Rock out over a fabulous restaurant and romantic date destination, followed by an evening of excellent live music and dancing at Sambucca, located in the historic Rice Hotel. Sambuca is Houston's premier location for dining and live music nightly. Any evening is great for dining, drinking, and enjoying the show. Whether you need small plates for a bridal shower, a full grazing table for a large luncheon, or desserts for your whole office, let them handle the planning for you. Their staff will work with you to provide a customized menu with savory items complimented by personalized setups.
Kick off your summer list of must-see and do activities for friends and family alike, and make the Pasadena Strawberry Festival your fun-loving go-to for strawberry memories for life. Enjoy the 106 acres of family fun, where things get smoking hot at the sprawling barbecue pits and at the hottest concerts that will keep you moving. Held in May and at the Pasadena Fairgrounds, the festival is home to the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake, Mud Volleyball, Carnival, BBQ cook-off, specialty acts, stage entertainers, a petting zoo, pony rides, racing pigs, and plenty of arts & crafts.
The Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 animals, with more than 900 species representing the seventh most-visited zoo in the nation. Explore the featured attractions, which include the Kipp Aquarium, The Fischer Bird Gardens, the Tropical Bird House, a Children's Zoo with a petting zoo and water playground, the World of Primates, the Wildlife Carousel, the McNair Asian Elephant Habitat, and the Reptile & Amphibian Building.
Celebrate the contributions of African-American soldiers at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, where you'll see historical documents and artifacts that tell the story of how the fighting cavalries gained respect over the years. As the only museum to honor the legacy of the Buffalo Soldier, they feature historical artifacts, documents, videos, prints, interactive and multimedia exhibits to entertain and educate visitors about African-American military history.