COMMUNITY CALENDAR
(Next Update – May 5, 2015)
Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 10:30AM – 2:00PM
The American Heart Association’s 2015 Houston Go Red for Women Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa, 5701 Main Street,
Houston, TX 77005. This annual luncheon, featuring Keynote Speaker Star Jones, will help raise awareness and funds
for women’s fight against heart disease. Attendees will shop with local vendors expo style and enjoy a heart
heart-healthy lunch
while
ile learning more about the Go Red for Women campaign. Call 713-610-5000
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or log on to
www.HoustonGoRed.Heart.org for details.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 6:30PM
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AFA’s 20 anniversary Gala at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027. Founder
Jefferson Todd Frazier will be honored at this event celebrating the organization’s twenty-year
twenty year legacy of providing
Houston’s finest music programs for young people, and will feature a world premiere performance of Frazier’s new brass
quintet, in addition to performances by AFA faculty, alumni, and students. Attendees can expect a fun
fun-filled evening
featuring a silent auction and seated dinner. Log on to www.afatexas.org/gala/ or call 713-522-9699
9699 for details.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:30PM
University Dance Theatre presents UH Goes to the Barn at 2201 Preston, Houston, TX 77003. This event will feature a
conglomerate of premiere student
ent works at The Barn, a black box theatre nestled in downtown Houston, and is produced,
choreographed, and performed solely by UH School of Theatre & Dance students. Call Toni Valle at 713
713-409-2838 or log
on to www.udtdance.info for details.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 6:30AM
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AFA’s 20 anniversary Gala at the Junior League, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027. Honoring founder Todd
Frazier and a twenty-year
year legacy of providing Houston’s finest music programs for young people at this special
anniversary event, featuring a silent auction, seated dinner, the world premiere of Frazier’s latest composition, and
performances by AFA faculty, alumni and students. Proceeds from the help support the AFA Schola
Scholarship Enrichment
Fund, ensuring that financial hardship should never be a barrier to attending an AFA program. Call 713
713-522-9699 or log
on to www.AFATexas.org/gala/ for more information.
Thursday, April 23, 2015, 11:00AM
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX. In this
inventive and highly theatrical adaption of the C.S. Lewis classic, two talented actors give a captivating, many
many-charactered
performance that’s sure to delight children and adults alike! This event is FREE, and no tickets are needed for covered
seating area.
Thursday, April 23, 2015, 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Houston Police Foundation’s K9 Happy Hour at the Republic Smokehouse and Saloon,
loon, 1910 Bagby at Pierce, Houston,
TX. Meet the officers and their K9 partners with complimentary appetizers and happy hour cocktails. This event will kick
off the opportunity for Houstonians to step forward and sponsor a HPD K9. Call 713-651-3122,
713
3122, em
email
[email protected] or log on to www.HoustonPoliceFoundation.org for more information.
Friday & Saturday, April 24 – 25, 2015, 7:30PM
Musiqua and NobleMotion Dance join forces in Tonal Impact, a dynamic evening of music and dance at the Hobby
Center’s Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. Featuring original compositions by Pierre Jalbert and
Marcus Maroney, a light and technology installation from Jonathan Kinsey and David J. Deveau, and performances by
some of Houston’s best contemporary dancers and musicians, Tonal Impact is a bold evening that will awaken the
senses. Log on to www.TheHobbyCenter.org for more information.
Friday & Saturday, April 24 - 25, 2015, 7:30PM
Musiqa and NobleMotion Dance present Tonal Impact at the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX
77002. This dynamic evening of music and dance will feature original compositions by Pierre Jalbert and Marcus
Maroney, a light and technology installation from Jonathan Kinsey and David J. Deveau, and performances by some of
Houston’s best contemporary dancers and musicians. Call 713-315-2525 or log on to www.TheHobbyCenter.org for
details.
Saturday, April 25, 2015, 8:00AM
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4 annual Hope4Life Race at Clear Springs High School, 501 Palamino Street, League City, TX. Come Run for Life at
this annual event, kicking off at Clear Springs High School and running down and back to Bay Area First Baptist Church.
