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Gulf Coast:March March 1—VICTORIA: Livestock Show Community Center. 361/573-3707 Gulf Coast
March 1-7—HOUSTON: Cirque Dreams Illumination Experience a journey of city dwellers who reinvent everyday objects, balance beyond belief, delicately dangle from wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight. 713/622-7469 Gulf Coast
March 1-21—CORPUS CHRISTI: Wild at Heart: Selections from the National Museum of Wildlife Art Includes 58 paintings and 14 sculptures, drawn from the permanent collection of the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Art Museum of South Texas. www.ArtMuseumofSouthTexas.org 361/825-3500 Gulf Coast
March 1-21—HOUSTON: eXtreme Tea This is a surprising exhibition of tea infusers and strainers. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. www.crafthouston.org 713/529-4848 Gulf Coast
March 1-21—HOUSTON: Transmutations: Material Reborn Showcases 28
international jewelry artists who transform materials, such as resin and
thermoplastics, into outrageous jewelry and wearable art. Houston Center
for Contemporary Craft. www.crafthouston.org 713/529-4848
March 1-21—PORT ARTHUR: Boot Scootin’ Legends: Images of Classic Country This is a traveling exhibition from the Honky Tonk Hall of Fame. Museum of the Gulf Coast. www.museumofthegulfcoast.org 409/982-7000 Gulf Coast
March 1-28—BEAUMONT: Protege High School Art Competition & Exhibition Protege is a 23-year-old program organized annually to promote and inspire 12th-grade artists in the region. Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 Gulf Coast
March 1-31—CORPUS CHRISTI: Watercolor Society of South Texas Art Exhibit Reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. March 11. Art Center of Corpus Christi. www.ArtCenterCC.org 361/884-6406 Gulf Coast
March 1-Apr. 11—BEAUMONT: African-American Art: Highlights from the Dr. Hervy Hiner Collection Include works in a variety of mediums by some of the great African-American artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 Gulf Coast
March 1-Apr. 11—BEAUMONT: Hans Molzberger: Return/Ruckkehr Features several of German artist Molzberger’s large-scale, ceramic sculpture installations inspired by the environment, political and social themes. Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 Gulf Coast
March 1-May 2—BEAUMONT: Artwork by Anne Nelson Sweat Cafe Arts, Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 Gulf Coast
March 1-May 16—HOUSTON: Iron: Forged, Tempered, Quenched Celebrates the rich history of American blacksmithing by bridging historical and contemporary works and illustrating the wide variety of blacksmithing techniques and processes currently practiced in the United States. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. www.crafthouston.org 713/529-4848 Gulf Coast
March 1-Aug. 15—HOUSTON: Maurizio Cattelan The exhibition will focus on recent large-scale work that premiered in Europe in 2007 and will feature sculptures that range in tone from the melancholic and politically contentious to the decidedly irreverent. The Menil Collection. 713/525-9400 Gulf Coast
March 2—BEAUMONT: Lamarissimo! Concert Series Experience the excitement as singers, dancers and instrumentalists light up the stage 409/880-8144 Gulf Coast
March 2-21—HOUSTON: 2010 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Kicks off with the rodeo parade, after trail riders enter town and set up a camp in Memorial Park. All 20 championship rodeo competitions are concluded with entertainment by music superstars. Reliant Park. www.rodeohouston.com 832/667-1000 Gulf Coast
March 3—HARLINGEN: 100 Years of Style Celebrate Harlingen’s Centennial with a review of 100 years of style. TSTC Cultural Center. www.myharlingen.us Gulf Coast
March 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31—ROCKPORT: Bird Walk Spend the morning with birding experts on a walk through the park identifying the birds of the Gulf Coastal Bend. Hours are 8 to 11 a.m. Goose Island State Park. 361/729-2858 Gulf Coast
March 4—LEAGUE CITY: Sixth Annual Great Chefs of the Bay Area Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Ballroom, 3000 NASA Road One. 281/486-0224 Gulf Coast
March 4-7—FULTON: 31st Annual Fulton Oysterfest Salute to the oyster industry features plenty of food, entertainment, arts & crafts, and a carnival. Fulton Navigation Park. www.townoffulton.org 361/463-9955 Gulf Coast
March 5—CORPUS CHRISTI: Educational Program, Wild at Heart Exhibition Dr. Adam Harris, Curator of the Art for the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyo., will give a talk after lunch on the art in the exhibition. Begins at noon. Art Museum of South Texas. www.ArtMuseumofSouthTexas.org 361/825-3504 Gulf Coast
March 5—CORPUS CHRISTI: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Begins at 6:30 p.m. 361/888-7444 Gulf Coast
March 5—HOUSTON: Music of Paradise and Hell Ensemble Caprice performs a dazzling selection of 17th-century works on recorders, viola da gamba, baroque guitar and percussion. Begins at 8 p.m. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd. www.HoustonEarlyMusic.org 713/432-1744 Gulf Coast
March 5—LAKE JACKSON: Empire Brass in Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3658 Gulf Coast
March 5—NEEDVILLE: Friday Morning Birding Hikes Take a one-mile hike with a park naturalist to learn more about birds of southeast Texas. Hours are 8 to 10 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park. 979/553-5124 Gulf Coast
March 5-7—HOUSTON: La Bayadere (The Temple Dancer) Set in the Royal India, this is a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice. www.houstonballet.org 713/227-2787 Gulf Coast
March 5-7—HOUSTON: 75th Anniversary Azalea Trail Features tours of four private homes and three historic sites: Bayou Bend, Rienzi and River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics Building and Gardens. www.riveroaksgardenclub.org 713/523-2483 Gulf Coast
