Local Events

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

In search of spectacular treasures for your home, ranch or ski chalet? Visit Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions’ next sale on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at 6:30 pm. The sale, known as Houston’s “who’s who” of antique dealers, takes place at 1505 Sawyer St.

Recipe for Success Foundation’s “Chefs in the Field: A Pig Roast” event will occur on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 6:30pm at Hope Farms, the Foundation’s seven-acre urban farm.

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, and get ready to party at Oktoberfest Houston on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11am-6pm. Held at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, Oktoberfest Houston is an annual event showcasing both German and Texas culture in one fantastic day.

Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation’s Cocktails for the Cure is on Wednesday, September 5 at Chapman and Kirby, 5-8PM. Guests will sip on crafted cocktails and nosh on light bites in the EaDo gastropub.

Years of research and a life-changing journey to Europe’s most grim sites from World War II inspired the work in my second book – “The In Between: A Travel Memoir.”

Fans of Dallas-based East Hampton Sandwich Co recently packed the back porch of Kirby Ice House for a teaser of what’s to come from the nationally acclaimed shop.