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El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), an Interactive Archive-Based Exhibition by Ana María Caula | 2026 FotoFest Biennial

Happening now · Mar 7 – Apr 19 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

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LEGO Spike Robotics Play (Ages 8 to 12)

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 8–12

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Urban Air Houston: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Houston · 2737 Minimax St suite 200, Houston, TX

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Main Event Katy: The Fun Day Deal is Here!

Happening now · Mar 15 – Jun 12 · Main Event Katy · 24401 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Houston · 4432 North Freeway, Houston, TX

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Jazzy Sundays in the Park: Susan Carol

In 6 days · Apr 19 – Apr 21 · Buffalo Bayou · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

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Candles & Karaoke Experience

Happening now · Dec 3 – May 2 · Studio 786 · 7636 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX

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Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson

Happening now · Sep 5 – Aug 11 · The Menil Drawing Institute · 1412 West Main St., Houston, TX

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Houston · 4432 North Freeway, Houston, TX

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Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band

Happening now · Apr 12 – Apr 14 · The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

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Houston Kanpai Festival

In 6 days · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · The Garage HTX · 1201 Oliver St #106, Houston, TX

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Donald Sultan: New Mimosa Paintings

Happening now · Mar 19 – Apr 26 · McClain Gallery · 2242 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX

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The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure

Happening now · Mar 7 – Sep 14 · The Health Museum · 15151 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX

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Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 10–17

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Barnstorm Dance Fest

Tomorrow · Apr 15 – Apr 20 · MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston · 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX

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Explore Art at HPL - Abstract Art

Starts in 8 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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ARTECHOUSE presents Blooming Wonders: A Celebration of Spring

Happening now · Mar 6 – Jun 2 · Artechouse Houston · 600 W 6th St., Houston, TX

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Make a Scene With StikBots (Ages 8 to 12)

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 8–12

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"The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly"

Happening now · Mar 27 – Aug 11 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

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ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 20 · The Church of St.John the Divine · 2450 River Oaks Blvd, houston, TX

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Coiffure pour dames (Steel Magnolias)

Happening now · Apr 11 – Apr 20 · MECA at TBH Center · 333 S. Jensen Dr., Houston, TX

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Jazzy Sundays en Buffalo Bayou Park

Happening now · Apr 5 – Apr 28 · The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

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Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Appreciation Month

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Infant Massage at Dundas

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages Up to 5

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How-To Festival

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Happening now · Apr 11 – Apr 27 · Marriott Houston West Loop Galleria, 1750 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 · 1750 W Loop S, Houston, TX

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Baby Bouncer

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 3:15 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library · 930 Corbindale Road, Houston, TX · Ages Up to 5

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Main Event Webster: The Fun Day Deal is Here!

Happening now · Mar 15 – Jun 12 · Main Event Webster · 1125 Magnolia Avenue, Webster, TX

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Sky Zone Houston – Copperfield: Spring Play 4 Pack

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Houston – Copperfield · 6148 Hwy 6, North Houston, TX · Ages 1+

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Urban Air Webster: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Webster · 20251 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX

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Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Houston’s Taste of Latin American Food

In 1 week · Apr 26 – Apr 27 · Karbach Brewing Co. · 2032 Karbach St., Houston, TX

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Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival

Oct 17 – Oct 19 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

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Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show

Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

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Puppet Players Present at Barbara Bush

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX

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Baddlands Fest Houston

May 30 – Jun 1 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

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Create for Kids Hamilton Crafts

Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

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Summer Book and Movie Sale! Hosted by the Friends of the Library!

May 14 – May 16 · Jacinto City Branch Library · 921 Akron Street, Houston, TX

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Montrose Art Party

In 3 weeks · May 2 – May 4 · Art League Houston · 1953 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

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"John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

In 1 week · Apr 24 – Oct 13 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

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Blood Drive at Katherine Tyra Branch

Tue, Jun 23, 7:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek Branch Library · 16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX

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Career and College Help | Ayuda para busca de Empleo o Carreras

Thu, May 14, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

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Abstract Art Workshop

Mon, Jun 1, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Bark for Books with St. John's Ambulance

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

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Queer Parent Meet Up x All Out Collective

Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Teen Advisory Board

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX · Ages 10–17

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Russell Peters - Relax World Tour (It’s Not That Serious)

Sep 3 – Sep 6 · Improv Houston · 7620 Katy Freeway, Suite 455, Houston, TX

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Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People

May 22 – May 23 · Contemporary Arts Museum Houston · 5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX

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El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), an Interactive Archive-Based Exhibition by Ana María Caula | 2026 FotoFest Biennial

LEGO Spike Robotics Play (Ages 8 to 12)

Urban Air Houston: Save Big. Play All Year

Main Event Katy: The Fun Day Deal is Here!

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Jazzy Sundays in the Park: Susan Carol

Candles & Karaoke Experience

Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band

Houston Kanpai Festival

Donald Sultan: New Mimosa Paintings

The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure

Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers

Barnstorm Dance Fest

Explore Art at HPL - Abstract Art

ARTECHOUSE presents Blooming Wonders: A Celebration of Spring

Make a Scene With StikBots (Ages 8 to 12)

"The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly"

ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing

Coiffure pour dames (Steel Magnolias)​

Jazzy Sundays en Buffalo Bayou Park

Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Appreciation Month

Infant Massage at Dundas

How-To Festival

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Baby Bouncer

Main Event Webster: The Fun Day Deal is Here!

Sky Zone Houston – Copperfield: Spring Play 4 Pack

Urban Air Webster: Save Big. Play All Year

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Houston’s Taste of Latin American Food

Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show

Puppet Players Present at Barbara Bush

Baddlands Fest Houston

Create for Kids Hamilton Crafts

Summer Book and Movie Sale! Hosted by the Friends of the Library!

Montrose Art Party

"John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

Blood Drive at Katherine Tyra Branch

Career and College Help | Ayuda para busca de Empleo o Carreras

Abstract Art Workshop

Bark for Books with St. John's Ambulance

Queer Parent Meet Up x All Out Collective

Teen Advisory Board

Russell Peters - Relax World Tour (It’s Not That Serious)

Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People

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