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Fun for Families in Houston weekend August 6 - 9, 2009

August 06, 2009

The indoor where it's air conditioned and lots of neat things to see and do version. . .

Children's Museum of Houston

www.cmhouston.org
(713) 522-1138

MindFest WonderWeek challenges kids challenge to fuse technology, art and science through fun, engineering activities.

Holocaust Museum Houston

www.hmh.org
(713) 942-8000

Houston Museum-Natural Science

www.hmns.org
(713) 639-4629

All weekend continues the Terra Cotta warriors exhibit.

Menil Collection Bookstore

www.menil.org (713) 535-3180

FREE admission: Film Screening in Memory of Merce Cunningham and Robert Rauschenberg
Friday, August 7, 2009 8 p.m.

The Menil Collection, ARTPIX, Microcinema International, and Society for the Performing Arts present an evening of filmed performances of Merce Cunningham Dance Company at a program in memory of Merce Cunningham & Robert Rauschenberg.

The Menil screenings of Split Sides (2003) and Interscape (2000) use archival footage made by Charles Atlas to document Cunningham’s work as dancer and choreographer. Just published on DVD by Houston’s ARTPIX, Split Sides has original scores by Radiohead and Sigur Rós. Robert Rauschenberg designed both sets and costumes for Interscape.

The film will be screened on the Menil's front lawn.

Museum of Printing History

www.printingmuseum.org
(713) 522-4652

Great for children, "In our galleries and working studios, we demonstrate the traditional processes of stone lithography, letterpress printing, papermaking, and bookbinding." Many interesting exhibits right now.

Museum of Fine Arts Houston: Bayou Bend Collection

www.mfah.org
(713) 639-7750

Summer Storytime Tour
Friday, August 7, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Summer Creation Station: Majestic Mountains
Friday, August 7, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer Storytime Tour
Friday, August 7, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lawndale Art & Performance Center

www.lawndaleartcenter.org
(713) 528-5858

All weekend: The Big Show -- The Big Show is Lawndale Art Center’s annual open-call, juried exhibition. It has been an important venue through which emerging and under-represented Houston area artists gain exposure since the show’s conception in 1984.

Buffalo Soldier National Museum & Heritage Center

www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com
(713) 942-8920
Saturday, August 8 from 1-3 p.m. Summer Lecture Series

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

www.camh.org
(713) 284-8250

Czech Center Museum Houston

www.czechcenter.org
(713) 528-2060

Beginners Children’s Czech language class. Eight weekly sessions Saturday mornings 10:30 to 1:30 a.m. Donation $30.00.

The Health Museum

www.thehealthmuseum.org
(713) 521-1515

Friday: Planet You -- World Premiere Friday, August 7!
Journey into a world you've never seen before...at least quite like this! Be one of the first in Houston to see Planet You 3D, the newest 3D film at the McGovern Theater, at the world premiere Friday, August 7. Take a 3D microscopic adventure into the alien landscape of your own skin and find out all about the creepy, crawly things that live on us - dust mites, lice and ticks!

Houston Center for Photography

www.hcponline.org
(713) 529-4755

Digital Camera Basics on Saturday Aug 8 with Kristy Peet
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
more info

Out and About in Houston weekend of May 29-31, 2009

May 29, 2009

There is this fabulous---I mean fabulous---Web site I've gotten so addicted to I check it daily, and even subscribed to its email and Twitter feeds.

What's that great?

Houston on the Cheap!

This week I learned about doga, Yoga for your dog, and every Friday I wait eagerly for their list of awesome fun free weekend activities!

This weekend there is free bouncing, free dance performances at Miller OutdoorTheater, and more.

So thanks to Houston on the Cheap for pointers to this awesome group of FREE activities:

Bouncing Fun — Don’t miss KIDPALOOZA when BounceU is open for FREE high-energy fun Friday, May 29, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free family-friendly activities include inflatable games, a new 10-ft. rock climbing with dual slide, gigantic 24-ft. slide, obstacle course, dodgeball court, and boxing ring. Lots of giveaways and the Chick-fil-A cow on site! BounceU Houston West, 14900 Westheimer Rd., 281-497-8222

Outdoor music — Ritmo Latino: Child prodigy-turned-pro Esperanza Spalding performs on the acoustical bass Friday, May 29, 8 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theater. Her multi-lingual voice and bass talent have earned her spots on TV’s David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Reserved seats are available Friday at the box office from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Miller Outdoor is located in Hermann Park at 100 Concert Dr.
Outdoor Dance — East Meets West VII features classical to contemporary dances Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theater. Dance of Asian America, a local Chinese dance company, features award-winning dancers from China and local dancers. The stunning costumes and dancer flexibility are exciting elements of the evening. Four additional local dance companies represent the West. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Dr.

Beads and More — Love all things beads? Then don’t miss the Houston Bead Market on Saturday, May 30 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ) and Sunday, May 31 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Not only is there FREE admission but there are beading classes and shopping galore including gemstones, glass, pearls, seed beeds, buttons, and more! Houston Bead Market is located in Stafford at The Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, 903-240-7198.

Hurricane Prep Workshop — This family-friendly event features 2009 Hurricane Preview, interactive demonstrations, informative sessions, Kids Zone, Ask a Meterologist, and more. Remebering Ike: 2009 Hurricane Workshop takes place May 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at George R. Brown Convention Center. Free lunch for the first 2,500 attendees. More details on my blog post here.
Discovery Green — It’s “Calling All Bigs and Littles” Day at the Park on May 30 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free event with live entertainment and fun activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston is hosting this outdoor fun at Discovery Green as a chance to reconnect former Bigs and Littles as well as recruit new volunteers. Be a part of the human checkers game on the giant game board! Other weekly Discovery Green FREE weekend events include Yoga in the Park, Young Writers Workshop, Hip2BFit Fun Club, Saturday Children’s Discovery Series, and Sundays in the Park with Miss Leslie and her Juke-Jointers! Details on all events here… Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney downtown

Summer Pool Party — YMCAs in Houston and Montgomery Country are hosting a FREE community pool party and open house Saturday, May 30, at area locations. The day will include swimming, food, games for the kids, and lots of fun in the sun. The event is part of YMCA Cool Days program, sponsored by Reliant Energy. Times vary by location — check here for your closest YMCA.