International Gem & Jewelry Show One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054, Held at the Reliant Center at Reliant Park, Founded in 1967, in the Washington, D.C. area by Herbert A. Duke Sr., the renowned International Gem & Jewelry Show features exhibitors selling the highest quality loose gems, gold, silver, estate jewelry, beads, accessories and much more all at the best possible prices. The International Gem & Jewelry Show in Houston begins on January 16 and ends on January 18, 2009., 301-294-1640

International Gem & Jewelry Show One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054, Held at Reliant Park in the Reliant Center, Founded in 1967, in the Washington, D.C. area by Herbert A. Duke Sr., the renowned International Gem & Jewelry Show features exhibitors selling the highest quality loose gems, gold, silver, estate jewelry, beads, accessories and much more all at the best possible prices. The Houston International Gem & Jewelry Show will last from April 17 to April 19, 2009., 301-294-1640

International Gem & Jewelry Show One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054, Held at Reliant Park in the Reliant Center, Founded in 1967, in the Washington, D.C. area by Herbert A. Duke Sr., the renowned International Gem & Jewelry Show features exhibitors selling the highest quality loose gems, gold, silver, estate jewelry, beads, accessories and much more all at the best possible prices. This International Gem & Jewelry Show in Houston contains a wholesale and a retail section and is open from June 19 to June 21, 2009., 301-294-1640

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo [Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2009] 8334 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77225-0070, Held at the Reliant Center, The world's largest rodeo by attendance, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo not only showcases agriculture and western heritage, but it also includes contests, children's activities, a full carnival, wine events, and multiple concerts. Some proceeds are used for scholarships and educational support., 832-667-1000

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show [Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2009] 2501 South Mason Road, Houston, TX 77450, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, For more than 50 years this has been the annual highlight for the equestrian set., 281-578-7009

Cinemark Tinseltown 290 12920 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040, 713-329-9402

Cinemark Memorial City 310 Memorial City Mall, Houston, TX 77024, Located at Memorial City Mall, 713-467-9749

Edwards Greenway Palace 24 3839 Weslayan, Houston, TX 77027, Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies., 713-871-8955

Edwards Marq*e 23 & IMAX 7620 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024, Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. , 713-263-7843

Angelika Film Center 510 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, Bayou Place, The original Angelika Film Center & Café opened in New York City's Soho district in 1989. The Angelika plays a diverse mix of independent films. Enjoy a gourmet snack at the café. , 713-225-1470

Aurora Picture Show 800 Aurora Street, Houston, TX 77009, A non-profit cinema dedicated to non-commercial film, video, and media. The home base venue is housed in a 1924 church building located in Sunset Heights. , 713-868-2101

Landmark River Oaks Theatre 2009 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019, Landmark Theatres is the nation's largest theatre chain dedicated to exhibiting and marketing independent film. , 713-866-8881

Pearl Bar 4216 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007, Located in Washington Heights, Pearl Bar is open for business from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. every day. On Saturdays, they open at noon. They offer a covered patio, shuffleboard, and a pool table. , 713-868-5337

Porch Swing Pub 69 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007, Located in The Heights, Porch Swing Pub offers a great outdoor deck and 38 beers on tap. , 713-880-8700

Pub Fiction 2303 Smith Street, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77006, Located in Midtown, Pub Fiction offers live music three nights a week. It is also a great location to view sports games. Enjoy the 1,000 sq. ft. outdoor patio., 713-400-8400

Al's Sports Bar and Grill 16203 Westheimer , Houston, TX 77082, Lively sports bar that features 14 TV's broadcasting your favorite sports, video games, and a full menu of delicious appetizers and entrees. They are open daily for lunch and dinner., 281-493-9797

Whiskey Creek 2905 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77006, "Whiskey Creek defies the standards of what country western bars are." They host fun-filled events. Whiskey Creek is open Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. , 281-989-8658

Wild West 6101 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77057, Located in the Heart of the Richmond Strip, A Houston mainstay for over 20 years, "Two Steppin' and longneckin'" is the motto at Wild West. A true country nightclub that features a solid oak dance floor, pool, food, blackjack, and more. The DJ plays the hottest in country, plus a mix of your favorite dance music. , 713-266-3455

