BEST Events In Houston Today
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...
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Self-Guided Walking Adventure
Houston
511 Rusk Street
Houston, TX
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an informative self-guided tour, and The Amazing Race. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction. These adventures do not require that you race as quickly as possible from start to finish. Puzzling Adventures believe that part of the fun is enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of the various locations you will visit. Thus, before being guided to a new location, you will usually have the opportunity to eat, drink, sight-see, or use the bathroom while the game clock is not running. You can even go home and come back another day without penalty. You are only timed on your travel and figuring out the puzzles. Once your adventure is complete you will be ranked based on a combination of your answers to the questions and your game clock time!
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Discover Discovery Green
Discovery Green Park
1500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77010
Nestled in the heart of Downton is Discovery Green, a 12-acre, multi-use park that always has something exciting happening. In the spring and fall, spend happy hour listening to local musicians perform live on stage, browse and buy from local craftsmen at monthly markets and, in the winter, enjoy ice skating on Kinder Lake (for a small fee). There is also an array of ever-changing art installations scattered around this luscious oasis.
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NASA Space Center VIP Tour
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
Get unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to astronaut training facilities with the NASA VIP tours! Expert guides share their knowledge and answer your questions while you get an up-close look at the real facilities where astronauts are currently training for space. Tours are divided into two, three-hour trips; the first departing at 9 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m. The morning and afternoon tours visit different locations. The NASA VIP Tour reservation includes general admission to Space Center Houston. Before or after the tour, take time to explore the center which is home to more than 400 spaceflight artifacts and exhibits!
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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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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon at Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006
The Rothko Chapel is a spiritual space, a forum for world leaders, a place for solitude and gathering. It’s an epicenter for civil rights activists, a quiet disruption, a stillness that moves. It’s a destination for the 100,000 people of all faiths who visit each year from all parts of the world. It is the home of the Oscar Romero Award. The space contains 14 murals created by American artist Mark Rothko. Philip Johnson, Howard Barnstone, and Eugene Aubry were the architects.
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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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Art in the Park
Evelyn's Park Conservancy
4400 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
Join us for various art projects and crafts for kids at Evelyn’s Park Trevilion Every Tuesday and Thursday! Weather Permitting. Free to the Public
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Historic House Tours
Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park
1100 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Travel back in time with a historic houses tour that feature 3 of 10 historic houses. The tour typically lasts about an hour and includes three houses. Your tour ticket also provides entry into the museum gallery, so please feel free to explore the exhibits before or after your tour. Other times include 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm.
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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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Open Lab Computer Help - Johnson Library
Johnson Neighborhood Library
3517 Reed Rd
Houston, TX 77051
Bring your computer questions to our Open Lab for Computer Help. Staff will be available to answer your questions and provide one-on-one assistance. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event. For adults.
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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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Chair Yoga
Emmaus Spirituality Center
12211 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77024
Chair Yoga: Life can challenge us with limitations, whether from an injury, illness, or age, yet that doesn't have to limit our ability to move and feel better. With the aid of props, such as a chair, wall, blocks and more, students learn how to build strength, flexibility, and balance within their own body's ability. No need to get to the floor - instead this is a "No Floor Zone" class.
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Private Group Tours - Houston Arboretum
Houston Orboretum and Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive
Houston, TX 77024-7708
Bring coworkers, friends and family and enjoy a guided tour on the Arboretum trails! Private Group Tours are offered for both groups of children and groups of adults. Tours are one hour long and start times are at 10am and again at 1pm.
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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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Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030Spectacular collections and scientific delights. Visit this inspiring museum for free every Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm.
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Houston Go Club Meet-Up
770 West Sam Houston Parkway North Suite 100
Houston, TX 77024
Free meet up for all players of any strength. No club dues, no attendance cost. We encourage attendees to buy a drink or snack while at the restaurant, since they let us use the space for free.
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Zumba at Midtown Park
Midtown Park
2811 Travis St.
Houston, TX 77006
Enjoy a free Zumba class where you'll burn tons of calories while dancing to upbeat Latin music. Zumba is simultaneously one of the funnest and most intense workouts you can do. You'll get your heart rate up, while improving your flexibility, cardio, and overall fitness. This is a weekly event that's always a great choice for anyone looking to improve their fitness.
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Flying Saucer Trivia Bowl
Houston Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main Street @ Capitol
Houston, TX 77002
Every Tuesday at 7:30. Bring your friends and fight for cerebral supremacy for prizes and bragging rights.
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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Adult Musical Theater Intermediate Tap
Virtual
Scottsdale, AZ
Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
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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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Beauty in nature drawing and watercolor class
Virtual
Tucson, AZ
This is a two-hour class: first hour drawing, second hour watercolor. We will start with a reference photo of nature, and take what seems to be complicated, and break it down into a very simple process. After we have our drawing done, we will slip into watercolor. With the same fun approach, we will pick out colors together, discuss color placement, build up colors, and mix colors. As a group we will build confidence, new art skills, and complete a new illustration each week.
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Aloha Ukulele Classes
Virtual
Berkeley , CA
Learn to play the ukulele! The ukulele is beginner-friendly, portable, and cute. Music is good for your brain and soul. Come join in on our Aloha Ukulele Happening Classes! Join us online! Just send us a message for the Zoom link if you'd like to join in. The classes focus on strumming and picking-- going over the patterns slowly and breaking them down to get them smooth. We'll also practice chord changes for songs at an easy pace.
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Tuesday Evening Meditation Online
Online
Chicago, IL
The Rogers Park branch of Chicago Shambhala is continuing on Zoom with meditations every Tuesday evening 7pm to 8:15 pm. Most of the program is meditation, in two sittings. We also have about 25 minutes of discussion.
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Virtual Broadway Experience
Virtual
New York City, NY
Get the stage-door experience right from your living room - no matter where you are in the world! Book a one-to-one online meet-and-greet with a Broadway star from the comfort of your own home, including cast members from Wicked, Mean Girls, Hamilton and more! Choose from:Beetlejuice, Aladdin, Anastasia, Mean Girls, Hamilton, Wicked, Hadestown.
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DFYA Youth Hip Hop (ages 9- 14)
Virtual
Scottsdale, AZ
Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
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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.