For those who don’t want to run a 5K, there will be a 1K, as well (5K starts at 8AM, 1K starts at 8:15AM). Call Debbie
Simmons at 832-632-1221 or email [email protected] for details.
Saturday, April 25, 2015, 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Houston Winery & Water 2 Wine’s annual Fine Wine and Sunshine Benefit for the Sunshine Kids at 3331 Westpark
Drive, Houston, TX 77005. The benefit includes an Art Show and Live Art Auction, silent auction, raffles, live music and
food. Email [email protected] for more information.
Saturday & Sunday, April 25 – 26, 2015, 2:00PM
Houston Repertoire Ballet presents the 2015 Celebration of Dance at Tomball High School Theatre, 30330 Quinn Road,
Tomball, TX 77375. Don’t miss this celebration of life, of beauty, of childhood simplicity – a true celebration of the art of
dance and its unique ability to express and walk us through all of what life can lay before us! Call 281-940-HRB1 (4721)
or log on to www.hrbdance.org for details.
Saturday, April 25, 2015, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
American Heart Association’s FREE Save A Life CPR Training at Wheeler Field House, 16403 Lexington Blvd., Sugar
Land, TX 77479 & Taylor High School, 20700 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450. Call 713-610-5000 or log on to
www.heart.org for details.
Saturday, April 25, 2015, 7:00AM – 11:30AM
Boy Scout Troop 1001’s Community Wide Garage Sale at St. Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX
77449. Help fund the troop’s trip to Philmont Scout Ranch at this multi-family garage sale featuring electronics,
appliances, toys, bicycles, clothes, household items, books, furniture and lots of other interesting stuff. Plus, FREE coffee
and donuts, while they last. Email [email protected] for more information.
Saturday, April 25, 2015, 8:00AM
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Easter Seals of Greater Houston’s 4 annual 5K or shorter Walk With Me Family Fun Walk at the Houston Zoo, 6200
Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030. Help Easter Seals advance their mission to help children and adults living with
autism and other disabilities at this fun, family-friendly event, culminating in a post-walk after party with live music, animal
shows, children’s activities, food and more! The Houston Texans Cheerleaders will also be on hand to meet and greet
participants. All proceeds benefit children and adults living with all types of disabilities. Log on to
www.WalkWithMeHouston.org for details.
Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26, 2015
Houston Art Alliance’s Folklife + Traditional Arts & Asia Society Texas Center present Voices of the Spirit V at Asia
Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX. The concerts will shine a light on Houston’s diverse cultural
landscape through the devotional music of our faith communities, from a capella gospel and the Golden Age of American
Jewish religious music to Hindustani songs, reflecting the richness of our city’s religious practices. Admission is FREE
and open to the general public with reservations at www.asiasociety.com/texas (limit two per person). Call 713-496-9901
for more information.
Sunday, April 26, 2015, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
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The Rose presents the 2 annual Pinknic at Carothers Coastal Gardens, 502 Pine Gully Road, Seabrook, TX 77586.
Don’t miss this Kentucky Derby-themed Pinknic benefiting the Rose, and featuring Patti Cooksey, the first woman to ride
in the Preakness, speaking on her own battle with breast cancer and history as a horse racing jockey and pioneer. Plus,
live music, a silent auction, a bake sale, and local fashions will also be featured. Log on to www.theRose.org for details.
Monday, April 27, 2015, 7:00AM – 2:00PM
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ALS Association’s 3 annual Golf Classic at Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive, Pearland, TX 77581. All
proceeds benefit the ALS Association Texas Chapter in its efforts to support treatment, raise awareness, and find a cure
for ALS! Featuring registration and breakfast from 7-8A, Shotgun Start at 8A, lunch, auction and awards immediately
following play. Call 713-252-6285 or log on to www.alsa-texas.org for details.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Approaching Autism: Diagnosis, Intervention and Initiatives at the United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive,
Houston, TX 77007. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Children’s Learning Institute’s spring Lunch and
Learn event will focus on the diagnosis of autism, intervention strategies for children and exciting initiatives dedicated to
supporting parents, caregivers and health professionals who work with children with autism and developmental delays.
