Things to do in Houston
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Corteo: Cirque Du Soleil in Houston
Corteo: Cirque Du Soleil. Starts March 22nd. Houston events at Sam Houston Race Park under the Grand Chapiteau. Call 1-800-678-5440 for tickets.Friday, December 01, 2006
Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel in Houston
Presented by the Houston Opera. Dec. 1, 7, 13, 20 at 8pm; Dec. 10, 17, 23 at 7pm; Dec. 3, 10, 17, 23 at 1:30pm. Houston events at the Wortham Center. Call 713-228-6737.Sunday, November 26, 2006
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Houston Ballet - Jubilee of Dance: A Celebration of Movement. At Wortham Center, 501 Texas. Carmina Burana is the centerpiece of this year’s Jubilee of Dance, a kaleidoscope of works showcasing the current and future stars of Houston Ballet. Call 713-522-5538 for more info. Visit Houston Events Calendar for more events listings.Friday, November 10, 2006
Ars Lyrica - Celestial Sirens. Mon., Nov.13th, 7:30pm
Mon., Nov.13th, 7:30pm. Houston events at Hobby Center, 800 Bagby. Otherwordly music written for the Three Ladies of Ferrara, the original "girl group." Ars Lyrica's heavenly voices include Melissa Givens and Tracy Rhodus, sopranos, and Natalie Arduino, mezzo-soprano. The opulent continuo for this concert includes harpsichord, viola da gamba, archlute, and Baroque Harp. Call 713-315-2525 for more info.Sunday, October 22, 2006
Halloween Events in Houston
There are many events in Houston and with Halloween coming up, find out what there is to do in Houston. From haunted house to trick or treat, check out our Houston Halloween Events .Thursday, October 19, 2006
Stages Theater: The Cook
As Cuba's aristocracy flees the country in the face of Castro's coup, a young cook swears to protect her mistress's home until the family returns. The Cook will include performances in English and Spanish. Oct. 13th-Oct. 29th at Stages Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. Call 713-527-0123 for more info. Visit Houston events for more things to do in Houston, Texas.Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Houston Asian American Festival
Houston events start Sunday, Oct. 22nd, 11am-8:30pm at Herman Park. Come out and celebrate our proud Texas heritage and celebrates all the arts of Asia that thrive in our International City. For a full day, Houstonians will experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the faraway Orient in beautiful Hermann Park And, it is free! Exciting children's programs, festive foods and great family fun abound amidst shimmering costumes of royal court dances, soaring martial arts and giant thundering drums! Fine art, folk art, calligraphy, brush painting, face painting, puppetry and cultural exhibits surround the three TexAsia Stages. Visit Houston Events Calendar for more upcoming events in Houston.Saturday, September 30, 2006
Houston Heights Festival
Monday, Oct. 2nd Houston events located along Heights Boulevard, between 14th and 20th. Call 713-861-4002 for more info.Thursday, September 21, 2006
9th Annual Jazz Fest in Kemah
Coming Friday, Sept. 29th-Sunday, October 1st at the Kemah Boardwalk. Call 281-334-9880 for more info. Fri: 6-11:10pm; Sat: 12-11:10pm. Sun: 1-8:45pm. Visit Houston events for more event listings.Sunday, September 17, 2006
French Masters Coming to Houston
French Masters. Monday, Sept. 18th. Houston events at the Hobby Center. Pianist Timothy Hester joins the orchestra for French romanticist Camille Saint-Saen's "Piano Concerto No.2 in G Minor." A native Houstonian, Hester graduated from The Juilliard School and is currently associate professor for piano at the University of Houston's Moore's School for Music where he also serves as director of keyboard collaborative arts. Call 713-315-2525 for more details.Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Upcoming September Events
Jack's Mannequin, Copeland, The Hush Sound, Daphne Loves Derby. Houston events at Verizon Wireless Theater, 520 Texas in Bayou Place. Fri., Sept. 8th, 6:30pm. Call 713-230-1600 for more details.Saturday, September 02, 2006
Bollywood Blast in Houston
