Houston Events July 18, 2009
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| Concerts 501038 | Gamer MusiCON 09 with Video Games LiveThe Houston Symphony hosts Gamer MusiCON 09, an all-day gaming festival with two live concerts. The lobby festival includes playable game demos, Q&A sessions with video game music composers, a Guitar Hero contest, and autograph sessions; attendees can also participate in a costume contest on stage. The first concert (3pm-4:30pm) features music from Blizzard games World of Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft, while scenes from the games are broadcast on the big screen. The second concert (7:30pm-10pm) features music and scenes from Chrono Trigger, Halo 3: ODST, and Mega Man. 713.224.7575 http://www.houstonsymphony.org 7/18/09 Ages: 10-18 Time: 2pm-11pm Cost: $50-$100 |
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| Dance 506496 | Hula Dance PerformanceFamilies can enjoy a hula dance performance during the museum's Free Family Night on Thu and again on Sat afternoon. 713.522.1138 http://www.cmhouston.org Ongoing Each Thu, Sat 7/16/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: Thu 6pm; Sat 2pm Cost: Thu free; Sat free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 496994 | The Cinema of George LucasThe exhibit features nearly 50 props, costumes, and awards from George Lucas's blockbuster films, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and American Graffiti. A special section of the exhibit, Live the Adventure, gives visitors the opportunity to shoot, run, and climb their way through scenes from some of these movies. 281.244.2100 http://www.spacecenter.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During Center hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 495167 | Dinosaurs Alive!The outdoor exhibit features more than 20 life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex. 800.582.4673 http://www.moodygardens.org Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: 10am-6pm Cost: $5.95; Children (2 & under) free |
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| Exhibits 420074 | Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008The exhibit features the photographs of Houston-based artist Amy Blakemore, ranging from early black-and-white street photographs to lushly colored portraits and landscapes. 713.639.7300 http://www.mfah.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/9/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 414056 | Terra Cotta WarriorsTerra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor includes a sample of the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World: 20 of the life-like, life-size clay warriors created as protectors of the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the third century BC. The exhibit also features more than 100 other artifacts from the emperor's vast necropolis, including a suit of armor, pendants, and ritual objects. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended; tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 5/22/09 - 10/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular hours Cost: Adults $30; Seniors & Children (3-11) $24; Members $15 |
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| Exhibits 412814 | Genghis KhanThe special exhibition explores the innovation, technological mastery, engineering marvels, and cultural sophistication of the world's greatest conqueror, Genghis Khan. The exhibit features interactive role-playing activities; wrap-around screen films; artisans, musicians, dancers, and singers from Mongolia; and treasures and artifacts from a host of Chinese and Mongolian museums. Tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 2/27/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During regular hours Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Children (3-11) $18 |
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| Exhibits 493040 | How People Make ThingsThe special exhibit, inspired by the factory tour segments from the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood television series, offers hands-on activities using real factory tools and machines to create objects with four manufacturing processes - molding, cutting, deforming, and assembly. 713.522.1138 http://www.cmhouston.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 509201 | Facing MarsThe special exhibit explores the challenges and possibilities of human space travel to the Red Planet through a variety of interactive activities. 713.521.1515 http://www.thehealthmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 5/30/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 141616 | Cry Baby MatineeFirst-run, grown-up films are featured for parents with their little ones. Lights are kept dimmed, the sound is turned down, and baby changing tables are available. 713.225.1470 http://www.ang... on/events.asp Ages: All Ages Time: 11:45am Cost: Adults $7.75; Children (under 5) free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 500742 | Birding 201An instructor leads participants to areas on Galveston Island to spy a variety of birds. Participants meet in the Aquarium Pyramid lobby. Moody Gardens provides the transportation and soft drinks. Birding 201 classes are offered the third Saturday of each month. Call to reserve a spot no later than the Wednesday prior to the Saturday class. 800.683.4673 http://www.moodygardens.com 7/18/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 9am-11am Cost: $5 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 144198 | StargazingThe Observatory's 14-inch, 18-inch, and 36-inch telescopes are available for visitors to view the stars, planets, and more. Call ahead or check the website for cloud forecast. 979.553.3400or281.242.3055 http://www.hmn... vatory.asp?r=1 Ongoing Each Sat 8/12/06 - 8/12/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 3pm-10pm Cost: Telescope viewing $2-$3;<br>Park entrance: Adults $4; Children (12 and under) free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 188408 | Bearing Witness: A Community RemembersAuthentic film footage, artifacts, photographs, and documents show life in pre-war Europe, during the Nazi movement, and after the Holocaust. The exhibit includes a very rare and poignant collection of children's shoes recovered from a concentration camp in Poland, and an authentic World War II rail car of the type used to transport people to the concentration camps. 