Downtown Houston
About Downtown Houston
A modern revival has given Houston new life. If you like the arts, they've got the best in the country with world-wide renowned theater gracing the city. A Theater Under The Stars. Live music. Concerts. Canoe or kayak on Buffalo Bayou through the caverous peaks of glass and mortar that comprise the brain center of energy in the world. It is the place for professional sports -- the National Baseball League Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park and the Natiional Basketball Association Houston Rockets and Professional Hockey Houston Aeros at the Toyota Center. And more, Want to ride a ferris wheel? Or a pick your pony on a musical carousel? Or take a train ride? It's there. Picnics in the Park. Pickup basketball games. People watching. Thick, juicy steaks, succulent seafood, delicious delis? Tacos? Pizza? Downtown Houston has the finest restaurants. An Aquarium Restaurant with 200,000 gallon shark tank has its own five acres of fun and food. Architectural tours? Luxurious lofts. Historic churches, cathedrals and religious centers. There are acres of shops and boutiques. A 250-foot pool reflects the downtown scapes in its waters and jets spray mists to spladder the kiddos. Historic restorations, gardens, and walking tours assure no one's desire for recreation and entertainment will be missed. Hotel accommodations are plentiful in new and restored high rises surrounding the complexes of entertainment. It's a revival, a complete revival. Houston's alive. Houston ALIVE!
Events in Downtown Houston
HBCU Shakedown
at 2902 Almeda Genoa Rd
Get ready to shake things up at the HBCU Shakedown - a lively event celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities with music!
UHLC BLSA Banquet
at 2840 Chimney Rock Rd
Celebrate excellence at the UHLC BLSA Banquet! An evening of awards, dining, and networking. Reception at 6:30 PM, banquet at 7:00 PM.
14th Annual Houston BLUE Party - Regg Rhodes Birthday Live Music Band & DJ
at Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room
Come celebrate Regg Rhodes' birthday at the 14th Annual BLUE PARTY with a touch of BLACK GIRL LUXURY & LIVE MUSIC on March 6th!
Louis Katz (HBO, Comedy Central) Headlines The Riot Comedy Club
at Rudyard's
Come party this weekend at The Riot with tasty food, full bar, free parking, great vibes and comedy from visiting headliner Louis Katz!
Copperfield Farmers Market
at Langham Creek Family YMCA
Mark your calendars for the grand opening of the YNFMA-Copperfield Farmers Market at YMCA-Langham Creek on Oct 12, 2024, from 10am-2pm!
2/8 - Supper Club Saturdays featuring Jeff Mangus Band
at Empire State Jazz Cafe
Join us for a night of good food and live music with Jeff Magnus Band on 2/8 at Supper Club Saturdays!