Archive for Festivals
Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid: Buy 1, Get 1 Free Tickets This Weekend
If you’ve never experienced the Rainforest Pyramid at Moody Gardens, this is your weekend to go at half price! The Galveston attraction is sponsoring Rainforest Redezvous August 21-22 to celebrate the final phase of its $25 million pyramid enhancement project before it closes for nine months. The event features free live entertainment, arts and crafts, [...]
Free Elvis Movies at Miller Outdoor This Week
It’s Elvis Week at Graceland — and Miller Outdoor Theatre is paying tribute to Elvis Presley, as well. Three Elvis movies will be shown for free at Miller Outdoor Theatre August 10-12 at 8:15 p.m. Enjoy Jailhouse Rock on Tuesday, Blue Hawaii on Wednesday, and Viva Las Vegas on Thursday evening. The week culminates in [...]
Free Houston Weekend Fun August 6-8
Making your weekend plans? Here are a few free things in Houston to enjoy with your family and friends this weekend: Dance in the streets: It’s a party on the plaza at Sugar Land Town Square this weekend. The free summer concert series from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. features Johnny and the Heartbreakers Friday [...]
Half-Price Tickets to Houston Jazz Festival Aug. 7-8
The 20th annual Houston International Jazz Festival is approaching this weekend at Discovery Green. The two-day event features music, arts & crafts, food and drinks August 7-8 from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. each day. The line-up includes folks like Tito Puente Jr., Hiroshima, Rachelle Ferrell, Texas Brass Band, and more. Plan ahead and get [...]
Houston Shakespeare Festival July 30-August 8
Free Shakespeare in the park continues this summer at Miller Outdoor Theatre… This year’s performances feature A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing by the Houston Shakespeare Festival in its 36th season. These classic Shakespeare plays will delight audiences young and old. It’s a great way to introduce your family to Shakespeare! A [...]
July 4th Celebrations In & Around Houston 2010
FOURTH OF JULY in Houston always means hot weather — and lots of events to choose from to celebrate Independence Day! Here are a few annual favorites… Freedom over Texas is the city’s official July 4 celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. The evening features live music by Pat Green, [...]
2-for-1 Tickets to Lilith Music Fest August 15
Thanks to a special deal from Travelzoo, you can save 50 percent on tickets to Lilith Music Fest August 15 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. This groundbreaking concert tour and music fest features Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones,and Miranda Lambert and more on several stages. Tickets are moving quickly at the 2-for-1 offer, so act fast [...]
Reminder: Purchase Discount Tickets to A Taste of Cy Fair Benefiting Layla Grace Foundation
Discount tickets are still available for this fantastic event and fundraiser, “A Taste of Cy Fair.“ The June 13 event from noon to 4 p.m. features shopping, silent auction, raffles, and food samples from 40 area restaurants such as Chuy’s, Texas Roadhouse, The Backyard Grill, Newk’s, P.O.’s Burgers, Redfish Seafood Grill, Posh Cookies, and more. [...]
Texas Music Festival: June 12 Concert, Final Day of Houston Celeb Voting for Guest Conductor
The Texas Music Festival kicks off its first major performance of the summer session this Saturday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Moores Opera House at University of Houston. This performance features a world premiere of Peter Lieuwen’s Concerto for Piano, Marimba, and Orchestra. More than 90 student musicians from around the country are participating [...]
Free Houston Weekend Fun June 4-6
ANOTHER weekend is upon us… Lots of free fun in Houston to enjoy with family and friends. Here is just a snapshot: Celebrate on the Bayou — Join the KBR Kid’s Day at Buffalo Bayou this Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The festivities include boat rides on the Bayou, hands-on educational [...]
