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August 2020
Houston Restaurant Weeks 2020
Update 8/31/20: Houston Restaurant Weeks has been extended through Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Houston Restaurant Weeks returns, bringing another month of charity and prix fixe menus from almost 200 participating restaurants around town. The event is the largest annual fundraiser for Houston Food Bank, the largest food bank in the country. There will be a few changes this year, given the impact of COVID-19 on Houston's restaurant industry. Dine-in and To-go options are available, and $1 from every meal sold…
Find out more »September 2020
House of Cards at Discovery Green
Discovery Green presents the 18-foot tall House of Cards on the Sarofim Picnic Lawn daily through Sunday, October 11, 2020. Timed, free reservations are required for weekend viewing, and social distancing measures will be implemented. The striking structure consists of 126 giant, five-foot tall, double-sided playing cards, many of which sport custom artwork created by 20 Houston-based artists. By day, the cards’ crisp white lines and vivid images make a powerful impression. But House of Cards comes alive at night, when colorful projected…
Find out more »Drive-In Movie Screening of Black Swan at Raven Tower
The Best Little Drive-In in HTX presents​ Black Swan (2010),​ starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Wynona Rider, and Vincent Cassel. The weekly and socially-distanced drive-in movie experience, located at Raven Tower, continues their Friday Night Frights series featuring heart-pounding thrillers, horror, and suspense films. The weekly and socially distanced drive-in has moved to Raven Tower, expanding the drive-in’s capacity. Spaces are available for 36 vehicles per screening. Raven Tower will serve popcorn, candy, and alcoholic beverages directly to your car.…
Find out more »House of Cards at Discovery Green
Discovery Green presents the 18-foot tall House of Cards on the Sarofim Picnic Lawn daily through Sunday, October 11, 2020. Timed, free reservations are required for weekend viewing, and social distancing measures will be implemented. The striking structure consists of 126 giant, five-foot tall, double-sided playing cards, many of which sport custom artwork created by 20 Houston-based artists. By day, the cards’ crisp white lines and vivid images make a powerful impression. But House of Cards comes alive at night, when colorful projected…
Find out more »Love & Make’s Virtual Candle & Soap Making Workshops Online
Enjoy the fun of Love & Make’s DIY workshops while at home. In these live, virtual workshops, experienced instructors will help participants create their own soy wax candle and/or soap bars. Instructors will go through the use and benefits of the ingredients and teach various tips and techniques. Supplies are not included in the price of the virtual workshop but all materials can be found in the DIY Kits available on the Love & Make website. Click here for more…
Find out more »Basement To Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
The 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours offer visitors a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits. It includes Mrs. Gresham’s studio and an exclusive third-floor, one-of-a-kind panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico. Offered a few times a month through 2020, these tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property. About 1892 Bishop's Palace Built of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and…
Find out more »Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village
Join Love & Make for an interactive soy wax candle-making workshop. Instructors will teach you the fundamentals of candle-making from start to finish in a fun, laid-back environment. Experience the joy of designing your very own, signature candle fragrance. BYOB welcome. Click here for more information on Love & Make DIY Workshops or to book a private event. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Precautions Businesses around Greater Houston and the State of Texas are opening up and individual social distancing practices vary…
Find out more »Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village
Join Love & Make for an interactive soy wax candle-making workshop. Instructors will teach you the fundamentals of candle-making from start to finish in a fun, laid-back environment. Experience the joy of designing your very own, signature candle fragrance. BYOB welcome. Click here for more information on Love & Make DIY Workshops or to book a private event. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Precautions Businesses around Greater Houston and the State of Texas are opening up and individual social distancing practices vary…
Find out more »Drive-In Movie Screening of Get On Up at Raven Tower
The Best Little Drive-In in HTX presents a drive-in screening of Get On Up (2014), chronicling ​James Brown​'s journey from extreme poverty to becoming one of the most influential musicians in history. The weekly and socially-distanced drive-in movie experience, located at Raven Tower, continues its series of movies inspired by legendary musicians and music culture. The weekly and socially distanced drive-in has moved to Raven Tower, expanding the drive-in’s capacity. Spaces are available for 36 vehicles per screening. Raven Tower will…
Find out more »Drive-In Movie Screening of Get On Up at Raven Tower
The Best Little Drive-In in HTX presents a drive-in screening of Get On Up (2014), chronicling ​James Brown​'s journey from extreme poverty to becoming one of the most influential musicians in history. The weekly and socially-distanced drive-in movie experience, located at Raven Tower, continues its series of movies inspired by legendary musicians and music culture. The weekly and socially distanced drive-in has moved to Raven Tower, expanding the drive-in’s capacity. Spaces are available for 36 vehicles per screening. Raven Tower will…
Find out more »House of Cards at Discovery Green
Discovery Green presents the 18-foot tall House of Cards on the Sarofim Picnic Lawn daily through Sunday, October 11, 2020. Timed, free reservations are required for weekend viewing, and social distancing measures will be implemented. The striking structure consists of 126 giant, five-foot tall, double-sided playing cards, many of which sport custom artwork created by 20 Houston-based artists. By day, the cards’ crisp white lines and vivid images make a powerful impression. But House of Cards comes alive at night, when colorful projected…
Find out more »Love & Make’s Soap Making Workshop in Rice Village
Spend part of your day making soap. In this Love & Make DIY workshop, participants will learn the ins and outs of melt and pour soap-making. Workshoppers will be able to choose colors, fragrances, and molds. Soap can also be infused with luxurious skincare ingredients like oils, clays, and dried botanicals. The sky is the limit when it comes to soap design. Each participant will custom make several bars. Give some bars away or keep them all for yourself. The workshop…
Find out more »Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Live from Heinz Field
The Houston Texans face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, live from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and will be broadcast on CBS and local radio. Due to COVID-19, no fans will be allowed to attend. NFL teams across the country will have different approaches to fan attendance this season, ranging from not allowing fans (as it is in Houston) to limited capacity events, depending on the state of the Coronavirus in respective markets. Watch or Listen This game will be…
Find out more »Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village
Join Love & Make for an interactive soy wax candle-making workshop. Instructors will teach you the fundamentals of candle-making from start to finish in a fun, laid-back environment. Experience the joy of designing your very own, signature candle fragrance. BYOB welcome. Click here for more information on Love & Make DIY Workshops or to book a private event. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Precautions Businesses around Greater Houston and the State of Texas are opening up and individual social distancing practices vary…
Find out more »Apollo Chamber Players’ 20×2020 Virtual Festival Episode 10: Andean Suite
Apollo Chamber Players presents the 20x2020 Virtual Festival, a series of 20 episodes of performances, each musical piece commissioned by the organization since 2014. The tenth episode, 20x2020 No. 10: Andean Suite, features composer and guitarist Javier Farias. There will be a dance performance by special guest Karina González from Houston Ballet. 20x2020 Festival Apollo Chamber Players has concluded its six-year multicultural commissioning project with the 20x2020 Virtual Festival, featuring 20 video episodes. Performances will feature 20 internationally acclaimed composers, 17 guest…
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