Things To Do This Weekend In Houston - First Saturday’s

You can avoid feeling marooned this weekend in Houston by trying some of these cool things to do that can help you escape from those loneliness sharks when they start circling around you. On the first Saturday and Sunday of every month it is the perfect time to take advantage of the many monthly events happening all over the city.

There are plenty of exciting things that you can be a part of from catching the action at the latest art exhibits to some sizzling Salsa dancing. The only way you will be disappointed is if you don’t get out and go where the crowds are thick and lively and let the sharks find someone else for supper. Here is a preview of activities happening on the first weekend of each month.


HBA's Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program

We all have a few legal questions that we would like to ask a lawyer. Take advantage of the Legal Advice Clinics taking place at various community centers throughout Houston on the first Saturday of each month. The clinics are free. They start at 9:00 a.m. and run until 11:30 a.m., You don’t even need an appointment.
To see where they are this weekend visit HBA website



Houston Coffee and Cars

An activity for early birds is the Houston Coffee & Cars meet up, where they feature some kick butt classic and antique automobiles. It’s the perfect place to go to meet other auto enthusiast, get a cool guy to give you a ride in his fancy car or just look at classic cars for free.

Each month a special car is featured. These guys are serious about their love of automobiles and even if you don’t own a classic you could always use a few tips on restoring or maintaining your hooptie.

Here’s where to go to get in on the fun:

Vintage Park Shopping Village
110 Vintage Park
8:00 am to 10:00am

Salsa Dancing In Houston

On the 1st Saturday of the month you have a standing invitation to be a part of the biggest Salsa Social in Houston.

The Houston Salsa Dancers hook up at the Melody Club from 9:00pm to 2:00 am. If you have never tried salsa before, get there around 9:30pm you can get a complimentary salsa lesson.

That should get you started on the good foot. Then stick around to show off your skillz.
Admission $7
address: 3027 Crossview Dr,
Need more details visit melodyclub.net

There is more. If you’re too busy to get away on Saturday’s, there are plenty of events happening on first Sunday’s in Houston. Here are a few that bare mentioning.

Things To Do On First Sunday’s in Houston

Tour Discovery Green

The first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. you can tour discover Green. The downtown greenspace that more than just a park. It includes restaurants, a playground, jogging trail, picnic area, lake where you can cruise your remote-controlled sailboats, a children’s water attraction and much more.

Like most of Discovery Green’s programs this Sunday event is free. If you get up early there are some regularly scheduled things to do there each weekend. They include hoop fitness, concerts, farmer’s market, other programs for children of all ages.

There are even areas of Discovery Green available for group rental where you through your own get together.

Where To Hookup With Serious Boardgamers In Houston

North Houston Boardgamers "First Sunday" Meetup Event to be held at Cafe Express (the Champions location, on FM 1960, next to Barnes & Noble Books).

Time will be from 2pm until closing at 9m, then anyone who chooses to stay later will (weather permitting) move to the patio outside (or sometimes even another location) to continue playing.

As always you are welcome to come when you want, stay and play, leave when you want!

Free Admission To Houston Museums

Target invites you and your family to see Houston art, pro bono. It’s part of a fabulous weekend affair called Target Free First Sunday’s. You can visit the Children's Museum of Houston, Museum of Fine Arts gratis. Thanks to the generous support they provide to the community.


This is a small sampling of things you can do this weekend in Houston. If you want more cool things to add to your agenda take a look at our Houston event calendar and search the local event lister that has details about fairs and festivals all over the state of Texas.

We know that after visiting a few of these social activities your weekend will leave you glowing instead of feeling grumpy. And give you plenty to talk about with your friends around the water cooler, when you return to work.

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Creative Date Ideas For Houston Couples

The realization that it was time for some creative dating ideas sunk in when the shrieking voice belted ”get out of my room”. The words from one of my old favorite songs by the Spinners “I’ll Be Around” sprang into my mind.

There's always a chance
A tiny spark remains,
And sparks turn into flames
And love can burn once again, but I know you know
Whenever you call me, I'll be there

It wasn’t hard to overlook the incident and not take it personal. The stress my partner was experiencing while undergoing cancer treatment can cause a some serious mood swings. Mr. Serious took over my body and started asking a few too many questions about the treatment, thinking that it would be a good way to start a conversation not a fight.

