve Brudniak Simultaneous Solo Shows at Reeves Art + Design

Fri., May 10, 6-9 p.m.

Reeves Art + Design

2415 Taft St, Houston Montrose

Free

Art - Openings and Events, Art - Galleries

Wes Archer is a renowned animation director and painter who was instrumental in the development of many notable television shows including The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Rick & Morty, and many more. His show at Reeves will be his first gallery exhibition and feature work that references his animation career as well as showcase his other creative work. Steve Brudniak's exhibition Ontological Catastrophe explores work which combines a variety of unconventional materials, such as meteorites, lasers, and bismuth, as well as moving parts and lights to explore the ever-shifting psychological realities that this century has brought into question. 7135235577
Live Music Featuring Outliers at Evelyn's Park Conservancy

Fri., May 10, 6-9 p.m.

Evelyn's Park Conservancy

4400 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire Inner Loop - SW

Free

Rock, Music, Community Events

Join us for Live music at Betsy's featuring the Outliers, a rock band highlighting artists including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin. 979-733-2572
End of Semester Bash

Fri., May 10, 6-11 p.m.

Bohemeo's

708 Telephone Rd., Houston East End

$10

Rock, Indie Pop, Music

Celebrate the end of the semester with some killer live music from your favorite Houston bands! The lineup includes RV Tree, Juvenoia, Zegovia and Hazy Sky. The show is happening at Bohemeo's on May 10th. Entry fee is $10! 713-923-4277
Rice Owls Men's Baseball vs. Notre Dame University Fighting Irish Men's Baseball

Fri., May 10, 6:30 p.m.

Rice University - Reckling Park

Corner of Stockton and University Blvd., Houston Kirby-West U

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$10-$24

Baseball
Sound Of Music

Fri., May 10, 7:30 p.m.

Brown Theater

501 Texas Ave., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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TBA

Theater
Ralph Barbosa

Fri., May 10, 7:30 p.m.

Houston Improv Comedy Club

7620 Katy Freeway Space 455, Houston Memorial

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TBA

Comedy

713-333-8800
DACAMERA Presents the Kurt Elling Quartet featuring Danilo Pérez

Fri., May 10, 8-9:30 p.m.

Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center

500 Texas, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

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$37.50+

Music

Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, two-time Grammy winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. For his “Secrets Are the Best Stories” project with pianist Danilo Perez, Elling adds evocative new lyrics to compositions by greats like Pérez’s iconic collaborator Wayne Shorter, late fusion bass genius Jaco Pastorius, and visionary composer/arranger Vince Mendoza and to pieces from Pérez’s own catalog. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.dacamera.com/tickets/?id=412. 713-524-5050
Ralph Barbosa

Fri., May 10, 9:45 p.m.

Houston Improv Comedy Club

7620 Katy Freeway Space 455, Houston Memorial

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TBA

Comedy

713-333-8800
Jurassic World: The Exhibition

Fri., May 10, 11:59 p.m.

Sun & Ski - Katy Mills

5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy Outside Houston

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$29

Family Events
Mother's Day Trunk Show at Zadok Jewelers

May 10-12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Zadok Jewelers

1801 Post Oak Blvd, Houston River Oaks

Shopping

Celebrate Mom in the best of style at Zadok Jewelers Mother's Day trunk show! Meet brand reps and view the newest styles and extended collections from some of our favorite brands, including Mikimoto, Nouvel Heritage, Pasquale Bruni, Phillips House, Roberto Coin and Walter's Faith. (713) 960-8950
Children's Music Class

Fri., May 10, 10-11 a.m.

Vivaldi Music Academy

9311B Katy Freeway, Houston Heights

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FREE

Children, Community Events, Education

Vivaldi Music Academy welcomes families with children ages 1-5 years old to join them for a free, fun morning full of singing, dancing and learning! 346-568-2770
Big As Texas Festival 2024

Fri., May 10, 12-11:30 p.m., Sat., May 11, 12-11:30 p.m. and Sun., May 12, 12-10:30 p.m.

Montgomery County Fairgrounds

9333 Airport Rd, Conroe Unknown

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Single-Day ($79+), Two-Day ($199+)

Festivals, Music

Big As Texas Festival is the newest outdoor music and food festival coming to the greater Houston area on May 10-12, 2024! Some of the biggest names in country music including headliners Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, and Billy Strings will take the festival's stages alongside performers Dwight Yoakam, Los Lobos, Tracy Byrd, Midland, Jamestown Revival & more. The 75+ acre campus will feature TX vendors & artisans, custom exhibitions, immersive art, live-fire grilling, & carnival games. Plus, a portion of of all ticket proceeds will benefit suicide prevention & mental health orgs in Montgomery County. Visit www.bigastexasfest.com & follow @bigastexasfest! 5555555555
Old Settler's Music Festival Spring Pickin' Party

