Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 in Houston

Welcome to the HispanicHouston.com listing of events for Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). Celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15, in Houston there are many many activities and events scheduled. These include the 48th Annual Fiestas Patrias International Parade on Saturday, September 17, 2016, concerts and performances, and exhibits. Below is a list of events that you may want to check out. I expect to update this periodically with new events found, so please check back.

Enjoy!

EXHIBITS

Exhibit “Researching Your Mexican Ancestor” on view September 15-October 15, 2016. This exhibit is on view at Clayton Library Center For Genealogical Research, located at 5300 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77004.

EVENTS

NHPO Monthly Networking and Gala Pre-Launch Party on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 6 pm. This event will be held at Nouveaux Antique Art Bar, located at 2913 Main St., Houston, TX 77002.

Fiestas Patrias at the Children’s Museum of Houston on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Children’s Museum of Houston, located at 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004.

Beto & The Fairlanes at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11 am. This event will be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.

El Grito at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 7:30 pm. This event will be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Houston Symphony on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 8 pm. This event will be held at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, located at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380.

Fourth Annual Pearland International Festival on September 16-17, 2016. This event will be held at Pearland Town Center, located at 11200 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77584.

10th Annual Fiestas Patrias with Telemundo on Sunday, September 18, 2016. This event will be held at Traders Village, located at 7979 N. Eldridge Rd., Houston, TX 77041.

Fiesta Sinfonica presented by the Houston Symphony on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 1 pm. This event will be held at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, located at 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002.

Houston Latin Fest on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 1 pm to 10 pm. This event will be held at Jones Plaza, located at 600 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002.

Houston Aztec Dance & Drum on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 11 am. This event will be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.

Lecture “Crossing the Frontera” on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 12 pm. This lecture will be held at Clayton Library Center For Genealogical Research, located at 5300 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77004.

Salsa y Salud at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8 pm. This event will be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.

Latin Women’s Initiative Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 11:30 am to 1 pm. This event will be held at Junior League of Houston, located at 1811 Briar Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77027.

Guest Lecture with Gracie Saenz and Díana Dávila Martínez on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 1 pm to 2 pm. This event will be held at Houston Public Library Central Library, located at 500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002.

Houston Public Library’s LibroFEST on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 1 pm to 5 pm. This event will be held at Houston Public Library Central Library Plaza, located at 500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002.

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Elected Officials Reception on Thursday, October 6, 2016  at 6 pm to 7:30 pm. This event will be held at The Houston Club, located at 910 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002.

37th Annual Festival Chicano on October 6-8, 2016  at 7 pm. This event will be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.

Hispanic Archival Collections Tour at the Houston Public Library on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 6 pm to 7:30 pm. This event will be held at Houston Public Library, Julia Ideson Building, located at 550 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002.

American Heart Association’s Celebrando el Sabor on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 6 pm to 8 pm. This event will be held at American Heart Association, located at 10060 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77054.

Dia de la Hispanidad featuring Aymee Nuviola on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 7 pm. This event will be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.

2016 East End Street Fest on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 12 pm to 10pm at the Navigation Esplanade.

Lunada 2016 at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7:30 pm. This event will be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.

Viva Latin America 2016 by Houston Latin American Philharmonic on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 5 pm. This event will take place at Wortham Center, located at 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002.

AAMA’S 2016 Tacos y Tacones Gala on Saturday, October 22, 2016. This event will take place at Royal Sonesta Houston, located at 2222 West Loop S., Houston, TX 77027.

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