Weekend of July 30th - August 1st, 2021
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Updated Saturday 7/31/2021 10:11 AM
Saturday 7/3/2021 8:30 PM
The Miller Summer Mixtape series is a 3-day, multi-genre, independent music showcase featuring Houston’s top local acts. From Jazz to Punk, Reggae to Country, and Indie Rock to pop, music lovers are invited to enjoy their favorite local artists on the Hill under the stars or from the seats!
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Soccer - Houston
Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake
Major League Soccer at BBVA Stadium. More info at www.houstondynamo.com and www.bbvastadium.com.
Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:30 PM
2200 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77003
Directions (map)
Now through Sunday, August 15, 2021
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This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes each guest on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different Dr. Seuss books, allowing each visitor a chance to magically step into the pages of each of the books.
This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes each guest on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different Dr. Seuss books, allowing each visitor a chance to magically step into the pages of each of the books.This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes each guest on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different Dr. Seuss books, allowing each visitor a chance to magically step into the pages of each of the books. You can swing among Truffula Trees from The Lorax, make your way through a brilliant balloon-filled maze from Oh, the Places You’ll Go, stroll through towering clovers listening for Who from Horton Hears a Who, or join the Circus McGurkus! Plus many more super fun surprises. Join us and meet the characters, live the stories, and experience Dr. Seuss like never before in this once in a lifetime experience not to be missed!
George R. Brown Convention Center
Exhibit Hall A
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Directions (Map)
Ticket Information click here
Saturday 7/31/2021 8:00 PM
'The Soul Violinist' Endorsed by Michael Jordan, signed by Quincy Jones, and supported by the likes of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Beyonce and Jay-Z; Lee England Jr. has without a doubt paved a unique path as a violinist. Although he is classically trained, he is claimed as “The Soul Violinist,” due to his stylistic blend of R&B, hip-hop, and soul. In addition to his mastery of this instrument, he adds viola, cello, bass, guitar, drums, piano, and voice to his arsenal of sound, allowing him to transcend artistic boundaries of traditional violinists.
In 2009, England cut his elementary school teaching career short to pursue his passion for music by auditioning for MTV’s “Making His Band.” Captivated by his extraordinary talent, the judges quickly changed the policy of the show to allow “non-traditional” instrumentalists to be considered; as a result, he landed a spot on the show as the sole violinist.
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Weekend Podcasts
Weekend Houston's Podcasts Selections Worth listening to . . .
For the past couple of weeks, some Americans have reported a curious phenomenon: They have caught the coronavirus despite being vaccinated.
Vaccines are still doing their job by protecting against serious illness and hospitalization, but the frequency of so-called breakthrough infections has surprised experts.
How do such cases happen, and what risks do they pose?
Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter for The New York Times.
For more information on the episodes, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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