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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National Wildlife Refuge
Jocelyn Nungaray
4318 FM 1985
Anahuac, TX 77514
Come visit the refuge from sunrise to sunset. The refuge's Shoveler Pond Auto-Tour loop, Butterfly Garden, moist soil units and Skillern Tract are just a few of the places on the refuge where the wildlife watching is spectacular. Here you will find excellent views of alligators and opportunities to see any of the six rail species. Boardwalks and overlooks provide great vantage points so bring your camera and your binoculars!
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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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Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions, Westin Galleria
5060 West Alabama St
Houston, TX 77056
Enter the fascinating world of illusions where nothing is ever quite as it seems. Visit us at Museum of Illusions Houston and experience the unbelievable!
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Wortham Giant Screen Theatre
Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030
Houston’s very first Giant Screen Theatre offers state-of-the-art, 4K digital projection producing incredible 3D images nearly eight stories high. Images of unsurpassed size, clarity and impact, enhanced by a superb six-track sound system, are projected onto a giant 60’ x 80’ foot screen. A new show is presented every hour throughout the day.
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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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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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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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Central Market Cooking School
Central Market
3815 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77027
School’s in session! Perfect your pairings, practice cutting-edge culinary techniques and expand your repertoire – while improving your confidence level and having fun in our kitchen! Taught by expert cooking school instructors and guest chefs from around the world, these cooking classes offer fun for the whole family. From multi-course meals to cookie decorating, there’s something for everyone. So join them for your next date night, girls’ outing, or special afternoon with the kids! Many days and times to choose from.
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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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MUV Scooter Rental
MUV Scooter Rental
1005 St Emanuel St
Houston, TX 77003
Rent a regular or fat tire electric scooter and get scootin'. Fun day or night. Self check-out is available online.
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The Escape Game Houston
Escape Game Houston City Center
794 Sorella Court, Suite 127
Houston, TX 77024
We build our adventure in-house from scratch. Our dedicated designers, scenic artists, prop experts, and robotics engineers bring our worlds to life. Your experience will be challenging, fun, even funny! Your team will be talking about your most iconic moments for years to come. In our escape games, things don’t always play out quite like you’d expect. We fill each adventure with curveballs and revelations that keep you guessing until the last second.
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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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High Tea at Hotel Granduca
Hotel Granduca
1080 Uptown Park Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
Experience “Tè Pomeridiano,” our take on the English tradition of afternoon tea. Choose from a curated selection of brewed teas, Prosecco and Champagne, thoughtfully paired with finger sandwiches, scones, desserts, and more—all with an Italian flair. The Granduca Tea Room is open daily from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.
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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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Family Magic & Comedy For All Ages with Carter Blackburn
Houston Improv and Comedy Club
7620 Katy Freeway Space 455
Houston, TX 77024
Come and experience the most energetic and exciting show in Houston! Carter Blackburn's magic and comedy creates a memorable afternoon for the entire family! With a mixture of high energy magic, illusions, juggling, sleight of hand, danger, and lots of audience interaction you will want to come back time and time again to experience this showstopping production. This show is appropriate for all ages and will leave the adults with as much wonder as the kids. Get your tickets now to have a weekend to remember - only at the Houston Improv!
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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.
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.
