Some Favorite Places in Houston
Brennan's of Houston and Courtyard Bar A Houston favorite re-opened and worth a visit -- 3300 Smith Street
From our welcoming greeting, throughout dining, to the bananas foster, and finally a fond farewell, we create a unique environment that sets the perfect backdrop for great memories to come to life! Details.
Mos...A Place For Steaks - 1801 Post Oak Boulevard Details
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Don’t miss these featured events such as Film Screening:2011 British Arrows, Gallery Talk: Highlights of the MFAH, Houston Film Critics Society: Best of 2011 Films, Bayou Bend Family Day: Our Classical Past, and so much more ... visit our local calendar for more events »
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Upcoming things to do in Houston!
Friday, February 3rd starting at 6:30pm
The Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane (77024).
The Black Tie optional evening will begin with a Reception and Silent Auction, Dinner, Live Auction and Entertainment by Brotherhood. Harold and Anna Marie Hidalgo and Norman and Lauren Nolasco are the Co-Chairmen of the event which will Honor County Judge Ed and Gwen Emmett.Some of the 2012 Gala Sponsors are theMarek Family Foundation, CenterPoint Energy, El Paso Corporation, Deloitte & Touche, Vinson & Elkins and Enite LP. Purchase tickets contact Barbara Page at 713 301.2618 or
bpage@santamariahostel.org.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 | 7am-1pm
Sun & Ski Sports, 6100 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77057Event will begins at 7am and will be bigger, better,a nd more exciting than ever! Benefiting Ducks Unlimited. There will be 25, 45, 37 and 70 mile routes along with entertaining rest stops, duck calling and dog demonstrations at most stops and new reststop sponsors. For details,
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Saturday-Sunday, February 4-5, 2012 | 1am-2pm
Houston, TXThe start point will be posted to this event page the week of the Challenge. he GORUCK Challenge is a team event and never a race. Inspired by Special Forces training and led by Green Berets, the Challenge builds teams and solves problems. $10 of every entry fee benefits the Green Beret Foundation. For details,
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Friday-Sunday, February 10-12, 2012
Houston Reliant CenterHoustons' Premier "One Stop Shopping Opportunity" for all your home & garden needs. From Windows and Doors to Ceilings and Floors over 700 experts, products, services and ideas all under one roof. For details,
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Feburary 18, 2012
The Health Museum HoustonSponsored by The Second Wind For Life Initiative The evening will be one of knowledge, fashion, exhibit viewing, and food tasting. We are proud to announce that we have accepted another initiative benefiting the American Heart Association and a heart transplant candidate, Carroll Phillips.
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Thursday, February 23rd - Saturday, February 25th, 2012
Reliant Stadium Parking LotDon't miss the Kick-Off for the Houston LiveStock Show & Rodeo. Just as the rodeo competitors hone their riding skills and shine their buckles, several hundred others are polishing their culinary tools and preparing to heat up their own winning run at glory! The World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is three days of cooking, competition, eating and dancing!
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Saturday, February 25th, 2012
Starts at Smith & Texas-Downtown Houston
Houston is transformed from a bustling metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. Decorative floats intermingle with thousands of men and women on horseback to join the skyscrapers and freeways and fill the streets with hoof beats and marching bands.
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
Smith St. & Texas Ave. - Downtown HoustonThe 10K race and 5K fun run/walk race courses are point-to-point, starting in downtown Houston at the corners of Texas Avenue and Smith Street, and finishing at Minute Maid Park. Expect plenty of hoopla and large crowds of cheering spectators as participants lead the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo parade. For details,
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Tuesday-Saturday, February 28th - March 18, 2012
Reliant ParkThere is a lot to experience at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, from Capital One Bank AGVENTURE for all sorts of children's activities to shopping, dining, rides at the carnival and dancing in The Hideout. For details,
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Wednesday-Sunday, February 29th-March 4th, 2012
The Park Expo & Conference CenterGarden Showcase, Rhythm in Bloom, Outdoor Living, Green Market, Building & Home Improvement are just some of the highlights of this show. For details,
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Saturday, March 10, 2012 | 8 am
Downtown HoustonThe Bayou City Classic 10k has been a Houston tradition for more than 30 years and attracts more than 3000 runners, walkers, and volunteers. New in 2012 is the Bayou City Classic 5k Fun Run & Walk! Both the 10k and the 5k start on Louisiana Street near McKinney Street. The Finish Lines for the two races is on Walker Street by City Hall. For details,
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Houston, TxPresented by Apache Corporation. Benefiting Houston area parks. Participate in the 20, 40, and 70-mile rides. For details,
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Week One - March 21 - 25 | Week Two - March 26 - April 1, 2012
South West Equestrian Center, Katy
Step Up and Step Out for Children! The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, presented by BBVA Compass, has grown into the oldest and most prestigious horse show in the country, and one of Houston’s most unique social and fundraising events, raising millions of dollars for our charities, Texas Children’s Hospital and The Ronald McDonald House of Houston.
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March 21st – April 1st, 2012
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 South Mason Road Katy, Texas 77450Presented by BBVA Compass Bank. Hosting more than 1,500 horses and more than 1,200 riders annually, Pin Oak brings together Hunters and Jumpers, American Saddlebreds, Andalusians and Lusitantos, United Mountain Horses, Welsh Ponies, and more in a two week equestrian extravaganza that has been a Houston tradition for 67 years. For details call Roxanne Cook at 713-621-6290 or
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March 26 - April 1, 2012
Redstone Golf Club, Humble Texas
The Shell Houston Open providing a chance for children! This exciting event kicks offs on Monday, March 26th and finishes with the Championship play on Sunday, April 1, 2012. Check back for information on the list of World Class Golfers that will be attending this year.
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March 31 & April 1, 2012
Downton HOuston-City Hall, the downtown library, Sam Houston Park and Tranquility Park
The largest Children's Festival in the United States! Sponsored by Baker Hughes benefitting Child Advocates of Houston. Offering several stages, The Festival is divided into themed Family Adventure Zones and delivers over 300 exciting activities.
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Friday-Sunday, April 13-15, 2012
Houston George R Brown Convention CenterHouston's First and Original Home Show for all your homes' needs. For details,
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Saturday, April 14, 2012 | 10am-6Ppm
Reliant CenterFree Admission. Bring Your Pet! Tons of Exhibitors, Fabulous Prize Giveaways & Fun for both the Two-Legged AND Four-Legged, Adopt! Dozens of Rescue Groups and a Mega-Adoption Event, Discounted Vaccinations, Microchipping and Heartworm & Flea Preventatives, Free Nail Trims, Agility Demonstrations, Live Entertainment, Obedience Demonstrations, Author Readings/Book Signings, The Latest & Greatest Pet Products, and much more!
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April 21st - 22nd, 2011
Houston, TxYou'll walk amidst glorious oak trees, funky antique and craft shops, designer boutiques and pictorial greenbelts while witnessing Houston's skyline, which showcases some of the best modern architecture around. For details,
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