Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
Texas Children’s made the gift in honor of past and present board members who also serve on the Houston Parks Board.
Read MoreMacGregor Park, a 65-acre park along Brays Bayou in southeast Houston, will soon undergo a major $54 million renovation thanks in part to a catalyst gift of $27 million from the Kinder Foundation.
Read MoreMy fiancĂ© and I are considering buying a home in the area just south of MacGregor Park and west of MLK Boulevard. We love the house but are unsure about the safety of the neighborhood. Does anyone have any useful insight into this? For reference, we ar…
Read MoreI live near the west Macgregor area, thought Iâd post this reminder after what happened in my neighborhood. I was leaving my apartment around 5 pm and saw a big black Infinity SUV with dealer tags break in to a car parked on the street outside my compl…
Read MoreNow that the Midtown Whole Foods is closed, I'm looking for a new grocery store. Bike racks near a window or in an otherwise highly visible place is a strong plus. I've been going to Phoenicia, but I'd like more of a "regular" gro…
Read MoreI’ve never seen this many fireflies! They may still be there. Sorry for the poor quality video. https://imgur.com/a/8I7Lqta
There is a small “Urban Forest” with paths near the Bill Coats Bridge. The forest is between Brays bayou and Almeda. Be careful the paths are very slippery with algae when it is wet!
It was an amazing feeling with fireflies around you 360 degrees.
I panned and you can see MacGregor in the shot. You can see the difference between headlights blinking.
They could also be seen in the meadow along Brays Bayou.
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First time visiting the US. Wanted to see the US, before flying to Colombia. Me and my girlfriend, both approaching 30 and living in the Netherlands, stayed at an Airbnb in Macgregor in mid july. Here are my experiences: Iâve never experienced 38 deg…
Read MoreI've got some friends visiting Houston with me for the first time. I'd like to share with them some real Houston culture so I thought why not go to some slab meetups on the weekends. I heard MacGregor park or MLK in South Park are the spots. Ha…
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Celebrate the great work Martin Luther King, Jr. did for the Civil Rights Movement with all the events happening in Houston on January 16, 2023. This incredible man has history in Houston, as it was here in 1960 during the Texas Southern University’s students’ protest of desegregated lunch counters that motivated his desire for civil rights. Join bustling Houstonians as we celebrate this important man in history.
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All Weekend Events
Astros vs Texas Rangers 5/19-5/22 Home Games
Reptilian Nation Expo 5/21-22/NRG Center $15 – NRG is where you should be this weekend if youâre a fan of reptiles. The annual Reptilian Nation Expo will commence starting on Saturday, where youâll get to observe everything from snakes and spiders to frogs and crustaceans.
Galveston Beach Revue 5/20-5/22 – Galveston Beach Revue returns May 20-22 to celebrate Seawall Boulevardâs vintage history. The annual revue showcases vintage-inspired fun, headlined by the Bathing Beauties contest, next to Galvestonâs historic shoreline. Classic car shows, food and vintage vendrs, concessions, and other event attractions can be found throughout Beach Central. This yearâs event includes a new menâs category, dance lessons and contests, increased kidâs programming, and an extended Bathing Beauties contest, which is a popular favorite!
Thursday
New Kids on the Block Live in Concert – 7:30PM/Toyota Center – Boston boy band New Kids On The Block, is reviving the nostalgia of their glory days with their âMixtape Tour 2022.â The group will perform at the Toyota Center for one night of hits, alongside Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue.
UHD Thursday Concerts: Paul Wall ft Doc Loc & the Swangers/ DJ Mav – 7PM-9:30PM/Fondren Performance Square – Live music at Discovery Green is back this spring with Thursday Night Concerts sponsored by University of Houston-Downtown! Rapper, DJ and entrepreneur, Paul Wall is one of Texas’s most successful independent musicians. Led by Dr. Henry Darragh, Doc Loc and the Swangers is a big band that puts an unusual twist to famous Houston hip-hop by arranging it for big band and small group. Opening act DJ Mav who creates mixes that stimulate the senses and satisfy the sonic appetites of all listeners.