Laff Stop, The 526 Waugh, Houston, TX 77019, The Laff Stop offers free admission for those 21 years of age and up and Monday Open Mic. See professional comics with shows starting at 7:30 p.m. There is a food and drink menu. , 713-524-2333

13 Celsius 3000 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004, Located in the Heart of Midtown, 13 Celsius prides itself as the only wine bar in town to actually keep its wine in a temperature-controlled cellar. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the wine bars and Enotecas of Europe. They also offer choice meats and cheeses from Joseph's Cooler to accompany and enhance the total wine experience. They serve locally roasted espresso from the finest of European machines. , 713-529-8466

1820 1820 Franklin, Houston, TX 77002, Located Across the Street from the Ballpark, 1820 is open every day from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. If you get hungry they have pizzas, cheese burgers and popcorn. They open early for all the baseball games and open the game room next door every first and last Friday of the month. One charge gives you free play on all games. , 713-224-5535

Anderson Fair 2007 Grant, Houston, TX 77006, One of the oldest folk/original music venues in continuous operation in the United States, Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant and Blue Squirrel Theater have been hosting players of the genre since the 1960s. , 713-528-8576

AvantGarden 411 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006, An independent and artistic venue that hosts the arts, music, dance, holds wine tastings, and offers a happy hour. , 832-519-1429

Belvedere 1131 Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056, Located in the Uptown/Galleria Area, An uptown lounge that offers class for happy hour, business and social meetings. , 713-552-9271

Big Woodrow's 3111 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77056, Big Woodrow's has a supply of cold beer, sports and Cajun food. Enjoy their weekly specials and happy hour. , 713-784-2653

Bond Lounge 2700 Milam Street, Houston, TX 77006, Located in Midtown, Bond is a trendy little Miami influenced bar always packed with a great mixture of people. There is never a cover charge (unless there is a special event) and the drinks specials are great. , 713-529-2663

Brazos River Bottom Club 2400 Brazos Street, Houston, TX 77006, "Houston's gay country & western dance club." The club has great dance floors, three bars, and they even offer dance lessons. , 713-528-9192

Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub and Restaurant 5555 Morningside Drive, Houston, TX 77005, Located in Rice Village, Here you can spend the night dining on great food, drinking cocktails, listening to fantastic live music, meeting new friends, and dancing the night away. They are a full liquor bar with awesome live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday. , 713-522-2603

Cézanne 4100 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006, Located Above The Black Labrador Pub, Open Friday and Saturday nights, Cézanne offers a great place to listen to top jazz musicians from Houston, New York, and San Francisco. , 713-522-9621

Chaise Lounge 4219 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007, Open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 p.m., Chaise Lounge is a hip cocktail lounge. , 713-861-2300

Chances Bar 1100 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006, Located in the Heart of Montrose, Chances offers four bars in one. In the main area you can enjoy live music, sports, entertainment, and events from 2 p. m. to close every day. Chances' G-Spot offers a huge dancefloor, Go-Go girls, dance music and hip-hop. The New Bar Saloon features country music, Texas two-stepping, and mechanical bull contests. Chi Chi Martini Bar offers an upscale environment with cocktails and flavored martinis., 713-523-7217

Char Bar 305 Travis, Houston, TX 77002, Located Downtown, Duke of Hollywood Tailors has been a full service downtown tailor since 1937. A recent renovation added two full service bars. , 713-222-8177

Continental Club 3700 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Located Downtown, A recreation of the original club from the 1950s, the Continental Club offers great music, events, and happy hours. , 713-529-9899

Corkscrew, The 1919 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007, Located Near Downtown and The Heights, This wine bar offers a place to relax with a glass of wine and some tasty meats and cheese. They have over 250 wines in their rotating stock, all available by the glass. , 713-864-9463

Cotton Exchange Bar & Lounge 202 Travis, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002, Upscale nightlife in an elite social environment with VIP treatment. Patrons can enjoy excellent wines, cocktails, and premium cigars. , 713-213-1141

Dave & Buster's 6010 Richmond Avenue , Houston, TX 77057, Dave & Buster's is a fun place to eat, drink and play. The menu includes everything from Peppercorn Ribeye Steak to their Honey Mustard Spinach Salad to their Classic Philly Cheesesteak. The Viewpoint Bar is for kicking back and watching the game and the Midway Bar is for those who would rather play the games rather than watch them. They offer happy hours, late night happy hours, and a Power Hour where you can play an entire hour of video games for just ten bucks. The Million Dollar Midway features over 200 games to choose from with everything from the classics to the latest interactive & video games. You can redeem the tickets you win for cool prizes. They also offer billiards and shuffleboard. , 713-952-2233

