Events in Houston TX

Come out for the classes and workshops and stay to see the spectacular concerts by Houston's talented hoofers and several national dancers, teachers, and choreographers.



Houston's dance community needs you to support this Houston event. January is Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre and this weekend they're cranking up the energy level with shows that you don't want to miss.

The Jewish Community Center of Houston-Kaplan Theatre
5601 S. Braeswood Houston, TX 77096-3999

Tap it Up Weekend Events

With world renowned tap dancers and choreographers
Acia Gray, Derick Grant and Dianne Walker and The Souls of our Feet Jazz Trio

weekend eventschedule
Saturday , Jan 17 • 8:00 p.m.
Friends In Rhythm with Acia Gray, Dianne Walker & Derick Grant

Sunday, Jan 18 • 3:00 p.m.
Discover Tap!

Take a look at my calendar if you still need more things to do this weekend.

Other exciting activities in Houston, TX this weekend.

East/West Shrine Game...MLK Jr. parade

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What's Happening This Weekend In Houston

A smart way to improve your favorite dish is by using locally harvested ingredients. You'll love their taste because they excel in freshness and flavor. Saturday is your chance to purchase fresh produce, organic coffee, hand made chocolates, cut flowers and other genuine local products in Midtown Houston.


With the declining availability of fossil energy pushing food prices higher, sourcing as much food as possible from local growers has become a favorite choice for local chef's and restaurants. Come out and support Houston growers who are putting the home back in homegrown.

Everyone is hip to the twelve days of Christmas, but have you checked out The "Twelve Ways of Christmas." Romantic Christmas, Military Christmas, Family Christmas are just a few of them .


The Ensemble Theater has assembled a talented cast to present them in a delightful play that captures the music and spirit of the celebration.


I've heard it said that we all have a book in us, but if you're the kind of person who has a musical in you, that you would like to write, The Ensemble Theater has just the thing for you.

Carlton Leake, Playwright and Musical Director of The Twelve Ways of Christmas has a workshop coming up entitled How to Write a Musical and Audition It.

Reverend Carlton Leake is also a producer, composer, writer, director and musician He has written music and lyrics of several theatrical musicals including Black Men: Live Again, Corretta The Other Side of the Dream and the Vietnam soldier story, Two Wars.

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Live Music in Houston This Weekend

It seems that good music is everywhere you go this week. Beginning downtown with the Latin Grammys, to southwest Houston's Arena Theater. The best live music this weekend has to be the smooth jazz sounds of Kenny G.

For the first time ever he has been nominated for a Latin Grammy award.

That really epitomizes how much the groove of his music and the success of his career has grown, since his days as a soloist with the Love Unlimited Orchestra.

You can expect the live show at the Arena Theater to feature classic Kenny G music, spiced up, with up-tempo tunes such as “Sax-o-Loco” and “Salsa Kenny” from the Latin-infused album "Rhythm & Romance."

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Midtown Houston's San Jose Clinic

According to the American Hospital Association Texas has the highest number of uninsured adults amongst all of the states. The Census Bureau figures, show Houston with the highest rate among the nation's top 10 metropolitan areas. Midtown Houston is home to an organization that has been stepping up to challenge this health crisis for over 80 years, the San Jose Clinic.

Studies from the past 25 years indicate that being uninsured is hazardous to your health. The uninsured are more likely to have high infant mortality rates, and are more likely to develop high blood pressure and hypertension.

A Safety Net For All

Most people in Houston have heard of "Art with a Heart", but it's how they provide health care with a heart, at the San Jose, that sets them apart from other area clinics. These Midtown Houston angels of mercy are servants leaders in the local health care field.

The Clinic has delivered some of the best forward thinking approaches in the state of Texas toward the health crisis. They have championed offering low cost services to the rising tide of uninsured and under-insured Houstonians. The best estimates show 1 in 3 people in this city of medicine miracles have little or no health care coverage, San Jose Clinic has become part of the fabric in their safety net.

