Events in Houston, February 2016 edition
At Hispanic Houston we strive to provide you with a list of ongoing events and entertainment options. Here’s what’s going on in February 2016. Please check with the venue for information on tickets.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit “Los Trompos” on view from November 14, 2015 to March 22, 2016. This exhibit is on view at Discovery Green Conservancy, located at 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010.
Exhibit “Contingent Beauty: Contemporary Art from Latin America” on view 11/22/15-2/28/16. This exhibit is on view at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, located at 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005.
The Ice at Discovery Green from November 24, 2015 to February 7, 2016. This exhibit is on view at Discovery Green Conservancy, located at 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010.
Exhibit “La Virgen De Guadalupe: Empress of the Americas” from December 11, 2015 to September 5, 2016. This exhibit is on view at Houston Museum of Natural Science, located at 5555 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030.
Photo Exhibit “Taquerías of Southmost” on view January 15 to March 4, 2016. This exhibit is on view at MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts), located at 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007.
Lawndale Art Center Exhibit “Alkanzíyya” on view January 22-February 27, 2016. This exhibit is on view at Lawndale Art Center, located at 4912 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Lawndale Art Center Exhibit “Satellite” on view January 22-February 27, 2016. This exhibit is on view at Lawndale Art Center, located at 4912 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Exhibit “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy” on view 1/27/16-3/5/16. This exhibit is on view at The Heritage Society Museum, located at 1100 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002.
EVENTS
Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades on January 29 to February 9, 2016 in Galveston, TX.
Cheap Skate Night at Discovery Green in Winter 2015/2016 on Feb. 01, 2016 at
4 pm to 10 pm. This event takes place at Discovery Green Conservancy, located at 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010.
Aperio Music of the Americas on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7 pm. This event takes place at Wortham Center, located at 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002.
NHPO February Networking Event on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This event takes place at Corner Table, located at 2736 Virginia St., Houston, TX 77098.
Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 7 pm in Galveston, TX.
Alejandra Guzman in concert on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 8 pm. This event takes place at Revention Music Center, located at 520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002.
Krewe Babalu 11th Annual “All Krewe Parade” (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 8 pm in Galveston, TX.
Krewe of Maximilian Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 9:30 pm in Galveston, TX.
2016 Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10 am to 4 pm. This event takes place at Chinese Community Center, located at 9800 Town Park Dr., Houston, TX 77036.
Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 11 am in Galveston, TX.
Houston Chronicle Neauxs Krewe Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2:30 pm in Galveston, TX.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 4:30 pm in Galveston, TX.
Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm in Galveston, TX.
Mardi Gras in Historic Market Square on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm. This event takes place at Historic Market Square, located at 301 Milam, Houston, TX 77002.
Houston Brazilian Carnaval 2016 on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 8 pm. This event takes place at Hughes Hangar, located at 2811 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007.
Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 1 pm in Galveston, TX.
Mardi Gras Children’s Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 2 pm in Galveston, TX.
Lunar New Year Festival at Discovery Green on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 6 pm to 10 pm. This event takes place at Discovery Green Conservancy, located at 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010.
Krewe of Aquarius Fat Tuesday Parade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 6:30 pm in Galveston, TX.
HAHMP General Meeting + 360 Video In Media DEMO ON Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 12 pm to 1 pm. This event takes place at Univision-KXLN, located at 5100 Southwest Fwy., Houston, TX 77056.
An Evening with Chef Kohler on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm
MECA Celebrating 25 Years of Mariachi on Friday, February 12, 2016. This event takes place at MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts), located at 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007.
2016 Lunar New Year Houston festival on February 13 & 14, 2016. This event takes place at Viet Hoa Center, located at 8388 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Houston, TX 77072.
Banda MS in concert at Arena Theatre on February 13 & 14, 2016. This event takes place at Arena Theatre, located at 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, TX 77074.
Texas Lunar Festival on Saturday, February 13, 2016. This event takes place at Houston City Hall, located at 901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002.
30th Annual Career & Education Day on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9 am to 3 pm. This event takes place at George R. Brown Convention Center, located at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010.
ReelAbilities: Houston Film and Arts Festival on February 14-18, 2016. This event takes place at Edwards Greenway Grand Palace, located at 3839 Weslayan St., Houston, TX 77027.
Raquel Cepeda Jazz Quartet in concert on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 5 pm
Ovations Night Club. This event takes place at 2536 Times Blvd. #B, Houston, TX 77005.
Café con AAMA on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 8:30 am to 10 am. This event takes place at AAMA (Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans), located at 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023.
Lunar New Year concert on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7:30 pm. This event takes place at Houston Baptist University, located at 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074.
Rodeo Warm Up with Telemundo Houston on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 12 pm to 4 pm. This event takes place at Traders Village, located at 7979 N. Eldridge Rd., Houston, TX 77041.
Rodeo Roundup at Houston City Hall on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 11 am to 1 pm. This event takes place at Houston City Hall, located at 901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002.
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