March 5-7—HOUSTON: Mozart’s Requiem Hear Hans Graf conduct Mozart’s final and possibly most profound statement. Houston Symphony, Jones Hall. www.houstonsymphony.org Gulf Coast
March 5-20—BEAUMONT: Chicago Satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com 409/833-4664 Gulf Coast
March 5-28—HOUSTON: Harvey Elwood P. Dowd’s companion, a six-foot invisible rabbit, is an embarrassment to his social-climbing sister and her daughter, who decide to have Dowd committed. Alley Theatre. www.alleytheatre.org 713/228-9341 Gulf Coast
March 6—BRAZORIA: Brazoria Heritage Celebration & Cattle Drive Begins at 10 a.m. www.brazoriahf.org 979/236-0241 Gulf Coast
March 6—GALVESTON: ArtWalk Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Galveston’s Historic Downtown District. www.galvestonartscenter.org 409/763-2403 Gulf Coast
March 6—GALVESTON: The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess Tells the story of a crippled beggar, the woman he loves, and the people of Catfish Row. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 Gulf Coast
March 6—HOUSTON: Houston Masterworks Chorus A world-class orchestra and singers present Psalm Settings and Mass Movements by Mendelssohn and Bach. St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 2450 River Oaks Blvd. www.houstonmasterworks.org 713/529-8900 Gulf Coast
March 6—HUMBLE: NatureFest Take a guided nature walk or pontoon boat tour, see and touch live animals, and visit educational booths. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center. www.hcp4.net/jones 281/446-8588 Gulf Coast
March 6—VICTORIA: Spring Gala — Aurora’s Wedding Begins at 8 p.m. Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts. www.victoriaballet.org 361/570-TKTS Gulf Coast
March 6-7—HOUSTON: Spring Branch African Violet Club 30th Annual Show & Sale Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Houston Garden Center, Hermann Park. www.orgsites.com/tx/sbavc 281/859-8786 or 713/462-4257 Gulf Coast
March 6-7—SPRING: SpringFest This is an art and wine festival. Preservation Park. www.oldtownspring.com 800/653-8696 Gulf Coast
March 8—LA PORTE: Annual Fords of the ‘50s Old Car Show & Picnic See 1980 and older model cars and trucks on display. Gates open at 9 a.m. 3523 Battleground Road. www.fordsofthe50s.com 281/479-2431 Gulf Coast
March 9-14—NEDERLAND: Heritage Festival Includes carnival, chili cook-off, art show, car and motorcycle show, parade, craft market, petting zoo, washer tournament, battle of the bands and live music. Downtown, 1524 Boston Ave. www.nederlandhf.org 409/724-2269 Gulf Coast
March 9-21—HOUSTON: South Pacific Tells the romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is endangered by the realities of war and their own prejudices. Theatre Under the Stars. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. www.tuts.com 713/558-TUTS or 888/558-3882 Gulf Coast
March 11, 13-14, 19-21—HOUSTON: American at Heart Includes performances of Fancy Free, about three 1940s sailors on shore leave; Apollo, traces the birth of the god; and Hush, the adventures of a family of performers. Houston Ballet, Wortham Theater Center. www.houstonballet.org 713/523-6300 Gulf Coast
March 12—CORPUS CHRISTI: Taylor Swift American Bank Center Arena. www.americanbankcenter.com 800/745-3000 Gulf Coast
March 12-13—BEAUMONT: Texas Ghost Show Stars from shows like Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State and Monster Quest are expected. Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St. www.txparanormal.com 409/553-4456 Gulf Coast
March 12-Apr. 25—HOUSTON: FotoFest Biennial Showcases contemporary U.S. photography in the 2010 Biennial. www.fotofest.org Gulf Coast
March 13—CORPUS CHRISTI: Edgar Meyer With the CCSO, Meyer performs one of the standards of double bass literature and one of his own compositions. Begins at 8 p.m. Performing Arts Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. www.ccsymphony.org 361/883-NOTE Gulf Coast
March 13—DEER PARK: Fitness Day in the Park Enjoy a day of exercise
with sack races, health info, moon bounce and more. Dow Park. www.deer
March 13—GALVESTON: Hairspray A bubbly teenager’s newfound celebrity forever transforms the city of Baltimore. Begins at 3 and 8 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 Gulf Coast
March 13—HOUSTON: Buffalo Bayou Regatta This is the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas. Live music, awards ceremony, and food and drinks will be available at the finish line, Sesquicentennial Park. Race begins at 9 a.m. Starts at 7700 San Felipe. www.buffalobayou.org 713/752-0314 ext. 3 Gulf Coast
March 13—NEEDVILLE: Junior Angler Education Workshop Learn the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Begins at 9 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park. 979/553-5124 Gulf Coast
March 13—PORT ARTHUR: Rotary Taste of Gumbo Bob Bowers Civic Center. 409/982-2222 Gulf Coast
March 13—SURFSIDE BEACH: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Begins at 1 p.m. Surfside Beach City Hall. www.surfsidetx.org 979/233-9161 Gulf Coast
March 13-14—BROWNSVILLE: Air Fiesta 2010 Flying air show extravaganza features world-class aerobatics, World War II vintage aircraft and modern military air power demonstrations. Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport. www.airfiesta.org 956/541-8585 Gulf Coast
March 13, 27—ARANSAS PASS: Farmers’ Market/Trade Day Includes vegetables, arts & crafts, and animals. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 130 W. Goodnight. www.aransaspass.org 361/332-6574 Gulf Coast
March 13-Jun. 12—ORANGE: Blooms: Floral Art in the Stark Collections
Explores flowering beauty as expressed in works from early botanical books
to exuberant still-life paintings. Stark Museum of Art, 712 Green Ave.
