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Houston Restaurant Weeks 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. […]
Find out more »Current Temporary Museum Exhibits & Art Installations Around Houston
Greater Houston boasts some of the finest, and some of the quirkiest, museums and art installations in the nation. And many of them play host to curated and traveling showcases of art, history, science, and ingenuity—including many kid-friendly options. Click here to view our full and detailed list of temporary exhibits and installations currently on […]
Find out more »Sugar Land Sweet Cash Program | Buy a Gift Card, Get 1 Free & Help Essential Workers
Get gift cards and pass it on to essential workers with the Sugar Land Sweet Cash Program when you snag a gift card from a Sugar Land local business, while supplies last. This year has been tough on many of our favorite local restaurants, retailers and service shops. These small businesses have faced unprecedented economic […]
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Urban Harvest Farmers Market on Buffalo Speedway
An inner Loop mainstay, Urban Harvest's open-air farmers market features more than 70 local vendors and food producers—including Atkinson Farms, Animal Farm, and Pat Greer’s Kitchen—from within 180 miles of Houston. The market also continues to offer a drive-through service for guests who place orders in advance. Online & To-Go Orders Place your order online directly […]
Find out more »Deli Month at Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant
For the entire month of August, delis across the country will be offering special three-course, prix fixe menus that not only provide a chance to try a number of outstanding traditional deli dishes but also raise money for a chosen charity in each community. This year, the Post Oak location of Kenny & Ziggy’s will […]
Find out more »10th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest at NRG
The 10th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest will be staged to accommodate necessary CDC protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Houston partners with the Houston Food Bank to distribute food, masks, backpacks, and school supplies for Houston-area elementary students and their families. This year takes place as a drive-through event […]
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Peach Street Farmers Market in Angleton
Shop for fresh produce, meats, foodstuffs, jams, honey, handcrafted goods, and more in a warm and friendly open-air farmers market. Food for lunch is usually available for purchase on site. The market happens rain or shine. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Precautions Businesses around Greater Houston and the State of Texas are opening up and individual […]
Find out more »Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park
Find your center and practice socially distanced mediation in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, offered weekly in August 2020. This meditation series will feature the use of singing bowls and wind chimes to encourage mindfulness and connectivity. Guests should bring their own cushion or mat. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Precautions All guests […]
Find out more »Weekly Saturday Farm Stand: Covid 19-Drive By or Pick-up at Hope Farms HTX
The Hope Farms HTX stand offers just-harvested produce every Saturday morning from 9 to noon. They will be serving customers with a drive-through operation. Order your produce in advance and they will have it ready for you. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Precautions Businesses around Greater Houston and the State of Texas are opening up and […]
Find out more »Farmers Market at Imperial in Sugar Land
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekly farmers market at the Imperial Park Recreation Center. The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass-fed meats, free-range chickens and eggs, local honey, small-batch foods, and bakery items. There will also be art from local artisans and ready-to-eat food from local chefs and popular food […]
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Blood Drive at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
The Houston Arboretum partners with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a series of blood drives at the Arboretum throughout the month of August. All types of blood are needed. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Precautions Businesses around Greater Houston and the State of Texas are opening up and individual social distancing practices vary […]
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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 […]
Find out more »Love & Make presents 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 […]
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 […]
Find out more »HTX Market at Wakefield Crowbar
Shop from artisans, local businesses, and vendors, at the HTX outdoor market at Wakefield Crowbar. Booths are distanced and vendors are required to wear masks. Hand sanitizer will be available at all vendor booths, and you will be asked to use sanitizer before handling any products. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Precautions Businesses around Greater Houston […]
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 […]
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Carya String Quartet presents Meditations on Bach Online
For two weeks—from Sunday, July 26 through Saturday, August 8—the Carya String Quartet will release a series of daily musical meditations, pairing timeless Bach Chorales with artwork by Archway Gallery's local artist-members. Intentionally timed to represent the length of time of quarantine, each meditation provides the chance for a real-time, shared experience. Watch The meditations […]
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Love & Make’s Bath Bomb Making Workshop in Rice Village
Spend part of your day learning how to make bath bombs. The great smelling, spa-like treats are a burst of fizzy fun for the bath. At this workshop, Love & Make instructors will teach the basics of bath bomb construction, including adding essential oils and experimenting with fun colors. The workshop is a unique DIY activity for […]
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 […]
Find out more »Murder by the Book presents A Discussion with Rhys Bowen on Facebook Live
Join Murder by the Book for an afternoon with author Rhys Bowen as she discusses her latest Lady Georgie mystery, The Last Mrs. Summers. This event will be held online on Murder by the Book's Facebook page. Admission Free. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents Drink Your Garden: Mocktails on Zoom
Beat the heat this summer with refreshing, nonalcoholic “mocktails” using fruits, herbs, and flowers from the garden. In this interactive virtual class, you’ll follow along with the instructor to make a sophisticated “gin” bramble using supplies provided by the Arboretum. You’ll also learn how to make a watermelon basil “nojito” and hibiscus tea sangria. You […]
Find out more »CAMH presents Virtual Drop-In Experience: Representing My Home
Construct a three-dimensional collage in honor of your personal representation of home inspired by Nathaniel Donnett’s site-specific work at CAMH that represents Houston’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th Ward neighborhoods. This event will be held online via CAMH's website. Admission Free. Click here for more information.