713.942.8000 http://www.hmh.org Ongoing Daily 2/16/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 165247 | Gem VaultThe Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault, a new permanent exhibit hall, features cut and polished jewels, including dazzling examples of diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, and more. The centerpiece is a 1,869-carat natural emerald crystal, the largest ever recovered in North America. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 11/17/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During Museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission to the permanent exhibition halls |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 113124 | Cockrell Butterfly Center & Hall of EntomologyThe butterfly exhibit is a three-story glass structure that showcases hundreds of live butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest setting, where butterflies flutter among - and occasionally land on - visitors strolling the paths or relaxing on benches. The Brown Hall of Entomology contains several live insects from around the world, as well as interactive displays. A children's room provides a nice quiet spot for parents to sit and for kids to use their imaginations - on hand are books, puzzles, games, tables and chairs, soft benches, insect puppets, and a giant beehive for kids to crawl through and clamber upon. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $8; Seniors and children (3-11) $6, (under 3) free |
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| Ongoing Workshops 114830 | Crafts for KidsStaff members guide kids through entertaining, creative activities at the arts and crafts table every Sat. Parents are welcome to join in, or take the opportunity to shop. Themes and projects vary weekly. Also takes place at the store's Friendswood and Conroe locations. 713.355.1893 http://www.lakeshorelearning.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 520954 | Disney Store's Super Sleuth "Hunny" Pot HuntFans of Disney Channel's My Friends Tigger & Pooh can participate in a scavenger hunt through the store to look for Pooh's lost "hunny" pots. Upon completion of the scavenger hunt activity sheets, each successful sleuth receives a certificate and a Super Sleuth mask (while supplies last.) The event also takes place at The Disney Store in The Woodlands Mall and West Oaks Mall. 281.890.5118 http://www.disneystore.com 7/18/09 Ages: 3-8 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 509716 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 498475 | Farmers Market at LaCenterraThe market is open every Sat, rain or shine, featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, crafts, and more. 281.533.0340 farmersmarket@lacenterra.com http://www.far... lacenterra.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-12n Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 369596 | Art in the ParkArt in the Park is an open-air market event on the Strand featuring the works of dozens of artists, held once per month from March through October. 888.GAL.ISLE http://www.galveston.com 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 505016 | Detective Days: The Architect's EvidenceBayou Bend hosts a series of educational Detective Days programs during the summer. Kids ages 10 and up can explore all of the details of the mansion's exterior and sort out the rhyme and reason behind its design and construction. 713.639.7750 http://www.mfah.org/bayoubend Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/14/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-14 Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (12 & under) free |
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| Other Events 505017 | Detective Days: Mysterious MessagesBayou Bend hosts a series of educational Detective Days programs during the summer. Kids ages seven and up can explore the statues located throughout the gardens to determine what they're trying to say - thereby learning how to interpret art through history. 713.639.7750 http://www.mfah.org/bayoubend Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/14/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-10 Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (12 & under) free |
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| Other Events 143706 | Midtown Farmers' MarketOpen rain or shine, the farmers' market features produce, chocolates, flowers, organic pastries, and much more. On the second Saturday of each month, the market also includes local crafts vendors with handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, and furniture. http://www.tafia.com/mfm.html Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-12n; Jul-Aug 8am-11am Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 123527 | Bayou City Farmers' MarketUrban Harvest hosts a weekly farmers' market featuring fresh produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, honey, and more from the greater Houston area's local farmers. http://www.urbanharvest.org Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-12n Cost: Moderate. Bring cash. |
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| Other Events 123530 | Houston Farmers MarketSee what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. http://www.hou... mersmarket.com Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 9am-1pm Cost: Moderate. Bring cash. |
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| Presentations 517530 | The Qi of Kung FuIn conjunction with the special exhibit, Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, families can learn about the ancient art of kung fu while watching a live demonstration, and discover how to lead a healthier lifestyle. Note: Separate paid tickets are required for admission to the exhibit. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org 7/18/09 Ages: 3-18 Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Presentations 506420 | Totally TurtlesVisitors can learn all about turtles through interactive media and visits with live specimens, courtesy of the Gulf Coast Turtle & Tortoise Society. 281.446.8588 http://www.hcp4.net/jones 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Shows 520965 | Footloose: The MusicalThe rockin' 1980s movie comes to life on stage. Advance tickets available. Note: No performance on Sun, Jul 19. 281.587.8243 http://www.playhouse1960.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/17/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Cost: $13-$15 |