Log on to https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eaqz9gc45a78bcb9&oseq=&c=&ch= for
more information.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 7:30PM
The Rothko Chapel invites you to a screening of “Journey of the Universe” at 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TX 77006.
The Emmy-award winning documentary was created by a renowned team of scientists, scholars and filmmakers to
examine big science, big history and the big story, and will be projected outdoors under the stars on the chapel’s plaza.
Producers Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim will be on hand to host a discussion before the screening and answer
questions afterwards. Log on to www.RothkoChapel.org for details.
Friday, May 1, 2015, 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Jocelyn Y. Dickson Foundation for Life and The Black Heritage Society’s “Melodies From the Heart,” at the TBH Cultural
Center, 333 S. Jenson Drive, Houston, TX. The purpose of this benefit concert is to support and promote scholarship
incentives for Houston-area students wishing to pursue medical careers, and will feature performances by outstanding
gospel singers joining to share a melody from the heart. Their music will touch your souls and set your spirits on fire! Log
on to www.JocelynDickson.com for more information.
Friday – Saturday, May 1 & 2, 2015
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The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department’s 19 annual South Belt Spectacular Cookoff at El Franco Lee Park, 9400
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Hall Road, Houston, TX. Benefiting the South Belt July 4 fireworks, SVFD scholarships and local youth programs, and
featuring barbecue sandwiches, turkey legs, hot dogs, sausage on a stick, cotton candy, snow cones & drinks for
purchase. Plus, a FREE kids fun zone, bagpipe performances, a giant trampoline, train rides, HFD helicopter, police, fire
and ambulance displays, photo ops, and much more! Call David at 281-481-5656 for more information.
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 7:30AM
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Houston’s 10 annual Houston NAMIWalks at Sam Houston Park,
1000 Bagby, Houston, TX. Join in the celebration of recovery, while honoring those who have lost their lives to mental
illness and combating the stigma that so often surrounds these illnesses at community-wide event. There is no
registration fee to walk. All participants are encouraged to collect donations in support of their participation in the Walk,
with funds raised benefiting NAMI’s 2015 programs. Contact Kathy Busby at 713-970-4424 or
[email protected] for more information.
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
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UTHealth Stroke Team’s 3 annual Stomp Out Stroke Festival at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX.
This FREE event is designed to provide lifesaving information about stroke prevention and treatment, and will feature
FREE health screenings, adult and child education sessions, and interactive activities facilitated by stroke physicians,
pharmacists, nurses, physical therapists, dieticians and fitness experts. Plus, a Kid Zone, fitness activities, ice carving
and plenty of family entertainment. Log on to www.strokefestival.org for details.
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 9:30AM – 1:00PM
American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine’s FREE Wellness Workshop at 9100 Park West Drive, Houston,
TX 77063. This FREE event will feature wellness counseling, education presentations on traditional Chinese medicine,
herbs and ayurveda, breakout sessions & complimentary chair massages. Wear loose clothing if you plan to join the yoga
sessions. Email [email protected] or log on to www.Facebook.com/events/1569485366634498/ for more
information.
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Barbara Jordan Endeavor’s first Unique Blue Carpet Brunch Fundraiser at the Sheraton Brookhollow, 3000 North Loop
West, Houston, TX. Celebrating fourteen years of service to high school students with disabilities and their families, the
event will raise much-needed funds to provide all fourteen students with scholarships to college and support events
throughout the school year at high schools around the Houston area. Mrs. CleRenda McGrady will serve as keynote
speaker. Email [email protected], [email protected] or log on to www.BarbaraJodrdanAmbassadors.org for
more information.
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 8:30AM – 4:30PM
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The 15 annual Houston Dragon Boat Festival at 808 North York Street on Houston’s East End. Join thousands of
paddlers and spectators at this FREE, family event promoting the tradition of dragon boating, increasing awareness of
Asian and Asian-American culture, and enhancing cross-cultural understanding for the Houston area. This year’s event
will also feature Asian cultural performers and cuisine. Email [email protected] or log on to
www.texasdragonboat.com for details.
