7 local events to attend in September and October
There are lots of great events coming to the Bellaire, Meyerland, and West University areas this September and October, with a ton of other options in the greater Houston Area as well.
Limo Scavenger Hunt with The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center
Bring out your family and friends on September 11th to join The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center’s limo scavenger hunt. The Scavenger hunt is $42.50 for members, and it will kick off at 6:30 PM at Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd.
Health screening and masks will be required. Contact them at 713-729-3200 or visit their website at www.erjcchouston.org to learn more.
New Exhibit at Moody Center for the Arts
The Moody Center for the Arts is featuring a solo exhibit from Kapwani Kiwanga on September 17th. The exhibit will feature photography, video, installations, and performance-based art as well. Kiwanga’s exhibit offers new perspectives on both the past and the present. The exhibit is free to visit, and the Moody Center for the Arts is located at 6100 Main St., Houston.
Call 713-348-2787 or visit www.moody.rice.edu for more information.
Brew at the Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo offers craft beer, live music, activities, and the ability to see their nocturnal animals after-hours. The event is scheduled from 6-10 PM on September 24th, at 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston.
Patrons must be over the age of 21 to attend. The event pass is $35, and the Texas Beer Pass is $45. For more information, visit their website at www.houstonzoo.org.
Go to the Nature Discovery Centera
On October 2nd, The Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center is offering families the fun opportunity to glimpse into the secret life of animals with what they’re calling Walk on the Wild Side. Guests and their families and friends can see lizards, birds, beautiful flowers and trees, bees and take a deeper look into wildlife.
Admission is free for members and only $5 for nonmembers. They are located at Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle Bellaire. Contact them at 713-667-6550 or visit their website at www.naturediscoverycenter.org for more information.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston
There are various wonderful events taking place in Houston for Hispanic Heritage Month, From September 15th through October 15th. Come out to celebrate and learn about Hispanic Americans’ contributions to Houston’s history and culture.
September 15th
“Our Music, More Than a Language” at the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston. Visit www.hispanichouston.com for more information.
September 17th
Heritage Society bus tours. Visit www.heritagesociety.org for more information.
September 18th
The Willow Fork Drainage District Hispanic Heritage Festival. Visit www.centralgreenpark.com to learn more.