This Sunday, Sept. 3rd, 8:00 p.m. Houston events at the Miller Theater, In Hermann Park, 100 Concert Drive. An entertaining showcase of the wonderful world of Indian movies, their glitz, their glory, their melodious songs, and their dazzling dances. Call 713.284.8352 for more details.Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Downtown Houston Waterfront Park
Houstonians are invited to visit the new 23-acre park in downtown Houston. The Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade is a newly developed stretch along the banks of Buffalo Bayou, featuring jogging and biking trails, lush landscape and most noteworthy, the first of several planned pedestrian bridges to connect the north and south sides of the bayou. Call 713-752-0314 ext.7 for more info. Visit Houston Texas Attractions for more things to do in Houston.Sunday, August 27, 2006
Film Noir Festival
Houston Events at Miller Theater, In Hermann Park, 100 Concert Drive. Wed. Aug.30th - Fri. Sept. 1st, 8:15pm. Celebrating those “dark” films of the 1940s, which feature tough-guy leading men (usually a detective), icy femme fatale, and a crime that does them in.Friday, August 04, 2006
Houston Street Summer Olypmics Game
Street Olympics Summer Games. Houston events this Friday, August 4th, 9am-2pm at the Reliant Center. Kids compete in Frisbee accuracy, basketball dribble and free throw, jump roping, hopscotch, kickball, and many more contests. Call 713-675-0004 for more details. Visit Houston events calendar for more upcoming events.Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Shakespeare Festival in Houston
The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Wednesday, Aug. 2nd, 11am at Miller Theater in Herman Park. All the three billy goats want to do is get across the bridge so they can eat the grass on the other side, but there’s a grumbly, grouchy, bully of a Troll under the bridge who is determined not to let them pass. Call 713-2840-8352 for more details. Visit Houston Events Calendar for more upcoming events in Houston.Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Things to do in Houston
Tired of not knowing what to do in Houston? Well here are a couple of new activities you might not have thought of before:- George Bush Monument: Located in Downtown Houston, this is one of the newest sights of Houston. Named after Bush, the 41st president, you can view a lifesize statue of the ex-president, walk the trails, and enjoy an afternoon in this great park.
- Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center: This park is located in Humble, Texas. It features neat sightseeing opportunities and wildlife.
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Thursday, June 15, 2006
Houston Attractions: Forbidden Gardens
There are many Houston Attractions. One of the more famous and worthwhile things to do is Forbidden Gardens, in Katy, Texas. It is a fascinating outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes. Guided tours take you back to the third century BC to view the first Emperor's amazing 6,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. The tour continues to the intricately detailed miniatures of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule. Come and experience the mystery and magic of Imperial China. Forbidden Gardens is a must-see for everyone who wants to embark on an unforgettable journey to a faraway land without stepping outside of Texas. Forbidden Gardens, 23500 Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77493. 281-347-8000. www.forbidden-gardens.comThursday, June 08, 2006
Houston Attractions: Houston Sports Museum
On the site of Buff Stadium, completed in 1928 as the home of the Houston Buffs baseball tea, this museum displays a collection of sports memoriballa including home plate which rests on the spot it occupied during games. Lower Level, Finger Furniture Center, 3001 Gulf Freeway. Houston, Texas. 713-221-4441. Admissions: Free.Visit Houston Attractions for more things to do in Houston.Links
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- The Chieftains in Houston
- Corteo: Cirque Du Soleil in Houston
- Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel in Houston
- Houston Events Calendar
- Ars Lyrica - Celestial Sirens. Mon., Nov.13th, 7:30pm
- Halloween Events in Houston
- Stages Theater: The Cook
- Houston Asian American Festival
- Houston Heights Festival
- 9th Annual Jazz Fest in Kemah
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