Must See Houston 2013 Summer Events
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May
Byzantine Things in the World Byzantine
Things in the World focuses on highlighting the Menil Collection's more than 70
Byzantine holdings ranging from 1700 BC to the late twentieth century. Byzantine
thinkers saw objects as dynamic and changeable, fully capable of affecting the
world, which is contrary to the contemporary conception. The exhibition
concentrates on the materials used and the sensory impressions created by the
art.
May 3-Aug. 11.
13th Annual Houston Dragon
Boat FestivalThe Texas Dragon Boat Association, in collaboration
with Buffalo Bayou Partnership, presents the 13th Annual Houston Dragon Boat
Festival. The event showcases 30 teams competing along the banks of Buffalo
Bayou at Allen's Landing and features Asian cuisine, music, arts and crafts and
cultural performances.
May 4.
Houston Ballet
at Miller Outdoor TheatreIn celebration of Miller’s 90th
anniversary, the Houston Ballet brings fans a trio of free performances. The
evening will open with the 19th century classic Flower Festival in Genzano and
the classical set piece Grand Pas Classique, before concluding with Stanton
Welch's signature Madame Butterfly, the story of a beautiful Japanese geisha who
gives up her faith and her family to marry an American naval officer.
May
10-12.
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Pop Shop Houston: Indie Craft
Fair, Art and Music FestivalPop Shop Houston is a twice yearly Indie
Craft Fair, Art and Music Festival. It is a mecca of independent artists,
designers and crafters of every media. Discover new locally made independent
treasures while enjoying cocktails, live music and family-friendly activities.
May 11-12.
Art Car
ParadeMore than 250,000 spectators line Downtown’s streets to view
the world’s largest art car parade, which showcases Houston’s most outlandish
folk art creations on wheels. The Fruit Mobile, a 1967 Ford station wagon,
kicked off the craze in 1986. Truly a sight to see, the parade is produced by
the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art.
May 11.
Pasadena Strawberry FestivalStrawberry fans unite at
Pasadena’s 40th annual strawberry festival. The fruit-filled event marks the
return of the world’s largest strawberry shortcake and offers festival goers 128
teams playing mud volleyball, carnival events, a BBQ cookoff and live music
performances by Texas country artists.
May 17-19.
Lego KidsFestCovering more than three acres of space,
the giant LEGO expo brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO
building and experiences together in an activity and entertainment-packed family
event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests.
May
17-19.
Houston
Press BrewFestThe first inaugural Houston Press BrewFest is coming
to Washington Avenue, bringing with it an indoor/outdoor beer sampling event and
festival. Expect craft beers, local food truck faire and musical entertainment.
BrewFest is sponsored by Lucky’s Pub, The Law Offices of Tad Nelson &
Associates and Space City Credit Union.
May 18.
ComicpaloozaHead to Downtown Houston Memorial Day
weekend for Texas’ international comic con—a three-day sci-fi and fantasy
extravaganza held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Join celebrities
such as
Star Trek's Patrick Stewart,
The Princess Brides’ Cary
Elwes and the
Fast & Furious’ Michelle Rodriguez, among other
familiar faces, for this multi-platform event that brings together comics,
fantasy, horror, steam punk, New Media, movies, film, gaming and, of course,
sci-fi.
May 24-26.
The Houston Symphony Presents 'Pirates of the
Caribbean'A one of a kind film screening concert experience will
take guests for an adventure on the high seas. The performance features the 2003
smash hit
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,
starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, with musical score
performed live by the Houston Symphony. Experience the blockbuster like never
before.
May 30.
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Hall of Ancient Egypt OpeningSafely ensconced in the
Sahara desert, and drawing its lifeblood from the river Nile, ancient Egyptian
civilization flourished for more than three millennia. Learn more about the
fascinating ancient culture at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, as the
institution unveils its new permanent exhibition hall. Explore the Egyptian
themes of writing, religion, natural resources and—of course—mummification.
May 31.
June
Free Press Summer FestThe annual two-day music
festival returns to Buffalo Bayou's Eleanor Tinsley Park. There, more than
60,000 festival-goers will experience music by more than 150 national and local
acts on eight stages. The 2013 show will feature bands such as The Postal
Service, Bassnectar, Passion Pit and the Arctic Monkeys, along with many more.
June 1-2.
Blue Man
GroupBest known for its widely popular theatrical shows and
concerts, Blue Man Group combines music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to
produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere
created at the live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group
experience! With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of
all ages, languages, and cultures.
June 4-9.
USA vs Ireland RugbyInternational rugby returns to
Houston this summer as the U.S. Men’s National Rugby Team, The Eagles, host
Ireland at BBVA Compass Stadium—one of the only international matches being held
in the U.S. this year. The match up offers rugby fans a great opportunity to
witness Ireland, a Tier 1 nation currently ranked 6th in world, battle on
American soil against The Eagles, who are currently ranked 16th.
June
8.
Juneteenth Summer CelebrationJoin other Texans as they
celebrate President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation,
which freed all slaves. The event at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park
includes blues, gospel and jazz performers and a variety of smaller events aimed
at raising awareness of African-American heritage.
June
21-23.
Pride HoustonThe largest Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transsexual event in the Southwest takes place each year during the Houston
Pride Parade where 1,000 participants entertain 150,000 spectators with an
empowering blend of light, color and sound with beautiful floats, costumes and
performances.
June 29.
July
Southwest Airlines Freedom Over TexasHouston’s
official July 4th celebration takes place in Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo
Bayou and features live entertainment, food booths and a world-famous fireworks
display. Don’t miss performances by Sheryl Crow and Martina McBride, presented
by NRG.
July 4.
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ExxonMobil Summer Chills at the AlleyA weekend
gathering at The Hollow family estate of Lady Lucy and Sir Henry Angkatell
explodes in the murder of one of their guests, physician John Cristow. When the
good doctor is found shot, almost everyone is suspect with opportunity and
motive including his dim but loyal wife, his current mistress, and his
ex-mistress, who lives on a neighboring estate. Don't miss this classic Christie
whodunit filled with brilliantly eccentric characters.
July 5-Aug.
4.
'Wicked'The Broadway smash-hit and award-winner
returns to Houston telling the story of Dorothy, long before the Kansas girl
arrives in Munchkinland. Follow along, as two girls meet in the land of Oz. One
is born with emerald green skin, yet is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The
other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the
Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for "the most complete and
completely satisfying new musical in a long time" (USA Today).
July 10 – Aug.
11.
BBVA
Compass Dynamo Charity CupThe Houston Dynamo will face the Stoke
City Potters of the English Premier League at BBVA Compass Stadium in the fifth
BBVA Compass Dynamo Charities Cup. Stoke City is the third European club to play
in the Dynamo Charities Cup—an annual match between the Dynamo and a prominent
international opponent. Stoke City features former Dynamo defender and U.S.
national team regular Geoff Cameron.
July 24.
Where To Stay?
Embassy Suites Houston Near the Galleria
2911 Sage Road
Houston, TX 77056
713-626-5444
This all suite hotel only 45 steps from Houston's #1 attraction-Galleria Houston- offers all this to guests attending Houston's unique Summer events:
- Free cooked to order breakfast
- Complimentary drinks and snacks at Evening Reception
- Two Room Suites
- Free Internet Access
- Certain packages include free parking
- Fitness Center
- Shuttle in 3 mile radius of hotel
