BEST Events In Houston
The Event Oracle Knows ALL the FUN Events in the Land of the Houston Sun. Select your date above then scroll for all the Arts, Entertainment, and Events in my Crystal Ball...
SEE ALSO: BEST Houston Magic
ALSO: BEST Houston Magic
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Braeswood Saturday Market in Southwest Houston
Braeswood Farmers Market
8620 Stella Link Road
Houston, TX 77025
Southwest Houston’s Farmers Market offering fresh farmed produce, pasture raised eggs, organically fed poultry, locally farmed honey, grass fed beef, fresh prepared gourmet foods, and delicious food trucks.
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Urban Harvest Farmers Market on Buffalo Speedway
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
2752 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77098
An inner Loop mainstay, Urban Harvest’s open-air farmers market features more than 70 local vendors and food producers—including Atkinson Farms, Animal Farm, and Pat Greer’s Kitchen—from within 180 miles of Houston. The market also continues to offer a drive-through service for guests who place orders in advance.
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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak Boulevard
Houston, TX
In the heart of the city, the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park is one of Houston’s most beloved, iconic landmarks and community centerpiece for visitors of all ages. To stand in the Waterwall’s mist and be enveloped by the gentle roar of cascading water is one of the city’s most memorable experiences. Walking along the lush canopy of towering live oak trees while in the core of one of the largest business districts in the nation, is inspiring. As one of the most visited attractions in Houston, the Waterwall Park is a popular backdrop for unforgettable moments.
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Farmers Market at Imperial in Sugar Land
Imperial Park Recreation Center
234 Matlage Way
Houston, TX 77478
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekly farmers market at the Imperial Park Recreation Center. The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass-fed meats, free-range chickens and eggs, local honey, small-batch foods, and bakery items. There will also be art from local artisans and ready-to-eat food from local chefs and popular food trucks.
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Houston Space Center
Houston Space Center
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
Space Center Houston is one of Houston’s top attractions, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston’s first Smithsonian Affiliate and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awardee. Designed to engage adults and children alike, the center features more than 400 space artifacts, permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program
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Saturdays in Smither Park
Smither Park
2402 Munger Street
Houston, TX 77023Enjoy Saturdays in Smither Park and watch Houston's newest and most creative green space evolve as local artists hand-place reused and repurposed material to mosaic the park's many structures. Spend time gazing at all the whimsical mosaics that have been completed including the rocketship, octopus, goldfish, and crazy cat lady. Bring a picnic lunch and hang out under the Vinson & Elkins Pavilion, start a spontaneous drum circle or performance in the Lindley Fish Amphitheater, or just enjoy relaxing on the swings. Bring family and friends to spend Saturday outdoors enjoying this unique, creative environment - and while you're there, make sure to visit The Orange Show Monument, located next door! Every Saturday, weather permitting.
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Self Guided Tours of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa
Galveston Historic Seaport
2002 Strand
Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Historical Foundation brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail. Today, the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is one of only three ships of her kind in the world to still actively sail. The 1877 ELISSA welcomes visitors at the Galveston Historic Seaport. Experience Galveston’s maritime history daily.
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Moody Center for the Arts
Moody Center for the Arts
6100 Main Street, MS-480
Houston, TX 77005
The Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University was designed by renowned Los Angeles-based architect Michael Maltzan.The $30 million, 50,000 square-foot building serves as an experimental platform for creating and presenting works in all disciplines, a flexible teaching space to encourage new modes of learning, and a forum for creative partnerships with visiting national and international artists. The mission of the Moody Center for the Arts is to encourage creative thinking and original expression, enrich curricular innovation, and promote cross-campus and community collaboration through transformative encounters with the arts. Admission is free.
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Art Car Museum
Art Car Museum
Address: 140 Heights Blvd.
Houston, TX 77007
The Art Car Museum is a private institution dedicated to contemporary art. It is an exhibition forum for local, national and international artists with an emphasis on art cars, other fine arts and artists that are rarely, if ever, acknowledged by other cultural institutions. The museum’s goal is to encourage the public’s awareness of the cultural, political, economic and personal dimensions of art.
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Visit Glenwood Cemetary - Steeped in History
Glenwood Cemetery
2525 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77007
Discover Houston's history at Glenwood Cemetery. Situated on 84 acres along the Washington Corridor, Glenwood Cemetery serves as a serene resting place for some of Houston's most iconic residents. Among the ornate headstones and sculptures are those of more than 20 mayors, past governors, oil tycoons and Howard Hughes, the famous aviator, engineer and movie director.
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Workshops, Lectures and Walk-In Events
Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts
4848 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts hosts all kinds of events on Saturdays including workshops, discussions, and walk-in events. Check out the calendar to see the wide variety of events happening at the Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts.