www.stark
March 14—GALVESTON: Galveston Symphony Orchestra Begins at 7 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 Gulf Coast
March 14—HOUSTON: AIDS Walk Houston Funds raised will help AFH,
and several other HIV/AIDS service organizations. Sam Houston Park.
March 17—BEAUMONT: Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day Cajun Style! Come dine with a gator and enjoy gator games, pictures with live gators and more. Gator Country Adventure Park. www.gatorcountrytx.net 409/794-WILD Gulf Coast
March 17-Apr. 11—HOUSTON: Speech & Debate Two teen misfits discover each other online and build a tentative alliance in the form of their high school’s first speech and debate team. Stages Repertory Theatre. www.stagestheatre.com 713/527-0220 Gulf Coast
March 18—BEAUMONT: 15th Annual Go for the Gold Party & Reverse Drawing Begins at 6:30 p.m. Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 Gulf Coast
March 19-21—HOUSTON: Space City Stampede Texas Gay Rodeo Association’s annual celebration at the Houston Farm Ranch Club. Includes bull riding, barrel racing and team roping. At night, enjoy a good, old-fashioned hoe-down. www.tgra.org/cms_home Gulf Coast
March 20—BEAUMONT: Big Thicket Bike Tour This is a family oriented ride with five routes — as short as 14 miles and as long as 100 miles. Routes include Kountze, Silsbee, Lumberton, Sour Lake, Saratoga and Beaumont, all on the edge of the Big Thicket National Preserve area. www.funtrails.org 409/626-2168 Gulf Coast
March 20—CORPUS CHRISTI: Big Shell Beach Clean-Up Help pick up debris that has washed up on the shores of the Padre Island National Seashore. www.nps.gov/pais 361/949-8061 Gulf Coast
March 20—GALVESTON: Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway This is an encore performance of a dazzling music-filled tribute to the Great White Way. Begins at 8 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 Gulf Coast
March 20—HOUSTON: Birding Walk & Talk Begins at 8:30 a.m. Sheldon Lake State Park. 281/456-2800 ext. 222 Gulf Coast
March 20—HOUSTON: Brandon Lee Quartet The talented trumpeter makes his Da Camera debut. Begins at 8 p.m. Wortham Theater Center, Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave. www.dacamera.com 713/524-5050 Gulf Coast
March 20—LAKE JACKSON: Bird Banding Demonstration Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. www.gcbo.org 979/480-0999 Gulf Coast
March 20—VICTORIA: Market Day Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special Events Area — Riverside Park. www.victoriatx.org 361/485-3200 Gulf Coast
March 20-21—HOUSTON: Auto Swap Meet Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 Gulf Coast
March 20-21—SEABROOK: Lucky Trails Marathon Include the Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, half-marathon and relay. Meador Park. www.seabrookmarathon.org 866/611-4688 Gulf Coast
March 21—GALVESTON: Rob Landes Trio Presents “Decades of Music” hits. Begins at 3 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 Gulf Coast
March 25-26—VICTORIA: Always ... Patsy Cline Leo J. Welder Center
for the Performing Arts. www.alwayspatsycline.net 361/570-TKTS
March 25-Apr. 4—BEAUMONT: YMBL South Texas State Fair Features a livestock show and auction, a commercial exhibition and a carnival midway for the kids. Includes a photo contest, quilt contest, and local school art exhibits. www.ymbl.org/fair 409/832-9991 Gulf Coast
March 25-May 30—CORPUS CHRISTI: Donald Woodman: Selected Images of the Contemporary West Exhibit contains a collection of photographs from Woodman’s series The Selling of the West and The Rodeo and the West. Art Museum of South Texas. www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org 361/825-3500 Gulf Coast
March 25-May 30—CORPUS CHRISTI: Judy Chicago: Glass Exhibit showcases 25 of Chicago’s most recent, never-before-seen works. Art Museum of South Texas. www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org 361/825-3500 Gulf Coast
March 26—HOUSTON: Gilberto Gil Gil brings his unique sound, incorporating an eclectic range of influences — reggae, samba, forro, rock and African music. Begins at 8 p.m. Jones Hall. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4SPA Gulf Coast
March 26-28—CORPUS CHRISTI: Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts Features dance, music, cinema, literature, folk arts, exhibits, downtown public art tram tours and visual arts. Julie Kirk and Melanie Stimmell return with the technique of Italian Street Painting. Art Center of Corpus Christi. www.ccfestivalarts.org 361/826-3494 Gulf Coast
March 26-28—HOUSTON: Bayou City Art Festival More than 300 national artists working in 19 artistic media are juried and invited to show and sell their original art. Memorial Park. www.bayoucityartfestival.com 713/863-8403 Gulf Coast
March 26-28—TOMBALL: German Heritage Festival Celebrate with four stages of live music, folk dancers, arts & crafts, food, carnival and fireworks. Includes street vendors. Old Downtown Streets of Tomball near 201 S. Elm St. www.tomballsistercity.org 281/379-6844 Gulf Coast
March 26-28—WEBSTER: A Day by the Bay Home Tour Weekend Visit several wonderful homes in the Bay Area. www.hslba.org 713/224-4240 Gulf Coast
