Events for Saturday, September 15, 2018
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7:00 am
Sista Strut at Memorial Park
Sista Strut aims to heighten awareness about the issues of breast cancer in women of color, as well as provide information on community resources. The rally begins at 7am, with the 3K walk at 9am. Admission Individual registration is $25, with team registration options available.
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Elephant Open House at the Houston Zoo
Get an inside look at Houston Zoo’s elephant quarters when guests are invited to an open house event. You can meet the newest member of the herd, baby Tilly, and learn all about the elephants’ daily lives, diets, care, and training. Admission Tickets are $65. Click here for more information.
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Duck Soup Softball Tournament at Memorial Park
Get your team together as Sportsmonkey presents its first Duck Soup Softball Tournament at Memorial Park. For Duck Soup, players wear costumes, rules are not what you might call “normal” and hilarity comes in all forms. The tournament will consist of pool play and the top three teams out of each pool move on to single-elimination bracket playoffs.
Find out more »Houston Center for Photography Workshop at Levy Park
Learn the basics of photography every first and third Saturday of the month at Levy Park. In this workshop, participants will focus on abstraction. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »10:00 am
Fit & Fun Fair at Grand Central Park
Work up a sweat in a goat yoga, zumba, or bootcamp class during the Fit & Fun Fair at Grand Central Park. With a mission to promote health and wellness, the outdoor fair offers free health screenings, guest speakers, kids activities, food trucks, and live music. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »50th Annual Houston Fiestas Patrias Parade in Downtown
Celebrate the Mexican Independence Day, Fiestas Patrias, with dance performances, live music and more at this colorful parade through Downtown. Admission This event is free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »11:30 am
Houstonia’s Woman Up! at Sawyer Yards
Houstonia Magazine hosts a weekend of wellness and woman empowerment at Sawyer Yards with speakers, exercise sessions, a pop-up market, cocktails, and more. Admission Tickets start at $5 and range per event. Click here for more information.
Find out more »12:00 pm
Texas Taco Music Fest at Discovery Green
The Texas Taco Music Fest reboots as Texas Taco Mania at Discovery Green in Downtown, offering a unique celebration of fun, food, music, and Latin culture. The rain-or-shine event will feature a taco throwdown, live bands, cooking demonstrations, crafts booths, and tasty margaritas. Admission Tickets are $15 for general admission ($20 at the gate), with limited time
Find out more »Connect with Art Saturday at the Silos at Sawyer Yards
Artists from the Houston Art Connective open their studios and invite everyone to tour their diverse and contemporary spaces. The artwork presented represent a wide range of media and styles. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with and to collect works from local artists for their homes, offices, and other spaces. Admission The event
Find out more »Viva Venezuela Fest at Hermann Square Park
Viva Venezuela Fest celebrates the sights, sounds, and flavors of Venezuela in front of City Hall in Downtown. Nosh on traditional eats like hot and crispy tajadas (plantains) or an arepa stuffed with shredded beef as you enjoy entertainment from artists including salsa legend Oscar D'Leon, Gustavo Elis, Maguelito Diaz, Beet, and more. There will be
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Workshop: Visualizing Redlined Neighborhoods in Houston at CAMH
CAMH and AIGA Houston host a workshop titled Visualizing Redlined Neighborhoods in Houston where we will explore ways to map and visualize the long-term effects of redlining in Houston. Admission Tickets are $20. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Southern Living Showcase: Beyond the Storm in Braes Heights
The Stone Acorn Builders host the 2018 Southern Living “Beyond the Storm” Showcase Home event, featuring daily chef, gardening, and interior design demos. Check out the 6,076-square-foot three-story open floor plan that includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a media room, a game room, and a dining room and breakfast area centered by a gourmet kitchen. Each
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Forage & Gather: Dining on the Wild South at Finca Tres Robles
Finca Tres Robles kick-off their Fall Season of farm pop-ups with a special dinner that combines southern comfort food with the foraged flavor of the Houston area. Admission Tickets are $85. Click here for more information.
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Hasan Minhaj at Cullen Performance Hall
Comedian, actor, host, and writer, Hasan Minhaj comes to town for his Before the Storm tour at the Cullen Performance Hall. Admission Tickets range from $38 to $78. Click here for more information.
Find out more »7:00 pm
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tours
Watch 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Waugh Bridge at dusk while sitting comfortably on a boat during this tour offered by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Admission Tickets are $30. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Hypnotist Daniel James at Sugar Land Town Square
Sit back and be mesmerized by Daniel James, an acclaimed hypnotist who’s been featured on America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show, and The Ellen Show, as he brings his talents to Sugar Land Town Square. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Social Distortion in Concert White Oak Music Hall
With forty years of punk rock shows under their belt, Social Distortion is still going strong, with a rumored eighth studio album coming down the pipeline. You can see these punk legends at White Oak Music Hall. Admission Tickets start at $40.
Find out more »St. Paul & The Broken Bones in Concert at House of Blues
Just a week after releasing their third studio album, Young Sick Camelia, St. Paul & The Broken Bones bring a set showcasing their latest effort with some old favorites sprinkled throughout at House of Blues. Admission Tickets range from $30 to $49.50, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online market.
Find out more »7:30 pm
Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers FC at BBVA Compass Stadium
Cheer on the Dynamo as they play against the Portland Timbers FC at BBVA Compass Stadium. Admission Tickets range from $29 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork online marketplace.
Find out more »WWE Live at Toyota Center
The wrestling stars of Smackdown Live arrive back in Houston for a night featuring WWE champion AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Jeff Hardy, and more. Admission Tickets range from $20 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale market.
Find out more »Beyoncé & Jay-Z in Concert at NRG Stadium
Following the surprise album release of Everything Is Love, the Carters have reemerged for their next collaborative world tour, dubbed the On the Run II Tour. Featuring a double-date weekend engagement in Houston, hometown fans will get an extra chance to show Queen Bey some love. Admission Tickets range from $79 to over $320, but
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Hannibal Buress at Revention Music Center
Bust a gut when comedian, actor, and writer, Hannibal Buress takes the stage at Revention Music Center. Known for his role on Comedy Central's Broad City, his appearances on The Eric Andre Show, and his podcast Handsome Ramble, the Chicago-native comes to Houston for a night of laughs. Admission Tickets start at $39. Click here
Find out more »A.R. Rahman in Concert at Smart Financial Centre
Hear a selection of refined, contemporary Indian music during a concert by Academy Award-winner A.R. Rahman at Smart Financial Centre. Admission Tickets start at $55, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site.
Find out more »9:00 pm
The Crystal Method in Concert at Warehouse Live (Studio)
One of the pioneering electronica duos, The Crystal Method has been churning out thumping rhythms since 1993. See them perform live at the Warehouse Live Studio room. Admission Tickets are $19 advance; $22 day of show.
Find out more »El Grito de Dolores at Tierra de los Artesanos
Tierra de los Artesanos hosts El Grito de Dolores 2018, a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day, in the East End. This event will feature authentic Mexican food, Latin music, ballet folklorico, and local vendors. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
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