I walked slowly down the hall pass the nurses station before disappearing into the dimly lit elevator.

There are a lot of relationship experts that have books and audio CDs on dating. Once home I began an online search for some killa ideas of what to do on a date.
Anyone who is serious about their relationship needs to have plenty of date ideas on hand at all times. Surefire ways that maximize and enhance the few precious minutes you have to spend with your partner.

There are a couple of ways to do this. You can rack your brain thinking of things to do as a couple or get some help from experts.

Date Ideas From An Expert

Other things you can learn:

• How to use date nights as a way to enhance a relationship.
• Techniques that can make your dates fresh and lively.
• Use themed date ideas to break the monotony of doing the same old stuff.
• Improve your dating routine

There are a lot of relationship experts that have books and audio CDs on the subject.There was some good info on Ask Men and Cosmopolitan, but what really hit home was information from Micheal Webb. He has been on radio and several TV shows: Oprah, The 700 Club, and Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.

His tips are really useful for spicing up a dull relationship and includes a some do’s and don’ts of dating. They can add some wow to a regular date.

Things To Do On A Date

We can all benefit from having a few good creative date ideas at our finger tips on how to put together dates that are romantic and memorable.
Things like these ideas.

Idea #1

On your next date to the beach collect driftwood. When you get home, have a quote or I Love (fill in the blank) carved into the wood.

Idea #2

Surprise your partner by stopping by their job and placing a post It on the windshield
saying. Redeem this for a fabulous time at _____ with the time and address of the place for your date.

Idea # 3

During your mates birthday month, why just celebrate the date, celebrate the month. One weekend take her to her favorite park for a picnic, The 2nd weekend take her to the favorite store. For the 3rd weekend a favorite restaurant. The week of their birthday let them pick.

Things To Do In Houston Tx This Weekend

A few other creative ways that I considered to supercharge a weekend date in Houston include:


Murder Mystery Cruise

A fun thing to do on weekends is to go cruising around Clear Lake and Galveston Bay on-board a “Starfleet” yacht for a couple of hours. What makes this trip special is the:

* Gourmet Dinner Buffet
* Murder Mystery Dinner Theater with Audience Participation
* Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea and Juices



Murder Mystery Theater

You date will be full of fun, thrills, and sing-along songs to keep you laughing and humming long after the evening's over. They are all a part of the alluring events happening at the murder mystery theater in Houston.


Need More date ideas?

This is just a sampling of the kind of creative date ideas that you will come up with once you get your hands on a copy of “300 Creative Dates” and your creative juices start flowing. These ideas on how to enhance a date night came from some of the relationship advice published by Micheal Webb called "The World's Most Romantic Man” by some, author of “300 Creative Dates”. Many of his e-books can be conveniently download to your PC or laptop, click here to preview “300 Creative Dates”.

There are tons of special things couples enjoy doing together. We just don’t get to do them often enough and end up forgetting about them. Everyone can use a few little relationship enhancers like these that can endear you to your spouse, lover or significant other.

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5 Exciting Things For Couples To Do On The Cheap This Weekend In Houston

The list of things for Houston couples to do this weekend is awesome. It’s not only fun stuff for couples, but these are things that are happening in and around Midtown Houston and the city that you can do with a group too.

We have lots of events. Many could be classified as cool little known stuff to do in Houston for cheap or no cash. Most of them are family-friendly. They cover some of the favorite activities in Houston of married, engaged and newly weds. They make good dates, outings and are fun ways to spend a summer weekend.

What’s Happening in Houston This Weekend

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Many of the best events happening in Houston Texas this weekend are free and we have a sprinkling of them listed for you below.

