Events In Houston This Week:January 2010

There are tons of Houston events that have everyone excited in January 2010. We have chosen a few incredibly fun events that can engross an entire group, a family or just offer a diversion for little ol' you. These are the best of the best, things to do in Houston this month. Downtown Houston will be the hottest place in town, when it host the upcoming inauguration concert for the new mayor, the fierce competition at The the Houston Marathon and Ice Day, at Discovery Green.

The Inauguration Concert

Houston's new mayor Annise Parker, is throwing a free concert for the everyone in town. Mayor-elect Parker said she favored a free concert over an invitation only gala because, "I want all of Houston to be able to participate in the celebration.” You can bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and kick back under the downtown Houston skies on January 4th.

Local musicians Archie Bell, Roy Head and a host of other entertainment ia on tap to get the party started at the Inauguration Concert.


The Houston Marathon

It's year 38 for Houston's world-class running event, the Chevron Houston Marathon. It's come a long way since its humble beginnings as a run in and around Memorial Park. The original course consisted of about five loops in and around the park. This years race features a
Half Marathon
ABB Team Challenge
Warm-up Series
Kick-Off Party

Members of the 2010 ABB Team Challenge race teams can purchase tickets in advance to the hospitality lounge that include:

•Cold beverages including beer, champagne, mimosas and sports drinks
•Hearty lunch provided by Zoe's Kitchen
•Smoothies generously provided by Smoothie King
•Live race coverage
•Photo ops
•Private facilities
•VIP finish line bleacher access
•Climate controlled tent

To get the latest up to the minute results from the Houston Chevron Marathon you can visit their webspace's race results page for this year's race and previous races.


Ice Day-Downtown Houston

If you have missed out on the thrill of watching ice carving set to music? This weekend is your chance to experience Ice Day in Houston. You'll be glad you're a part of the crowd enjoying the excitement of watching chips and shards of flying ice being removed, to release beautiful sculptures from their icy homes.

Houston has become a major battleground for an action-packed Ice Carving competition. It featured Reverend Butter and several other kick-butt ice artists from around the country wielding chainsaws and blow torches, to transform blocks of ice into incredible works of frozen art.


Not all of the events in Houston this week will be as fabulous as what takes place in the city in January 2010.

The competition is on in downtown Houston to battle for this years grand prizes. These are just a few of the many events that you can find details about on Houston's Midtownlive.

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Free Events in Houston This Weekend

Downtown Houston is the place for the best free events in Houston this weekend. Discovery Green has lots of fun stuff for adults and kids. Saturday is a great day to get in some free bicycle repair, catch a free flick and enjoy yourself in the green space.

Click here to see the Latest Free Events in Houston for 2011.

Get details on Free Concerts in Houston This weekend

Visit our list of the exciting free Houston Festivals?

Go to our list of Couple Friendly Houston Events.

Things To Do with a group of Teens

Houston Weekend Workshops

Things to do this week in Houston

This weekend you can meet Susan Robb from Seattle who will help you try your hand at Japanese kite making using recycled materials.

Bring the kids to Downtown Houston to participate in the young writers workshop in the park Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Regarded as Houston’s only open, free writing workshop for kids, Writers in the Schools in and HPL Express, sponsors this weekend creative, fun event.

Thursday, May 28 – Sunday, May 31 Light as Air is an outdoor art exhibition of inflatable sculptures you'll love. The whimsical styles and designs are on display throughout Discovery Green.

When: Saturday May 30, 2009
Where: Discovery Green

Hermann Park

Hermann Park has free entertainment on Saturday evening. The cultural event introduces Houston audiences this weekend to Chinese dance. Experience a choreographic journey uniting new and award-winning authentic Chinese classical and folk dances from China's renown choreographers with the newest modern jazz and hip-hop works by Houston choreographers.
Many of the dances are inspired by nature, portraying a painted sky, willows in the wind, and blossoms in the rain. The free presentation of Eastern dances will also include top dancers from Chinatown's Mitsi Dancing School.

When: Saturday May 30, 2009, 7:30 pm
Where: Miller Theater

Barring a rainy weekend, the best place to take your crew for free events in Houston this weekend is Downtown Houston. It's one of the easiest places to access from anywhere in town.

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Free Events in Houston-May 2009

The fine folks at the Houston Historical Society are showcasing some of the works from private Houston collections.

The exhibit features some of the finest traditional works. They'll introduce you to the art of the retablo. A style of painting typically done on a wood carving or ornamental structures built and carved over facades and doorways. This exhibit provides a window into understanding the traditions associated with sacred spaces, ritual practices, and customs prevalent throughout the Americas.

