This Week's Events In Houston Area

Houston TX

23 August, 2021

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HOUSTON, TX — Looking for things to do in the Houston area? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Houston. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a cooking class, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Houston: Climate Change 360: The Federal Policy Landscape for Climate Mitigation & Adaptation When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Citizens' Environmental Coalition What: Event listing from Citizens' Environmental Coalition: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM In August, the Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is presenting a virtual lecture series about climate change — its causes, direct and indirect effects, policies that can... Learn More Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:10 p.m. Where: City of Houston What: Event listing from City of Houston: Monday and August 23 from 7:10 PM to 10:40 PMMajor League Baseball at Minute Maid Park. More information at www.astros.com. Learn More Running on Empty - ALS Association of Texas When: Tuesday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: ALS Association of Texas What: Event listing from ALS Association of Texas: Tuesday and August 24 at 11:00 AMDetails Join us for a workshop on compassion fatigue and burnout in caregivers. https://www.facebook.com/events/306773901245229 Learn More TCEQ Public Meeting August 24, 2021: CRM On-Site, LLC When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Citizens' Environmental Coalition What: Event listing from Citizens' Environmental Coalition: Tuesday, August 24 at 6:00 PM The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 on CRM On-Site, LLC's proposed Air Quality Standard Permit... Learn More Ambassador Meeting - Houston East End Chamber-Commerce When: Wednesday, August 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Houston East End Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Houston East End Chamber-Commerce: Wednesday, August 25 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMThe Ambassador Program consists of enthusiastic volunteers from the Chamber members who donate their time to help build member commitment and raise community awareness of Chamber... Learn More Rice Athletic parents and students interest info VIRTUAL meeting (7th & 8th Grades Only) When: Wednesday, August 25th at 5:30 p.m. Where: The Rice School La Escuela Rice What: Event listing from The Rice School La Escuela Rice: Wednesday, August 25 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMRice Athletic parents and students interest info meeting (7th & 8th Grades Only)If a student is interested in participating in Rice Athletics, please join us in a VIRTUAL inform... Learn More Climate Change 360: Climate Change Solutions Across Scales – from Personal Action to Global Transfor... When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Citizens' Environmental Coalition What: Event listing from Citizens' Environmental Coalition: Wednesday, August 25 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM In August, the Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is presenting a virtual lecture series about climate change — its causes, direct and indirect effects, policies that ... Learn More Celebrating 38th Center Annual: Kris Graves & Artists in Conversation When: Thursday, August 26th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Houston Center for Photography What: Event listing from Houston Center for Photography: Thursday, August 26 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMJoin Juror Kris Graves and the artists of 38th Center Annual in an online celebration for the show! Over the past weeks, Center Annual has provided a diverse range of works to be vie... Learn More Sweet Treats with Frost Bank When: Thursday, August 26th at 3:00 p.m. Where: 8502b Main St What: Frost invites Houston-area families to come to one of our financial centers for a cold and sweet summer treat. Frost will host a local provider offering guests a variety of frozen goodies. The summer treats are an annual tradition at Frost, where dedic... Learn More Indie Chefs COMMUNE Preview When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Heights House Hotel What: COMMUNE: A first of its kind festival; a series of micro-events run by a collective of acclaimed chefs. An anti-food-festival; one that is equitable, gives back to the community, champions social justice, and is committed to addressing systemic issues facing the hospitality in... Learn More CVHS Open House - Carnegie Vanguard High School When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Vanguard High School What: Event listing from Carnegie Vanguard High School: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMVIRTUAL online Open House -- more details to come. Learn More College Colors Day - West University Elementary School When: Friday, August 27th at 8:00 a.m. Where: West University Elementary School What: Event listing from West University Elementary School: Friday, August 27 from 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM Learn More Come enjoy BBQ and a series of local breweries at Pinstripes When: Friday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Pinstripes What: Nothing's better in Texas than barbecue and cold beer! Come out to Pinstripes for their Summer BBQ & Brew! Pinstripes will be partnering with 8th Wonder Brewery & Distillery for an all-you-can eat BBQ feast! Menu includes Balsamic BBQ Ribs, Pesto Chicken, Mini Cheeseb... Learn More Income Training Webinar: SSA Work Incentives - Yes, You can Work! When: Friday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County What: Event listing from Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County: Friday, August 27 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMOpen to all CoC Harris/Ft Bend/Montgomery Counties  Audience: Case managers, Directors from Homeless Response System and Employment Counselors from Workforce Sy... Learn More BlackTOP Money Management - Texas Organizing Project When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Texas Organizing Project What: Event listing from Texas Organizing Project: Friday, August 27 at 4:00 PMDetails Join BlackTOP for its next event Friday, August 27 from 4 - 6 p.m. where we'll be sharing helpful tips and guidance on managing your… More https://www.facebook.com/events/168506155364718 Learn More Dance Open House | Free Community Event When: Friday, August 27th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Vitacca Vocational School For Dance, Houston What: DANCE OPEN HOUSEComplimentary classes for ages 3-18 Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Creative MovementNEW Toddlers & Tutus Giveaways for the first 50 dancers Friday, August 27 from 4:30-8pmSaturday, August 28 from 9am-1pm FREE | COMMUNITY WELCOME 2311 Dunla... Learn More VOLLEYBALL (JV/V) Yes Prep East - Milby High School When: Friday, August 27th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Milby High School What: Event listing from Milby High School: Friday, August 27 from 4:30 PM to 6:59 PM Learn More Peter Max – The Retrospective: Back to Houston When: Friday, August 27th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 5015 Westheimer Rd What: A Retrospective collection, with a significant nod to music, the arts and the legacy of the Pop Art genre from the studio of artist legend, Peter Max, will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a limited engagement presentation at Off the Wall Gallery, Houston's pr... Learn More Indie Chefs COMMUNE Preview When: Friday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Heights House Hotel What: COMMUNE: A first of its kind festival; a series of micro-events run by a collective of acclaimed chefs. An anti-food-festival; one that is equitable, gives back to the community, champions social justice, and is committed to addressing systemic issues facing the hospitality in... Learn More Discovery Green Downtown Neighbors' Hangout When: Friday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: 1500 McKinney St What: Discovery Green is Houston's backyard and as such we'd like to invite you out for an old-fashioned neighbors' hangout. Join us August 27 at 6:30 pm for beers courtesy of Saint Arnolds and music courtesy of Swimwear Department and Henry Invisible. Bring a friend, and picnic c... Learn More Rod Wave in Concert - City of Houston When: Friday, August 27th at 8:00 p.m. Where: City of Houston What: Event listing from City of Houston: Friday, August 27 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMBayou Music Center. More information at 713.230.1600 or www.livenation.com or www.bayoumusiccenter.com. Learn More Von Hindenburg - The Continental Club, Houston, TX When: Friday, August 27th at 9:00 p.m. Where: The Continental Club, Houston, TX What: Event listing from The Continental Club, Houston, TX: Friday, August 27 at 9:00 PM Von Hindenburg was started in 2005. Wanting to not merely perform the music of Led Zeppelin, the members wanted to also recreate the live power that accompanied a 1970's Led Zeppelin concert. ... Learn More Featured Event: Engagement Rings Super Sale When: Saturday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Diamond Exchange Houston What: Are you in the market for a loose diamond or engagement ring?  If so, you are in luck.  Diamond Exchange Houston will be having the sale of the year on engagement rings and our custom jewelry selection.  We offer wholesale diamonds for the ring or jewelry of your choice.  To f... Learn More Back to School Sale and Giveaway! Save 40% on all races! Participate from home! When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 a.m. What: Start Back to School with Big Savings! Check out our sale here: https://www.virtualrunevents.c... We can't believe it's already time to go back to school. We hope you've all had a wonderful summer! To kick things off, we are hosting a Back to School Sale from now until Septem... Learn More Marriage Summit When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Living Word Fellowship What: The Living Word Fellowship Church Covenant Keepers Marriage Ministry is hosting a Marriage Summit featuring Guest Speakers Rev. Walter Gibson, Jr. and Tarsha Gibson. The Gibsons are Authors of the book, "You Too Can Have A Great Marriage". $15 per couple. Join us for an offsit... Learn More G. Lee Gallery - Meet the Artist When: Saturday, August 28th at 12:30 p.m. Where: G. Lee Gallery 2217 Strand, Suite 107 - B Galveston, Texas 77550 What: Have you ever wondered what inspires an artist? Or how did they do that? Now is your chance to meet artist Caroline Ratliff. A recognized pastel, watercolorist and oil painter, has won numerous awards. Caroline is a contemporary landscape painter. A nature lover, she enjoys pa... Learn More Harlem Globetrotters - City of Houston When: Saturday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: City of Houston What: Event listing from City of Houston: Saturday, August 28 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PMAt Fertitta Center on the University of Houston campus. Go to https://www.uh.edu/fertitta-center/ for more information. Learn More Houston Texans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Houston What: Event listing from City of Houston: Saturday, August 28 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PMNFL Pre-Season Football at NRG Stadium. More info at www.houstontexans.com and www.nrgpark.com. Learn More Selfless Lovers - The Continental Club, Houston, TX When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Continental Club, Houston, TX What: Event listing from The Continental Club, Houston, TX: Saturday, August 28 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Selfless Lovers – The Selfless Lovers put on a scorching rock n' roll show that is sure to get you off your seat and into the groove. Their music has been described as "Jerry L... Learn More Soccer - Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:30 p.m. Where: City of Houston What: Event listing from City of Houston: Saturday, August 28 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PMMajor League Soccer at BBVA Stadium. More info at www.houstondynamo.com and www.bbvastadium.com. Learn More The Selena Experience - Miller Outdoor Theatre When: Saturday, August 28th at 8:30 p.m. Where: City of Houston What: Event listing from City of Houston: Saturday, August 28 from 8:30 PM to 10:15 PMMiller Outdoor Theatre --  A mind-blowing Selena tribute that will make you sing, danceand relive the magic of Selena! Having sold out venue after venue and with amost recent performance for the Ch... Learn More Road To Ruin (Ramones) / True Stories (Talking Heads) When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 p.m. Where: The Continental Club, Houston, TX What: Event listing from The Continental Club, Houston, TX: Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 PM to 11:45 PM From the Bowery to the Bayou City, get ready for some shock treatment! Road II Ruin: A Salute to Ramones! $10 Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! When: Sunday, August 29th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (Rachel Wasserman) Indie Chefs COMMUNE Preview When: Sunday, August 29th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Heights House Hotel What: COMMUNE: A first of its kind festival; a series of micro-events run by a collective of acclaimed chefs. An anti-food-festival; one that is equitable, gives back to the community, champions social justice, and is committed to addressing systemic issues facing the hospitality in... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Houston Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.