Houston Festivals

Houston's First Annual Asante Festival
9 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday,
showcases traditional Asante (or Ashanti) culture
dance, fashion, kente cloth and wares

Anime Matsuri
Anime & Japanese pop culture convention
Crowne Plaza Hotel- Reliant Park

ApolloCon 2011
Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy or Dark Fantasy.
DoubleTree Hotel Intercontinental Airport,
15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Lone Star Lyric Theater Festival
Lone Star Lyric Theater
Rice Blvd, Houston
The Grimm side of fairy tales
five-show world premiere festival,


TRISTAR Sports Collectible Show
Reliant Center
Friday 3 pm to 8 pm
Saturday Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Featuring Carlton Fisk, Mean Joe Greene, and more

Katy Heritage Festival
Saturday, June, 25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Katy City Park, 5720, Franz Rd.,
Music, food, vendors, vintage games for kids

Free Movies In Houston

Downtown Farmers Market & Movie Night Series
Downtown Houston @ City Hall
Urban Harvest’s Farmers Market
Friday 5pm and the movie at 8pm.
Other corresponding activities/performances
will also be featured.

Friday Farmers Market and Movie Night
Agnes Moffit Park
free movie, farmers market
other family-friendly activities



Movies at Miller
E. T.: The Extra Terrestrial
Jun 30, 2011
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Drive

Free Concerts

ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Friday , Saturday
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Midtown Houston


22nd Annual Immanuel & Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival
Saturday, June 25, 2011, Dudley Recital Hall, 10 a.m. (free)
High School Piano Institute Recital
Nancy Weems, director


Steel Lounge Underground
Contemporary Arts Museum - Houston.
Showcasing Houston based musical artists
performing live at the CAMH.

Summer Zydeco Concert on the Lawn
Brazoria County Courthouse
Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws
Free concert Angleton Tx

Houston tours

Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Pontoon Boat Tour
Every 2nd and 4th Friday from thru October.
See Mexican Free-tailed Bat Colony!
7: pm
Call 713.752.0314 for reservations

Ultimate Downtown Walking Tour
Download the free audio tour
Downtown Houston
Comfortable shoes, headphones
just hit play and stroll the sites

Heritage Society Museum
Sam Houston Park
1100 Bagby Street
Saturday 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. and Sundays 1–4 p.m.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave
SATURDAY: 11AM – 2PM
Tours and Tastings$7/person
includes tour & souvenir glass


Downtown Pub Crawl
Saturday, June 25
tickets handed out from 1 PM and 2 PM
visit website for more information

Here are a few popular events happening in and around Midtown Houston this weekend:

• Houston attractions
• Free movies/ films
• Free concerts in Houston
• Houston tours
• Houston festivals

Places to visit In Houston

Houston Arts Alliance
3201 Allen Parkway
The Folk Arts of Houston’s Faith Communities

These are just some of the incredible things Houston couples can do this weekend in the city. We tried to include plenty of free events in Houston for this weekends June 2011 wrap-up.

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Midtown Houston Swimming Programs

If you're looking for a cool place to swim a few laps or a Midtown Houston swimming program for the young'uns, is high on your list of things to do in Houston, here's the 411 for you.

The water's just fine come on in was one of the trademark signs on the few swimming pools in Houston back in the day. Most of us couldn't wait for the pools to open and took to the ditches, ponds and irrigation sloughs that were filled with water after the springtime rains.

Now, there are recreation centers and community centers offering swimming lessons just about all over the city. Finding as many places as possible to stay cool and wet is a pretty easy thing to do.

Private Swimming Pools

Blue Triangle Community Center

The indoor pool at the local community center in Houston is currently open on weekends from about 1:30 to 5:30 for open swimming. It features a kiddie pool and a huge heated pool where you can get in a few laps or just wade around. They have certified life guards on duty and are trying to form a swim team.

They do charge $1.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members which is dirt cheap for taking a dip in the recently remodeled pool that uses a salt water system. Their pool is also available to any group for a fee.

Public Swimming Pools

If you plan to get outdoors with the family during the dog days of summer and spend a few hours soaking in the local cement pond/pool. The City of Houston has public swimming pools in most neighborhoods and just about all of the large parks. If your apartments in and around Midtown Houston doesn't have a pool,(check our Midtown living page to find apartments and condos in Midtown with a swimming pool) have no fear, here's a list of pools in the area.

