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It is one of Houston’s top attractions, the area’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Smithsonian Affiliate.

Still growing and housed in a landmark of modern architecture, the Menil is a local treasure and a global destination: an urban oasis open free of charge to all situated in a park and a “neighborhood of art.”

The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The zoo houses over 6,000 animals from more than 600 species. It receives 2.1 million visitors each year and is the second most visited zoo in the United States.

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston is located in the Houston Museum District of Houston, Texas. It is one of the largest art museums in the United States. It is the 12th largest art museum in the world. The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with approximately 70,000 works from six continents.

Miller’s annual Houston Shakespeare Festival happens the first week of August. Miller Outdoor Theater is Houston’s free theatre experience in the heart of Herman Park. It’s across from Rice University and just adjacent to the world-renown Houston Medical Center.

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and catch an (always free) show on the hill.

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art of our time.

The Soul of Balck Folk Exhibit is the first museum solo exhibition for Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo (b. 1984), one of the most influential artistic voices of his generation.

Located in a charming two-story brick house, built in 1943, in the heart of 3rd Ward, The Gite Gallery features beautiful and unique art and artifacts that include original paintings, sculptures, tribal masks, ceremonial hats, baskets, textiles, accent furniture, and more, all from sub-Saharan Africa.

The Gite Gallery has been described as one of the most elegant galleries in the United States.

Toyota Center is excited to welcome back Pollstar’s comedy touring artist of the decade Kevin Hart for two shows on August 4 & 5! This will be Hart’s first major tour in over four years!

“There is nothing better than making people laugh, I can feel the energy in the venues like caffeine pumping through my veins. I’ve been cooking up something special and have thoughts I need to get off my chest. Go get your tickets and come ready to have a good night!”, said Kevin Hart.

The Alley Theatre, one of America’s leading nonprofit theatres, is a nationally recognized performing arts company. The company will perform Clue during the first week of August.