March 26-May 9—VICTORIA: Exhibit: Brad Braune, Artist Nave Museum. www.victoriaregionalmuseum.com 361/575-8227 Gulf Coast
March 26-May 16—CORPUS CHRISTI: Earthbound: State of Sculpture Exhibit has been expanded to include works of artists from across the state. Features 25 works from 8 to 15 sculptors. Art Museum of South Texas. www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org 361/825-3500 Gulf Coast
March 27—BRAZORIA: Second Annual Battle on the Bernard Offers a family friendly tug-of-war competition across the San Bernard River. The event begins at noon with the first tug at 1 p.m. Competition is limited to the first 16 teams entered. www.battleonthebernard.com 979/964-4503 Gulf Coast
March 27—CORPUS CHRISTI: Chiara String Quartet Begins at 7:30 p.m. Wolfe Recital Hall — Del Mar College. www.corpuschristichambermusic.org 361/884-5775 or 361/855-0264 Gulf Coast
March 27—CORPUS CHRISTI: Mark Twain Tonight! Hal Holbrook merges man and material, using Twain’s words and wry wit to comment on the contemporary American scene. Begins at 8 p.m. American Bank Center Selena Auditorium. www.americanbankcenter.com 800/745-3000 Gulf Coast
March 27—DEER PARK: Easter Egg Hunt & Pooch Egg Hunt Features an egg hunt for kids of all ages, as well as one for dogs. Includes Bunny Bingo, sidewalk chalk contest, rubber ducky races, carrot pull and petting zoo. Dow Park. www.deerparktx.gov/recreation 281/478-2050 Gulf Coast
March 27—HOUSTON: Airport Festival Includes aircraft displays, airport rangers, children’s area and entertainment. Bush IAH Airport. www.houstonnwchamber.org 281/440-4160 Gulf Coast
March 27—HOUSTON: From Broadway to Hollywood: Marvin Hamlisch & Joel Grey in Concert The composer and the actor appear together for a unique concert experience. Begins at 8 p.m. Jones Hall. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4SPA Gulf Coast
March 27—HOUSTON: Ninth Annual Spring Fairfield Garage Sale Fairfield started their own garage sale because private garage sales were not allowed in their community. Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 Gulf Coast
March 27—KEMAH: Kemah Pan Jam Features Caribbean steel drum, calypso music and reggae singers. Includes craft vendors and Texas chili cook-off. Kemah Lighthouse District. www.kemahpanjam.com 281/538-4165 Gulf Coast
March 27—LAKE JACKSON: Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3658 Gulf Coast
March 27—McFADDIN: Texas Polo players vs. Argentinian Polo players, Texas Tailgating and live music with local group Coastal Bend. Event starts at 1pm-5pm, contact VRMA@victoriaregionalmuseum.com Gulf Coast
March 27—ORANGE: Eighth Annual Art in the Park Area artists display, show and sell artworks. Crafters have items for sale. Enjoy live music on stage, Kids Alley with hands-on arts & crafts for children, and food. Stark Park. www.orangetexas.org 409/883-1011 Gulf Coast
March 27—ROCKPORT: 18th Annual Coastal Classic Auto Show Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rockport Beach Park. 361/777-0277 Gulf Coast
March 27—VICTORIA: Polo Match McFaddin Ranch. www.victoriaregionalmuseum.com 361/575-8227 Gulf Coast
March 27-28—KINGSVILLE: Wings Over South Texas Air Show The Navy’s Blue Angels will perform both days in the sky over Kingsville. Naval Air Station Kingsville. www.kingsvilletexas.com 361/516-6232 Gulf Coast
March 27-28—PEARLAND: Paws in the Park Includes HEB Plus! Pet & Owner Fun Run, National Dock Diving Competition, U.S. National Disc Dog Tournament, flyball demonstrations and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independence Park. www.pearlandparks.com 281/652-1673 Gulf Coast
March 27-28—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Annual Texas State Surfing Championship Isla Blanca Park (Jetties). www.sopadre.com Gulf Coast
March 28—ORANGE: The Man Who Planted Trees A French shepherd sets out with his faithful dog to transform a bleak landscape by the simple act of planting trees. Lutcher Theater. www.lutcher.org 409/745-5535 or 800/828-5535 Gulf Coast
March 29-Apr. 4—HOUSTON: Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament Played at Redstone Golf Club’s Tournament Course, 150 of the world’s best golfers compete. 5860 Wilson Road. www.shellhoustonopen.com 281/454-7000 Gulf Coast
March 30—SAN BENITO: San Benito High School Conjunto Band Concerts at the Amphitheater Enjoy the traditional sounds of Conjunto music by San Benito’s young musicians. Begins at 6:30 p.m. W.H. Heavin Amphitheater. 956/361-3804 ext. 302 Gulf Coast
March 30—VICTORIA: Lyceum Series Featuring James Galbraith, Economics Victoria College Auditorium. E-mail: robert.hodde@victoriacollege.edu 361/572-6448 Gulf Coast April April 1-3—BEAUMONT: Last Days of Christ Outdoor Passion Drama See Roman soldiers on horseback, walk down the city streets through the market place and view re-enactments by drama players. www.lastdaysofchrist.org 409/898-1496 Gulf Coast
April 1-3—HOUSTON: Dance Salad Festival Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday at the Wortham Theater Center. Choreographer’s Forum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. March 31 in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. www.dancesalad.org 713/237-1439 Gulf Coast
