Houston Events Guide

Week of May 19-25 Events

Party on the Plaza. May 20, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Houston events at Jones Plaza.
Elizabeth Edwards Speech. May 21, 7:30pm. A breast cancer survivor, Elizabeth Edwards talks openly about overcoming life obstacles in a nonpolitical event. Wife of Presidential hopeful, John Edwards, she is the author of Saving Graces. She's an accomplished attorney, law school professor, and a passionate advocate for children. Houston events at Wortham Center. Call 832-251-0706 for more info.

2008 Visa Championships-USA Gymnastics. May 22-24. 2008 Visa Championships USA Gymnastics. Reliant Arena will host the artistic and rhythmic gymnastics competitions, while Reliant Center will host the tumbling and trampoline competitions. At Reliant Arena and Reliant Center. Houston events at Reliant Park. Call 832-667-1400 for more info.

Dancing in the Streets. May 22-25, 8:15pm. Produced by Midtown Arts Center. Houston events at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. Call 281-FREE-FUN for more info.

Three Classics, Five Tangos presented by the Houston Ballet. May 22-June 1. Three of the world's best choreogrpahers present three company premieres. Houston events at Wortham Center. Call 713-227-2787 for more info.,

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center Children's Recital. May 23, 7pm. Houston events at the Wortham Center. Call 713-522-6375 for more info.

Houston Symphony Pops - Pink Martini. May 23-25. Houston events at Jones Hall. The cosmopolitan group Pink Martini has delighted audiences everywhere with their refreshing blend of classical, jazz, Latin and Parisian cabaret music. You’ve heard their music in films and television shows including The Sopranos and The West Wing. Now don’t miss their long-awaited Houston debut. Call 713-224-7575 for more info.

Maggini String Orchestra - Soiree de Serenades. May 24, 8pm at the Hobby Center. Dvorak's sonorous Serenade in E Minor, along with the famous Meditation from Massenet's opera Thais, and Debussy's inimitable Clair de Lune. Call 713-315-2525 for more info.

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center Youth Company Spring Concert. May 24. The Houston Metropolitan Dance Center is proud to present their youth company at its best. These students are submitted to the same training as a professional dancer with mentoring and guidance. The performance is diverse, exciting and a blast of youthful energy. See this exciting young company present by some of Houston's best new choreographers. Houston events at the Wortham Center. Call 713-522-6375 for more info.

The Warehouse Sale Premium Denim Sale at the Westin Galleria. Click here for more info.
Sunday, May 25 (12 - 6pm)Monday, May 26 (12 - 6pm)Admissions: FREE with RSVP, or $5 at the door Click here to print out an exclusive coupon.Location: The Westin Galleria Houston, 5060 West Alabama St. Houston, TX 77056

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