Our Human Capital At Risk

Even when the uninsured see doctors, they often can't afford drugs. They die sooner. They have more complications, and they are more disabled. It's easy to understand why millions depend on San Jose and other clinics in the Houston area for their survival.

What's hard to understand, is why our elected officials in Austin would neglect the future human capital of the state, by forfeiting more than $900 million in federal money under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the past six years because they wouldn't put up 28 cents for each 72 cents in federal aid.

Filling in The Gap

Midtown Houston's San Jose Clinic does a lot more than just provide a safe, dignified setting for people who don't qualify for Medicare, Medicaid or county health services and cannot afford to purchase private insurance. They try to fill the gap between primary and hospital care with their own specialists, but the wait can still take months.

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What’s Happening This Weekend In Houston: I Can’t Fight The Feeling at Wortham Theater

Want a fun way to spend Friday, or any night this weekend, out with a group of your good friends? This is it, enjoying one of Houston’s grandest theaters, while experiencing the latest creation from one of the city’s most talented playwrights, Yolanda Burroughs.

Her soul stirring dramatization takes a peak into the lives of some dysfunctional people who can't control their feelings and their endless search for fulfillment and healing.

When “I Can’t Fight The Feeling” opens downtown at the Wortham this weekend, it will make you laugh, cry and feel all of it’s emotions at once. Most of all you’ll be glad you got a chance to see the rousing performance.

The hilarious “I Can't Fight the Feeling" is a sequel to the hit gospel play "But Lord What About Me?"

I already have my tickets and I wouldn't advise waiting until the the last minute to get your tickets. They're available online and at all Ticketmaster locations. Show times and more information is available at the website for "I Can't Fight The Feeling".

[Where:Wortham Theater, 500 Texas Avenue Houston TX]

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Things To Do In Houston This Week: July 08

Michael Winslow is in town. Who?
His name is not as familiar as his face, but after hearing a couple of the weird noises he makes, you’ll remember how hard this human sound effects machine used to make you laugh.

Winslow brings his stand-up act to The Improv in Houston this week. You’ll get to laugh at more of his funny noisemaking abilities, from beatboxing, and kung fu sounds to Jimi Hendrix, where he impersonates the guitar.

Spaceballs and the Police Academy series are just a few of the shows he entertained us in. He was also the voices for the mogwai and gremlins in the Gremlins series. Recently, Winslow treated us to a fresh dose of his unique talent in a Geico commercial and a just released DVD. Tickets for any of the shows at the Improv or available online at improvhouston.com

[Where: The Improv, 7620 Katy Freeway]

Things to Do In Houston This Weekend With a Group of Kids.

Got Kids! I’ve got a great way to get them out of the house. Why not take them to see HITS Theater's presentation of Willy Wonka Jr.


HITS is a training facility for children ages 6-22. It’s also one of the leading performing arts education organizations for young people in the Houston area. They try to inspire and instruct school age students by providing the highest quality performing arts education around.

The positive themes in this musical are taken from the original book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

The Enigmatic candy manufacturer stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy.

The words and music for this local production are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and stage adaptation is by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald.

HITS is located in the Houston’s Historic Heights neighborhood, a couple of miles northwest of Midtown Houston.

You can find out more about the show times and dates by visiting hitstheatre.org or calling 713.861.7408

HITS Theater, 311 W. 18th Street Houston, Texas USA 77008

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The Circus Opens In Houston's Reliant Park

The circus has come to town just in time for kids of all ages to enjoy some real fun before the summer ends. "Bellobration" the 137th edition of the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus opens Friday, through July 27 2008, in Reliant Park. This year's show has a lot more death defying stunts that push the performers skills to the limit of possibility.

The Circus in Houston

The massive elephants, ferocious tigers and of course the high wire jinx will make your heart want to leave your body. It's a good thing they're bringing everyone's favorite clown, Bello and the rest of their world-class clowns, to tickle your fancy. When the circus comes to Houston it's always time for celebration, and this year's show "Bellobration" is no exception it'll have everyone hanging to the edge of their seats.

