Key To The City: September 15 - 21, 2014 - Events for Houston's Metropolitan Lifestylers
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
ROCKSTEADY MONDAYS AT THE FLAT - FEATURING FAT TONY
WITH DJ MELODIC
If you'd like to let your hair down after a hard days work on a Monday night, The Flat's Rocksteady Mondays is always a good choice. The best of rocksteady, downtempo, reggae, soul and groove in the mix and to top it off, Happy Hour is all day (4 PM - 2 AM) The frozen mojitos are a must!
TIME: 4 PM - 2 AM Happy Hour, 10 PM - 2 AM Fat Tony in the mix
LOCATION: The Flat | 1701 Commonwealth, Houston, TX 77006
COST: Free entry, Happy Hour specials
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PINT NIGHT AT THE FLYING SAUCER DRAUGHT EMPORIUM
Monday nights at The Flying Saucer are a Houston beer-lover's favorite. Why? Because it's $3 Pint Night! Need we say more?
TIME: 11AM - 1AM
LOCATION: 705 Main Street (@ Capitol- Downtown) Houston, TX 77002
COST: $3/pint on most draughts and discounted others
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingSaucerHouston
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Indulge in delectable appetizers and drink specials at West Ave’s hot spots during Tasty Tuesdays! Every Tuesday in September, you can escape the work-day week at this special weekly happy hour, as Crú, Nara Sushi and Korean Kitchen, Eddie V’s, Del Frisco’s Grille and Pondicherri throw open their doors and offer specials on some of their most popular food and drinks.
TIME: 5 PM - 7 PM (Every Tuesday in September 2014)
LOCATION: West Ave at River Oaks | 2800 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
COST: No admission cover - enjoy specials at the listed restaurants
MORE INFO: http://www.westaveriveroaks.com/events
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
CARRIE ANN WOMENS APPAREL AND DOG ACCESSORIES
BOUTIQUE RELAUNCH PARTY
Join Carrie Ann Boutique and Chef Roble form Bravo Tv's Chef Roble & Co in celebrating the new store design and Chef Roble's new Fragrance line Clique. http://www.modernluxury.com/houston/events/carrie-ann-boutique-and-chef-roble#sthash.45VrEtC6.dpuf
TIME: 6 PM - 9 PM
LOCATION: Houston Club | 910 Louisiana, Suite 4900, Houston, TX 77002
COST: Free
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SUNDOWN AT THE GROVE
Sundown at The Grove returns for its third summer season this year and this Wednesday is the last day of this series! Houstonians will sample a the featured craft brewery’s flight of St. Arnolds with unique food pairings created by the sous chef team, led by Chef De Cuisine Ryan Williams. This popular event takes place on The Grove’s treetop patio overlooking Discovery Green.
TIME: 5:30 PM - 8 PM
LOCATION: The Grove | 1611 Lamar, Houston, Texas 77010
COST: $15 (includes a flight of beer and custom food pairings)
MORE INFO: http://www.thegrovehouston.com/sundown/
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III FORKS HAPPY HOUR
TIME: 4PM - 7PM
LOCATION: III Forks | 1201 San Jacinto St.Houston, Texas 77002
COST: $5 III Forks Martini and Select Wines & Happy Hour Menu less than $15
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
HOUSTON FINE ART FAIR
Art enthusiasts, this is your weekend! HFAF invites you to encounter an international cross-section of artistic works in all media-from past to present. The fair will feature modern and contemporary masters, mid-career and emerging artists from around the globe. HFAF also features memorable on-site installations and special projects, plus an invigorating three day program (September 18-21) of panel discussions designed for both novice and experienced collectors. Join local curators and fine art professionals on a guided tour of the show floor on Friday. Guides will highlight their favorite booths and works on display, as well as answer any questions collectors and fairgoers may have.
Purchase a "Black Card" ticket or a VIP Pass to receive access on Thursday, September 18, 2014.
TIME: 6PM - 9PM (THU), 11:30 AM - 12 PM (FRI), (FRI & SAT), 11 AM - 7 PM, 11 AM - 6 PM (SUN)
LOCATION: NRG Center | One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054
COST: Free/RSVP for guided tour | Complimentary Valet Parking
MORE INFO: RSVP for guided tour at http://www.houstonfineartfair.com/expert-led-tour-of-the-show-floor/
Get general info at http://nrgpark.com/events/family-events/houston-fine-art-fair
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
It's Houston’s biggest outdoor salsa event! Salsa y Salud 2014—La Fiesta del Barrio—promises to be a fiery evening of eye-catching dance and world-class musicianship. This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area.
TIME: 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Miller Outdoor Theatre | 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030
COST: Free (ages 16 +)
MORE INFO: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/571/
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
UNTAPPED FESTIVAL - INDIE MUSIC & BEER
Untapped Festival organizers invite Houston to join them as the event returns to Discovery Green for the second Houston installment of the popular music and craft beer festival. The festival zeroes in on the curating of the best in both craft beer and emerging local and national bands with the addition of local artisans, quality food vendors.
TIME: Concert 3:30 PM - 10 PM, VIP Event 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Independence Park | 3919 Liberty Drive
COST: General admission $30, Beer and concert tickets $38, VIP beer event $62
MORE INFO: http://untapped-festival.com/hou/
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PUERTORICAN & CUBAN FESTIVAL
Celebrate Puerto Rican and Cuban cultures this weekend at the Puerto Rican & Cuban Festival. The festival invites Houston to learn more about these beautiful cultures through dance, art, music and food.
TIME: 11AM - 9PM
LOCATION: Independence Park | 3919 Liberty Drive
COST: One Day Early Bird ticket = $13.00 + 2.04 online processing fee or $18 at the door.One Day VIP pass = $70 + 5.16 online processing fee Includes Both days = double the prices above except online processing fee varies. Children under 8 years old enter FREE!
MORE INFO: http://http://prcfestival.com/
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
HOUSTON - THE CITY WITH NO LIMITS
Celebrate limitless living in Houston! Take a moment to snap a photo in front of the Greater Houston Partnership’s giant interactive “H” at Discovery Green and tag #HoustonNoLimits! The interactive photo opportunity will be at the park from now until February 8, 2015.
TIME: 3 PM - 7 PM
LOCATION: Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77010
COST: Free
MORE INFO: http://www.thecitywithnolimits.com/