The fun never stops at the Kemah Boardwalk, a mini-city on the water that has everything you need for all-day entertainment. The Kemah Boardwalk is open daily and provides fun for all with the many attractions, street performers, restaurants, bars, festivals, and activities that will keep you coming back for more.
Celebrate Hispanic culture and empower the community by promoting inclusion, culture, and education at the Institute of Hispanic Culture, where you will learn about the historical, linguistic, scientific, and artistic influence of Hispanic culture in the United States. Join together to preserve and disseminate the richness of Hispanic culture, values, and civic interests with the community of Houston, and see how they provide different educational and networking activities in collaboration with local universities. The main priorities of the Institute of Hispanic Culture are education and preserving Hispanic culture and values. As such, the Institute’s committees organize activities and events to raise funds for scholarship programs.
Explore the remnants of the Old Market Square at La Carafe, where they have a reasonably priced wine bar where anyone can enjoy a mellow atmosphere, a nice wine selection, and good company with interesting people. The dim lights are coupled with arguably the best jukebox in town, ringing tunes from jazz and oldies to the cool sounds of Bob Marley. The bar takes as much space as the area for customers, but that doesn’t stop those wanting to come in and relax a bit, even if it means cozying up to a stranger on a crowded Saturday night.
Catch live entertainment at STAGES, where the plays push the boundaries of everyday theater. A talented troupe, guest performers, and a penchant for putting a modern spin on classics define this popular playhouse. Known for presenting cutting-edge works that push the boundaries of traditional performances, STAGES produces original plays, puts a modern spin on classics, and nurtures new talent in writing and performing. The repertory troupe includes talented performers, artists, and stage professionals from the Houston area and presents guest artists from around the world.