Dates For The Ringling Bros. in Houston

When you visit this year's circus you'll get to see not only the animals doing their thing in the show, but more human feats than ever, like the "Wheel of Steel" and the 7 -story sway pole. The dates for the Ringling Bros. show in Houston are:July 18-27th, for the times check Reliant Park.com.

Where to Get Tickets for the Circus

However, before you head out to Reliant Park, why not save time and get your ticket's online at Stubhub.com.

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Fun Things To Do In Houston During the Summer

If you haven’t been to see the friendly folks over at the Houston Zoo lately, you’re missing out on one of the things that excites animal lovers of all ages. Summer won’t be a fun Houston summer, unless you spend a day at the zoo.

If you are not familiar with Houston and aren’t sure where the zoo is located, you can ask anyone in town for directions to Herman Park. It sits just outside the Texas Medical Center in Midtown Houston and only a couple of Metrorail stops from downtown.

Exciting Things to Do

For those who are looking for something indoors or for a rainy day, check my past post of exciting things to see in Houston.

Things to See At The Houston Zoo?

This 55 acre paradise for wildlife is home to 4,500 animals that represent over 900 species. That should cover about of every kind of animal that you would ever want to see.

There’s ample room in all of the animal viewing areas, many are shaded and occasionally indoors and air conditioned.

Some of the fantastic animals that are native to the state and once roamed wild in early Texas are also on display at the zoological park, along with their exotic cousins, from all over the world.

Fun for Kids of all Ages

Don’t fret about kids that become hot and irritable, there’s a big water playground where they can cool off and beat the summer heat. Another fun thing to do, is to change gears with a slow relaxing walk pass the colorful tropical birds, the Wortham World of Primates, and a visit to the animals that everyone’s wild about, the big cats.

The zoo’s Carruth Natural Encounters is a haven for Koala bears. If you’re lucky during your visit you’ll get to meet the meerkats, maned wolves, and giraffes too. You should have been there in 2006, when Shanti, an Asian elephant gave birth to the "largest elephant calf ever delivered in a zoo".

There is still plenty to experience at the Houston zoo. Make sure you allow enough time for the children to the stop by the petting area where they can gain hands-on time and knowledge about sheep, goats and other domestic animals.


My Favorites Things to Visit

That’s right Houston’s zoo has lions, tigers and some of the biggest bears you have ever seen.

If you’re on a group outing and want to save some cash. Check out this link to ways to cut the cost on your visit houstonzoo.org

[Where:1513 N. MacGregor Houston, TX 77030]

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Networking Opportunities In Houston: How to Sell More, Better, Faster, and Easier in Tough Markets

If you would like to achieve more out of life then you need to come to this year’s best networking opportunity, at Houston’s Reliant Stadium Thursday 12 June 08. It’s your chance to learn from Brian Tracy, one of the countries top motivational speakers how you can sell more, even in tough markets.

Brian Tracy is one of America's leading authorities on the development of human potential and personal effectiveness. He's a dynamic and entertaining speaker with a wonderful ability to inform and inspire audiences toward peak performance and high levels of achievement.

Tracy has had successful careers in business and is a high-level consultant to several billion-dollar-plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.

Now he’s offering free seminars, so everyone in Houston will have a chance to network and learn from his expertise. If you want to get your business, career or life into high gear this free seminars is for you. There will be two sessions.

Show Times & Dates:
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: How to Gain Clarity, Balance and Focus in Your Business and Personal Life.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: How to Sell More, Better, Faster, and Easier in Tough Markets

Tickets: You must make a reservation to attend this event. To make a reservation please call 281-280-8769. Need more information visit Reliant Arena website.

[Where: One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054]

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Fun Things To Do In Houston

Whether you are planning activities with a group of kids or just trying to have a little personal rest and relaxation in H-town there’s a host of places to get your fun on.