EP(Emancipation Park)
MacGregor Park
Ervan Chew
Metropolitan Multi-Service Center


Houston Parks and Rec Swimming Pools

These local swimming holes are a lot safer than the old-school places where I learned to swim. All of them have trained life guards and the City Of Houston operates a heated indoor natatorium where citizens with disabilities can take part in swimming, wheelchair sports and other activities at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center on West Gray.

Traditionally public pools are closed during the fall and winter seasons. They usually reopen around Memorial Day weekend. If you want to get more details about the public pool schedule in Houston I recommend visiting these places on the web.
Public Pools
Water playgrounds
Lifeguard Jobs

Summer Swim Programs In Houston

If you're looking for quality youth summer camp, swim programs, water baby training or water aerobics classes for adults the Blue Triangle, located close to downtown on McGowen Street, offers services that are worth checking out.

I've tried to cover all of the swimming activities in and around Midtown Houston. Time and space won't allow me to give you all the details about every swimming pool in the city. If I missed your program or you know of one that I should cover leave me a note in the comment section.

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Weekend In Houston

This weekend in Houston there are plenty of diversions in and around the city. I've got the latest scoop on where to find some magnificent music, a wonderful chance to learn belly dancing and a tip on a hot fishing spot for outdoorsman.

Houston Midtown

We can all do some small things to reduce our carbon footprints. One key things is to shop closer to home. For many of us that could be as simple as a weekly visit to the Midtown Farmers market.

It's best to get there early on Saturday mornings before the crowds arrive. There's an eclectic selection of locally produced, fresh fruits, veggies and other goods at this urban farmers market.

TROUT FEST AT AMERICAN LEGION PARK

Saturday, morning January 30 from 9am-11am is a good time for you to catch some fresh trout for dinner. You can join the action at the recently stocked lake at American Legion Park, 4015 Lexington Blvd. Bait will be provided while it lasts and If you catch the largest trout you will get the added bonus of being awarded a prize.

Stepping Competition Comes To Houston

Looking for some cool evening entertainment this weekend in Houston? Take a look at some of these hip events scheduled for this weekend.

The Sprite Step Off, comes to Texas Southern University, Houston Texas. It showcases the richness of the multicultural college experience and creativity of Greek letter organizations Stepping teams.

This dynamic form of self-expression was primarily performed on Historical Black Colleges and Universities for years and is finally breaking into primetime.

The Step Off selects regional winners to compete in a final showdown. This year's Sprite Step Off will culminate with the National Finals held on February 20, 2010 in Atlanta, GA.

The 9th Annual Trinity Jazz Festival

It's time again for the 9th Annual Trinity Jazz Festival. World-renown saxophonist Kirk Whalum will take the stage at historic Trinity Church in Midtown Houston.
Other activities at the festival includes a free Master Class/Clinic and a Jazz Mass.
Tickets to the January 29-31, 2010 event are available on-line at the official webiste: www.trinityjazzfest.net

Classes In Houston

2 Days of Belly Dancing classes with Jill Parker

The class start introduce student to an essential exercise of yoga & conditioning.It is created for you to bring into your own practice, safely building muscle awareness, isolation, flexibility, grace & postural alignment, ever important elements of stunning performance.

This weekend in Houston you can register for a new class that not only will make you smarter it can possibly make you richer. It teaches you how to buy and sell on Ebay.

Everyone will learn how to register for a trading account online, safe trading practices,and everything you wanted to know about Ebay but didn't know who to ask.
Pre-registration is required. For additional information, you can call the Fort Bend County Parks & Recreation Department at (281) 403-8637.

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Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Houston

One of the fun things to do in Houston is to get a free sample of Houston's Theater District's first class entertainment. The District's annual "Open House" in downtown Houston is on tap for this weekend. This weekend event is for the entire community.

The district invites all of us out for a chance to see an up-close and personal look at the performing arts organizations that call the downtown district home, from the Grand Opera to Houston Ballet.

The annual open house offers plenty of fun and enjoyment for local residents who make the trek to the event in downtown Houston. Visitors get to experience dance, music and backstage tours and did I mention:

Free food
Instrument petting zoo
meet and greet with performers
A peak into the costume trunk

Deals On Season Subscriptions To Houston Performing Arts

There is always something fun to do at the district's "open house weekend" in downtown Houston. It's primarily a kickoff for the fall season. A family-friendly day of performances and pampering from the 9 local performing arts organizations that call the Theater District home.

