--Arts of Ancient Viet NamCategory : Museums
Location : Central - Museum District
Fee : US $ 7.00
Arts of Ancient Viet Nam: From River Plain to Open Sea
Don't miss this unprecedented look into pre-colonial Vietnamese art. Ancient Viet Nam comes to life in jewelry, sculpture, and ornaments. Ancient Viet Nam was a mercantile crossroad between the East and West-its art shows diversity few would imagine.
Museum Hours: Tues - Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am-9pm, Fri - Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12:15pm-7pm
Admission: $7, children under 5 and students free
1001 Bissonnet St., Houston. 713.639.7300.
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--Visit the Farmer's Market
8:00am - 12:00pm Category : Free
Location : Central - Medical Center/Rice University
Houston's first Texas State Certified farmers market is located in the Heights. You'll find seasonal produce, micro greens and herbs from Gundermann Farms and other area farms, bread from Kraftsmen Bakery, chocolates, preserves, hot pepper jellies, handmade soaps and flowers. All ages. Free. Behind Onion Creek Coffeehouse, 3106 White Oak, Houston. Parking lot south of Rice Stadium, University Blvd near Montclair, Houston. ...
--Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet
10:00am Category : Free
Location : Central - Downtown, Discovery Green
Beginning October 8, 2009 through January 2, 2010, Houston's newest urban park, Discovery Green, will be home to "Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" presented by Reliant Energy. The public art exhibit will feature 50 super-sized Cool Globes that each convey a different message about what ordinary citizens can do to combat global warming. The five-foot diameter, seven-foot-tall globes will be decorated by local, national and international artists. ...
--Young Writers Workshop
10:30am - 11:30am Category : Free
Location : Central - Downtown
Houston's only free writing workshop for young writers is taught by professional writers and educators from Writers in the Schools. Young minds at work! Ages 4-12. Free. Discovery Green. HPL 832.393.1375.
--Art Car Museum
11:00am - 6:00pm Category : Free
Location : Central - Heights
Planes, Trains, Cars and Bikes. See some of the zaniest creations in art-by common Houstonians! The Art Car Museum hosts an open call for your teen's bored summer project or hubby's latest "it's just a hobby." Got something arty that's less than 4X4? Bring it on down! Or one can just look at the cool pieces.
Museum Hours: Wed.-Sun. 11am-6pm
Tickets: Free
Art Car Museum. 140 Heights Blvd., Houston. 713.861.5526. ...
--The Menil Collection
11:00am - 7:00pm Category : Free
Location : Central - Museum District
Joaquin Torres-Garcia: Constructing Abstraction with Wood
Considered one of Latin America?s most influential artists, and the founder of the Constructivist art movement, Torres-Garcia's woodworks will dazzle viewers with their deceptively simple construction, dazzling colors, and deft craftsmanship.
Museum Hours: Wed-Sun 11am-7pm
Tickets: Free
The Menil Collection. 1515 Sul Ross, Houston. 713-525-9400 ...
--Crybaby Matinee11:45am Category : Attractions
Location : Central - Downtown
Fee : US $ 7.25
Presenting for frustrated parents all over the Houston area, relax and enjoy a film at the Angelika without worrying about unexpected tantrums or feedings in the dark. We keep the lights dimmed, the sound volume down, and the films coming. Baby changing table provided and a different movie every week. All ages. $7.25, 5 and under free. Angelika Film Center 510 Texas Ave, Houston. Ph: 713-225-1470. ...
--Texas City Music Fest12:00pm - 11:00pm Category : Festivals
Location : South - Texas City
Fee : US $ 8.00
This year's event offers a diverse musical experience ranging from Blues and Zydeco to Classic Country. Headlining the event is the legendary Jerry Jeff Walker. Sharing the bill are "Mr. Rose Colored Glasses" himself, John Conlee, Texas Johnny Brown, Zydeco great, Step Rideau and Texas Blues Brothers Tribute Band.
The Fest focuses on a family atmosphere where children of all ages are able to come out and enjoy good clean fun. Activities for kids include a "Kids Zone" with several moon walks, rock wall, face painting, pony rides, smoke/safety house and much more.
Along with all the great music Fest patrons enjo ...
--Pioneer Open House
1:00pm - 4:00pm Category : Free
Location : North - Humble
Enjoy a look around the Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa Indian Village. All ages. Free. Jesse H. Jones Park 20634 Kenswick, Humble. Ph: 281-446-8588. ...
--Regular ComedySportz Matches8:00pm - 9:30pm Category : Attractions
Location : West - Memorial/Town & Country
Fee : US $ 16.00
Celebrating 16 years in Houston, ComedySportz performs fast-paced, hilarious and clean improv comedy. Suitable and fun for all ages, this truly is the one show that makes everybody laugh. ComedySportz Arena. ...
