With a fusion of culture, lifestyles and commerce, life around Downtown is anything but typical. Look up and discover soaring skyscrapers designed by icons like Philip Johnson and I.M. Pei. Turn a corner and discover Houston's historic past or uncover a piece of contemporary public art.  Major league sports, world-class theater, innovative chefs, funky hotspots, movies in the park, sidewalk cafes, outdoor festivals, pontoon boat rides and more.  Welcome to Downtown Houston!
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Resilience Theater

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the talented production team at Houston Grand Opera has temporarily transformed an exhibit hall inside the George R. Brown Convention Center into an exciting and unconventional performance space ...
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Frost Bank at Allen Center

Frost Bank is Texas-chartered bank founded in 1868 and based in San Antonio, with more than 110 financial centers across the state. Frost is one of the largest Texas-based banks. ...
Hotels

Marriott Marquis

Opened in December 2016, the Marriott Marquis Houston is located in the heart of downtown Houston, connected via skybridge to the George R. Brown Convention Center. With a sleek and bold design, the ...

Resilience Theater

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the talented production team at Houston Grand Opera has temporarily transformed an exhibit hall inside the George R. Brown Convention Center into an exciting and unconventional performance space dubbed, Resilience Theater. You'll definitely want to see it for yourself!
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Exhibits, Library
Fri Sept. 07 2018

Fashion Fusion Exhibit

Central Library

The exhibition features garments from the fourth annual Fashion Fusion, a  competition that challenged Houston Community College (HCC) fashion students and alumni to design original outfits inspired by The Museum ...
Tours
Thu Aug. 30 2018

Heritage Society Historic Homes Tour

Heritage Society

Nestled among 19 acres in the heart of downtown Houston, the Heritage Society boasts eight historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905. Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect ...
Theater
Thu Sept. 13 2018

Mahler's Resurrection Symphony

Jones Hall

There is no other symphony like it. No music can match its drama, power and sheer impact. Dive into an awe-inspiring new season as Andrés leads Mahler’s epic saga of ...
Entertainment, Live Music
Fri Aug. 24 2018

Summer Music Festival

Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Gather with friends at Four Seasons Hotel pool deck for their second annual Summer Music Festival! Enjoy live concert performances, $5 beers and poolside games every third Friday of the ...
Theater
Tue Sept. 18 2018

Oklahoma!

Theatre Under The Stars

When Oklahoma! premiered in 1943, it was the Broadway choreographic debut of Agnes DeMille who created rousing, funny, and beautiful dances including a show-stopping dream ballet that lifted the show ...
Theater
Sat Aug. 25 2018

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Alley Theatre

The ExxonMobil Summer Chills returns with the longest running show in world theater history, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. James Black, interim artistic director will direct this classic whodunit that recently ...
Exhibits
Thu Aug. 23 2018

South and North of the Border: Houston Paints Houston

Heritage Society

The Houston Paints Houston exhibit brings together more than 60 works created over more than 130 years that can help present-day Houstonians better understand how the vision of the city ...
Tours
Mon Sept. 10 2018

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Tour

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Tours

Visit Saint Arnold Brewing Company's Brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Their knowledgeable staff will explain the history, ingredients, and equipment used to produce the freshest ...
Workshops/Meetings
Thu Sept. 13 2018

Learn to Reduce Your Stress

The Hines Center

Join Dr. Ann Friedman, a psychologist and certified mindfulness facilitator for a 6-week course on mindfulness that will help you learn to reduce your stress. The first three classes focus on understanding ...
Art
Thu Sept. 20 2018

Open House

Sam Houston Park

Open House is an interactive temporary public sculpture created by local artists, Dan Havel and Dean Ruck. Sourced from Cherry House Moving Company, the 1940s-era house has circular holes into the ...
Theater
Sun Sept. 16 2018

Africa Umoja

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Africa Umoja! The Spirit of Unity is a tale of South Africa, its people and their song. Witness a joyous and explosive celebration of South African culture and music with ...
Tours
Thu Sept. 20 2018

Segway Tours of Houston

Like the rest of Texas, Downtown Houston is a pretty big place to walk around. There are a lot of things to see up close and from a distance. Experience ...

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This is Downtown

Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots

While Downtown Houston has always had a number of dining options to choose from, over the past five years or so, there have been a lot of newcomers to the ...
Margarita Madness in Downtown

While the margarita has long been a go-to tequila favorite, downtown’s sultans of cocktail crafting have been hard at work creating new twists on the classic drink.  Check out our ...
Local Flavor

Local Foods has arrived Downtown. The brainchild of hometown heroes Benjy Levit and chef/partner Dylan Murray, Local Foods struck an immediate chord when it first launched in 2011 next door ...
50 things to do this summer

Hot, hotter, hottest. Downtown is on fire with activities, destinations, and events all summer long, and we don’t want you to miss any of it. From Astros to kombucha, Free ...
Bridging the Bayou

Buffalo Bayou is the ultimate symbol of Houston. Spanning some 53 miles across the vast Houston area – from Katy to the Ship Channel – the bayou has had its ...
Day trips from Downtown

Whether you’re staying downtown during your Houston vacation and are eager to explore, or you’re just an everyday resident looking for a little weekend adventure, downtown’s proximity to other hip ...
Masters of the YUMiverse

The Tcholakian family name has been intertwined with Phoenicia Specialty Foods for over 30 years, but only in the last five has their international empire directly reached a Downtown audience. ...
Underground Oasis

One of the latest trends sweeping the restaurant industry has been the opening of food halls across the nation. What is a food hall? Think of it as a fancier ...
Upscale Italian Fare

Summer is in full swing, you’re rolling with your squad Downtown, and as you’re taking a stroll through the Ballpark District, you find yourself in front of two unfamiliar, black-trimmed ...
Visit Avenida

When the newly refurbished George R. Brown Convention Center wrapped up its multimillion-dollar renovations, it forever changed Downtown’s Convention District. Not only did the construction physically change the building space ...
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