I tried to visit lucky land last weekend and was disappointed to find that it's still temporary…read moreclosed. The parking lot was open to the flea market, but Lucky Land itself wasn't accessible. It was a bit nostalgic driving up, because I visited 12 years ago and remembered how fun it was. The displays and atmosphere really made me feel like i had stepped into China for a moment. I really hope they reopen soon.

A hidden gem. The place isn't too big, buts it adorable. Hopefully they can expand it in the…read morefuture. Tickets are $10

This project featured artists from all over the world, with the furthest being from Taiwan, ChingYu…read moreCheng. She used natural wood and local fabrics to give her art an airy, breezy and natural twist. When I walked up to her house, it was windy and you could see the wind blow through her various fabrics, all so colorful, as if I was in a field of flowers. The soft gentle swoosh as each piece of fabric blew with the wind. The smell of cedar, oak from the wood! The houses on this row each told a different story, one about natural 4C hair, the journey to make it manageable while still searching to find the beauty within it, growing up in a shotgun house on Monterey, family pictures, watching old family videos and listening to the record player, the clay from all around Houston, the inability of seeds, fruit trees and Lucious tropical plants to be able to grow within it due to its lack of moisture retention and minerals and being thrown into a fairy tail, one with diverse characters of color as the main characters! This project was incredible with unspeakable artistry by some amazing artists! The winner received a monetary donation of $25,000. Best of luck to them all and thank you for the incredible installation!!

We came here for an event for Safiya Sinclair's novel, How to Say Babylon. There are few allocated…read moreparking spaces, but plenty areas to park on the street. The space is clean and organized, and everyone was extremely helpful. I cannot wait to return to visit the actual houses/exhibit offered. Third Ward is an absolute gem.

Thank you to David, Yelp, FrenetiCore, Houston Zombie Walk, and other vendors for a ball of a great…read moretime last Saturday to raise support for the Houston Fringe Festival! The FrenetiCore opened their doors to host the Apocalypse Ball welcoming all zombie, scifi, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic convicts/refugees. Doomsday libations were a plenty thanks to Zombie Zin, Silver Eagle, and Naked Grape. Doomsday delights were also provided from Ninfa's on Navigation, Canopy and Zeapod Cakery to keep our bellies happy. Entertainment included face painting (think zombie/gore), artwork (think skeletons, zombies, and artwork made out of glass/ other random materials) and live performances by FrenetiCore Dance, the Benefit Betties, ChinaCat Dance and Jim Mackenzie. The FrenetiCore dancers were so graceful, dressed as zombie birds and frogs and other creatures of the rain forest but I could definitely be wrong as my knowledge of interpretive dance is very limited. Oh but the next show by the Benefit Betties was a show of firsts for me. I would have to say that was my first burlesque show and first time seeing LCD lights on someone's nipples...but I still enjoyed the performance, especially to Britney Spears, Toxic. Then, we had some comic relief by Jim, who I still have no clue was able to shove a nail as well as a pair of scissors in his nose, and ride a unicycle, what a talented man! Lastly, we were directed towards the outdoor patio where we were captivated by the talented ChinaCat Dance performers. You know that song by Alicia Keys, Girl of Fire? Well that is exactly what these ladies were, on fire both both literally and figuratively! This group of ladies/token male were an impressive, high energy group of performers who not only had an impressive ability to dance, but with fire! Last but not least, there was an open dance floor and a live DJ mixing music all night. As always we left the night with our bellies full and our liver working on overdrive but had an amazing time!

This Houston theatre group takes a lot of risks, with at least a 70% success rate. They perform…read moreoriginal works as well as other independent pieces at the Midtown Art Center and other smaller venues in the midtown/warehouse area. Their name was inspired by the eponymous Gertrude Stein poem.

First time here, visited Saturday night. What a nice family event with great food and drinks! Live…read moremusic was a plus

I paid $15 for admission and I was generally not impressed by the Pasadena Strawberry Festival…read more However, I'm not gonna rate it below three stars because for an average festival it faired well. It had plenty of rides. It had plenty of food stands. A little tip, buy your tickets online because to buy them in person requires standing in a 30-45 minute line. No one wants to do that. We bought ours onsite through our phones. By the time I got to the ticket booth, I could've been in and out of the festival. Inside the convention center is where you'll find the massive strawberry shortcake that's always advertised each year. It tasted regular to me but my grandparents loved the one I brought them. Maybe I just got a bad slice. It's cash only. $5. The ATM charges a 4.95 fee for withdrawal so bring cash ahead of time if you can. The exhibits throughout the convention center were really nice. It was a lot of different options but nothing out of the norm. I won't be going back next year. This was definitely a one-time thing. At least there were hardly any lines for the rides and the parking was free!

