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EVENTS
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DIY Downtown: Indigo Dyed Tea Towels
Social Graces Social Club
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Wed march 13 2019 630 p.m. |
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Gather your friends, family and co-workers and follow along as Pop Shop America instructors guide you step by step as you make your own Indigo dyed tea towels using the Shibori Dyeing Technique. Learn how to create an ombre creating in dye, listen to music and snack on treats from Local Foods Downtown and sweets from Phoenicia Specialty Foods. MORE INFO
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| Expo |
March 7-10 2019 Noon |
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44th annual fishing show
george r. brown convention center
The 44th Annual Fishing Show will highlight the world of fishing, including fishing tackle and fishing boats explored through displays, clinics and movies. Don't miss it! PURCHASE TICKETS |
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March 7-10 2019 7:30 P.M. |
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Anastasia
Hobby Center
From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. PURCHASE TICKETS |
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Fri march 8 2019 6 p.m. |
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French Cultures Festival kick-off Concert
discovery green
Come enjoy delicious French wine, crepes, and traditional delicacies as you celebrate French culture with unique performances by Andréanne Martin, David Caceres and Scott Tixier. MORE INFO |
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Sat March 9 2019 7:30 a.m. |
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47th annual buffalo bayou regatta
allen's landing
Compete in Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race – a 15-mile paddling excursion from San Felipe and Voss to Downtown’s Sesquicentennial Park. Not a paddler? Cheer on racers along Buffalo Bayou and join in the free finish line festivities and awards ceremony with live zydeco music, activities, and food and drink. PURCHASE TICKETS |
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Sat march 9 2019 6 p.m. |
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Houston Artflow III
The Hardy & Nance Studios
Back for the third and final time, this art show will showcase the unique styles of art by Houston curators at Hardy Nance Studios. Shop for a new piece of art and enjoy BBQ and coffee by Coffee-Q food truck. MORE INFO
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Sat March 9 2019 7 p.M. |
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The Kinks
Discovery Green
Relive the '60s and dance along with Houston musicians from the FAB 40 as they pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the celebrated LP by English rock band, The Kinks. MORE INFO |
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sun march 10 2019 5 P.M. |
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Bayou City Jazz Series with Brian Simpson & Jackiem Joyner
Wortham Center
Brian Simpson, a celebrated keyboardist, composer and studio musician and multi-instrumentalist, Jackiem Joyner, will come together on the Wortham stage for a timeless performance that will blow your mind. PURCHASE TICKETS |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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on stands now: downtown magazine
The development we’ve seen over the past decade in Downtown is no accident. It’s the result of hard work, planning, and a significant investment of resources—the kind of investment like that taken by the new Kinder HSPVA, MassChallenge and Finn Hall. We’re so proud to have played a role in those changes and are thrilled to introduce you to our new neighbors in the newest issue of Downtown Magazine, now on stands! READ MORE
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Registration open: 2019 Tourism Summit
Now in its fifth year, the 2019 Tourism Summit brings together key leaders in the travel and tourism industry to foster connections and partnerships that help bring more leisure visitors to Houston. Join the conversation on April 25 and obtain current industry information, hear from leading travel and tourism professionals, network and enjoy great food and prizes! REGISTER |
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LIVE MUSIC SCENE
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THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS
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H-TOWN SPORTS
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK |
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From the 60th Annual St. Patrick's festivities in Historic Market Square, to the Houston Children's Festival, an exciting new season of Astros games and more, there's plenty to look forward to in Downtown this spring. Get the scoop! |
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