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2015, Noon – 5:00PM
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Preservation Houston’s 2 annual Good Brick Tour featuring six award-winning restored private homes and historic
buildings that are not usually open to the public. Get an inside look at outstanding properties, including a Tudor Revival
villa and a timeless Victorian cottage. Buy tickets and start your tour at the historic Fire Station No. 6, 1702 Washington
Avenue, in the Sixth Ward. Call 713-510-3990 or log on to http://goodbricktour.eventbrite.com for more information.
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2015, Noon – 5:00PM
Polish Festival at Our Lady of Czestochowa church grounds, 1731 Blalock Drive, Houston, TX 77080. Enjoy Polish
food, a Beer Garden, live music & dance, along with supervised children activities! Get FREE admission when dressed in
complete Polish traditional costume. Log on to www.polishfestival.org or www.forum-polonia-houston.com for details.
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2015
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Brookshire, Texas’ 14 annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. Featuring a parade, Mariachi at Hovas Park, Little Miss “Cinco
de Mayo” pageant, Soccer tournament, and more on Saturday, followed on Sunday by festivities at Hovas Park, including
live music, food and craft booths, soccer and volleyball tournaments and children’s rides. All proceeds benefit
scholarships for the current graduating class of Royal High School. Contact Eva at 281-934-4884 or Frank at 281-7950927 for more information.
Sunday, May 3, 2015, 4:00PM
The Lone Star Symphonic Band’s travel-themed concert “Oh, the Places We Will Go!” at the CrossPoint Community
Church, 700 South Westgreen, Katy, TX. Selections to be performed at this concert will include Russian Folk Dances,
English Folk Song Suite, Mannin Veen, Thunder and Blazes March, and many others. The Lone Star Dixieland Band will
perform out in the foyer for 30 minutes prior to the concert. Log on to www.LSSB.org for more information.
Monday, May 4, 2015, 7:00AM
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Interfaith Caring Ministries’ 19 annual Charity Golf Tournament at Magnolia Creek Golf Club, 1501 West Bay Area
Blvd., League City, TX 77573. Last year’s event helped raise almost $10,000 for important programs including ICM’s
food bank, back to school program, computer labs and much more! This year’s event hopes to raise even more funds
and will feature great prizes for winners, auction items to bid on, hole-in-one sponsorships on every par 3, a catered lunch
at the end of the tournament and a variety of individual hole sponsors and gifts. Call Michael at 281-332-3881, ext. 1103
or email [email protected] for details.
Monday, May 4, 2015, 5:00PM – 8:00PM
The Silicon Bayou’s Mixer Series at Hay Merchant, 1100 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX. Join Houston innovators,
techies, entrepreneurs and mentors who believe Houston is the next major hub for technology-based companies and
start-ups at The Silicon Bayou’s inaugural meeting and mixer. Getting a conversation going is one of the group’s main
goals, and the hope is that the group will eventually create incubator spaces for start-ups in the area, helping new
businesses get funding, form partnerships and rise to the next level. Log on to www.theSiliconBayou.com for more
information.
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 4:00PM – 10:00PM
Gilden Esprit de She Katy 5K/10K Run at Life Time Fitness, 23211 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494. Runners,
joggers and walkers are invited to this evening run followed by a night on the town like no other, featuring a post-race
lifestyle market of festive proportions. Salute your success with a drink at the signature Bubbly Bar, enjoy healthy eats
and complimentary services including mini manicures, hair braiding and massage! Plus, a Parent’s Night Out event with
pizza and expert child care for the kids (additional fees apply). Log on to www.espritdeshe.com/page/show/680494-runkaty#.VQxKQGR4org for more information.
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 7:30AM – 9:00AM
4Word: Houston! at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027. Join Houston
professional women for encouragement and relationship-building at this event connecting, leading, and supporting women
in the workplace to achieve their God-given potential. Meet like-minded women striving to live out their faith in their
careers and relationships. Log on to http://4wordwomen.org/event/4word-houston-breakfast-gathering-with-debi-tengler/
for details.
