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  El Segundo Swim Club Returns Just in Time for The Labor Day Weekend

  September 1 at 8:41 a.m.

  Nestled in Houston's Second Ward near Turkey Bend, this hidden gem offers a relaxed alternative to the resort pool scene. After opening last summer, it was forced to close as a result of permitting issues, but El Segundo Swim Club is back just in time for the Labor Day Weekend. It channels vintage 1970’s Rio remixed with kitsch style and a laid-back, Houston vibe. Palms cover a 1,350-square-foot pool that's surrounded by private cabanas fashioned from urban industrial containers, hammocks, and plenty of beach chairs and shady umbrellas. Guests can also enjoy craft cocktails inspired by the Tropics and live DJs every Saturday and Sunday. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  6 Best Bets This Weekend in Houston: BMX, WWE and Star Wars Night

  August 15 at 4 a.m.

  Anything can happen in this alternate universe we call Houston when Kofi Kingston mysteriously changes his birthplace from Jamaica to Ghana, Hamlet's grieving prince moves from Denmark to Lagos, and the North Houston Bikepark takes on a new name before its grand opening. Rounding out the weekend is a performance by Mingus...

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  The Community Music Center of Houston Celebrates 40 Years with Lessons Learned (and Still Learning)

  August 8 at 5 a.m.

  It’s 9:45 on a Saturday morning at St. Mary’s United Methodist Church on Scott Street in the Third Ward, and music is coming from inside. But instead of a hymn or gospel tune that you might expect on the next day, it’s the sound of several violins cautiously playing Bach’s...

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  Two Years After Harvey: Resilience is the New Buzzword for Artists and Nonprofits

  August 5 at 4 a.m.

  As we approach the two year anniversary of Tropical Storm Harvey, more than a few lessons have been learned. Homeowners who never before considered flood insurance are now solid policy holders, we know to do some investigatory work before buying a used car (where did all those flood-damaged cars go,...

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  Houston Kicks it at the 2019 Summer Sneaker Summit

  July 29 at 9:05 a.m.

  After a monumental start to 2019 with Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaiming January 10th Sneaker Summit Day, and celebrating All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 16th annual summertime Sneaker Summit returned to Houston's NRG Center. This season, participants and attendees were encouraged to trade their soles in the Monster Energy Trader’s Lounge and show their moves in the Fresh Empire Dance Contest. Techies were able to visit the Microsoft booth for a glance at their latest hardware, while guests got fresh and pampered at the first ever SneakHer Summit booth. Last but not least VIPs relaxed and recharged in the Sweat + Soul Restore Lounge. Aside from hosting a variety of displays exhibiting the latest fashions, and rare hard to find sneaker collections, the Sneaker Summit is also known worldwide for its exclusive brand collaborations and activations. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  Houston Celebrates Trae Day 2019

  July 23 at 9:23 a.m.

  After a wave of scattered showers and thunderstorms, the sun shined bright on the Water Works Bayou Park for Trae Day 2019 Sunday. This year boasted a long list of special guests, celebrities, performances and more. For the kids especially, a petting zoo, inflatable bouncers, games, free backpacks with school supplies, and more. (Photos by Doogie Roux)