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Houston Mural Map: Take a Virtual or DIY tour of Street Art
Around Houston
Houston, TXA 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 in person. Before you leave home, you can use the website to create a “My Map” of sites to visit. Got murals? We’re looking for more! Send recent photos we can use, with the exact location and artist credits, to houstonmuralmap@upartstudio.org.
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Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp Ave
Kemah, TX 77565
The Kemah Boardwalk is open daily providing fun for everyone! Located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals and seaside shows every day.
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Houston Selfie Museum
TFTI - Houston Selfie Museum @ the Houston Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd Suite 4701 3rd Level
Houston, TX 77056
Picture yourself in our Houston interactive art museum for fun photos. Explore over 18+ curated rooms — including an Upside Down Room, Infinity Mirror Room, LOVE Letters room, Peach Room, DJ Confetti Room — and many more. Picture an illusion museum Houston, a selfie museum + photo booth experience all in one spot. Whether you're looking for a new jaw-dropping selfie, a fun family portrait or a fun date night idea, TFTI has something for everyone. We are also ranked one of the best places to take photos in Houston!
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Cockrell Butterfly Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030Walk through a living butterfly habitat, marvel at spectacular live and preserved specimens of some of the world’s largest and weirdest arthropods, and enjoy interactive games and quizzes. The Cockrell Butterfly Center is well known for its immersive walk-through butterfly habitat, but there is much more to explore in the world of bugs! Visit the exhibits surrounding the rainforest conservatory for an in-depth look at arthropods.
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The Game Show Studio
The Game Show Studio
125 W Gray St #100
Houston, TX 77019
Game Show Studio is a new and exciting elevation of The Game Show Challenge experience that Houston has come to love! Come see the updated Gameshow experience and studio set design. You’re the next contestant!
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NSB Yoga with Auhona
North Shepherd Brewing
4816 North Shepherd Dr., Suite A
Houston, TX 77018
Our NSB Yoga class is happening the SECOND SATURDAY of every month and hosted by the talented Auhona! This FREE hour long yoga class starts at noon. Hang out afterwards with some super cool people, a couple beers, and good vibes in the taproom! Don’t forget to bring your own mat! All are welcome
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THE CONJURER: An Intimate Magical Experience
Multiple Beautiful Locations
Houston, TX
The Conjurer is an “Intimate Magical Experience” featuring Master Magician Curt Miller! Amazing Close-Up Magic, Hilarious Clean Comedy, Audience Interaction, Theatrical Lighting, Music & Video are combined in a beautiful vintage magic theater atmosphere. It’s a GREAT DATE NIGHT or “Friends Night Out!”
You’ll witness World-Class Sleight-of-Hand Magic & Side-Splitting Clean Comedy performed right before your eyes in an immersive intimate setting that will transport you into another world. The show is highly interactive and includes an incredible trick you will perform yourself!
This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Professional Comedy Magic up close & personal: only 36 seats per show, so get your tickets now to make sure you don’t miss out!
“★★★★★” TripAdvisor.com
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Downtown Food Tours
Taste of Houston Food Tours
Downtown
Houston, TX
The continuously growing area houses largest business district bringing together modern skyscrapers, historic facades, world-class athletics, activities, and a growing collection of eateries, bars, and shops. The 3-hour walking Food Tour details the evolution of the city's first neighborhood; from its inception to today. Your guide will discuss its architecture and culture, while throughout the way, stopping at a variety of establishments to enjoy great food and drink.
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Rooftop Cinema Club
Rooftop Cinema Club
1700 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
You bring your friends and loved ones, and we'll bring you city skylines, sunsets, starlit evenings, awesome drinks, delicious food, and great movies on the big screen. Driven by our love of film, our Rooftops promise a handpicked curation of cults, classics, and new releases.
Virtual Events Today
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Birding 101 Virtual Workshop
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
Let an internationally celebrated birding expert and National Geographic introduce you to the joys of birding across the North American continent.
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Zazen Meditation
Virtual
Santa Fe, NM
The zazen schedule is 7:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. MT and Wednesday Dharma Talks (5:30 p.m. MT). Join us online for the 7am and 5:30pm meditation on Upaya Zen Center’s YouTube page.
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Family Story Time
Virtual
Chicago, IL
Join South Shore Branch's storytime for the whole family as we read books, sing songs, and enjoy rhymes together!
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Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of book clubs for all ages! Children, teens, and adults alike can join on various days. See the Chicago Public Library website for times and days.
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The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams
Virtual
New York City, NY
Seize this unique opportunity to watch opera every night of the week! Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day. The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.