Downing Street Pub 2549 Kirby, Houston, TX 77019, Downing Street offers an extensive wine by the glass list, 90-plus single malt scotches and over 150 whiskies. The 400 sq. ft. humidor houses a wide range of hand-rolled cigars. The state-of-the-art filtration system makes the pub an enjoyable location for smokers and non-smokers alike. They offer a menu of imported cheeses, hearty pub sandwiches, smoked Scottish salmon, and more. , 713-523-2291

Drake, The 1902 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007, The Drake is a luxurious cocktail lounge located in a 7,000 square-foot former warehouse space. Order a specialty martini or a handcrafted cocktail at one of the three beautiful bars. They offer bottle service for groups of five or more. , 713-861-9600

Escobar 2905 Travis Street, Suite A, Houston, TX 77006, An exclusive bar and lounge with a music driven atmosphere. They host private parties and have bottle service. Admission for those 21 and older only., 713-520-1000

Firehouse Saloon 5930 Southwest Freeway , Houston, TX 77057, Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., the Firehouse Saloon offers live music, video games, and a full bar. , 713-977-1962

Fitzgerald's 2706 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007, A live music venue in operation since 1977. There are two fully equipped event rooms with a stage and four full bars. They host up-and-coming acts, regional artists, and national touring groups. , 713-862-3838

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 705 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Flying Saucer offers 85 taps and an extensive menu of bottled brews. They also offer a menu of pretzels, appetizers, hot sandwiches, salads, and wraps. , 713-228-7468

Front Porch Pub 217 Gray, Houston, TX 77002, Located in Midtown, A full bar with a great beer selection including 44 draught beers and over 50 bottled beers. Guests will enjoy the two pool tables, dart boards, and juke box. Take in the sights from the huge deck with signature porch swing., 713-571-9571

Ginger Man Pub, The 5607 Morningside, Houston, TX 77005, The Ginger Man offers a great selections of fine imported and domestic beer and wine. They are especially proud of their selections of Belgian ales and lambics, Oktoberfest brews, British & German beers, and beer from microbreweries local to the pub. Enjoy the outdoor beer garden and comfortable indoor seating areas. , 713-526-2770

Griff's Shenanigans Cafe & Bar 3416 Roseland Street, Houston, TX 77006, This is the oldest surviving sports bar in Houston and the site of a heck of a St. Patrick's Day Festival. , 713-528-9912

Howl at the Moon 612 Hadley Street, Houston, TX 77002, Howl at the Moon takes the term "piano bar" to new heights. The "Howl" is a hot spot for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor, and bachelorette parties. , 713-658-9700

HUSH Nightclub 15625 Katy Freeway , Houston, TX 77094, HUSH is a 25,000 sq. ft. multi-level dance club and live venue complete with state of the art technology. The centerpiece of the club is a 1,700 sq. ft. sunken dance floor complemented by a robotic motorized truss featuring a computer-controlled lightshow. HUSH is also equipped with over 76 plasma and video screens, 192 sq.ft. video wall, 1,152 sq.ft. video ceiling and VIP sky boxes., 713-330-HUSH

Lounge Next Door at Ibiza 2450 Louisiana, Houston, TX 77006, Located Next to Ibiza Food & Wine Bar, A bustling Midtown hot spot, Lounge Next Door offers a stylish ambiance. It offers an extensive selection of wine and champagne and a full bar. There is also an outdoor patio., 713-520-7300

Kelvin Arms 2424 Dunstan, Suite 150 , Houston, TX 77005, Located in Rice Village, Kelvin Arms offers more than 20 beers on tap and over 40 malt scotches. You can experience a true Scottish pub., 713-528-5002

Meridian, The 1503 Chartres Street, Houston, TX 77003, Located in East Downtown, Meridian is a large independent concert, party and special events venue. The Red Room offers a venue to come in early, enjoy a drink, video game or pool while waiting for a show to begin. You can see national and regional talent on stage in the "Blue Room." Two bars allow patrons to enjoy excellent service without leaving the show. , 713-225-1717