Through May 12, 12-8 p.m., Through May 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Through May 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Through May 12, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Old Settler's Homestead

1616 FM3158, Dale Austin

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3-Day General Admission: $150 (Early Bird) - $225 (Gate)

Events, Music, Americana

Mark your calendars for The Old Settler’s Music Festival Spring Pickin’ Party May 9 – 12, 2024 We’re getting back to our roots. Come join us for an intimate festival experience where you are a part of all the action. All the fun is taking place in Campgrounds Banjo and Collings. Early entry on Thursday begins at noon. Set up camp and enjoy open mic in the evening. Enjoy music and workshops at the Campground Stage during the day. And at night, enjoy the pickin’ circles throughout the campgrounds where members of the bands join in on all the fun! N/A
Benny Chows Happy Hour

First Monday-Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m.

Benny Chows

1818 Washington Ave Building A, Ste. 150,, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

Happy Hours

Benny Chows has launched a Cantonese-inspired Happy Hour offered weekdays from 4-7pm. Emphasizing local ingredients and shareable portions, offerings like Crystal Shrimp Dumplings and Smoked Brisket Egg Rolls are complemented by Eastern-inspired cocktails like the Dark Hemingway Daiquiri. Guests can enjoy specials on wine or opt for a shared bottle of sake for just $25. Happy Hour is offered in the moody, opulent indoor bar or outdoor patio which recreates a New York Chinatown Street scene. 3468881818
11th Street Summer Nights Market

Second Friday of every month, 5:30-9 p.m.

A 2nd Cup

1111 E. 11th St, houston Heights

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Free

Farmers' Markets

11th Street Market is moving to Friday evenings for the summer! Come sip, shop, and snack with local artists, makers, and bakers! Shop small and shop local. Family friendly fun in the heart of the Heights. [Organizer's description] 832-962-7656
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
1,000 Faces

Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., May 11, 5-7 p.m. Continues through June 22

The Silos at Sawyer Yards

1502 Sawyer St., Houston Heights

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Free and open to the public

Art - Openings and Events, Art - Ongoings

Curated by Houston artist Tony Paraná, 1000 Faces includes over a thousand individual works created by ten national and international artists. Each artist has created a series of 100+ portraits. The exhibition is on view through June 22 in the Bay 200 Gallery of the Silos at Sawyer Yards studio building. Opening Reception: Saturday, May 11 from 5-7 PM. Participating Artists: Alejandro Caiazza (NY), Alexandra Kontrimaite (Houston, TX), Barbara Montarroyos (RJ, Brasil), Cirlete Knupp (RJ, Brasil), Dircene Martins (Houston, TX), Joe Bloch (NY), Lauren Luna (Houston, TX), Lindsay Cline (Austin, TX), Tra Slaughter (Houston, TX), Tony Paraná (Houston, TX) NA
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
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
"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
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
Friday Night Bites

Second Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Continues through May 10

Lakeland Village Center at Bridgeland

10615 Fry Rd, Cypress Cypress

Free

Family Events, Free Events

Bridgeland® will celebrate the first Friday Night Bites of 2024 on Friday, March 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. Organized for residents and visitors alike, the reoccurring event will feature an assortment of Houston area food trucks and family-friendly entertainment, including inflatables, lawn games and live entertainment from local rock group Nervous Rex. Optimum Mobile Gaming Truck, a video game truck stocked with every major gaming system available, including virtual reality systems, will also be on site. Guests can enjoy a diverse line-up of savory dishes from Houston favorites, including Mr. Sizzles, Kaow, Araguaney, Heffernan, Skye Café, Texas Cut, Zaab (281) 213-1117
Tay Butler: A Friendly Game of Basketball

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
Ghost Tours in Old Town Spring

First Monday, Friday, Saturday of every month, 9-10:30 p.m.

Puffabellys Old Depot Restaurant

100 Main St., Houston Outer Loop - NW

$15

Adult, Events

Walk the haunted, historic streets of Old Town Spring. Discover the dark history and the curse that still haunts this town today. Use dowsing rods to feel the energies that keep spirits trapped here all year long. It will be an experience that you will not forget! Book your tour today by visiting our website or by texting the number listed! We look forward to seeing you on our tour soon! 832-795-3191
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
P.A.W.S. Reading Program

Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Houston Museum of Natural Science - Sugar Land

13016 University Blvd., Stafford Outside Houston

Free to $25

Literary Events

You, reading this, easy-peasy like, one hand on an energy drink, the other one resting on a hot mouse, may not remember it, but the first stretch of literacy is a bumpy road. Which may be one of the reasons the PAWS reading program, taking place Friday and Saturday mornings at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land, encourages children to practice their reading in the company of trained therapy dogs. The science is in about pets and oxytocin, the magical hormone that induces a sense of well-being. Here's a chance to help your children get a good…
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

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