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Heroes for Children’s ninth annual Heroes and Handbags Event at the Omni Hotel, 4 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056.
Don’t miss this special luncheon highlighted by a silent auction of designer and one-of-a-kind handbags, with all proceeds
benefiting Heroes for Children. The event calls for spring chic attire with a fabulous handbag. Log on to
www.HeroesForChildren.org for more information.
Monday, May 11, 2015, 11:15AM
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Houston Police Foundation’s 4 annual Police Week Heroes Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency, 1200 Louisiana,
Houston, TX 77003. Join the Houston Police Department in honoring our officers who dedicated their lives to protect and
serve the citizens of this great city. National Police Week serves as a time of reflection and appreciation for the ultimate
sacrifice made by exceptionally courageous and noble officers. Log on to www.HoustonPoliceFoundation.org for more
information.
Thursday, May 14, 2015, 10:00AM
Tejano Center for Community Concerns & Raul Yzaguirre School for Success’ 2015 annual Golf Classic at Southwyck,
2901 Clubhouse Drive, Pearland, TX 77584. Box lunches (prior) and dinner will be served during the awards ceremony
following the tournament. Contact Mr. Kinney Garcia at 832-431-7300 or [email protected] or Ms. Jessica
Villareal at 713-640-3793 or [email protected] for more information.
Sunday, May 17, 2015, 4:00PM
AFA’s Collaborations Concert at Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005. Based on the theme
“Sounds, sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not” from Shakespeare’s The Tempest, AFA and Brazos Bookstore pair two
local authors with two AFA composers to create short works inspired by one another, including several thematic works
performed by a brass quintet and featuring original pieces, with each narrative reading followed directly by a musical
performance based on the narratives. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Log on to www.AFATexas.org for
details.
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 4:00PM – 7:00PM
“War and Peace” at the Sugar Land Art Center & Gallery, 104 Industrial Blvd., Ste. Q, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Artists
who are veterans or active service personnel are invited to display their works, FREE of charge, at this exhibit benefiting
the Wounded Warrior Project. Call Crystal at 281-565-0957 or log on to www.SugarLandArtCenter.org for more
information.
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8:00AM
Houston Police Foundation’s inaugural True Blue Clay Shoot at American Shooting Centers, 16500 Westheimer
Parkway, Houston, TX 77082. Often referred to as golfing with a gun, True Blue Clay Shoot is a fun and exciting day
outdoors with good food, shooting clays and prizes! Proceeds benefit the Houston Police Foundation’s mission to
promote awareness, enhance safety, and improve performance within the Houston Police Department by encouraging
citizen involvement and support in making Houston a safer city for all. Log on to www.HoustonPoliceFoundation.org for
details.
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
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The 5 annual Brazarre Houston benefiting the American Cancer Society, at G Gallery, 301 E. 11 Street, Houston, TX
77008. The Brazarre is a festive way to celebrate and honor those who have battled cancer and raise money for the
cause. Featuring the artful bras of Houston artists, the exhibit is inventive, beautiful, fun, funny, and make you think about
a woman’s most supportive sartorial asset. Log on to http://brazarrehouston.com for more information.
Sunday, May 31, 2015, 4:30PM – 7:00PM
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The Health Museum’s 7 annual Triple Crown Polo Match at the Houston Polo Club, 8552 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX
77024. This fashionable fete benefits The Health Museum’s educational programming, providing health and science
education to the Houston community. Guests will enjoy grand polo sporting, derby-themed cocktails, fabulous food, style
contests, music and much more. Log on to www.theHealthMuseum.org/polo for details.
Saturday, June 20, 2015, 8:00AM
Dad’s Day 5K at the Wortham Theatre, 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX. Log on to www.dadsday5k.org for more
information.
Saturday, July 11, 2015, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
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God’s Temple of Praise Community Church’s 2 annual Community Health Fair/Back to School Drive at 19929
Westfield Parkway, Katy, TX. This FREE event will feature various vendors offering free health screenings and services
for the community. Call 713-928-3017, 832-941-6105 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
for details.