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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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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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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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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NASA Space Center Tram Tour
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058Space Center Houston’s NASA Tram Tours are among the Space Center's most popular experiences. These tours are your chance to go on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center and get an up-close look at human space exploration. Plan ahead – select tours typically sell out far in advance of their tour date.
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Heritage Society Tours
Heritage Society
1100 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
The Heritage Society's 10 historic houses in Sam Houston Park, Houston, Texas stand as enduring monuments that not only preserve the city's history but also symbolize its cultural legacy. Anchored in the past, these architectural treasures serve as a cornerstone for the narrative of Houston's evolution. Delve into the rich tapestry of Houston's heritage and take one of the Heritage Society Tours available Tuesday through Saturday.
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Burke Baker Planetarium
Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030Opened in 1964, the Burke Baker Planetarium has presented astronomical programs to millions of visitors. Fly through the universe, experience the vastness of space, roam planetary surfaces, navigate asteroid fields, and watch the latest fulldome shows. A new show is presented every 1/2 hour throughout the day.
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Houston Scavenger Hunt - Houston's Museum District
Houston Museum District
Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77004
Houston's so big it could contain the cities of New York, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis and Miami. Today's epic scavenger hunt of Houston will guide you to several of this sprawling city's most pedestrian-friendly landmarks including Hermann Park, the Museum District, and the Clayton Library. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Houston scavenger hunt today!
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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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Free Origami Class
Evelyn's Park Conservancy
4400 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
Every Second Saturday of the Month from 11:00am-12:00 pm you can experience the art of origami for free. Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this art form through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.
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Puttshack
The Highlight at Houston Center
1200 McKinney St. Suite 100 & 300
Houston, TX 77010
They're kicking up the competition with tech-infused, indoor mini golf– perfect for family outings, friendly banter, and parties in the unique event spaces. Live DJs on the weekends and cocktails you can drink on the course. It’s a whole vibe! All that winning is sure to work up an appetite! Passionate chefs and bartenders will tantalize your taste buds with flavors from around the globe.
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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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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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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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James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace
Rice University Campus
Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion
Houston, TX 77005
Constructed of grass, concrete, stone, and composite steel, the structure is equipped with an LED light sequence that projects onto the ceiling and through an aperture in the 72-foot square knife-edge roof during sunrise and at sunset. Turrell's composition of light complements the natural light present at twilight and transforms the Skyspace into a locale for experiencing beauty and reflecting on the surrounding campus and the natural world. The Twilight Epiphany Skyspace is free and open to the public every day, and is best viewed at sunrise and sunset.
Virtual Events Today
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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.
