Things To Do This Weekend in Houston

I can't believe it's the weekend already? Frankly it's half over and I'm just getting around to filling y'all in on the cool things to do in Houston . I've been really busy working on my midterm project. So excess my tardiness but anywho! This weekend in Houston the ABC's are for azalea's, Beatles and cowboys.

The rodeo has to be tops on everybody's list of things to do in Houston this weekend. The Jonas Brothers are headlining the show, but every Houstonian knows that we spend far more time carousing through the exhibits and the carnival than anything else.

For those who are animal-shy how about a night filled with old school Beatles tunes. The Houston Symphony will orchestrate the sounds of John, Paul, Ringo and George Sunday night.

It's a good night to bring your kid out to hear this Houston Pops concert as Michael Krajewski, conducts original castmembers from Beatlemania”. The evening also features other well known tunes of the 60's like “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “California Dreamin’” and “Surfin’ USA.”

Sunday is the last day to get for the popular Houston event the Azalea Trails. It's thier 74th season and the mild winter has enabled local flowering shrubs to grow rich burst of colors throughout he trail.

I may not make it to any of these events if I don't get my project finished so, for now, chao!

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Free Events In Houston This Weekend

Mayor Bill White will give everyone the OK let's party signal, Friday night when he lights this year's Christmas tree. It's the official holiday bash to get the Houston's cheer into full swing and the it's free to the public.

Festivities are planned for Herman Square, 900 Smith St. musician, people and traffic will all be jamming, in full view of Houston's City Hall beginning at 6pm.

The downtown Houston event pays homage to all of the men and women who stepped up to the plate to meet the challenge of helping Houstonians recover from Hurricane Ike.

Lest we forget, spread the spirit of giving this holiday season, by remembering that some residents are still trying to regain their footing. Please bring a toy with you to the event and drop it off at the Reliant Energy booth at Hermann Square.


Time and space won't allow me to tell you about all of the free events happening in Houston but you can check out the details on some I recommend by following the handy links to their webspaces.


Discovery Green

Houston Museum

Houston Ebony Opera Christmas Concert

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What's Happening This Weekend In Houston

Whether you're seeking excitement outdoors or a boost to your creative juices you can find plenty of things to do in and around Midtown Houston.
Best of all, you can supercharge your cheer factor at the beaucoup holiday-oriented events that are happening this weekend in Houston. Houston Arboretum

Houston Height's Holiday Home Tour

The "Height's Enchantment Holiday Tour" is set for Friday and Saturday Dec 5th and 6th. This year's tour features six delightfully decorated homes, three historic residences and three homes representing the Height's traditional architecture styles.

You'll be enlightened with the personal history, architectural features, furnishings, and decorations of each of the enchanting homes.

The best way to keep a few dollars in your pocket, is by purchasing your tickets for the tour in advance. Tickets will be available at the Heights Fire Station at 107 W. 12th and Yale Streets, and at each home.

Events at The Houston Arboretum

For a more laid back start to your weekend, come to the Houston Arboretum and be amazed at what your hands can create, as professionally trained artist, Lisa Qualls, imparts the wisdom of creating cards for the holiday or any occasion from nature.

The class covers several interesting design techniques that'll enhance your skill set, including photo transfers, handmade stamps and collage.

By the end of the learning session you"ll have cards, a carved stamp, assorted papers and some lagniappe to continue your creative experiences at home.


There are more popular places to visit in Houston in the right sidebar or try some of these cool events happening this weekend in Houston.

Jo-Ann Powers Book Signing

The Nutcracker

Dickens on The Strand

Money Show of The Southwest

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What's Happening In Houston This Weekend

Houstonians are in for great entertainment and moving performance of some of the all time favorite operatic productions, as downtown gears up for the biggest open door community event of the year. This might be your chance to catch on of the city's best kept secrets.

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Happening Downtown

The soloists and chorus of Houston Ebony Opera will present an eclectic concert from the worlds of opera, art song, musical theater, and the Great American Songbook. Selections chosen chronicle more than 100 years of American music and highlight many of the African American composers, poets, lyricists and performers who have contributed so much to the American musical landscape. Well-beloved songs such as Ellington’s "In a Sentimental Mood" and "Take the A-Train," along with familiar music from the productions of Showboat by Kern/ Hammerstein and Carmen Jones by Hammerstein/Bizet, will become rediscoveries when they are paired with songs from the Harlem Renaissance period with texts by Langston Hughes, excerpts from the operas Treemonisha by Scott Joplin and Highway One by William Grant Still. Also included will be music from Run Jimmy Run, a recent work by Houston composer John Cornelius. The plot of this timely and topical work, written in 1995, concerns the trials and tribulations of a fictional African American presidential candidate.
Ticket information: tickets are available at the Hobby Center box office.

