September 01, 2024

Things to do in Houston This Labor Day!

Cheers to the long weekend! Check out these events going on around the Houston area this Labor Day.

 

Live Music at City Centre

Come enjoy Labor Day with some live music in The Plaza!

Time:

6:00PM-9:00PM

Location:

City Centre

Houston, TX

 

Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble

Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble is an immersive, state-of-the-art laser show, offering a captivating blend of light and sound while exploring the interconnectedness of nature and technology. First exhibited in Austria, this is the US debut of Solar Dust. This pop-up is the first exhibition organized by Art Club, a black box art exhibition space and nightlife experience featuring time-based art installations and world-class museum-quality art. The exhibit will be shown through October 31.

Please note: this exhibit contains flashing lights that may trigger seizures for individuals with photosensitivity or epilepsy.

Location:

POST Houston

401 Franklin St

Houston, TX 

 

Experience Summer Lobster 2.0 at The Palm Restaurant

Indulge this summer with the three-course lobster menu for two at the Palm Restaurant in Downtown Houston. Everything is mouthwatering! Start with (choice of one per person) the Palm Caesar, Mixed Green Salad, Lobster Bisque, or Chef's Soup of the Day. For $8 extra for two, add Palm Meatball or, for the same price, Calamari Fritto Misto. Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster is listed for entrée, but you can ask your server to indulge in a larger size.

 

For dessert to share, choose House-Made Tiramisu or Palm Zeppole. Add $5 for Chocolate Mezzanotte or Palm Carrot Cake.

 

Steak enhancements are also available: 6 oz Center-Cut Filet Mignon for $39, 8 oz Center-Cut Filet Mignon for $49, and 14 oz New York Strip for $59.

 

Location:

Palm Restaurant

1201 Fannin St.

Houston, TX 

 

Space Explorers: The Infinite in Houston

Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is a powerful immersive experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station. Embark on a celestial odyssey at this traveling attraction. When your VR space journey starts, witness Earth from a new perspective and experience the first-ever VR spacewalk. Explore the daily life of astronauts. Witness life beyond our atmosphere on the gravity-defying International Space Station, forging intimate connections with those who call space home. Experience the future of space exploration. Secure your front-row seat to NASA's rocket launch to the Moon and experience the giant Artemis I spacecraft on massive screens. Feel a sense of weightlessness. Get transported to the depths of the cosmos, where sound and light converge in a mesmerizing audiovisual experience using LED ceilings and mirrored floors by renowned artist Ryoji Ikeda.

 

Duration: 1 hour (40 minutes of which are in VR)

Age requirement: 8+

Accessibility: the venue is accessible for reduced mobility.

 

Click here to purchase tickets.

 

Location:

2000 Edwards Street

Houston, TX 

 

Dripology x Thompson Houston

This August, Thompson Houston, recently recognized as a top hotel for “recovery” in the 2024 Men’s Health Travel Awards, is partnering with Los Angeles-based Dripology MedSpa for an exclusive wellness experience. For 18 days throughout National Wellness Month, Dripology will bring their renowned wellness services to Houston, offering a unique drip lounge pop-up event at the luxurious Thompson Spa. Guests and locals alike can indulge in three of Dripology’s signature treatments, expertly administered by their experienced and licensed Registered Nurses. 

Time:

12:00PM - 6:00PM

Location:

1717 Allen Pkwy

Houston, TX 

 

SOURCE: visithoustontexas.com

 

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