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!
Dining

Peli Deli

From oxtail and pork belly sandwiches to naan tacos, Peli Deli brings South African flavors & Southern Hospitality to the Esperson in downtown Houston!   
Bars + Clubs

Kanaloa

From tropical favorites like mai tais and pina coladas to bamboo backdrops and vibrant island vibes, Kanaloa brings a full-on tiki experience to Historic Market Square. Lay back with a pain killer cocktail ...
Dining

McDonald's

Peli Deli

From oxtail and pork belly sandwiches to naan tacos, Peli Deli brings South African flavors & Southern Hospitality to the Esperson in downtown Houston!   
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Family Friendly, Workshops/Meetings
Sat April 20 2019

Young Writers Workshop

Discovery Green

Kids learn to express their thoughts and develop language skills, thanks to Writers in the Schools (WITS), HPL Express and Discovery Green in Houston's only free and open writing workshop ...
Art, Exhibits, Library
Mon March 25 2019

Astroworld Model and Exhibition

Central Library

Houstonians have fond memories of AstroWorld, the theme park that left Houston nearly a decade ago. Although long gone, the memories of the park are as strong as ever at ...
Entertainment, Live Music
Tue March 26 2019

Taking Back Sunday

House of Blues

Watch as American rock band, Taking Back Sunday takes the stage at House of Blues.
Art, Exhibits
Tue April 16 2019

New Monuments for New Cities

Buffalo Bayou Park

The collaborative public art exhibition New Monuments for New Cities is now on view in Buffalo Bayou Park in the meadow surrounding Henry Moore’s Spindle sculpture. This inaugural project of the High Line Network ...
Entertainment, Live Music
Fri March 29 2019

Buddy Guy

House of Blues

Watch legendary blues musician, Buddy Guy perform live at House of Blues.
Entertainment, Theater
Sun March 31 2019

The Play That Goes Wrong

Broadway at the Hobby Center

Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play ...
Family Friendly, Library, Recreation
Mon April 08 2019

Stress Relief and Relaxation Yoga

Central Library

Unwind at this hands-on series on body-breath-mind through yoga, breathing techniques, and knowledge process.
Live Music
Wed April 03 2019

Death Cab for Cutie

Revention Music Center

Death Cab for Cutie's rise from small-time solo project to Grammy-nominated rock band is one of indie rock's greatest success stories. 
Family Friendly, Recreation
Wed April 10 2019

The Rink

Discovery Green

Dust off your roller skates and show off your groovy moves with Houston's first outdoor roller rink at Discovery Green!
Entertainment, Live Music
Sat April 06 2019

Stick Figure

House of Blues

Watch reggae/dub band, Stick Figure in an intimate performance inside the Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues.
Tours
Mon March 25 2019

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 ...
Film
Wed April 03 2019

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Market Square Park

Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor screening of Exit Through the Gift Shop (R). Bring your blankets ...
Entertainment, Film
Sun March 24 2019

Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert

Jones Hall

Experience Star Wars like never before! Jump in the Millennium Falcon and journey to Tatooine, Alderaan and beyond with a complete showing of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope ...

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Meet 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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