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New art mural, "Painted Bridges," brings two cultures together
++ Art League's block party, Sundance Film Festival, and more!
Kathrina Maribao
August 27, 2026
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LATELY IN HOUSTON
Houston 🤝 Taiwan. There’s a new mural in Asiatown called Painted Bridges by local and international artists that celebrates the two cities together. Check it out at 9750 Bellaire Boulevard. PaperCity
That new, new. Houston Audubon rebranded and changed its name to Birds Houston. Audubon’s legacy came under fire when it was revealed John James Audubon was a slaveholder. Shed the name; focus on the birds! Houston Bird Week is coming up on Sept. 19-26. Axios Houston
Final call! It’s the last weekend to save the historic Garden Oaks Theatre! They need $1.25 million in donations or pledges. Become a Founding Donor with naming rights, or just donate or pledge whatever you can. Anything helps! Art House Houston
Margaritas at sea. Margaritaville at Sea will be sailing from the Port of Galveston starting October 2027. Margaritaville at Sea ships feature: a Margaritaville Casino, Somewhere Spa & Salon, and live entertainment. The new cruise line will be offering weekly sailings to the Caribbean and Central America. Cruise-y, indeed. Houston Public Media
DTF? Koffeteria chef, Vanarin Kuch, is offering “Diabetic to feed,” a new series of baked goods for people with diabetes. After recently getting diagnosed, he started focusing on new healthy and yummy treats. Houston Chronicle
This week’s coffee is on us! That means 3 readers will receive a $10 gift card to Day 6 Coffee. All you have to do is open this edition. (If you’re reading this, you just did. Nice!)
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WEEKEND EVENTS
All weekend:
Houston Theater Week! Buy one, get one tickets.
Solar Flare music festival at Axelrad
Thursday, 8/27
4pm-5pm, Art | Bad Art Club at McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library. “Join us for a fun and quirky night where creativity knows no bounds! You’ll receive an assortment of craft materials and one simple mission: create your very own "disaster-piece." Free.
6pm, Community | Bright Summer Latte Art Throwdown at Brightside Coffee.
6:30pm-9pm, Art | ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) Opening Reception at The Anderson Center. “A new exhibition series showcasing artwork created through the Houston Airport System Artist in Residence Program.” Pay what you can.
9pm-11pm, Community | Queens of Country Karaoke and Loteria Night at Las Perras Cafe. “Wear a costume, get a free latte.”
Friday, 8/28
7pm and 9:30pm, Live Music | New Orleans Night at Doc’s Featuring Trisha Jones. “It's Mardi Gras at Doc's. Trisha Jones and the band play the music of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, and the songs that started it all.” $50 and up.
7pm-10pm, Live Performance | The 40th Happening at The Orange Show Center.
Saturday, 8/29
10am-2pm, Culture | American Mosaic Festival at Chinese Community Center.
10:30am, Art | Garden Tokens Garden Gatherings at HCCC.
12pm-5pm, Market | Houston Plant Market at Saint Arnold Brewing.
2pm-6pm, Community | Adios Summer Fiesta at Lyric Market.
5pm-8pm, Dancing | Salsa Night Summer Saturdays at Houston Botanic Garden. $35.
5:30pm-8:30pm, Art | The Floating Universe: A Kimono-Themed Art Exhibition & Soiree. “Enjoy original art, sushi, mocktails, cocktails, and collector opportunity. Kimono or Japanese-inspired attire encouraged.” Free but RSVP.
6pm-9pm, Community | Art League Houston Block Party.
8pm, Live Performance | Cirque-tacular: The Art of Circus at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
10pm-2am, Nightlife | Spider-Man Rave at Rich’s.
Sunday, 8/30
8am, Community | City Girls Who Walk starting at the Wortham Fountain.
12pm-5pm, Community | Houston Plant Market at Bad Astronaut.
6pm-7:30pm, Art | HTX Drawing Club at Menil Park. “No experience needed, just come have fun! This is not a drawing class, just a meet up!”
8pm, Nightlife | Wine, Whiskey, and Sage Night at Concrete Rose Bar featuring sounds by @ninthsage.co and @sayntchris. $17.
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