April 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30—ROCKPORT: Bird Walk Spend the morning with birding experts identifying the birds of the Gulf Coastal Bend. Hours are 8 to 11 a.m. Goose Island State Park. 361/729-2858 Gulf Coast
April 1-4—BEAUMONT: YMBL South Texas State Fair (Began Mar. 25.) www.ymbl.org/fair 409/832-9991 Gulf Coast
April 1-4—HOUSTON: Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament 5860 Wilson Road. (Began Mar. 29.) www.shellhoustonopen.com 281/454-7000 Gulf Coast
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30—NEEDVILLE: Friday Morning Birding Hikes Take a one-mile hike with a park naturalist to learn more about birds of southeast Texas. Hours are 8 to 10 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park. 979/553-5124 Gulf Coast
April 3—HOUSTON: Earth Day Houston Includes interactive conservation awareness activities, a farmers’ market, an Environmental Education Zone, the H-E-B Kids’ Energy Zone, and booths with green products and services. Discovery Green. www.earthdayhouston.org 713/528-3779 Gulf Coast
April 3—KINGWOOD: Sixth Annual Picnic on the Park Includes Easter egg hunt, games on the midway, rock wall, petting zoo, pony ride and trackless train. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Town Center Park. Rain venue is Kingwood Park High School. www.picniconthepark.com Gulf Coast
April 3—ROCKPORT: Sixth Annual Herb Festival Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rockport-Fulton High School Commons Area, 1802 Omohundro St. www.rockportherbs.com 979/562-2153 Gulf Coast
April 4—HOUSTON: Bunnies on the Bayou An event that started as a gathering of friends has grown into Houston’s largest annual outdoor cocktail party and now raises money for local charities. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Wortham Center Fish Plaza. www.bunniesonthebayou.org Gulf Coast
April 6-18—HOUSTON: In the Heights This is a new musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com 713/622-7469 Gulf Coast
April 8—GALVESTON: Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre — Alice in Wonderland This high-spirited musical boasts a mix of jumbo 9-foot-tall body puppets, costumed characters, traditional puppetry and audience participation. Begins at 10 a.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 Gulf Coast
April 8—ORANGE: Romeo & Juliet The Guthrie Theater and The Acting Company present Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy of innocent young lovers. Lutcher Theater. www.lutcher.org 409/745-5535 or 800/828-5535 Gulf Coast
April 8-11—GALVESTON: FeatherFest Offers nature and photo excursions by bus, boat or kayak to a variety of habitats, from beaches to bays, bay marshes to wetlands, and coastal prairies to upland wood motts. www.galvestonfeatherfest.com 888/425-4753 or 409/392-0841 Gulf Coast
April 9—HOUSTON: Soweto Gospel Choir This young, South African choir performs traditional and contemporary music in six of South Africa’s 11 official languages. Begins at 8 p.m. Jones Hall. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4SPA Gulf Coast
April 9—LAKE JACKSON: Klassical Kids Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3658 Gulf Coast
April 9-10—ALVIN: Kiwanis Club’s Crawfest Includes crawfest and shrimp boil, vendors and Cajun band. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. National Oak Park. 281/585-3359 Gulf Coast
April 9-10—CLEAR LAKE AREA: 15th Annual Clear Lake Crawfish Festival Family festival features yummy crawfish, live music, gumbo cook-off, arts & crafts, silent auction, moonwalks and more. Clear Lake, south of Houston. www.clearlakearea.com 281/488-7676 Gulf Coast
April 9-10—DEER PARK: Totally Texas BBQ Cook-Off Kicks off the Totally Texas Festival. 500 W. 13th. www.deerparktx.gov/recreation 281/478-2050 Gulf Coast
April 9-11—PORT ARANSAS: Texas SandFest Serves as a qualifying contest for The World Championship of Sand Sculpture. Features master and amateur sand sculpture builders, craft booths, music and games. www.TexasSandfest.com 361/215-0677 Gulf Coast
April 9-11, 16-18, 23-24—SPRING: Texas Crawfish & Music Festival
Features live music, exhibitors, spicy crawfish and food
April 9-18—HOUSTON: WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival Features a blend of feature films, shorts, screenplays, TV commercials, music videos and documentaries. www.worldfest.org 713/965-9955 Gulf Coast
April 10—CORPUS CHRISTI: The Big Bloom Spring garden festival and plant sale includes orchids, plumeria, landscape plants, specialty vendors, ladybug releases and plant experts on site. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100 Gulf Coast
April 10—GALVESTON: Missoula Children’s Theatre Presents Rumplestiltskin This is a musical adaptation of the familiar tale. Features a cast of local area children. Begins at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 Gulf Coast
April 10—GALVESTON: The Grand Kids Festival Three blocks of downtown Galveston will be filled with performing arts fun, including live entertainment, craft booths and food. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Postoffice Street from 20th to 23rd streets. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 Gulf Coast