Kobain 3720 Raymond, Houston, TX 77007, Located in the Washington/Memorial Heights Area, Kobain caters to those who enjoy rock (ranging from classic, global, mainstream, 70s, 80s, and indie label). In addition to the indoor bar, there is a spacious patio., 713-862-9911

Last Concert Cafe 1403 Nance Street, Houston, TX 77002, A Mexican restaurant that features live music Tuesday through Saturday until 2 a.m. The kitchen is open daily., 713-226-8563

Little Woodrow's 5611 Morningside, Houston, TX 77005, Located in the Middle of Rice Village, Little Woodrow's offers over 100 beers for your enjoyment including 30 on tap. Be sure to check out the seasonal bottled or draft selections. Most of their bottles are served directly out of ice boxes "so cold you'll need a Koozie." Buckets of beer are very popular here. There are two other locations on Bellaire Boulevard and in Midtown., 713-521-2337

Numbers 300 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006, NUMBERS has been hosting live local, international and breaking alternative acts for 28 years. The club has digital video projectors, large video screens, and several monitors throughout that project videos and remix videos. They have pool tables, pinball, and video games throughout the club. There is a large capacity dance floor, limited seating downstairs & upstairs in a quiet bar overlooking the stage & dance floor, and a large outdoor patio. , 713-526-6551

McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub 2425 Norfolk, Houston, TX 77098, A supper club and live music venue. , 713-528-5999

NEXT 2020 McKinney, Houston, TX 77003, This bar has a design inspired by the meatpacking district of New York City. , 713-221-8833

Ovations Night Club 2536 Times Boulevard, Suite B, Houston, TX 77005, Ovations offers an intimate setting for live music from local and national talent. , 713-522-9801

Red Cat Jazz Cafe 924 Congress Street , Houston, TX 77002, Located a 1/2 Block Off Old Market Square, Located in a narrow brick building dating back to Houston's earliest days, the Red Cat Jazz Cafe offers blues and big band jam. Try their classic Cajun and Creole cuisine and New Orleans poboys., 713-226-7870

Red Star 2606 Fannin, Houston, TX 77002, Located in Midtown, A lounge, dance club, and rooftop bar - all in one location. This is a Russian theme lounge with four different areas. , 713-655-7827

ROCBAR 530 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, ROCBAR features weekly entertainment from DJs and live acts. There is a 60-foot bar and live music stage backed by a 20-foot video wall. , 713-236-1100

Rudyard's 2010 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77006, A funky British pub with a full lineup of special events and drink specials. , 713-521-0521

Sammy's 2016 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Sammy's has a lineup of weekly acts and also features other live music performances on the central stage. Enjoy yourself on the dance floor or reserve the VIP room with private bar. , 713-751-3101

Scott Gertner's Skybar & Grille 3400 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006, Scott Gertner's Skybar & Grille™ is a penthouse nightclub that showcases Scott Gertner and his band, as well as some of today's most popular and influential international jazz artists. Features include the two huge terraces with an array of champagnes, wines, award-winning martinis, 36 oz. mojitos, and a spectacular view of the Houston skyline. , 713-520-9688

Shay McElroy's Irish Pub 909 Texas Avenue at Main, Suite A, Houston, TX 77002, Located Downtown in the Historic Rice Lofts, Shay McElroy's is owned by a Dublin native. The place was created around a 19th-century bar he had shipped from Ireland. , 713-524-2444

Slainte Irish Pub 509 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Located Downtown, Open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 am.., Slainte offers a happy hour every day, darts, pool, special events, and live music. , 713-222-1033

Social Lounge & Patio Bar 3730 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007, A lounge and patio bar on the corner of Washington and Yale, where Waugh Drive enters The Heights. The Social fills its lot with a patio space that includes a permanent installation of the Art Guys' "1000 coats of paint" Absolut bottle, which serves as a centerpiece for the outdoor bar. , 713-426-5585

Sonoma Wine Bar & Cafe 2720 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098, Located in Upper Kirby, An upscale, winery themed lounge that hosts events, offers a food menu, and carries over 150 wines and 20 beers from different regions., 713-526-9463

