Archive for Concerts

Weekday Music Outdoor Series in The Woodlands

EVERY WEEK in October, The Woodlands hosts Live at Lunch and Live at Five to promote outdoor live music and food samplings.  Live at Lunch, held each Tuesday through October 27, features Ramon Torres and a featured restaurant from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Fountains at Waterway Square.  Food and drink are available for [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, October 12th, 2009

Katy Rice Harvest Festival October 10-11

Here’s a great small-town festival you don’t want to miss!  For 29 years, Katy sponsors the Rice Harvest Festival for tons of family fun.  This outdoor entertainment festival has two live music stages, carnival rides, arts and craft booths, food, games and more.  If your kids love the rides, consider purchasing the Carnival Armband for [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, October 9th, 2009

B Here Tour, Performance at University of Houston Oct. 13 for Hepatitis B Awareness

The B Here Tour is making rounds to various universities to raise awareness about Hepatitis B and its effects on the Asian-American community.  It’s a chance for young Asian American artists and performers to make their mark on Hepatitis B, which affects one in 10 Asian Americans.  The B Here Exhibit and Live Performance hits [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green in October

Rock out on Thursdays at the park’s free, family-friendly concerts, Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green, showcasing regional artists from Texas the the Gulf Coast.  Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. – 8: 30 p.m. This month, visitors can win a $50 gift card or a Rock Band Game system! [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Blues & Burgers: Lunch Concert at Discovery Green

DISCOVERY GREEN kicks off a new lunchtime series this week called Blues and Burgers.  Each Wednesday in October, local and regional blues musicians will share their talent outside the Lake House at Discovery Green downtown from noon to 1:30 p.m.  This Wednesday, October 7, features Texas Johnny Brown, who is a legendary figure of the [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, October 5th, 2009

Free Houston Weekend Fun October 2-4

THE WEKEND IS HERE again!  Here are a few options around town that are entirely free: Share the (red) love — The Houston Rockets kick off their new basketball season at the Rockets Red Rally, Saturday, October 3.  Doors of the Toyota Center open at 12:30 p.m.  It’s a full day of red hot fun! [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Free Outdoor Concerts October 1: Discovery Green, LaCenterra

Get funky on the hillside this Thursday, October 1, at Thursdays Rock: Concert on the Green.  Performing this week at Discovery Green is Grupo Fantasma.  This Grammy-nominated Latin orchestra’s live show has burned up the stage at festivals worldwide. Music begins at 6:30 p.m.  Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics are encouraged!  Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Free iTunes Downloads for Austin City Limits Music Festival Artists

IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin this weekend, don’t despair!  Grab these 16 songs for free from iTunes featuring one song from each ACL artist such as The Walkmen, The Dodos, and Todd Snider.  This special line-up is called the ACL Festival Sampler.  Offer good through October 31, 2009.  [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Best of Houston Birthday Bash 9/24, Lucky’s Pub

SORRY FOR THE LATE NOTICE on this one — but better late than never!  Houston Press is turning 21 and celebrating with the Best of Houston Birthday Bash!  The fun kicks off tonight, September 24, at 7 p.m. at Lucky’s Pub.  Food sampling by lots of favorites including Ruby Tequila’s, Tasti D-Lite, Beaver’s, Alamo Drafthouse, [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green, 9/24

It’s honky-tonk on the hillside this Thursday, September 24, at Thursdays Rock: Concert on the Green.  Performing this week’s Thursday fun are Jesse Dayton and Miss Leslie and her Juke-Jointers.  Music begins at 6:30 p.m.  Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics are encouraged! Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, is located across from the George R. Brown Convention [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009