April 10—HARLINGEN: Brown Bag Picnic & Concert Honoring Veterans Part of the centennial celebration. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Pendleton Park. www.myharlingen.us Gulf Coast
April 10—LAKE JACKSON: Chamber Choir Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3658 Gulf Coast
April 10-11—HOUSTON: 15th Annual Bayou City Cajun Fest Taste boiled crawfish, fried ’gator, boudin, gumbo, red beans and rice, Cajun sausage and more. Live Cajun music begins at 11:30 a.m. both days. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 Gulf Coast
April 10-11—HOUSTON: Houston Children’s Festival Offers six entertainment stages, more than 350 games and 10 family adventure areas. www.houstonchildrensfestival.com 281/363-0900 Gulf Coast
April 10-11—HOUSTON: Japan Festival Enjoy two stages showcasing music, traditional and folk dance, and martial arts; demonstrations of Ikebana flower arrangement; tea ceremony; origami; and bonsai. Hermann Park’s Japanese Garden. www.jashouston.org 713/963-0121 Gulf Coast
April 10-11—KEMAH: Gateway to the Bay Triathlon Festival Kemah Boardwalk. www.kemah-tx.gov 281/334-1611 Gulf Coast
April 10-11—LA MARQUE: Highland Bayou Park Kite Festival Includes giant kites and kite flying demonstrations. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highland Bayou Park. E-mail: k.nixie@ci.la-marque.tx.us 409/938-9270 Gulf Coast
April 10-11—VICTORIA: Historic Homes Tour Various homes in downtown Victoria. E-mail: gdunnam@vctx.org 361/573-1878 Gulf Coast
April 10, 17, 24—CORPUS CHRISTI: Blucher Park Bird Walks If needed, participants will be guided through the park and assisted in bird identification. Blucher Park. www.ccbirding.com 361/443-0744 Gulf Coast
April 10, 20—LAKE JACKSON: Bird Banding Demonstration Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. www.gcbo.org 979/480-0999 Gulf Coast
April 10, 24—ARANSAS PASS: Farmers’ Market/Trade Day Includes vegetables, arts & crafts, and animals. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 130 W. Goodnight. www.aransaspass.org 361/332-6574 Gulf Coast
April 11—HOUSTON: Czech SpringFest Features Czech music all-day, traditional Czech dinner, cultural booths, genealogy room, vendors, demonstrations and more. 1435 Beall St. www.czechheritage.org 713/349-0500 Gulf Coast
April 11—HOUSTON: Interpreti Veneziani Sitting in a semi-circle, the members play music ranging from Baroque to the 20th century, in a spirited party conversation. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Jones Hall. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4SPA Gulf Coast
April 12—SANTA FE: Golf Tournament Country Place Golf Club. www.santafetexaschamber.com 409/925-8558 Gulf Coast
April 15-18—PORTLAND: Windfest 2010 Features a carnival, live entertainment, fireworks, kids fair, tasty foods, arts & crafts, dachshund dash, chili cook-off, horseshoe and washer tournament, and parade. Portland Community Center. www.portlandtx.org 361/643-2475 Gulf Coast
April 16—GALVESTON: Asleep at the Wheel with Ray Benson Begins at 8 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 Gulf Coast
April 16—HARLINGEN: Community Barbecue & Local Band Concert Continues the city’s centennial celebration. Victor Park, Expressway 77. www.myharlingen.us Gulf Coast
April 16—HOUSTON: Faces of Women The all-female vocal group Tapestry is joined by the acclaimed vielle and harp instrumentalist Shira Kammen. Begins at 8 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1015 Holman. www.HoustonEarlyMusic.org 713/432-1744 Gulf Coast
April 16—LAKE JACKSON: New York Voices in Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3658 Gulf Coast
April 16-17—DEER PARK: Totally Texas Music Festival Includes a parade, food, music and fun. 500 W. 13th. www.deerparktx.gov/recreation 281/478-2050 Gulf Coast
April 16-17—HOUSTON: Academy Spring Showcase The gifted young artists of Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy cap their studies with two performances. Wortham Theater Center. www.houstonballet.org 713/523-6300 Gulf Coast
April 16-17—PORT ARTHUR: Mercado Days Latino Fest Features live music, arts & crafts booths, carnival rides, car show, clowns, pinata party and queen’s coronation. Downtown Port Arthur. 409/983-4006 Gulf Coast
April 16-18—BEAUMONT: Frontiers & Fifties The Mid-Century Modern show and sale is held at the Chambers House Museum and frontier activities are at the John French Museum. www.beaumontheritage.org 409/832-4010 Gulf Coast
April 16-18—LAKE JACKSON: Migration Celebration San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge. www.migrationcelebration.org 866/403-5829 Gulf Coast
April 16-18—MAURICEVILLE: Annual Crawfish Festival Includes carnival, arts & crafts, and kids games. Mauriceville Festival Grounds. 409/745-1202 or 409/745-1357 Gulf Coast
April 16-18—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Beach ‘N Biker Fest South Padre Island Convention Centre. www.beachnbikerfest.com 956/605-6598 Gulf Coast
April 16-May 9—HOUSTON: Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps This is a fast-paced whodunit. Alley Theatre. www.alleytheatre.org 713/228-9341 Gulf Coast
