Sixth Annual Patriots 5K Fun Run/Walk and First Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration benefting U.S. Vets-Houston

Downtown Aquarium

05.18.13

The United States Veterans Initiative will host its Sixth Annual Patriots 5k Fun Run/Walk. The race will begin in front of the Downtown Aquarium, with special escort from Rolling Thunder. The

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Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events, including azaleas and Zombies

By Joel Luks

03.14.13 | 9:51 am

On the itinerary this weekend are an edgy art opening, a sassy south-of-the-border dance performance, springtime fun, a sporty water race and a parade in green.  Do this: Click on the ...

Athleta Esprit de She Women's 5k/10k

05.09.13

Runners, joggers and walkers are invited to an evening run followed by a night on the town. Happy hour begins with a fun 5K or 10K run and ends with a post-race festive night market. Salute yo

2013 Buffalo Bayou Regatta

03.16.13

Texas' largest canoe and kayak race, the Buffalo Bayou Regatta, encourages Houstonians ages 12 and up to participate in the 15-mile, USCA-sanctioned race along the scenic Buffalo Bayo

Ambitious production

Sweet songs and difficult conversation: HGO's Show Boat raises powerful racial themes

By Joseph Campana

01.18.13 | 6:00 am

Sometimes you just can't help loving something. Certainly, that's true of Jerome Kern's Show Boat, which audiences have loved since its debut in 1927. With its book and lyrics by Os ...

Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston

Reliant Park

10.04.13 - 10.06.13

The competition and excitement of the IZOD Indycar series is returning to Houston with the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston. It is a three-day festival of speed with a variety of family-fri

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Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events, including a Santa Hustle

By Joel Luks

12.20.12 | 10:45 am

Will the end of the world arrive before Christmas? Time, little more than one day to be exact, will tell. Whether you are a believer in apocalyptic prophecies or not, it behooves everyone to e ...

Color in Motion 5K Houston

Reliant Park

02.02.13

Show up wearing a white t-shirt. As you sprint, jog, waddle or leisurely stroll along you will be bombarded with bright colors that transform a group of runners into a moving rainbow. Colors are co

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Usain Bolt blows away U.S. bores: Bests smug Phelps, diva Hope Solo & Old Man Costas in Olympic run

By Chris Baldwin

08.11.12 | 10:59 pm

The Most Interesting Olympian in the World does not keep a secret girlfriend — who he promptly leaves behind to party with the guys. The Most Interesting Olympian in the World does not act li ...

Galveston Historical Foundation's "Galveston Revival Race"

09.15.12

Join the Mostyn Law Firm and Galveston Historical Foundation for the fourth annual Galveston Revival Race, a 10K, 5K and Children's 1K evening run/walk through Galveston's scenic East End H