State Bar & Lounge, The 909 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, Located on the 2nd Floor of the Rice Lofts, The State Bar & Lounge is an upscale, classic lounge at the corner of Travis and Texas. The State Bar & Lounge features the chic artwork of Houston artist, Alisson Stewart, a mahogany bar, high-arched windows, a private and distinct lounge, and a grand veranda overlooking much of downtown. They offer a limited food menu along with a large variety of vodkas, various tap & bottled beers, wines and a selection of over a hundred different types of liquors. , 713-229-8888

Status 2404 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002, Located in Midtown, Status is both hip and elegant with a prismatic glowing bar, plush banquettes, and metallic DJ booth. Enjoy trendy cocktails, signature martinis, and top shelf liquors. , 713-659-5400

Tavern on Gray, The 1340 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019, Located on the Corner of Waugh and West Gray, Featuring the longest bar in Texas, Tavern on Gray features a covered outdoor patio with a full bar and pool tables., 713-522-5152

Real Sammie's, The 711 Franklin , Houston, TX 77002, Located on the Edge of Downtown, Sammie Relford, a former Gallant Knight singer, offers this club that features Sammie and his band. The club has a great view, as well as other quality bands and DJs. , 713-236-0711

Venue 719 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Located in the Heart of Downtown, Venue Houston is 11,000 sq. ft. on the corner of Main and Rusk. Venue offers live music, DJs, dancers, and video. There are four areas of private seating. The club features an L-shaped bar and elevated VIP areas providing a view of the action. , 713-236-8150

Walter's On Washington 4215 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007, A neighborhood bar and live music venue. , 713-862-2513

Warehouse Live 813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston, TX 77003, Warehouse Live is a 1920s era warehouse repurposed as a one-of-a-kind concert and event venue. The complex offers two fully-independent spaces - the Ballroom and the Studio - each with their own entrances and exits, restrooms, bars, stages and sound & lighting systems. , 713-629-3700

Wine Bucket Boutique & Bar 2311 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77098, This wine bar offers a cozy atmosphere with over 50 wines by the glass and their menu of Wine Bites. The boutique offers the perfect gifts for wine lovers., 713-942-9463

Mercury Baroque Ensemble 3601 South Sandman, Suite 220, Houston, TX 77098, Mercury Baroque brings world-class musicians playing authentic period music on historically appropriate instruments to larger and more diverse audiences each season. , 713-533-0080

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002, Located in Downtown Houston, One of the city's most elegant concert halls, the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is home to the Houston Symphony and the Society for the Performing Arts. Jones Hall is managed by the City of Houston's Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department., 713-227-3974

ComedySportz - Improvisational Comedy 901 Town & Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024, Founded in 1990, ComedySportz Houston consistently provides a fun, interactive, competitive improv comedy show to audiences of all ages. If offers clean comedy for everyone. , 713-868-1444

Theatre Under The Stars 800 Bagby, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, One of the largest non-profit musical theatres in the United States, this nationally acclaimed theater produces lavish productions such as A Chorus Line, Show Boat and South Pacific., 713-558-8887

Houston Ballet 501 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77019, One of the best ballet companies in the nation, this international touring ballet company performs an extensive repertoire of high quality works including 19th century classics and cutting edge works by some of the world's greatest dance makers., 713-227-2787

Houston Chamber Choir 1117 Texas, Houston, TX 77002, A professional choral ensemble, this choir presents innovative programs including established masterpieces, new works by Texas composers, and seldom heard works., 713-224-5566

Houston Civic Symphony 4378 Harvest Lane, Houston, TX 77004, "Houston's first and finest community orchestra" that presents a wide variety of great classical music plus provides a creative outlet for talented musicians., 281-586-2100

Houston Grand Opera 550 Prairie Street, Houston, TX 77002, Wortham Theater Center, The fifth largest opera company in the nation, this opera is internationally known for commissioning and producing high quality, entertaining new works., 713-228-6737

Houston Symphony 615 Louisiana Street, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77002, Jones Hall, One of the preeminent performing arts organizations in the nation, this symphony performs over 160 classical, pops, family and educational concerts during their season., 713-224-7575

Dominic Walsh Dance Theater 2311 Dunlavy Street, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77006, A contemporary ballet company that performs at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts., 713-652-3938

