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Houston-area coronavirus closings, cancellations, and postponements

Discovery Green has canceled events through April 1.

Photo by Katya Horner

Editor’s note: Coronavirus concerns have affected events all over Greater Houston and beyond, in light of the emergency health declaration by Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Below is a running list of events that have either been canceled or postponed. We will update the list as more information becomes available.

Due to the sheer number of events that take place in the Greater Houston area, there are likely some cancellations/postponements of which we are unaware. Please check with the organizations for the most up-to-date information.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo canceled all events on March 11.
Houston Zoo is closed until April 3.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (main campus), Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, and Rienzi are closed until further notice.
Houston Ballet has canceled its performances.
Houston Grand Opera has canceled all performances of Salome and The Magic Flute.
Bayou City Art Festival is postponed.
Space Center Houston has closed until March 27
Society for the Performing Arts has canceled March performances.
Houston Symphony has canceled March performances.
Stages has canceled performances through March 22.
The Health Museum will close through Sunday, March 29.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is closed until further notice.
The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center will close through March 29.
Lone Star Flight Museum has closed through March 31.
The Alley Theatre has canceled performances.
The Asia Society's spring break events have been canceled.
Miller Outdoor Theatre has canceled its March performances.
Tour de Houston is postponed until further notice.
University of Houston public activities have been canceled or postponed until further notice.
Discovery Green events have been canceled through April 1. The Lake House, roller rink, and The Grove are currently open.
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft on-site programs, including Spring Break activities next week, are cancelled through April.
Avenida Houston's Party on the Plaza concert scheduled for Thursday, March 26, has been canceled. (Remaining concerts have been postponed until further notice.)
Cirque du Soleil - Alegría performances have been canceled.
Levy Park has canceled all programs and events through March.
The Market at Sawyer Yards(including Second Saturdays) has been canceled.
Fresh Arts's Comics Ball has been canceled.
McDonald’s All American Games Fan Fest has been canceled.
St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival have been canceled.
The DiverCity Project performances have been canceled.
Downtown Houston Home Tour has been canceled.
Fort Bend Women’s Center A Journey of Hope Gala has been postponed.
Inman Gallery’s opening on March 13 has been canceled.
Riverstone’s Bite Nite Fridays in March and April have been canceled.
Riverstone’s Bark for Life has been canceled.
Art League Houston opening reception has been canceled.
Nicole Longnecker Gallery – Kaneem Smith opening reception has been canceled.
Patrons for Bellaire Parks – Wine and Tapas has been canceled.
Catastrophic Theatre – The Brady Brunch has been canceled.
The Makeup Show has been postponed.
Woodland Heights Home Tour has been canceled.
Tomball German Festival has been canceled.
Grand Slam/Astros Fun at Bat for Youth Baseball events scheduled for March 12-31 have been canceled.
H-Town Soccer for Success Academy events scheduled for March 12 - 31 have been canceled
Youth Soccer Tournament/Soccer for Success Tournament at Mason Park scheduled for March 14 - 15 has been canceled.
Mandala Earth Flow at Emancipation Park on March 28 has been canceled.
Heights Kids' Day of Music at Love Park on March 28 has been canceled.
Trash Bash at various locations on March 28 have been canceled.
Children's Festival at Sam Houston Park from April 4-5 has been canceled.
Japan Festival Houston at Hermann Park, from May 2-3 is postponed (potentially to the fall).
The Progressive Forum Houston’s event with Robert Reich has been canceled.
Project Row Houses’ opening for “Round 51: Local Impact II” has been canceled.
Art League Houston exhibitions has been canceled.
San Jacinto Symposium (April 4) has been canceled.
The 2020 Symposium and Texas Art Fair has been canceled.
Kenny Chesney's May 22 has been canceled.

Here are the Houston-area schools and districts currently listed as closed:

Aldine ISD
Alief ISD
Alvin ISD
Angleton ISD
Brazosport ISD
Channelview ISD
Clear Creek ISD
Conroe ISD
Crosby ISD
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Deer Park ISD
Dickinson ISD
Fort Bend ISD
Friendswood ISD
Galena Park ISD
Galveston ISD
Houston ISD
Humble ISD
Katy ISD
Klein ISD
La Porte ISD
Lamar CISD
Magnolia ISD
Pasadena ISD
Pearland ISD
Santa Fe ISD
Sheldon ISD
Splendora ISD
Spring ISD
Spring Branch ISD
Stafford MSD
Texas City ISD
Tomball ISD
YES Prep Public Schools

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Houston's best summer party

White Linen Night in the Heights rolls out new VIP section for 2025

Photo courtesy of White Linen Night in the Heights

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One of Houston’s favorite summer parties aspires to be even better in 2025. White Linen Night aims to build on the success of the 2024 event with faster admission, more amenities, and a dedicated VIP section.

Held annually on the first Saturday in August — this year that’s Saturday, August 2 — White Linen Night came to Houston from New Orleans. Although it now takes place throughout the neighborhood, its roots have always been on 19th Street, where the nonprofit 19th Street Merchants Association established the event after Hurricane Katrina. As part of the evening, the street is closed off to vehicular traffic which allows people to walk freely among their friends and neighbors. The overwhelming majority of attendees dress in the spirit of the event’s name by wearing white (it’s also cooling in the summer heat).

Last year, for the first time ever, the merchants association charged those attending the 19th Street party a $10 admission fee. The money paid for better security, a deep clean both before and after the event, and festive Christmas decorations for the association’s members. Given its success, the fee is back at the same $10 price for 2025 ($15 after July 31).

“We learned that people are still incredibly eager to support our local businesses and artisans, even when there is a small fee to attend,” Coryne Rich, secretary of the 19th Street Merchants Association, tells CultureMap. “It was inspiring to see the community come out in droves, especially during what is traditionally a slower time of year. Charging for entry also gave us the opportunity to enhance the event in meaningful ways, adding value for both attendees and merchants.”

For 2025, the association is installing a dedicated wifi network to improve the entry process. More notably, attendees have a new VIP ticket option. Priced at $60, it comes with access to a VIP section with seating, dedicated restrooms, a cooling station, and two bars.

“We added a VIP section this year to expand on the offerings of White Linen Night and to provide a more exclusive experience for those looking to enjoy the event in a different way,” Rich explains. “[It will be] a perfect space for guests to relax and immerse themselves in the atmosphere while also supporting the local businesses in the Heights.”

Other elements of the evening remained unchanged. The street’s merchants will open their doors to the community. Area restaurants will offer food and drink specials. Local musicians will perform throughout the evening.

To be clear, White Linen Night events held in other parts of the Heights, such as on White Oak, are not connected to the 19th Street Merchants Association. They may or may not charge fees of their own.

“While organizing White Linen Night takes a lot of work, the reward of seeing people in their white attire, enjoying an evening of community celebration, and supporting small businesses is always the best part,” Rich adds. “It’s a time for all of us to celebrate the unique culture of the Heights, and we can’t wait to experience it all over again this year.”

For tickets and more information, visit the White Linen Night on 19th Street website at wlnon19th.com.

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