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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Salata

Salata is the next generation salad bar, where you can create your own, tossed-to-order fresh and healthy salads and salad wraps. Create your own unique salad or wrap by choosing ...
Recreation + Fitness

The Bishop John E. Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer

The Hines Center offers a variety of movement classes six days a week, to include yoga, tai chi, wellness walks, etc. They also offer courses in art, music, writing, spiritual ...
Arts + Entertainment

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is a must-see, must-attend, state-of-the-art entertainment complex.  Designed by Robert A. M. Stern, this $102 million shining star illuminates Houston's Theater District.  The ...

Salata

Salata is the next generation salad bar, where you can create your own, tossed-to-order fresh and healthy salads and salad wraps. Create your own unique salad or wrap by choosing from a variety of fresh lettuces, a large selection of fresh veggies, fruits, nuts, cheeses and more. Top your made-to-order salad with one of their signature dressings and your choice of chicken, seafood and more!
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Art
Mon Dec. 02 2019

Chimes

Fish Plaza

Created and designed by Collectif Blackbox and produced by Quartier des Spectacles Partnership and Spectra (Illuminart), Chimes rifts off the concept of the “butterfly effect”, in which a small action ...
Tours
Thu Nov. 21 2019

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 ...
Education, Fitness, Workshops/Meetings
Tue Nov. 12 2019

Beginning Mindfulness Series

The Hines Center

This 6-week course provides an introduction to mindfulness meditation and mindful awareness practices. These classes draw on the material provided in the UCLA Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPS I) course. Classes ...
Entertainment, *HOLIDAY*
Sat Dec. 07 2019

Christmas Cruises

Allen's Landing on Buffalo Bayou

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership in celebrating the holiday season with 45-minute pontoon boat rides along Buffalo Bayou. Enjoy festive boat lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus and hot chocolate to ...
Live Music
Sat Nov. 16 2019

Ax Plays Beethoven

Jones Hall

Awed by Beethoven’s colossal shadow, Brahms took 21 years to complete his first symphony. Within mere months of its premiere, a second came into being. Filled with sumptuous, free-flowing melodies ...
Entertainment, Family Friendly, *HOLIDAY*
Tue Dec. 03 2019

Theme Night Tuesdays: Harry Potter

Discovery Green

Skating with a twist (and a theme) where costumes are encouraged! Skate with your Potter pals. If you dress the part, you can get a free skate rental. 
*HOLIDAY*, Theater
Sun Dec. 08 2019

A Christmas Carol

Alley Theatre

A family-friendly re-telling of Charles Dickens' classic story which follows Ebenezer Scrooge's journey with the three ghostly spirits who visit him on Christmas Eve. A powerful message about redemption and ...
Art
Wed Nov. 27 2019

Paloma by Pitaya

Discovery Green

24 Discovery Green’s highly anticipated winter art installation is Paloma sponsored by PNC Bank. Paloma – a flock of “origami” birds illuminating the century old live oaks of the Brown Promenade are created by Pitaya, ...
Recreation
Sat Nov. 16 2019

"Looking Back" History Boat Tour

Allen's Landing on Buffalo Bayou

Take a look back with local historian and author Louis Aulbach to the late 1800s when Houston was founded. He will share stories about the Allen brothers and provide historical ...
Live Music
Sat Nov. 30 2019

Gryffin

House of Blues

Dan Griffith, known by his stage name Gryffin (often stylized as GRYFFIN), is an American DJ, record producer and musician. He gained recognition for remixing some well-known songs such as Tove Lo's "Talking Body", Maroon ...
Entertainment, Family Friendly, *HOLIDAY*
Tue Dec. 10 2019

Theme Night Tuesdays: Princesses

Discovery Green

Skating with a twist (and a theme) where costumes are encouraged! Skate like a princess this Tuesday. If you dress the part, you can get a free skate rental. 
Entertainment, Theater
Fri Dec. 06 2019

The Children

Rec Room

Two retired nuclear engineers in an isolated cottage on the lonely British coast as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on yogurt and yoga, ...
Family Friendly, Workshops/Meetings
Sat Nov. 23 2019

Young Writers Workshop

Discovery Green

Writers in the Schools (WITS) leads Houston’s only free, weekly drop-in creative writing workshop for kids. Join professional writers in exploring poetry and storytelling in a fun and supportive environment. ...
Entertainment, *HOLIDAY*
Mon Nov. 25 2019

Mistletoe on the Go!

Market Square Park

Pucker up—Texas’ biggest mistletoe ball is back Downtown this holiday season. A 150-inch ball of kiss-inducing greenery hanging from a 15-foot giant candy cane will be located at Market Square ...
Art, Exhibits, Library
Wed Nov. 13 2019

Post-Impression: Envisioning Vincent Van Gogh's Life Through Fashion

Central Library

This exhibition features garments from Fashion Fusion, an annual competition presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the award-winning Fashion Design program at Houston Community College. This year, ...

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Meet Downtown

Best Happy Hours

It’s five o’clock and you haven’t made plans for drinks yet? Not to fear. We’ve got you. Downtown offers everything from a cheap, cold beer in a great dive to ...
Dog-Friendly Downtown

You know that heart-wrenching moment when you leave your house to do something fun without your dog and they just STARE at you with those sad puppy eyes? Us, too. ...
The Rustic

Strap on your boots, Houston. Downtown’s newest Texas-centric restaurant, The Rustic, has set its country roots at 1836 Polk and celebrates all things Texas in a go-big or go-home kind ...
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 ...
Finn Hall

Discover all the possibilities Finn Hall has to offer through this personal journal of adventures that take place in the historic Jones on Main at 712 Main Street. A food ...
Kulture

Avenida Houston presents a melting pot of cultures to enjoy as you eat, sip, and stroll through the heart of Downtown. So it comes to no surprise that Marcus Davis, ...
Super Cool Supermarket

Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown is a foodie wonderland, stocked with treasures. Its location at 1001 Austin on the ground level of One Park Place adjacent to Discovery Green lends it ...
Theater District Houston Open House

Downtown Houston boasts eight world-renowned performing arts organizations that bring drama, laughs and inspiration to more than two million theatergoers yearly. Spanning 17 Downtown blocks and four performance venues, exploring ...
To the Moon and Back

Humans walked on the surface of the moon for the first time in history, and it was cause for celebration. What better way than an epic ticker tape parade in ...
What's Hot This Summer

The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up–from exciting events and restaurant openings to new art installations and everything in between, we’ve rounded up the hottest things happening around Downtown ...
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