Reyna's Painting

Explore the attractions at the Houston Zoo and comeface-to-face with thousands of animals representing hundreds of species. Download the iPhone app for a totally cool educational experience, and catch a "meet the keeper talk" to see zoo animals in action with their keepers.

Take a trip to see the dolphins frolic and play on a Baywatch Dolphin Tour. The 45-minute tour takes you up close to the dophins' natural habitat on a dolphin-safe tour boat that holds 38 passengers.

Duck into an authentic Irish style pub, where live music, pints and lip-smacking pub food rule the evening. McGonigel's Mucky Duck is a nightlife spot in Houston that's celebrated for its Irish nights featuring open calls for musicians and Irish dancers to entertain the crowd.

Bask in the sweet sounds of jazz music with the Houston International Jazz as it makes it annual return each year celebrating a remarkable run of music, artists, education and history. The festival, benefitting Jazz Education, Inc., a nonprofit organization, starts the summer off with live music and a host of musicians and bands from all over the world.  The focus of the festival always seeks to honor the legends, the music and the standards of tradition; shaping the young minds and educating for the future. The Jazz Festival schedule and venue vary from year to year including  Music World, Bayou Music Center and The Mayor’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch Sunday at Wortham Theater Center. Check website for updates.