Events

Mardi Gras turns into Mardi Craw at The Rustic Downtown. This lively music hall and brunch spot is hosting an all-day event in honor of Fat Tuesday.

Each year, the Downtown Aquarium’s beloved mascot, Sharkey, hosts one of the most family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations in Houston.

For its second year, the Día de los Muertos parade and festival returns to Houston for a celebration of life, death and eternal love.

Houston offers endless opportunities for anyone pursuing a career in energy. From extracting crude oil to researching renewables, Texas companies have a growing need for skilled, educated workers.

It’s almost time to hit The Heights for the 9th annual Houston Halloween Fest on Oct. 19. Houston Zombie Walk, a Halloween-themed charity that hosts public events supporting animals and children, is hosting the festival again. 

Traders Village, spanning over a hundred acres, is the largest weekend flea market in Texas. The venue hosts numerous food vendors, shopping attractions, festivals and events each week.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Houston declared July Space City Month.

The Texas stars were shining big and bright when friends, family, actors, directors and local celebrities gathered to celebrate the launch of “The Last Astronaut,” a movie that debuted at WorldFest-Houston.

Guests had a ballin’ time at the Clint Capela’s CC15 Foundation “Celebrity Slam” launch event on Friday, March 29.

The 8th annual Nora’s Home “We Are Family” gala at The Post Oak Hotel raised $950,000 to benefit families of recovering transplant patients. Special honorees at this year’s gala were Houston residents Caroline and Jim Looke and Paula and Rusty Walter.

The highly anticipated Shop With Heart event is back and better than ever. Presented by the American Heart Association and The Heart Guild of Houston, the Shop With Heart Card will be offered from April 26 through May 5.

Earth Day is upon us. Around the globe, people will join together on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection and join sustainability efforts.

Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park has a packed lineup of no-cost family-friendly entertainment this spring. Keep these shows on your radar:

The new H-E-B in The Heights has beer and wine on tap, plus a selection of 1,800 kinds of wine and 300 beer varieties.

The Galveston Bay Foundation, a local nonprofit committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing the coastline’s natural resources, prepares for its major spring volunteer event, Trash Bash.

It’s one of the hottest tickets in town. Lines form early every Thursday night for Bingo in The Heights at SPJST Lodge 88. The games start at 7 p.m., but doors open at 5:15 and all 700 seats fill up quickly.

Dreamy, drivable art will cruise through downtown during the Houston Art Car Parade, a wild tradition featuring over 250 mobile masterpieces rolling through the streets on April 13.

Once the bulls have been ridden and the chuck wagons have raced, a stage is set up each night for a superstar to continue entertaining the crowd at RodeoHouston.

As fate would have it, National Margarita Day is tomorrow. Mark your calendar and celebrate at these Houston hot spots:

The Junior League of Houston hosted its 71st Annual Charity Ball, “Fire & Ice.” It raised $750,000 to fund the League’s Community Program and volunteer initiatives. Guests began both nights by sipping cocktails while browsing auction items in the winter showcase rooms. There, they were mesmerized by fire and ice characters.

Send your furry Valentine to Meadowlake Pet Resort & Training Center’s soirée on Thursday, Feb. 14. The Valentine’s Day-themed bash will be held from 11am-4pm at both the 288 South and Galleria Area locations and will include fun activities such as a doggie Valentine exchange and dipping for heart biscuits (bobbing for bones).

Donae Cangelosi Chramosta of The Vintage Contessa hosted a fabulous birthday bash at Tootsies, entitled “A Shopping Event with Real Conversations Changing Our World.” In classic Contessa style, it was glamorous and encouraged global change.

Who let the parents out? Meadowlake Pet Resort & Training Center invited pup parents, sans fur babies, for a night out on Thursday, Jan. 10, to enjoy its recently opened Galleria-area facility. The posh, pet-focused soirée showcased the 19,000-square-foot venue and included guided tours highlighting Meadowlake’s services, eats from the Balls Out Burger food truck and the chance for guests to win up to $1,000 in prizes throughout the evening.

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Don’t miss your chance to purchase Houston’s best jewelry, décor and clothing at a discount. On Jan. 12-13, the SALE will be at Bayou City Event Center.

According to a University of Scranton study, only 8 percent of people who make a New Year’s resolution actually follow through.

New Year’s Eve is the final time to pop some bubbly and toss back an oyster shooter at Danton’s Gulf Coast Seafood & Steaks. On Jan. 1st, the Danton’s team will pack up and prepare to open the doors as Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine.

Christmas came early to over 6,000 second-graders in the Greater Houston area who received bikes from CYCLE for accomplishing their academic goals. This year, 1,500 volunteers participated in the world’s largest bicycle build and giveaway hosted by CYCLE at NRG Center.

Lights, ice skating, action. This Houston holiday season offers festivities for all. In the Museum District, families can find twinkling lights and hot chocolate at the Houston Zoo, through Jan. 13.

On Nov. 8, 550 colorfully attired guests attended the 2018 Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) “Color Outside the Lines” gala, to celebrate the contributions of Judy Nyquist and Geraldina Wise, who have enhanced the vitality and creativity of BBP and Houston.