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| Shows 503219 | Cirque du Soleil: SaltimbancoSaltimbanco, the Cirque du Soleil spectacular that premiered in 1992, features a cast of 49 and the company's signature mix of theater, dance, music, costumes, and astounding physical feats. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. The show also runs July 22-26 at Toyota Center. 281.894.3900 http://www.berrycenter.net Ongoing Daily 7/15/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Wed-Thu 7:30pm; Fri-Sat 3:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 1pm & 5pm Cost: $32-$95 |
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| Shows 504588 | You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownAce Theatre presents the Broadway musical featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. 281.587.1020 reservations@acetheatre.org http://acetheatre.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/10/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm Cost: $12-$15 |
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| Shows 500740 | AGA-BOOM: Theater of Physical ComedySilliness abounds in a show featuring three former clown stars of Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros, and the Moscow Circus. Advance tickets available online. 409.683.4186 http://www.moodytickets.com Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 7/16/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: 1pm & 7pm Cost: Adults $11-$25; Children $9-$20 |
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| Shows 427205 | The Odd CoupleUpStage Theatre presents Neil Simon's classic comedy. Group discounts available. Call for reservations. 713.838.7191 http://www.upstagetheatre.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 7/17/09 - 8/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-18 Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $15; Seniors & Students $12 |
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| Shows 500716 | Crazy for YouClass Act Productions presents the comedic story of a 1930s playboy whose dream is to dance. Musical numbers include many Gershwin classics such as Nice Work if You Can Get It and Embraceable You. Group discounts available. 936.273.3395 http://www.cla... roductions.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/17/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: Fri-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm Cost: $20 |
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| Shows 413971 | Phantom of the OperaBroadway Across America presents the classic musical. 713.315.2525 http://www.thehobbycenter.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/8/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: Tue-Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm Cost: $25-$75 |
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| Shows 518062 | Alice's Adventures in WonderlandInterActive Theatre Company presents a special limited run of its live stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's book at Sun & Ski Sports. Advance reservations available by email. 713.862.7112 ang@interactivetheater.org http://www.int... ivetheater.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat 7/16/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-11 Time: 11am & 1pm Cost: $5 |
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| Shows 382317 | Alice in WonderlandA musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Note: No performances on Fri-Sat, Jul 3-4. 713.682.5044 http://www.expresstheatre.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 6/12/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: Fri 11am; Sat 2pm Cost: $8 |
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| Shows 505075 | Pirates of PenzanceGilbert and Sullivan's classic musical comes to the Wortham stage. http://www.gil... ndsullivan.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/17/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2:30pm Cost: $25-$46 |
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| Shows 371183 | The WizThe Tony Award-winning musical based on The Wizard of Oz is filled with rock, gospel, and soul music. 713.520.0055 http://www.ensemblehouston.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/25/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm Cost: $15-$35 |
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| Shows 503327 | Winnie-the-PoohA live stage adaptation of some of AA Milne's classic stories featuring Pooh, Christopher Robin, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood. Note: Children under age three not allowed in theater. Call ahead for reservations. Group discounts available. 713.524.6706 http://www.mainstreettheater.com Ongoing Daily except Fri, Sun 7/11/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-10 Time: Sat 1pm & 4pm; Mon-Thu 9:45am & 11:30am Cost: $8 |
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| Shows 503329 | Ps and Qs: The ABCs of MannersThe new musical for family audiences uses the funny, high-energy songs of Trout Fishing in America to bring out joy, silliness, and a few good life lessons. Note: Children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the theater. 713.524.6706 http://www.mainstreettheater.com Ongoing Each Thu, Sat, Sun 7/17/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: Fri 8pm; Sat 3pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm Cost: $15-$20 |
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| Shows 360621 | The Little MermaidA live stage adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale. Reservations are recommended. 713.726.1219 http://www.companyonstage.org Ongoing Each Sat 6/27/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-11 Time: 11am & 1:30pm Cost: $8 |
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