Tuesday, September 1
GRB Convention Center: Houston Minority Business Expo 2009
If you’re a minority business entrepreneur, you should absolutely have this date penned into your calendar. If you’re not however, you’ll probably want to skip this. The event stretches out over two days. More details available at the link below.
Houston Minority Business Expo
1001 Avenidas de las Americas
713.853.8000
Wednesday, September 2
Cova Wine: Like Wine for Chocolate
This is a wine and chocolate tasting event that culminates with a four course dinner consisting of two chocolate courses and two deserts.
5555 Washington Ave.
713.868.3366
Thursday, September 3
Woodlands Center: Houston Symphony - Rockapella Goes Retro
See the five piece rock-oriented a cappella group take on some hits from the past such as “People Change,” “Shambala” and “I’ll Hear Your Voice.” Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets available for as low as $15.
2005 Lake Robbins Dr.
281.363.3300
Friday, September 4
Minute Maid Park: Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The bad thing is the Astros are going to finish out the season on the wrong side of good, but the good thing is that they’re pretty much giving the house away with regards to specials and theme nights. (Ex: kids are free for the rest of the summer.)
501 Crawford St.
713.259.8000
Saturday, September 5
Reliant Stadium: Annual Labor Day Classic
Get into the college spirit with TSU’s famed marching band Ocean of Soul annual Labor Day Classic.
1 Reliant Park
832.667.1400
Sunday, September 6
Miller Outdoor Theater: Bollywood Blast 2009
Love the concise descript Miller Outdoor listed for the event: “Enjoy the songs and dances, the glitz and glamour of Bollywood! Enjoy an entertaining evening with the entire family.” That’s pretty much a perfect summation. Get there before 8 p.m.
100 Concert Dr.
281.FREE.FUN
Monday, September 7
Westin Galleria: The Warehouse Sale
Get your paws on that pair of Seven jeans you’ve tried on eight times but haven’t been able to convince yourself to buy at the huge designer Warehouse Sale at the Westin Galleria. Expect a madhouse.
5060 W. Alabama St.
866.716.8137
Tuesday, September 8
Hobby Center: Grease
This is easily my favorite musical of all time, although if they ever make a Robocop musical, that one will probably top it. Tickets start at $32. Show runs through the 20th.
800 Bagby
713.315.2400
Wednesday, September 9
Coaches Sports Bar: It’s Date Time-Speed Dating Ages 25-39
Make a great first impression and then come off as obnoxious shortly thereafter? Bingo, speed dating is the ticket for you.
17754 Katy Freeway
281.492.0315
Thursday, September 10
Wortham Center: Houston Ballet Presents Manon
The press release builds this up to be an epic story, but really it sounds like a more less gangsterly West Side Story. Either way, the Houston Ballet dancers are superb so it should be great. Show runs through the 20th. Tickets can be had for as low as $35.
501 Texas
713.227.ARTS