Houston Children's Chorus 600 Jefferson Street, Suite 1040, Houston, TX 77002, The Chorus involves more than 250 children in grades 2 through 8, by annual audition. In its first year alone, the Chorus performed for more than 15,000 people in events including the 1990 World Economic Summit and the UNICEF Gala with Audrey Hepburn and Michael Tilson Thomas. Today, the annual audience exceeds 750,000, not including televised performances. It is their goal to make the Houston Childrens Chorus completely accessible to every child in the city of Houston, regardless of race or economic status. , 713-650-3800

Opera in the Heights 1703 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008, Historic Lambert Hall, A vibrant nationally and internationally acclaimed opera house. They provide a stage for emerging young opera performers and bring affordable opera to the Greater Houston Area. Four, fully-staged, traditional operas are produced each season. , 713-861-5303

Musiqa 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77019, A contemporary music ensemble devoted to bringing living music to Houston. , 713-524-5678

Miller Outdoor Theater 100 Concert Drive, Houston, TX 77030, Hermann Park, One of the favorite pastimes of Houstonians in the spring and summer is taking in one of the plays or concerts at the open-air Miller Theater. Performances are free to the public and family-friendly. Relax in the covered seating area or enjoy a pre-performance picnic on the hillside. , 281-FREE-FUN

Alley Theater 615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, Houston's only resident professional theater produces 12 plays on its two stages; 7 on the large stage, with seating for 800, and 5 on the Arena Stage, which accommodates 300., 713-220-5700

Ensemble Theatre, The 3535 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, While six plays are produced each year on the Ensemble's Large Stage, five plays are produced on the Arena Stage in the troupe's Potpourri series., 713-520-0055

Main Street Theater 4617 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006, It is not on Main Street anymore, but it is definitely a theater. Staging plays both in the Village and at Chelsea Market in Montrose., 713-524-6706

Stages Repertory Theater 3201 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019, The plural of the name is accurate, since Stages has two theaters - one seating 140 and the other seating 240. Stages' mission is to produce new work, interpret established work in new ways, and nurture talent to invigorate culture for the good of the community., 713-527-0123

A.D. Players 2710 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77098, "Offering Biblical truths through theater," this Christian theater company was founded in 1967 and offers a variety of theatrical ministry productions on both their main stage and children's theatre., 713-526-2721

Carranza Puppets 12514 Maxim Drive, Houston, TX 77065, Specializing in quality marionette and hand puppet shows using exquisitely handcrafted marionettes, this entertaining company performs locally, as well as travels around the states of Texas and Louisiana., 281-890-5210

Company OnStage Theater 536 Westbury Square, Houston, TX 77035, One of the oldest community theaters in Houston, this non-profit was founded in 1978 and offers a variety of entertaining and high quality theatrical performances during the year., 713-726-1219

Great Caruso Dinner Theatre 10001 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77042, Houston's only dinner theater, this entertaining theater features a variety of plays consisting mainly of musical comedies and comedies with most plays lasting an hour and fifty minutes including the intermission. Sit down dinner is available., 713-780-4900

Express Children's Theatre 446 Northwest Mall, Houston, TX 77092, Express Children's Theatre is dedicated specifically to children and families. Their plays are designed to entertain and educate. Around the World in Six Plays includes a wonderful array of innovative programs that reflect the rich cultural diversity of Houston. Express offers weekly performances at its 90 seat theatre in Northwest Mall. The Touring Series takes quality theater directly to children in their schools and communities. , 713-682-5044

Bobbindoctrin Puppet Theatre 1601 Vermont, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77006, Bobbindoctrin Puppet Theatre has been producing original puppet works for the benefit of the Houston community since 1995. Bobbindoctrin provides experimental adult puppet performances. Bobbindoctrin incorporates a mix of shadow, rod, hand, string and tabletop puppetry, as well as masks, in any given show. These varied traditions of puppetry are applied to presenting new and original works (not performed or published elsewhere) written explicitly for the puppet stage by local playwrights. , 713-259-1304

Country Playhouse 12802 Queensbury Lane, Houston, TX 77024, Founded in 1956, the Country Playhouse offers Cerwinske Stage that holds a capacity crowd of 226 and the Black Box theatre provides a venue for entertainment ranging from cutting edge, commercial plays to live readings of original works. The Playhouse holds adult and children's acting classes under the professional eye of Barbara Lasater. , 713-467-4497