Free Movie Screening At Domy Houston.

KABLUEY stars Lisa Kudrow, as a struggling working mom trying to balance work, two out-of-control kids and budget with more out-go than income. She seeks help from her brother-in-law whose part-time job is being a faceless blue mascot. This offbeat, comedy pokes fun at how a lousy job can push you to the edge of your sanity.

The edgy bookstore has more free movies on tap this week including the cult classic "Halloween." Visit their webspace for details on these and other free events this month.

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You've probably passed this free weekly event on the corner of Travis and Alabama on Saturday's and seen all the commotion in the parking lot at T'afia. It was probably the Midtown Farmers Market.

Here's advance notice that you're welcome to stop by and support Houston's urban farmers. If you want to add a little zip to your cooking then start by using fresh locally grown produce. They will enhance the taste of any dish.

If you stick around Chef Monica Pope usually has a cooking class that'll enlighten you to a few culinary tips on how to whip-up a quick and fantastic feast for your friends and family.

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Free Black History Events In Houston

The African American Library at the Gregory School is looking for Houstonians who have valuable and interesting pieces of history such as rare photos of family members, important individuals and events. They realize that these items are precious, so they have developed a special project as a way for all Houstonians to contribute to the collection at Houston African American Library housed at the Gregory School.

Appointments to participate in the scanning project can be made by calling Ingrid Grant at 832-393-1364.

Reliant Park

If you don't mind taking a short train ride from Midtown Houston to Reliant park this week, you'll get a chance to take your kids to see Elmo, Zoe, Telly and friends explore Big Bird's garden. Sesame Street Live- Elmo's Green Thumb features dancing ladybugs, beautiful butterflies and grouchy beetles to give kids a handy lessons on patience, overcoming their fears and the importance of even creepy crawly creature in our ecosystem.

Houston Hobby Center

The Hobby Center has set the stage in downtown Houston for Broadway Across America's acclaimed traveling show, "The Bronx Tale".

The story introduces 18 vivid characters to bring life to a gripping tale of a rough childhood on the Bronx streets. The Broadway hit stars Chazz Palminteri, an incredible actor with a distinct voice with shows nightly until Feb 8th.

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Free Events In Houston This Weekend

The Houston Japan Festival 2008, is scheduled for this weekend. The Japanese Gardens at Herman Park will be the setting from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, for this annual festival.

The free two day celebrations will feature Taiko drummers Kofu Daiko and Kaminari Taiko and the Sakura Japanese Dance Company. There’ll also be plenty of music, martial arts experts, a Menko tournament and a sushi-eating contest.

[Where: Hermann Park’s Japanese Gardens, 6201 Golf Course Drive] For information, call 713-963-0121 or visit www.jashouston.org.





Rise and Shine: African American Texans 1820 - 21st Century"

Midtown Houston gladly shares the spotlight this weekend with the Downtown District for the 2008 Houston International Festival.
This year it’s honoring "Out of Africa: The Three Journeys," they are proud to sponsor free African American Literary readings, that will take place both Saturdays, alongwith a local historical exhibit that’s on display all week at the Julia Ideson library. It gives Houstonians a chance to be exposed to the many language, arts and cultural influences derived from the African Continent.

A host of archaeological artifacts from the TSU archives will shed new light on the ways that African Americans in Texas survived slavery. The aftermath of enslavement is chronicled from tenant farming/sharecropping through the harsh realities of the Jim Crow system. Artifacts and historical documents will examine a variety of sites, including the Levi Jordan Plantation in South Texas. The literary readings are scheduled from 1-5 p.m.

How To Enjoy the International Festival Free

If you can’t squeeze an extra $50 or $60 dollars out of your budget to attend the International Festival this year how about volunteering to assist with the
Biggest cultural celebration in Houston.

All you need is to muster your enthusiasm, energy and commitment and become a volunteer. You do have to be at least 15 years old to volunteer unless otherwise approved.

Assignments are on a first come first serve basis. Whether you are an individual or part of a group of 10 or 500, a place is waiting for all of you at the festival. Volunteering together, your company, school group or family will benefit from this fun way to give back to the community and a tradition in Houston.

To make it even easier I’ve included the International Festival volunteer application here for you to review.

Free Stuff

Keeping in step with my weekend tradition on this site I have got another great web find to share with everyone. This free stuff is from the Creation Science Evangelism website, where the marriage of theology and theorist combine to provide great resources that discuss interesting topics.

Their podcast and video titles range from “The Age of The Earth” to “Dinosaurs and The Bible”. I’d like to thank blogger Chris Jones over at the site (Inspirationalexperiences.com) for the heads up on this great free stuff find.

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