Blanket Bingo – 6PM (Packets go sale) 7PM(Bingo starts) Market Square Park/301 Milam $10 cash only – This popular park favorite is back! Join us for an exciting new season of Blanket Bingo, benefiting Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of fun, music and great prizes! This event has been known to sell out, so be sure to get to the park early to secure your chances.
Friday
Houston Grand Opera performs Romeo and Juliet – 8PM-10PM/Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park Free but tickets required – Featuring a gorgeously opulent score, this is French opera at its finest, with soaring duets for the star-crossed lovers, beautiful choral harmonies, and sumptuous new sets and costumes. Radiant soprano Elena VillalĂłn and outstanding tenor Ricardo Garcia, both current members of the prestigious HGO Studio, sing the titular lovers, with Grammy Award-winning baritone Donnie Ray Albert, and HGO favorite, as Lord Capulet. HGO Resident Conductor Benjamin Manis takes the podium, and HGO Chorus Master Richard Bado leads the chorus.
Saturday
First Art Bike Parade & Festival – Festivities start at 9 am, and the parade begins at 10 am at MacGregor Park/5225 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77021 – Following the footsteps of the successful, iconic Art Car Parade, Houston Parks Board, Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, and HISD Fine Arts Department are excited to make history with the first-ever Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival 2022! The city will witness a colorful parade of unique and beautifully designed art bikes! This day-long arts and culture festival will bring together communities and youth programs from across Houston to explore personal creativity, promote health and wellness, and honor the artist in everyone!
GreenStreet 10th Anniversary – 10AM-3PM/1320 Fannin St – GreenStreet is turning 10!The anniversary event will feature Yoga on the Lawn with Lifetime Fitness accompanied by a live DJ, followed by a 50+ vendor market, live music, live art, and happy hour! This event is free to attend and paid parking is available in the GreenStreet Garage.
Art Tour: ‘Making Home: Artists and Immigration’ – 11AM-12PM/Asia Society 1370 Southmore Blvd $10 – Making Home: Artists and Immigration focuses on immigration and related themes through the works of Phung Huynh, Beili Liu, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. The exhibition engages with the individual, lived experiences of immigration through the paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, and installations of the four featured artists.
Czech May Fest – 11AM-6PM/Czech Center Museum/4920 Jacinto Street – This month, the Czech Center Museum Houston invites everyone to come out, learn and partake in the Czech culture here in the city. This is the perfect event to bring the entire family to feast, participate in contests, try new cuisines, play games, and have fun in the sun. And of course, thereâll be flower crowns! Competitive Kolache Eating contest at 1:30PM.
Bud Light 4th Annual Suck the Head Crawfish Festival – 12PM-10PM/Playground 2415 Main Street – For over 4 years we have been hosting this crawfish fest, and every year it gets crazier with more and more people coming out. All you can eat crawfish and 10 DJs playing.
Road to River Revival Music Fest – 6:30PM-10PM/Historic Market Square Houston 301 Milam Street – Band Playing: Honey Island Swamp Band with Colin Lake. Grab a blanket, some lawn chairs and your best friends and head to down town Houston for some live music at Market. This concert series is the official count down to Texasâ most intimate camping and music festival, River Revival, brought to you by Splice Records, Saint Arnold Brewing Company and the Downtown District.
Flea by Night – 6PM-10PM/Discovery Green 1500 McKinney – Flea by Night is an open-air market featuring Houston artisans and small business owners selling vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and local goods with entertainment and food trucks.
Sunday
Night Market at the POST 4PM-8PM – Stop by the Front Plaza for a Market celebrating AAPI / BIPOC creators, makers, and causes in Houston brought to you by “Have a Nice Day Market”. They’re partnering with Senior Fest to showcase some of the best vendors in the city for an event filled with food, crafts, music, art, and fun!
An Evening with Neil Gaiman – 8PM – Jones Hall/615 Louisiana – Today, as one of the most celebrated writers of our time, his popular and critically acclaimed works, including Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, American Gods and the Sandman comics, bend genres and reach audiences of all ages.
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