WHAT: Free Press Summer Festival WHEN: May 31 & June 1, 2014 WHERE: Eleanor Tinsley Park in Houston, Texas MORE INFO: http://fpsf.com
EVENT: Celebrating Mujeres Legendarias; Thursday, May 8, 2014
WHAT: NHPO 5 de Mayo “Latinos United” Networking Event Celebrating Mujeres Legendarias WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm WHERE: Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas 77010 MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/743284799037175/?notif_t=group_mall_plan Ford teams up with NHPO in recognizing 5 Influential Latinas Nationally who have exemplified leadership. The Houston honorees this year are Yolanda Navarro […]
EVENT: Cinco de Mayo at Miller Outdoor Theater featuring Pedrito Martinez Group; Saturday, May 3, 2014
WHAT: ¡Ritmo Latino! featuring Pedrito Martinez Group WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 8 p.m. WHERE: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030 United States MORE INFO: The Pedrito Martinez Group has its roots planted firmly in the Afro-Cuban Rumba tradition and in the bata rhythmsand vocal chants of the music of […]
EVENT: Cinco de Mayo Parade; Saturday, May 03, 2014
WHAT: Annual LULAC Cinco de Mayo Parade WHEN: Saturday, May 03, 2014 AT 10:00 a.m. WHEN & MORE INFO: The Annual LULAC Cinco de Mayo Parade celebrates the pride, history and folklore behind the Mexicans’ victory at the Battle of Puebla. A Houston tradition with more than 100 entries. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. on […]
EVENT: Cinco de Mayo at Miller Outdoor Theatre featuring Natalia Lafourcade; Sunday, May 4, 2014
WHAT: Cinco de Mayo at Miller Outdoor Theatre featuring Natalia Lafourcade WHEN: Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Miller Outdoor Theatre,6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030 United States MORE INFO: Mexican pop-rock singer and songwriter Natalia Lafourcade will take the stage to celebrate and continue the tradition of Cinco de Mayo at […]
EVENT: 9th Annual Cinco De Mayo at Traders Village; Sunday, May 4, 2014
WHAT: 9th Annual Cinco De Mayo at Traders Village WHEN: Sunday, May 4, 2014 WHERE: Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Rd., Houston, Texas 77041 MORE INFO: Help celebrate Mexico’s 1862 victory over the French at The Battle of Puebla, now called Cinco de Mayo. Traders Village will join in the celebration with an afternoon of […]
EVENT: 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk; Saturday, May 3, 2014
WHAT: 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Bear Creek Park, Houston, Texas, 77084 MORE INFO: This is the 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s 1K, organized by the Tornados Running Club. Race proceeds provide educational scholarships for local Latino students. To date […]
Houston City Hall Farmers Market (photos)
Have you visited the Houston City Hall Farmer’s Market yet? Working downtown, it’s one of my favorite activities every week. The City Hall Farmers Market features many vendors, including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses, breads, roasted coffees, and a variety of prepared meals, as well as food trucks. Bring some cash and […]
EVENT: Latin Wave film festival; May 1–4, 2014
SAVE THE DATE! WHAT: Latin Wave: New Films from Latin America. WHEN: May 1–4, 2014 WHERE: Various locations MORE INFO: https://www.mfah.org/films/latinwave/ From the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston website: Latin Wave: New Films from Latin America presents Houston premieres of movies from many of the leading and emerging talents of contemporary Latin American cinema. This […]
EVENT: Reel Teen Film Festival; May 21, 2014
SAVE THE DATE for the Houston Public Library’s Reel Teen Film Festival. WHAT: Reel Teen film Festival WHEN: Wednesday May 21, 2014 WHERE: To be announced MORE INFO: http://www.houstonlibrary.org/reel-teen-film-festival * * * NOTES: We do our best to ensure all event information is accurate and up-to-date. However, it’s a good idea to visit the website […]