Just in time for this summer’s list of fun things to do in Houston is a new world-class outdoor skate park that’s become a hit with skaters. The HPARD's Lee and Joe Jamail Skate Park

is the latest place for skaters to work on things like their kick flip, ollie, fakie big spin... or beginners can simply practice staying balanced!

This skaters paradise is part of the City of Houston’s Parks and Recreation Departments growing collection of skate parks. It’s located near downtown Houston around the Sabine Street Bridge area.

Parking is available at Fonde Recreation Center which is another place with lots of fun things to do, but we’ll have to cover that some other time.

The new 330,000 square-foot outdoor park is open till 10 pm and capable of handling skaters looking to have fun on their blades, boards are skates. While the skaters are working their mojoe, Tinsley Park has some fun things for adults to do.




It doesn't matter if you prefer the cool of the evening or a trekking in the morning, the hike and bike trial that follows along the rising banks of Houston's Buffalo Bayou is filled with exciting things to view from the occasional alligator to public art. This urban green space is a spot everyone around town likes to hang out while enjoying downtown literally one step at a time.

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Places to Visit Mother’s Day Weekend in Houston

Ensemble Theater




Headlining every mom’s wish list is a night on the town. A wonderful way to accomplish that is by concluding her eventful Mother’s Day, in the intimate setting of the George Hawkins main stage, for the evening performance of Midtown Houston's Ensemble Theater’s theatrical production of "Ashes to Africa".
[Where:3535 Main St Houston 77002]


Houston's Children's Museum





Create an exciting gift for your mother at the HCM. Couple this museum visit with a Metro train ride to Midtown Houston and she’ll have a day to remember.
Moms receive FREE admission to HCM on Mother’s Day when accompanied by a child.

Miller Outdoor Theater



The admission is free for the classical ballet adaptation of Madame Butterfly, it’s one show that every mom will love to see this weekend. The Mother’s Day performance is set to Puccini’s magnificent score and produced by the Houston Ballet.



The 21st Annual HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE





Why not treat that hip, chic mom of yours to an early Mothers Day surprise? Saturday take her to see this year’s Art Car parade featuring more than 250 amazing motorized creations.

You better get there early to get one of the shaded spots along the parade route that starts at Taft and Allen Parkway moves towards downtown, then on to Bagby and back down Allen Parkway ending at Shepherd.

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Spring Break Houston: Unique Museums

Museum of Printing History

The Museum displays a dynamic collection of historical documents, fine art prints, and antique printing equipment. It’s more than just a museum. It is alive with exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations. There are galleries and working studios, where they demonstrate the traditional processes of lithography, letterpress printing and other crafts associated with printing history.

Visitor will find the Dharani Scroll, an 8th-century Japanese text which is commonly considered the first example of printing words onto paper; a page from William Caxton, the first printer of the English language; a Spanish-Nahuatl dictionary printed by Juan Pablos, the first printer in the Americas. In addition, the Museum contains exhibit spaces devoted to American Colonial printed documents and examples of early Texas printing.

If you want to contact them about tours visit the Print Museum Website.

Houston Fire Museum

This former fire station was proclaimed a fire museum by city council in 1977, but little was done to preserve the building. Fire Chief V. E. Rogers pushed the project off center and assigned Captain Calvin Mendel to oversee the renovation project.

Today, the Houston Fire Museum has been completely renovated and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To find out more about the museum visit the Fire Museum website.

Museum of Funeral
History



The museum offers tours Monday through Friday from 10 am till 2:30pm. Tours last one hour and cover most of the artifacts in the Museum as well as little known facts of our Funeral Heritage. The tours are conducted by trained professionals who will answer any question you may have about our Funeral Heritage.

The Museum can accommodate groups of ten or more guests of all ages. They’re fully handicap accessible facility offers wheel chair access and benches from resting.

If you wild like to experience the tour in person, here is the Museum of Funeral History website.

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