Free Events Thursday!
Texas Contemporary Art Fair
September 04, 2014 – September 07, 2014
Friday, September 5 11:00am to 7:00pm; Saturday, September 6 11:00am to 7:00pm; Sunday, September 7 12:00pm to 6:00pm
George R. Brown Convention Center
Entering its fourth installment, Texas Contemporary continues to gain traction in relevance and size, mirroring the economics and demographics of its host city, one of the country’s fastest growing markets. This year, an anticipated 70-plus galleries will showcase original works from the most innovative and progressive international and local artists today. New participants, drawn to the fair for reasons ranging from the production quality and caliber of galleries to the increasing attendance levels, price point and overall sales.
Price: $25.00
Free Children’s Museum, Houston Zoo, Museum of Fine Arts to Bank of America Cardholders
First full weekend of every month!
free admission for Bank of America cardholders this weekend. Bank of America’s national program, “Museums on Us,” provides free admission the first full weekend of every month to 150 participating museums and venues.
In Houston area, that free admission includes the Houston Zoo, Children’s Museum of Houston and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Free admission is limited to Bank of America credit/debit card holders only, and not their children. Check museum links for hours and location.
Price: FREE!!!
First Saturday Art Crawl
April 05, 2014 – January 03, 2015 (Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday) from 4:00PM – 7:00PM
Houston Socialites Club
On the first Saturday each month, join HSC for a fun, social art crawl around Houston, followed by dinner/drinks. Each month will feature a different art cluster/neighborhood, and includes these old favorites: Gallery Row, Montrose, Rice, Upper Kirby, Heights, to name a few. For couples and singles over 30.
Price: FREE!!!
First Saturday Arts Market
May 03, 2014 – May 02, 2015 (Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday)
11-6 Sept – May
548 W. 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008
First Saturday Arts Market is a monthly outdoor fine arts event featuring the works of dozens of visual artists. Located in the Historic Houston Heights by Gen’s Antiques at 548 W. 19th St. at Lawrence St., the market showcases paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and handcrafted items. Bring the entire family and come enjoy the great outdoors, live music and delicious fare from some of the area’s best gourmet food trucks.
Price: FREE!!!
Time Warp Classic Concert Series
Saturday, September 06, 2014 at 7:30-9:30 pm
Sugar Land Town Square
Don’t miss the Timewarp Classic Concert Series featuring music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Catch the double feature with Already Gone (Eagles Tribute) and Abbey Road (Beatles Tribute) Bands.
Price: FREE!!!
Open Hangar and WWII Aircraft and Museum
September 06, 2014 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
West Houston Airport, Hangar B-5
18000 Groschke Rd, Houston, TX 77084
The Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force invites you and your family, friends or group to visit our Hangar and tour our WWII Museum on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Get up close to our Wing’s 5 flyable WWII military aircraft. Go inside a WWII Paratroop aircraft and climb into the cockpit of a WWII trainer. Our hangar is located at the West Houston Airport 2 miles north of I-10, just east of Barker Cypress on Groschke Rd. (For detailed directions go to: www.houstonwing.org) The Commemorative Air Force is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, restoring and flying military aircraft so that younger generations can appreciate the role of military aviation through history in the defense of our country and the preservation of our liberties.
Price: FREE!!!
Centennial Family Fest Celebrates Houston Ship Channel’s 100th Birthday
Saturday, September 06, 2014 from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Bayport Cruise Terminal
4700 Cruise Road, Pasadena, TX 77586
During the festival, attendees will be dazzled by many exciting and educational activities and attractions ranging from tours of the M/V Sam Houston Vessel, a tug boat tug-of-war, an interactive antique fire truck, toy sailboat games, face painting, treasure hunts and much more.
Additionally, historic Houston Ship Channel movies and exhibits will educate festival goers about the importance of the ship channel and the port. The daily traffic of the ship channel will serve as the festival’s lively backdrop. A variety of food, beverages and treats will also be available.
Parking will be accessible on site and a shuttle service will run to and from nearby parking areas.
Price: FREE!!!
Shadows on the Wall: Cameraless Photography from 1851 to Today
August 31, 2014 – November 30, 2014
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005
Drawn from the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Shadows on the Wall: Cameraless Photography from 1851 to Today presents 50 evocative images created with light and chemistry but without the use of a camera.
Price: Free on Thursdays and $15.00 and you can see the Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House exhibit for free!
Free Events Thursday