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Writespace presents Poetry For Protest on Google Classroom & Zoom
Writespace creates a safe space in which to learn about and write poems that call attention to issues of social justice with instructor Kendra Preston Leonard. This event will be held online via Google Classroom and Zoom. Admission To register for early-bird until Tuesday, July 28 is $85 for members and $100 for non-members. After […]
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MFAH presents Black Art in Houston: Soul of a Nation Virtual Panel Discussion
Discover the rich legacy of Black art in Houston at a livestream discussion moderated by Alvia Wardlaw, curator, and director of the University Museum at Texas Southern University. She will talk to Soul of a Nation artist Earlie Hudnall, Jr. along with Michelle Barnes, executive director of Houston’s Community Artists’ Collective; and Houston artist Nathaniel Donnett. This […]
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Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics: Live from Oakland Coliseum
The Houston Astros battle the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series broadcast live from Oakland Coliseum on ATT SportsNet-SW and local radio stations (see below). Due to COVID-19, no tickets will be sold. Only the teams, their staff, and broadcasting staff will be admitted to the stadium. Series Game Times Friday, August 7, 2020 | […]
Find out more »5:00 pm
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 […]
Find out more »6:00 pm
Sugar Land Skeeters vs. Sugar Land Lightning Sloths
The Sugar Land Skeeters face off against The Sugar Land Sloths, in a double header with Eastern Reyes del Tigre vs. Texas, on Constellation Field. The Skeeters are hosting a four-team professional baseball league through the end of August 2020. In addition to the Skeeters, teams are named Texas, the Eastern Reyes del Tigre, and the Sugar […]
Find out more »7:00 pm
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck presents Darden Smith in Concert on Facebook & YouTube Live
Enjoy a virtual live performance from the Austin-based singer-songwriter, Darden Smith. This event will be held online via McGonigel's Mucky Duck's Facebook and YouTube page. Admission Free. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Krush Speed Dating presents Virtual Speed Dating for Ages 38 to 52
Go on multiple virtual mini-dates with a like-minded, diverse group of local singles from the ages of 38 to 52. This event will be held online and prior to the event, you will receive a meeting ID and password to join. Admission $20 to register. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents Possums & Popsicles on Zoom
Join the Texas Wildlife Rehab Coalition and their ambassador animals, including a friendly opossum, to learn about Houston’s wildlife. The Houston Arboretum will provide all the cool treats including Saint Arnold beer for the adults, personal fruit tray, and freezer pops. Ask questions and get up-close looks at these fascinating critters. This event will be […]
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Drive-In Movie Screening of Almost Famous at Shady Acres Saloon
The Best Little Drive-In in HTX presents a drive-in screening of Almost Famous (2000), which won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The weekly and socially-distanced drive-in movie experience, located at Shady Acres Saloon, features films inspired by live music and shown on on an LED movie screen. Spaces are available for 15 vehicles […]
Find out more »Backstreet Café’s Saturday Virtual Wine Dinner
Each week, Backstreet Café hosts a Virtual Wine Dinner, featuring a four-course takeout wine dinner for two. Look out for rotating selections like black pepper tagliatelle, crispy carnitas pork and grits, and chocolate tart with drunken cherries. An accompanying event will be held with the dinner on Zoom. Admission $135 for two. Orders can be […]
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Houston Symphony Live from Jones Hall: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Enjoy a performance of the most popular pieces of classical music ever written, Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons", while spotlighting four members of the Houston Symphony’s violin section. This livestream concert also features William Grant Still’s “Summerland” and Mozart’s beloved "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik." This event will be held online. On the day before the concert, you will […]
Find out more »Summer Movie Nights at Redemption Square
Head over to Redemption Square all summer long as they screen some family-friendly flicks on the big screen. Bring your own blanket and remember to stay six feet apart. If you have had a fever recently or have been in contact with someone who has had a fever or shown other symptoms of COVID-19, they are […]
Find out more »10:45 pm
Drive-In Movie Screening of Almost Famous at Shady Acres Saloon
The Best Little Drive-In in HTX presents a drive-in screening of Almost Famous (2000), which won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The weekly and socially-distanced drive-in movie experience, located at Shady Acres Saloon, features films inspired by live music and shown on on an LED movie screen. Spaces are available for 15 vehicles […]
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