If you're thinking about becoming a patron of the arts, this is a good time to get a marvelous deal on your season subscriptions.

The Houston Symphony takes a break from performing on the road to be on hand at the event, to enchant the the hometown crowd with rousing performances. All of the performing arts organizations from Theater Under The Stars to the Alley, like to show off their talented resident performers and will have something entertaining for all of us.

Downtown Houston's Got Soul and Culchcha

One of the rumors that's really a hard fact is, that open house is the best time to get special ticket packages for some of the upcoming events at a huge saving. On top of that, it's a chance for everyone from the average Joe to the serious theater crowd, to get previews of the season lineup for the Symphony, Theater Under The Stars, the Alley and the rest of the Theater District's resident performing arts organizations.

For anyone seeking something fun to do this weekend in Houston, checking out this cool downtown Houston event is a no-brainer. Come on out and absorb some of the southern refined culchcha in the Theater District. If you need to gather additional information you can visit their websapce houstontheaterdisrtict.org.

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This Weekend In Houston

I hope all of your weekend plans for the various Houston events didn't go down the stream with the rain. I always try and give you a few indoor activities just in case it's too wet outdoors for the some of the stuff on the list of things to do in Houston this weekend. Here is an idea I recommended on Books About Houston, the Friends of the Houston Public Library Annual Book Sale. This super sale takes place this weekend at George R. Brown Convention Center.

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Things To Do In And Around Midtown Houston This Weekend

Are you looking for some cool things to do in Houston's Midtown to get into this weekend? Here's a few things you may want to check out.


3rd Annual Midtown Art in the Park


Elisabeth Baldwin Park
April 18, 2009 , 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Midtown Houston's Baldwin Park provides the setting from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, for this urban fine art festival. Local and regional artists will present works in a variety of mediums that need new homes to ad sparkle to. The original creations are shown in booths strung out along a quarter mile path.

If you've missed the previous art in the parks you'll love this small gathering of artniks that enables local artist to exhibit their works worthy of adding to your personal collection.

Many of the art studios and galleries in the area participating by allowing you to peek into their usually private creative spaces.

Baldwin Park located at 1701 Elgin @ Chenevert in Midtown Houston.

Wings & Wheels - HobbyFest!



The 1940 Air Terminal Museum at Hobby Airport
April 18, 2009 , 10:00am to 5:00pm

Wings & Wheels, is not a a new spin on wings and waffles but part of the Hobbyfest weekend celebrations at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum.

This month's open house features aircraft, ground vehicles, live music, vintage cars and for a nominal fee one of the coolest things that you can do this weekend is take a 25 minute passenger ride in a B 17 or a B-25.

If you've never been to the museum, now is a good time to view the aeronautical treasure at this unique museum in Houston. You won't find this gem in the Museum District, it's far too big, they had to set up shop on the outskirts of town, near Hobby airport.,

The small fee for admission to this value packed Houston event, includes lunch! Grab more info@1940airterminal.org 1940airterminal.org

Houston To Austin Ride

It's time again for the 2009 BP MS 150 Bike Ride . Registration for the MS (multiple sclerosis) 150 closed within an unprecedented one day timeframe, as thirteen thousand cyclists registered for the Houston event.

The bikers will take an exhilarating trek from Houston to Austin beginning with a kick off at the Omni Houston Hotel at Westside and wrap things up Sunday, April 19, at the Texas State History Museum and Texas Capitol in Austin.

Kudos to the Bayou City Outdoors' MS-150 team members. This annual ride helps to support multiple sclerosis (MS) research move closer to a world free of MS.

Dance Workshop This Weekend In Houston

Barnevelder in Downtown Houston
Preston @ Hutchins.

Sunday the Urban Souls Dance Company Presents Project Push: A Dance Workshop. "Because every dancer needs a little push."

Taking part in this weekends dance workshop is your opportunity to allow the sensational dancers of Urban Souls to inspire you, energize you, and enhance your dance performance and dance experience.

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