April 17—CORPUS CHRISTI: Adult Field Trip & Temporary Art Installation at Welder Wildlife Refuge Take a group trek into nature and experience the Welder Wildlife Refuge with a tour guide. Following a tour, participants will work in teams to capture 12-inch by 12-inch castings of the grounds. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Meet at Art Museum of South Texas. www.ArtMuseumofSouthTexas.org 361/825-3504 Gulf Coast
April 17—CORPUS CHRISTI: Earth Day — Bay Day Celebration Enjoy fishing lessons, rock walls, orbitrons and touch tanks while learning about birding, recycling, marine animals, wetlands, water conservation and environmentally-friendly green products. www.baysfoundation.org/edbd 361/882-3439 Gulf Coast
April 17—CORPUS CHRISTI: Frederica von Stade Also on the program, the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra features one of Rossini’s best-known works and ends the season with the Symphonic Dances from Westside Story. Begins at 8 p.m. Performing Arts Center at Texas A&M University ? Corpus Christi. www.ccsymphony.org 361/883-NOTE Gulf Coast
April 17—CORPUS CHRISTI: Japanese Children’s Day Includes Kabuki face painting, dress-up in kimonos, origami, ikebana (flower arranging), kite-making, martial arts demonstration, sushi making and playing games. Asian Cultures Museum. www.asianculturesmuseum.org 361/882-2641 Gulf Coast
April 17—GALVESTON: ArtWalk Galleries, restaurants and other businesses host artists and welcome visitors. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Galveston’s Historic Downtown District. www.galvestonartscenter.org 409/763-2403 Gulf Coast
April 17—HARLINGEN: Fireworks Display See the sky light up with this display during Harlingen’s Centennial Celebration. Lon C. Hill Park, Fair Park Blvd. www.myharlingen.us Gulf Coast
April 17—HOUSTON: 18th Annual Copperfield Women’s Market The Copperfield Women’s Club hosts its annual garage sale, which has grown to more than 300 family booths. Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 Gulf Coast
April 17—HOUSTON: Birding Walk & Talk Stroll, with members of the Friends of Sheldon Lake State Park, seeking spring Neotropic migrants and other resident birds. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Sheldon Lake State Park. 281/456-2800 ext. 222 Gulf Coast
April 17—KINGSVILLE: Ride on the Wild Side Bicycle Ride Ride the historic 10-mile loop on the King Ranch then venture out for longer rides in the countryside. Includes a 100K timed ride. King Ranch, Highway 141. www.kingsvilletexas.com 361/592-8516 Gulf Coast
April 17—LAKE JACKSON: Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3658 Gulf Coast
April 17—NEEDVILLE: Junior Angler Education Workshop Learn the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Begins at 9 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park. 979/553-5124 Gulf Coast
April 17—ORANGE: Chris Botti Lutcher Theater, 707 Main. www.lutcher.org 409/745-5535 or 800/828-5535 Gulf Coast
April 17—VICTORIA: Market Day Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special events Area — Riverside Park. www.victoriatx.org 361/485-3200 Gulf Coast
April 17-18—ROCKPORT: 21st Annual Tour of Homes www.rockportartcenter.com 361/729-5519 Gulf Coast
April 17-18, 24-25—HOUSTON: Houston International Festival Downtown will be filled with ethnic food booths, arts and crafts, kiosks, interesting exhibits and 1,800 various performers. This year spotlights the Caribbean. www.ifest.org 713/654-8808 Gulf Coast
April 17-18, 24-25—WHARTON: Hidden Garden Tour 979/532-1862 Gulf Coast
April 18—GALVESTON: Galveston Symphony Orchestra Begins at 7 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 Gulf Coast
April 18—NEEDVILLE: Sunday Morning Birding Hikes Take a one-mile hike with a park naturalist or volunteer to learn more about birds of Southeast Texas. Begins at 8 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park. 979/553-5124 Gulf Coast
April 19-24—ORANGE: Earth Week/Eco Fest Offers environmentally friendly events all week. Butterfly release is Thursday. EcoFest, a fun-filled day of learning and activities, is Saturday. Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. www.shangrilagardens.org 409/670-9113 Gulf Coast
April 21-25—HOUSTON: The Grand Wine & Food Affair More than 100 world-class wineries and chefs showcase their talents at winemaker lunches, vintner dinners, wine seminars, The Grand Tasting, the Sienna Sip & Stroll and the around the world Bistro Brunch. www.TheGrandWineAndFoodAffair.com 713/747-9463 Gulf Coast
April 21-May 16—HOUSTON: Man from Nebraska A man awakens one night
to realize he no longer believes in God and strikes out on a quest for
April 22—VICTORIA: Downtown Rhythms One O’Connor Pavilion. www.victoriasymphony.com 361/576-4500 Gulf Coast
April 22-24—CLUTE: Stage Production of Enchanted April Begins at 8 p.m. Center for the Arts & Sciences. www.bcfas.org 979/265-7731 Gulf Coast
April 22-25—CORPUS CHRISTI: Texas International Boat Show Includes exhibitors from around the world, along with 400 boats on display. Corpus Christi Marina. www.TexasInternationalBoatShow.com 561/842-8808 Gulf Coast
