Fun Events in Houston This Week

If you're looking for some serious fun check out some the events in Houston, that I recommend for professional 35+ whose passion for an enjoyable and enriching life runs deeper than just hanging out in night clubs.

This week if you desire to participate in something that physically challenges you and exploits every ounce of your stamina to the extreme, you might enjoy rock climbing a sport that's gaining a wide fan base in Houston,TX or another closely related outdoor activity that's fondly called spelunking or caving .

To aid you in the pursuit of these adventuresome activities, there is a professional high quality gym in Houston that offers a variety of lessons in these areas.

There are also groups in the city that hook-up to explore, study and conserve some of areas and natural resources that are useful for engaging in these sports.

MLK Jr Parade In Houston

For the rest us ground bound population, this week come out and experience the excitement of the MLK Jr. parade in downtown Houston.

We all look forward to this fantastic event that bring out many of the marching bands from the Houston area to display their sharply-honed skills.

Another treat for parade goers, are the beautifully decorated floats from various community organizations.

Houston Events Coming Soon

The well-researched documentary Buffalo Soldier Mutiny: Houston 1917, details the tragedy through personal testimonies, a wealth of archival materials, historical narrative. The Houston Mutiny and Courts Martial of 1917—18, erupted when a company of recently transferred Buffalo Soldiers rebelled against the racist Jim Crow laws of the city.

The trials were also the subject of Celeste Bedford Walker's award-winning play Camp Logan.

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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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Mom 2.0 Summit Coming To Houston

The other day I was listening to KPFT-FM Houston, my favorite radio station, and there was an interview with some of the ladies at an event in Houston, TX. to kick-off a February summit for mompreneurs.

Houston Networking Event For Moms

The Mom 2.0 Summit, February 19-21, 2009 brings media insiders, industry leaders and influential bloggers together to discuss ways to create smarter web-based marketing.
Mompreneurs, women and other business leaders can benefit from attending this summit through building relationships and engaging in meaningful dialogue with the Mom 2.0 community to grow your business, image and reputation online.

An open conversation between moms and marketers

This stellar affair is hosted by Kirtsy and OpMom. They have some of the best known bloggers and female marketers from the web, on tap to speak at this incredible meeting of business-minded women.

Another great thing about this summit is that, networking with this community is an important part of any serious online marketers strategy.

The Mom 2.0 summit harnesses the power of social media, marketers and other audiences to build profitable relationships in the current tough economic climate.

Mom 2.0 Roundtable

Their phenomenal list of speakers cover an incredible range of information-rich topics.

If you want to see a complete list of the heavy hitters appearing at the Houston event follow this link to the summit agenda, the roundtable topics and to register for the February event.


As a Houston, TX blogger I plan to participate in the summit, hopefully on a wider level than just as an attendee.

If anyone can hook me up with one of the volunteer coordinators...I'll hook you up with one of my "good as gold" faves.

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Events In Houston This Weekend

If you're looking for some unique and really cool stuff to do, let me share my short list of events in Houston, that I've faved with anticipation.

A visit to the Hobby Center to catch the Tony Award winning play "Spring Awakening" is a good kick-off to an exciting Houston weekend, a day hanging out at Discovery Green and taking time to give back to the community through volunteering during a civic affair should be enough to keep me busy all weekend.


"Broadway Across America" brings to the stage and the whisperers in water cooler conversations, the poignant triumphs and pitfalls of youthful passions. This unforgettable tale that follows the journey from youth to adulthood is cloaked in powerful themes and imagery, that will make you go ummh!

Ice Sculpting Event In Houston

Saturday things heat up when Reverend Butter(the cat working on the slab of ice, below) and some of the coldest ice sculptors from around the country gather in Discovery Green for an all out ice sculpting event. One look at the Rev's webspace says, that this dude is serious about is craft.



We see ice, he sees inside the block, and unlocks figures and shapes that long to share our world, if only for just a few moments.

The Rev and six other artists will compete to create frozen masterpieces, using seven tons of ice in seven hours.

Afterwards I may try my skills on the ice, at the outdoor rink, since I plan to hang-out till dark to see what's showing, on the big screen at the park.

Things for Runners To Do In Houston

Do shin splints, heal and taper speak to your inner spirit, then don't miss the helpful training tips for runners at runbayou.com.
If your quest for excitement thrives on activities that physically challenge you, to satisfy your thirst for pleasure, set your sights for this month's Houston Marathon.

Whether you choose to spectate or participate, there's still lots of things to do before the runners lineup at the tape.

The best way to get smack dab in the middle of all the action, without having to lace-up running shoes is to volunteer to pass out water, check badges along the route, or other important non-running duties that are integral parts of making the Houston Marathon a world-class event.

How to Get Involved In Houston

If you're looking for a place that needs volunteers in our community try the Bluetriangle Multicultural Center, any of the museums or other community centers on the right sidebar.

Here's a link to the annual Houston event's volunteer page.

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