Events In And Around Midtown Houston

For those of us whose idea of a good weekend includes impromptu conversations with strangers rather than a cordial family Thanksgiving dinner, you'll find lots of exhilarating events to attend in Houston from now until you return to work on Monday.



Downtown Houston Events

The H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is a good launching pad for the weekend. It doesn't really matter whether you brave the the cool crisp breeze swirling past the downtown monoliths or stay home and wrap-up in a thick warm comforter, everyone should take a peak at this annual event.

The parade began in 1949 to signal Santa's arrival at Foley's, and is now a Houston tradition. It's free to view the parade anywhere along the route, however the 21st Century version sports a name change "H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade" and a limited number of bleacher seats that are reserved for purchase.

Once those festivities are over, hitch a free ride on one of the red trolleys and head east, to Discovery Green for the first day of ice skating in the recently installed downtown ice rink.

What's Happening in Uptown Houston

Nighttime will usher in another local traditional event in Houston, the Uptown Holiday Lighting. The switch will be thrown to brighten the rooftops around the Galleria. They'll dazzle and shine from the half-a-million twinkling lights that illuminate the area during the yule tide season.

Sports Corner

Texas and football are synonymous and there is plenty happening on the gridirons around Houston. Crosstown rivals University of Houston and Rice University will vie for the Bayou Bucket trophy this weekend.

You can pretend you stepped into a wayback time machine and check-out some of the local high school football teams that are battling for a trip to the state championship.

Things To Do In Midtown Houston

On Sunday Wind down over at Domy's with this week's foodie flick event, a viewing of "Mostly Martha". It's part of the "My Table" series spotlighting wine/food themed movies.

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Midtown Houston Artist, Sign-up for “Art in the Park”

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Art In The Park


The 2nd Midtown “ Art in the Park” is closing artist applications Friday, March 7th. This urban art event will feature local and regional artist booths along the walking path in Elizabeth Baldwin Park, 1702 Elgin, between Chenevert and Crawford.

The Art festival offers an ideal setting for artist and patrons to meet and greet while experiencing an eclectic range of art, in a casual atmosphere.

Artist who work with metal, mixed media, jewelry, digital art and a whole lot more are invited to participate.
Here are the details on booths for “Art in the Park.”

[Where:1702 Elgin,Houston]


Send your Kids to Ensemble Theater for Spring Break




The Ensemble Theater is registering young performers for its March 17th-March 21st “Spring Breakout Session”. The session will focus on experiencing the arts, through the stimulating and exciting world of the performing arts using visual interpretation.

Three (3) field trips to view different art venues are scheduled. The young performers will present their artistic interpretation of information gained from the field trips, at the end of the fun-filled week.

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[Where: 3535 Main St, Houston]



How to Create a Your Own T-Shirts with Spray Paint


Are you a hands-on person whose not bothered by a little paint on your hands? Take a look at this how-to project, on creating graphic shirts, from E-How.Com. It details everything you need to print your own T-shirts with spray paint. It’s an easy way to put your great idea on any fabric.

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The Ensemble Opens "Gem of the Ocean"

Wednesday is your last chance to preview, Gem of the Ocean, by August Wilson.

The theatrical production centers around a fiery matriarch, and a young man from Alabama, searching for a new life. The essential qualities of strength, endurance, and community are the adhesives that connects the characters together, as he embarks on a spiritual journey to find a city in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

If you can’t make it to opening night: Jan. 31, remember the production runs thru– Feb. 24, 2008.

[Where:3535 Main St.]Midtown Houston
There's a New Midtown Bistro

Where else but Midtown can you combine 'comfort food' and skyline views? Spectacular Downtown views from the rooftop bar will greet you at Midtown's newest bistro, Open City. Rooftop rental and/or reservations are available.
Open City
[where:2416 Brazos (at Bagby)Houston,Tx]
713.522.0118

University Corridor Workshops

The final meeting for the urban corridor planning process will be held Wednesday and Thursday , January 30-31 from 6-9 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Westheimer.

The forums began in June 2006, with the intent to create new city ordinances to shape land development in the corridors along Metro rail lines. This will be your final chance to speak up and say if you want the project to be rushed or flushed.

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Living in Midtown Houston

Midtown residents and property owners the management District wants to here from you they are asking residents to respond to a Management District Survey and fax back to 713-526-7519.

Management District Board Meeting: 01.09.08, 11:00 AM, Midtown Offices 410 Pierce, 3rd Floor Conference Room Houston TX 77002.

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LIVE @

This weekend . From 10:00A.M. till 6:00P.M.
SHAPE Community center has lectures and leisure activities.

Saturday, December 15, 2007 @ Pre-Kwanzaa Pan African Market
along Almeda 3 blocks to the North and South of Reggae Hut, Sip and Surf, Culinary Creations.

Entertainment, Dance, Live Music. Come support local vendors and local food merchants. Fun for the entire family. From 10:00A.M. till 6:00P.M.

Don’t forget Dec 26-Jan 1 2008 come and experience Kwanzaa at SHAPE.







After dark join them @3815 Live Oak, Houston, TX 77004The original S.H.A.P.E. Community Center location for:

Bantu Cosmology & the Origins of Egyptian Civilization Lecture
Doors Open @ 5pm - Lecture begins promptly at 6pm

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