Events
BY IRENE ZHENG
27th Annual Houston Turkish Festival After a four-year hiatus, the Turkish Festival is back. There will be performances from local and international artists, including Turkish band Yeni Turku and dance troupe Tuana. Visitors can also enjoy arts and crafts, a market with local vendors, a variety of Turkish food and beverages, and a children’s area. In addition, American Turkish Association-Houston will donate a portion of proceeds to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey. • Sept. 23-24, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sept. 23) and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sept. 24) • $10 (general admission), free (children 13 and younger) • The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine St., Houston • www.houstonturkishfest.com “Seismic” Watch the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra kick off its 19th season with “Seismic.” Conducted by Mei-Ann Chen, the show will feature ROCO’s full 40-piece chamber orchestra in two ROCO-commissioned world premieres. The program includes Anthony DiLorenzo’s “Techtonal,” Kevin Lau’s “The Nightingale” and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.” • Sept. 30, 5 p.m. • $0-$35 (guests decide how much to pay) • The Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd., Houston • www.roco.org
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ReelAbilities benefit concert Pianist and composer David Harris will perform with local jazz musicians and vocalists such as David Caceres, Kelly Dean, Sashi Nisankarao and Dee Dee Dochen. His concert will help raise funds for the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival. • Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. • $100 • Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St., Houston • www.reelabilitieshouston.org Morning ragas and poetry for International Day of Peace The Rothko Chapel, in collaboration with Jaipur Literary Festival Houston, hosts a contemplative morning of poetry and music with the classical Indian quartet Anirudh Varma Collective and the Houston Poet Laureate Aris Kian, in celebration of the globally- recognized International Day of Peace. The event takes place inside the Rothko Chapel sanctuary and is followed by light bites on the Rothko Chapel Plaza. • Sept. 17, 9 a.m. • $0-$25 (guests are asked to pay what they can) • Rothko Chapel, 3900 Yupon St., Houston • www.rothkochapel.org
Brew at the Zoo Enjoy beer tasting, games and live music at the Houston Zoo’s annual event. Guests will have access to the zoo’s newest exhibit, Galapagos Island. Games and activities include LED mini golf, giant beer pong and sketches from digital caricature artists. The event is only for individuals 21 and older. • Sept. 15, 6-10 p.m.
• $35 (event pass), $49 (beer pass) • 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston • www.houstonzoo.org
SAM HOUSTON PARK & ALLEN PARKWAY BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN 2023
OCTOBER 14 - 15 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 AM TO 6 PM
Your Year of Adventure!
FEATURED ARTIST MICHELLE MCDOWELL SMITH n 250 National & International Artists n 19 Disciplines of Art n Live Music & Entertainment n Active Imagination Zone n Frost Bank VIP Hospitality Lounge n Art Installations & Exhibits n Food Truck Park
This year is a new opportunity to forge your own path and discover amazing things about yourself. Don’t miss your chance to grow, learn, and laugh with new friends by your side!
What’s it like being a Girl Scout? It’s late-night laughter on an overnight trip with your besties. It’s teaming up with your troop to help your town. It’s starting your own business and learning how
n Craft Beer Garden n Culinary Arts Stage
to make your dreams come true. Now is your chance to join the fun!
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As a Girl Scout, you’ll discover hidden talents, take fun trips, and—most importantly—find the space to be truly, totally yourself. Now’s the perfect time to start your Girl Scout journey. Get ready to make amazing memories with forever friends today!
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