Events in Houston, March 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 March 2016. Please check with the venue for information on tickets.
EXHIBITS
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.
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.
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 “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.
EXHIBIT “La Reina Selena” 2nd annual Selena Tribute Show on March 4-11, 2016. This exhibit is on view at East End Studio, located at 708C Telephone Rd., Houston, TX 77023.
FOTOFEST: 16th International Biennial of Photography and Mixed Media Arts on March 12 to April 24, 2016 at various locations.
ONGOING
Houston Museums with Free! Thursday admission
EVENTS
NHPO and HMSDC joint March Networking Event on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 6 pm to 9 pm. This event will be held at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, located at 4608 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027.
HWIL Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 11:30 am to 1 pm. This event will take place at Houston Racquet Club, located at 10709 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77024.
“Your Healing is Killing Me” on March 4 & 5, 2016. This event will take place at MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts), located at 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007.
MECA Celebrates Sor Juana on March 4-5, 2016. This event takes place at MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts), located at 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007.
Houston Vestido Rojo, A Go Red Por Tu Corazón Event on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 10 am to 1:30 pm. This event will take place at Royal Sonesta Houston, located at 2222 West Loop S., Houston, TX 77027.
Opening for EXHIBIT “La Reina Selena” 2nd annual Selena Tribute Show on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 6 pm to 9 pm. This event will take place at East End Studio, located at 708C Telephone Rd., Houston, TX 77023.
Ana Gabriel in concert on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 8 pm. This concert will be held at Revention Music Center, located at 520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002.
Duelo & Intocable in concert on March 5 & 6, 2016. These concerts will be held at the Arena Theatre, located at 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, TX 77074.
28th Annual Race Against Violence on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8 am. This race will be held at Houston Area Women’s Center, located at 1010 Waugh Dr., Houston, TX 77019.
Mexicantos: Five Centuries of Mexican Choral Treasures on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7:30 pm. This concert will be held at Church of St. John the Divine, located at 2450 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77019.
Pitbull in concert at the Rodeo on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 8:45 pm. This concert will e held at NRG Park, located at Three NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054.
Texas Salsa Congress on March 10-13, 2016. This event will take place at The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria, located at 5011 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77056.
Closing for EXHIBIT “La Reina Selena” 2nd annual Selena Tribute Show on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 6 pm to 9 pm. This event will take place at East End Studio, located at 708C Telephone Rd., Houston, TX 77023.
44th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 7:30 am to 2 pm. This event will be held at Sesquicentennial Park, located at 400 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002.
Go Tejano Committee 25th Annual Mariachi Invitational on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 6 pm. This concert will take place at Arena Theatre, located at 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, TX 77074.
Shamrock ‘n Run 5K on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 1:45 pm. This race starts at Home Depot, located at 4159 Fm 1960 West, Houston, TX 77068.
38th Annual FM 1960 St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2 pm.
Go Tejano Day at the Rodeo (featuring Los Huracanes Del Norte and Banda Los Recoditos) on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3:45 pm. This concert will be held at NRG Park, located at Three NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054.
Maria Chavez presents “Revisiting the Words: Failed Attempt as Material” on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 6:30 pm. This event takes place at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, located at 5216 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006.
Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico at Discovery Green on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 7 pm. This event will take place at Discovery Green Conservancy, located at 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010.
Haute Wheels Houston on March 19 & 20, 2016 at 12 pm to 5 pm. This event will be held at Houston Community College, West Loop Campus, located at 5601 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77081.
Guillermo Klein Y Los Gauchos in concert on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 8 pm. This concert will be held at Wortham Center, located at 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002.
Noche Caliente featuring Angelo Pagan with Jimmie Morales & Oskar Cartaya on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 8 pm. This concert will be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030.
Tour de Houston 2016 on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7:30 am. This event will be held at Houston City Hall, located at 901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002.
HHCC (Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) 23rd Annual Luncheon & Business Expo on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 10:30 am. This event will take place at Hilton Americas Downtown, located at 1600 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010.
Houston Latino Film Festival 2016 on March 25-27, 2016. This event will be held at Talento Bilingue de Houston, located at 333 S Jensen Dr., Houston, TX 77003.
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