Tour one of the busiest ports in the world aboard the Port of Houston Authority's free public tour boat. The 45-minute Sam Houston Boat Tour requires reservations, which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at least 24 hours in advance.
Unleash your artistic soul and experience The Houston Fringe Festival, a five-day event where performers and companies from around the planet present original work in Houston’s East End. The festival features over 100 companies and individual artists each year, showcasing both emerging and established performing and visual arts. The festival encourages everyone to participate and show their talent to the fluid and enthusiastically supportive audience making it a great platform to unveil a superabundance of talent on many levels. Make this the year you enter a new world of creativity and personal masterpiece ambiance.
Catch one of your favorite musicians or bands at the Arena Theater, a legend in Houston's music scene. As one of Houston's oldest concert venues, the Arena Theatre is notable for its arena-in-the-round style and excellent acoustics that have showcased such legendary and notable performers as Willie Nelson, BB King, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Clint Black, and Huey Lewis and the News. The intimate setting feels more like a private event than a concert venue. All seats are less than 60 feet from the stage, giving you the feeling that you are part of the show, not just a spectator. The stage revolves, too, so every seat in the house is an excellent one.
Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge arts scene at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston as they host a stellar rotation of attractions and exhibits in print, photography, graphic arts, and other mediums. Enjoy the museum's passion, honesty, and commitment to providing the finest modern and unique art while exploring the advent of art through the years. They feature national, regional, and international art with educational materials and scholarly publications that enrich visitors' overall experience, appreciation, and understanding.