Things to do in Houston

The Chieftains in Houston

2006-12-30T20:55:00.000-08:00

Fri., Jan 5th-Sun., Jan. 7th. Houston events at Jones Hall. Come hear these six time Grammy Award winners with the Houston Symphony. Call 713-224-7575 for tickets.

Corteo: Cirque Du Soleil in Houston

2006-12-07T21:44:00.000-08:00

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.

Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel in Houston

2006-12-01T20:47:00.000-08:00

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.

Houston Events Calendar

2006-11-26T08:16:00.000-08:00

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.

Ars Lyrica - Celestial Sirens. Mon., Nov.13th, 7:30pm

2006-11-10T22:34:00.000-08:00

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.

Halloween Events in Houston

2006-10-22T18:29:00.000-07:00

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 .

Stages Theater: The Cook

2006-10-19T20:02:00.000-07:00

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.

Houston Asian American Festival

2006-10-10T22:02:00.000-07:00

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.

Houston Heights Festival

2006-09-30T13:42:00.000-07:00

Monday, Oct. 2nd Houston events located along Heights Boulevard, between 14th and 20th. Call 713-861-4002 for more info.

9th Annual Jazz Fest in Kemah

2006-09-21T21:42:00.000-07:00

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.

French Masters Coming to Houston

2006-09-17T13:52:00.000-07:00

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.

Upcoming September Events

2006-09-05T20:47:00.000-07:00

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.

Bollywood Blast in Houston

2006-09-02T15:16:00.000-07:00

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.

Downtown Houston Waterfront Park

2006-08-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

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.

Film Noir Festival

2006-08-27T18:41:00.000-07:00

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.

Houston Street Summer Olypmics Game

2006-08-04T13:13:00.000-07:00

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.

Shakespeare Festival in Houston

2006-08-01T15:28:00.000-07:00

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.

Things to do in Houston

2006-07-26T11:10:00.000-07:00

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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Houston Attractions: Forbidden Gardens

2006-06-15T08:51:00.000-07:00

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.com

Houston Attractions: Houston Sports Museum

2006-06-08T19:41:00.000-07:00

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.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Galveston

2006-05-27T15:17:00.000-07:00

This newly built water park is now open. 70,000-square-foot indoor / outdoor convertible area. This portion of the park operates year-round and includes four tube slides, three speed slides, three kids’ activity areas containing a variety of children’s play elements and pint-sized slides, a secluded beach, a hot tub and the Torrent® Tidal Wave River. The new Surfenburg area will offer 16 water attractions including two uphill water coasters, a wave lagoon, three beaches, three body slides, the Tiki Tikes kids’ area, the Boogie Bahn surf ride, two family raft rides and three different rivers that all connect to form the park’s Transportainment® river system. 2026 Lockheed, Galveston, TX. Call 409-770-9283. Visit Houston Texas Attractions Guide for more things to do in Houston, Texas.

Things to do in Houston, Houston Karaoke

2006-03-24T14:45:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Houston Chinatown Web Portal 's Houston Asian KTV club guide. Here you can find where to go and sing your favorite Asian tunes. Visit www.chinatownconnection.com/houston-karaoke-ktv.html to find out where you can sing your favorite tunes.

Things to do in Houston: Chopin Corner Library

2006-03-22T10:36:00.000-08:00

Chopin corner library officially opened today in Houston Chinatown. More than 30,000 Chinese art books are available for the community to check out and look at. The library is the first for the Asian community that specializes in the niche market: Chinese Arts and Literature. Also available for people are the most recent newspapers from Taiwan courtesy of China Airlines bringing them to Houston every day (every flight that comes in from Taiwan). This is also a first for the Houston Chinese community.

Chopin Library is located inside Dynasty Mall on Bellaire Blvd. It is sponsered by MetroBank. So next time you are in Houston, or if you live here and have nothing to do, Visit Chopin Corner Library and see what it has to offer.

Things to do in Houston: Maggini String Orchestra Performance

2006-03-10T12:22:00.000-08:00

Voices of Angel performed by Maggini String Orchestra.

Saturday, March 11, 8pm at the Hobby Center. "A program of celestial moments in music, from Italian film music to Barber's beloved Adagio, Morricone's music from the "Mission", and Aaron Copland's famous Appalachian Spring. Go to to purchase tickets or call 713-315-2525. Go to Maggini String Orchestra to see last year's performance.

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Things to do in Houston: Swan Lake Performed by Houston Ballet

2006-02-28T21:35:00.000-08:00

Swan Lake. Presented by the Houston Ballet. February 23-March 5, 2006. Two magical creatures. One handsome prince. An evil spell, and a case of mistaken identify. With a spectacular scenery and costumes, Stanton Welch will make ballet's most popular love story his very own. Call 713-227-2787 for tickets.

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