April 22-May 2—CORPUS CHRISTI: Buc Days Includes Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s Life’s Better Outside Experience, PRCA Rodeo, barbecue challenge, midway, junior parade, illuminated night parade, folklorico and mariachi competition, and Harley Davidson CC Bulls, Bikes & BBQ. Corpus Christi Bayfront’s Redevelopment Project Zone A. www.bucdays.com 361/883-5111 Gulf Coast
April 23—HOUSTON: Aszure Barton & Artists This Canadian’s choreography along with her company of consummate performers can be seen. Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4SPA Gulf Coast
April 23-24—ALVIN: Alvin Rotary Club’s Annual Frontier Day Festival Includes a parade, barbecue cook-off, vendors, street dance with live bands and carnival. Hours are 9 a.m. to midnight. National Oak Park. 281/585-3359 Gulf Coast
April 23-25—VIDOR: Texas Barbecue Festival Features a barbecue cook-off, vendors, carnival, games, live entertainment, dancing and Saturday classic car show. Claiborne Park West. www.vidorchamber.com 409/769-6339 Gulf Coast
April 24—HOUSTON: Esperanza Spalding The bassist, vocalist and composer performs. Begins at 8 p.m. Wortham Theater Center, Cullen Theater. www.dacamera.com 713/524-5050 Gulf Coast
April 24—INGLESIDE: Car Show View cars, trucks and motorcycles from the 1900s through 2010. Includes food and merchandise vendors, plus music. Live Oak Park. www.inglesidetxchamber.org 888/899-2906 Gulf Coast
April 24—LA PORTE: San Jacinto Day Festival & Battle Re-enactment Offers living history camps, period demonstrations, family entertainment, children’s activities and more. San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. www.sanjacinto-museum.org 281/479-2421 Gulf Coast
April 24—PORT ARANSAS: Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup Join the effort to collect and document debris on Texas beaches. www.glo.state.tx.us/adopt-a-beach 361/749-0256 Gulf Coast
April 24—VICTORIA: Victoria Symphony Featuring Robert Belinic on Guitar Victoria College Auditorium. www.victoriasymphony.com 361/576-4500 Gulf Coast
April 24-25—HOUSTON: 39th Annual Houston Pod Chili Cook-Off Offers a Texas-size salute to the official state dish. Held under the auspices of the Chili Appreciation Society International. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 Gulf Coast
April 24-May 2—PORT ARANSAS: Great Texas Birding Classic Coincides with the spring bird migration in Texas. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. www.portaransas.org 800/452-6278 or 979/480-0999 Gulf Coast
April 24-Jul. 11—BEAUMONT: Rusty Scruby: Playing in the Sand Features a three-dimensional sculpture that will be suspended from the gallery ceilings. Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 Gulf Coast
April 24-Jul. 11—BEAUMONT: Virgil Grotfeldt 274296 Grotfeldt lost his 16-year battle with cancer in February 2009. The exhibition is comprised of 24 oil paintings on MRI scans of Grotfeldt’s brain. Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 Gulf Coast
April 25—GALVESTON: Lone Star Ironman Triathlon Includes live music, food, triathlon gear and seminars. 512/535-5224 Gulf Coast
April 25—LAKE JACKSON: Taste of the Town Hours are 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Brazos Mall. www.tastebrazosport.org 979/285-2501 Gulf Coast
April 27—SAN BENITO: San Benito High School Conjunto Band Concerts at the Amphitheater Enjoy the traditional sounds of Conjunto music by San Benito’s young musicians. Begins at 6:30 p.m. W.H. Heavin Amphitheater. 956/361-3804 ext. 302 Gulf Coast
April 28—HOUSTON: David Sedaris Sedaris dishes out his trademark satire, reading from new and unpublished works. Begins at 8 p.m. Jones Hall. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4SPA Gulf Coast
April 28-May 9—HOUSTON: Little House on the Prairie Theatre Under the Stars. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. www.tuts.com 713/558-TUTS or 888/558-3882 Gulf Coast
April 29—BEAUMONT: Lamarissimo! Concert Series Experience the excitement as singers, dancers and instrumentalists light up the stage. 409/880-8144 Gulf Coast
April 29-May 2—PORT NECHES: River Fest “Thunder on the Neches” Includes boat races; entertainment; arts & crafts booths; food vendors; carnival; fireworks; car and motorcycle show; and washers and horseshoe, fishing and basketball tournaments. Port Neches Riverfront Park. www.portnecheschamber.com 409/722-9154 Gulf Coast
April 30—HOUSTON: Xerxes The opera follows the tyrannical and flamboyant Xerxes in his quest for Romilda, who is beloved by Xerses’ brother Arsamene. Wortham Theater Center. www.houstongrandopera.org/xerxes 713/228-6737 Gulf Coast
April 30—LAKE JACKSON: Brazosport College Jazz Concert Begins at
7:30 p.m. The Clarion. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3658
April 30-May 1—VICTORIA: The Dinner Party Begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee starts at 2 p.m. www.theatrevictoria.org 361/576-6277 Gulf Coast
April 30-May 15—BEAUMONT: Brigadoon Show is a Scottish fantasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every 100 years. www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com 409/833-4664 Gulf Coast |
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