Masquerade Theatre 800 Bagby , Houston, TX 77018, Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center, A musical theater that features Houston-based talent., 713-861-7045

Bayou City Art Festival [Friday, Mar. 27, 2009] This is Houston at its most eclectic. For one weekend in Spring, and again in Fall, the public can browse through a variety of booths featuring crafts of jelelry, metals, givers, and graphics., 713-521-0133

Yale Street Arts & Flower Market 548 West 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008, Located in the Houston Heights, Located on the Wind Water Gallery property, the Yale Street Arts & Flower Market takes place on the first Saturday of each month, June through September. Local artists display and sell their original wares as local musicians entertain. Artists who are represented include Jeanne's Jewels, Susan Goettsche, Michael-Ann Belin, and Kyle Walker Photography. , 713-802-1213

Houston International Festival 4203 Montrose Boulevard, Suite 200 , Houston, TX 77006, City Hall, Tranquility Park and Sam Houston Park , This civic festival spotlights the city's literary, visual, and performing arts, with most outdoor activities held in and around City Hall., 713-654-8808

Worldfest Independent Film Festival [Thursday, Apr. 16, 2009] 2949 Dunvale, Houston, TX 77046, Located at Greenway III Theater, Filmmakers from across the United States and several foreign countries enter their works, ranging from short documentaries to full-length features, for this five-day competition., 713-626-0402 or 713-629-5129

Houston International Jazz Festival [Friday, Jul. 31, 2009] Various Locations, Featuring Hiroshima, SJW All-Stars and various other artists., 713-528-6746

Houston Texans 2 Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054, Reliant Stadium, Enjoy exciting NFL action by this professional football team that plays preseason games in August and regular season games from September through December., 832-667-2000

Houston Astros 501 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77002, Union Station at Minute Maid Park, Enjoy exciting Major League Baseball action by this professional baseball team that plays 13 spring training games, as well as 81 regular season games starting in April., 713-259-8000

Houston Aeros 1510 Polk, Houston, TX 77002, Toyota Center, The Houston Aeros are a professional hockey team in the AHL. They have won two hockey titles - the International League's Turner Cup in 1999 and the AHL's Calder Cup in 2003. The Aeros have been to the post-season in all but one of their 13 previous seasons. The Aeros play at the state-of-the-art Toyota Center in downtown Houston. The Houston Aeros are affiliated with the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild. , 713-974-PUCK

Houston Comets 1510 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77002, Toyota Center, This team won the first-ever WNBA championship in 1997 and repeated that feat for the next three years. The Comets play at the Toyota Center May through September. , 713-627-WNBA

Houston Dynamo Scott Street and Holman Street, Houston, TX 77204, Robertson Stadium, The Houston Dynamo, a Major League soccer club, competes in the league's Western Conference with Chivas USA, the Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, the Los Angeles Galaxy, Real Salt Lake and the San Jose Earthquakes. The Dynamo captured back-to-back championships by winning the MLS Cup in 2006 and 2007. , 713-276-7500

Houston Energy Football 2501 Claremont Lane, Houston, TX 77019, Skip Lee Field at St. John's School, A member of the Women's Professional Football League, The Energy has won championships and is one of the first teams to be established in the United States., 713-984-7676

Houston Motorsports Park 11620 North Lake Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77044, This is an ASA Racing member track and member of the NHRA. There is a drag strip and speedway. , 281-458-1972

Houston Polo Club 8552 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77024, The Houston Polo Club was founded in 1928 and remains dedicated to the sport of polo and equestrian activities. Membership is available to those who may wish to enjoy the Polo Club's recreational and social amenities. Polo tournaments and leagues are played throughout the Spring and Fall Seasons., 713-681-8571

Houston Rockets 1510 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77002, Toyota Center, Winners of back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995, the Rockets are top competitors in the Western Conference of the NBA. The NBA's tallest All-Star, 7-foot-6-inch Yao Ming, keeps fans on their feet. , 713-627-DUNK

KICKSTART National Martial Arts Tournament [Friday, Mar. 13, 2009] George R. Brown Convention Center, KICKSTART, the in-school life skills, character development program started by Martial Arts Champion and Movie Star Chuck Norris to promote confidence in inner city youth, will be holding its National Martial Arts Championship.