More Free Events

It could happen. Maybe not that fast, but KPFT's The Prison Show is hosting the Prison Reform Film Festival "Rock The Lockup" in Houston, August 15 through 17th, 2008, in hopes of harnessing the power of cinema.

Which film interests you the most? CITIZEN PROVOCATEUR? THE ULTIMATE HUNT? See one.
See two. Heck, see them all. Take part in the discussions afterward. You might just get inspired to rally for change in a system that holds more people than ever before, with pitiful returns on our tax dollars. Check out complete details at the prison show's website.

The Holocaust Museum of Houston is displaying 'Darfur: Photojournalists Respond.' It features 30 photographs from eight photographers who participated in the book 'Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan,' created in partnership with Proof: Media for Social Justice, Amnesty International, and Holocaust Museum Houston, and edited by Leora Kahn. General admission is free. M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. 5401 Caroline St.

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Free Events In Houston This Weekend

The Houston theater community wants to treat your faimly to a couple of exciting experinces. The Ensemble Theater and Downtown's Theater distric are providing free entertainment this weekend.


Miller's Outdoor Theater and The Ensemble Theater hook-up to bring you August Summertime Excitement.

The Ensemble's production of Ain't Misbehavin was an explosive finale to their 2007-2008 Season. Now the Ensemble Theatre will be back with Ain't Misbehavin August 16 and 17, 2008 --8:00pm at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
This Tony Award-winning musical will have you movin' to the beat with its wall to wall music, delightful humor, infectious energy and American spirit.

Free Downtown



The Theater District is comprised of six performance venues — Alley Theatre (with two stages, the Hubbard Stage and the Neuhaus Arena Stage), Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (with two theaters, Sarofim Hall and Zilkha Hall), Jones Plaza, Jones Hall, Wortham Theater Center (with The Brown Theater and The Cullen Theater) and Verizon Wireless Theater.


Grab an event program when you arrive and check out what's happening throughout the day.

Performances will be offered on stage at several of the Theater District's venues, downtown restaurants will offer bites to eat and theaters will offer backstage tours.

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

Soul saving and spiritual conditions are the threads that weave a delightful combination in Yolanda Burroughs’ new play "I Can’t Fight The Feeling." This common theme is evidence that Ms. Burroughs' gift is not just holy theatrical, but wholly theatrical works, done with plenty of savvy minus the flash.

The toe tappin score consist of stirring renditions of Spirituals and Gospel classics. They're performed flawlessly by a cast of talented singers and provide the seam that binds each Act of the play together.

If you haven’t checked-out this spectacular production, remember tonight is the final show. It is definitely a must see, makes you laugh, cry, and shout Hallelujah all at the same time, hit play.

There are plenty of tickets on sale online and at all Ticketmaster locations.

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Jazz Greats At Houston’s International Jazz Festival

Man, if you’re into all that jazz stuff, then don’t miss the Houston International Jazz Festival. The line-up of stellar artist for the weekend event is set and you’ll want to be there too. More importantly the concert provides the Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars, young, aspiring musicians from Jazz Education Inc’s summer jazz workshop with a chance to show their skills.


Their highly acclaimed program of master classes, lectures, small and large ensembles, video presentations have been attended by many of America's young musicians.

You can also expect to hear plenty of well-known international, national, regional, and local Jazz musicians perform during the weekend concert. This year’s Houston International Jazz Festival will feature Hiroshima, Ruben Stoddard of American Idol fame, The Texas Brass Band and a whole lot more.

The concert takes place at Discovery Green, formerly called the super block, it’s building a reputation as a hip place for r & r (rhythms and relaxation) with Houstonians.

Here is your chance to be a part of and proud of, the jazz education programs in this city. With your support they can continue to be a consistent force educating others about the world of jazz.

Want to know more about this weekends festival? Follow this link to The Houston International Jazz Festival website.

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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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What’s Happening This Weekend in Houston : July 08

It’s all about art this month in Houston not just the visual but the performing arts are kicking into high gear this summer with several great shows that you won’t want to miss.

Downtown may be the place to be for the fourth of July, but this weekend Tom Bass park will be packed with celebrants for Houston’s Caribfest.

This year the festivities get started early at 10am when the gates open for the 6th Annual CaribFest on July 6 at Tom Bass Park. It promises to be one heck of a Sunday show, to wrap up this busy three day weekend.

The lineup includes steel bands, live entertainment and extravagant floats and you can bet there will be “plenty of jerk for you mon” casting it’s lure all day long.

It’s not hard to get Tom Bass Park from Midtown or anywhere else in Houston. The 610 loop will take you to Highway 288 South and at the Beltway 8 exit there are signs to direct you right to the parks’ front gate.

More information can be found by accessing the official website of the concert, HoustonCaribfest.com.

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