Each week, Houstonist highlights a few of the more interesting events going on in the city. Check back each day for more details. Is that so much to ask?!
Monday, Jan 29
Movies Houstonians Love @ MFAH: Barbara Bush
The Museum of Fine Arts' series, Movies Houstonians Love is back. The former First Lady kicks things off with a guest lecture preceeding her favorite movie,Life Is Beautiful directed by Roberto Benigni (Italy, 1997, 116 minutes, subtitled)
place: musuem of fine arts
time: 7:00 pm
tickets: $7 purchase onilne
Be True Jewely & Gravitas host S.E.A.R.C.H. Fundraiser
Gin Bartlett of Be True Jewelry and local eatery, Gravitas, will join forces to raise funds and awareness for Houston’s homeless with a cocktail party benefiting SEARCH. Guests will not only have the privilege of previewing Bartlett’s exquisite spring collection, but will indulge in culinary sensations from Houston’s own illustrious Executive Chef, Scott Tycer.
place: Gravitas, 807 Taft
time: 6:30pm
Tuesday, Jan 30
God Sleeps in Rwanda Movie Screening & Lecture
Speaker: Kimberlee Acquaro
The Houston World Affairs Council and Holocaust Museum Houston present a free screening of “God Sleeps in Rwanda,” a documentary film by Kimberlee Acquaro and Stacy Sherman and narrated by Rosario Dawson. A poignant story of loss and redemption “God Sleeps in Rwanda” captures the spirit of five courageous women as they rebuild their lives, redefining women’s roles in Rwandan society and bringing hope to a wounded nation. This film was an Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Short film in 2005. Acquaro will be available to answer questions after the film screening.
place: Houston Holocaust Museum Herzstein Theater, Morgan Family Center
tickets: FREE, seating is limited, reservations are required
more info: contact Natalie Herzog at 713-942-8000, ext. 118 or nherzog@hmh.org
The Tasting Room, Uptown Park presents “All Things Pinot”
As part of their Wine Education Series, the Tasting Room hosts this seminar at it's Uptown Park location.
r.s.v.p.: robin@tastingroomwines.com, seating is limited
place: tasting room uptown park, 1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd.
cocktail reception 6:30pm, class: 7-8pm
cost: $40
Wednesday, Jan 31
Miss Leslie & Her Juke Jointers Honky Tonk Happy Hour
Houston’s own honky-tonk, Patsy Cline-inspried outfit plays their weekly free show at Continental Club. Every Wednesday, free parking, no cover, $1 Lone Star longnecks from 7-8pm.
place: Continental Club, Midtown
time: 7-10pm
cost: FREE
Thursday, Feb 1
UP Whiskey Creek
Join the Gochman Social Gazette as it hosts the first in a series of monthly happy hours on the first Thursday of each month. First up...Midtown's newest country dive, Whiskey Creek.
time: 8 pm
place: Whiskey Creek, 2905 Travis @ Anita in Midtown
cover: FREE
Friday, Feb 2
Improvaoke! @ Ziggy's Health Grill
Ripped straight from the Houstonist public calendar, Houstonist loves this unique event each Friday night at Ziggy's Health Grill. The comedy show where you call the shots, Improvaoke is fast & funny audience-driven improv with maximum audience participation. Choose from more than 60 improv games for our experienced improvisors to play. And if you're game, come on down and join in the fun!
place: Ziggy's Health Grill
time: Seating starts at 7pm, show at 8pm
tickets: $5, call for reservations 832-630-5828
more info: www.improvtexas.com
Saturday, Feb 3
5th Annual Rockets Run
Join Rockets fans as they race around town and finish up at the Toyota Center. The Run includes a 5K run and a 2 mile walk.
cost: $23 for 5 K run, $20 for 2 mile walk
registration: online
First Saturday in the Heights & Yale Street Arts Market
This month's activities include HITS Theater sign-up for spring classes, Heights area Food Pantry Drive, Buchanan´s Blood Drive, & Hand Dipped Chocolates & Tea @ Karen Derr.
place: Houston Heights
time: shuttle run 11am-4pm
cost: FREE
more info: www.heightsfirstsaturday.com
Sunday, Feb 4
Superbowl Sunday: Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts
stay tuned for Houstonist's picks for the best place to watch the big game.
Through the Eyes of Children: The Rwanda Project
This exhibition, housed at Houston's Holocaust Museum, showcases children’s photography from orphans of the Rwandan Genocide. Children ranging in age from eight to 18 were given disposable cameras to photograph themselves and their community. The exhibit is the result of continuing photographic workshops for children who live at the Imbabazi Orphanage in Gisenyi, Rwanda.
exhibit: through February 18th
place: Houston Holocaust Museum, 5401 Caroline St.
cost: FREE
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