Thank you, Free Press, for giving Houston a music festival that's been long overdue…read more I must admit that I expected a couple thousand people at this gathering, but so many more thousands proved be wrong; braving the scorching temperatures all in the name of good tunes, I couldn't even give you a number to how many folks were in attendance. There was just a sea of people ... everywhere. This was was a great crowd, a good mix of teens living up their final days of summer, parents and their hippie babies, hotties, notties and above all, a really excited group of locals proud to have this festival right in their backyard. Let me say that with the craziness to the left and a beautiful Houston skyline to the right, it was surreal. And I didn't know Houston had so many hippies, either. There were tons of restrooms (non of which I used), hand sanitizing stations, beer, grub, a volleyball action, lots of local vendors selling clothing, art, cigs and other "festival must-haves," A/C cooling tents, water misters, a VIP tent serving hard alcohol and two stages with great lighting and sound showcasing more than 50 acts. Just two drawbacks: It pained me to see all the metal Budweiser beer bottles thrown in the trash; and the line/ticket situation. Those who purchased their tickets early online, saving a few bucks, ended up spending as much as three hours waiting in line at will call. Whoa. (They did warn to arrive early to avoid this!) But those who were purchasing that day? Eh, some paid and played within minutes. Next year, either spend the few extra bucks to buy then and there ... or maybe they'll work out a better sitch. But keep in mind that they ran out of two-day passes on the first day! Kudos to the staff for allowing people bring in a few snacks and water bottles, cause like I said, it was hot! Once again, Free Press and Omar, thanks for working your little tails off to host this and congrats on such a tremendous success. Can't wait til next year!

"On an island in the sun We'll be playing and having fun"…read more Free Press SummerFest! It's about time people get used to Houston having a bad ass music festival. I'm tired of hearing about Coachella, Lollapalooza, Sasquatch, and Voodoo Fest. It's just a matter of time before FPSF becomes a place people around the nation travel to. This year was great! (besides the heat). It didn't rain, which could be a negative or a positive, as opposed to last year. This year brought a much bigger crowd, maybe because WEEZER owns FLAMING LIPS, but either way the headliner is getting much better. Also I felt this year the local bands/smaller bands were better performances overall. I found a couple that I really enjoyed and was able to stand literal inches away from them. There were so many stages with so many different performers to watch I couldn't figure out which one to see and which one I'd have to miss. Even though it's a huge music festival, we're still in Texas, so you still get that Southern Hospitality, people are still really nice, not pushing, and yelling, over a spot. Don't get me wrong you still get crazy dancing and even some crowd surfing by the end. The promoters of this event do a great job of bringing together, a perfect mix of music, food, activities, and giveaways! OH YEAH! Fireworks at the VERY END. I can't wait to see who they have in store for next year! "We'll run away together We'll spend some time forever We'll never feel bad anymore"

I have been to the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park twice. About a decade or so apart. Both…read moreexperiences have been awesome at this unique event. To start things off, I will say that I have a deep appreciation for the arts. I've been to many museums of fine arts and museums of modern art in one day. This is one way to show appreciation to local and less well known artists who are quite talented. On my most recent visit, I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon around 4 p.m. with my former boss. He found out that parking is far enough from the festival that they have a shuttle to take you there. We opted to Uber instead. Tickets are $20 per person for adults if you pay cash (and a few dollars extra if you pay by card). From there, there are 100, if not more, artists who have booths set up. They are there selling their art, and you'll see a great variety of different styles and painting techniques. Beyond painting, you'll also see sculptures, photography, furniture, and various knick-knacks. The price range can be anywhere from thousands of dollars to quite affordable. Many of the artists are quite friendly and will tell their stories to you. Once you need a break from the art, there's a good variety of food trucks and food stands to choose from. BBQ, Mexican, Indian, pizza, popular food trucks like The Waffle Bus, and more. I had a brisket quesadilla from the BBQ spot. There are also many beverage options, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to quench your thirst. I had a cherry limeade. We spent about 2.5 hours at the festival and I didn't go home empty-handed. I found an artists who does drawings of famous Houston landmarks, restaurants and bars. He was selling three drawings for $50 and I had my choice from 40-50 or so different options. I went with the Houston Rodeo, River Oaks Theatre, and Buc-ee's. I love the opportunity to support local. Bayou City Art Festival takes place over multiple days. Whether you're in the market to buy some art, or you'd just like to appreciate the talent of a collective group of artists, you'll have a great time either way.

Love the Bayou City Art Festival! So many artists and their beautiful art. The had a live band,…read moreplenty of food trucks, activities for the kids and so much more.

Came here at the beginning of the season to check them out for the first time. There wasn't really…read morea wait since it was opening night and so we were able to breeze through. The overall haunted house I felt was a bit cheesy, and not very scary. It's a good place to take kids though if you're looking for something a little more on the light side in terms of scare factor. I did enjoy that they have a selfie section set up with all kinds of cool props. I did also enjoy the axe throwing, zombie brain toss mini game, and zombie paintball activity. They have a Halloween store right next door as well, so you can also check that out while you're there and pricing is pretty decent there. Overall, I don't think I'd come here again as I prefer something scarier, but good place if you are looking for a family night out.

this is my first time ever coming to this place, and I really enjoyed it!!! I am not from the area,…read morebut I did see some clips on TikTok that made me want to come check it out, it did not disappoint ! I will definitely be coming back for the fun and the scares !