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April events
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HEAR LIVE MUSIC AT JAZZY SUNDAYS DISCOVERY GREEN
SEE ‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’ HOBBY CENTER
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Through a grant from the Kinder Foundation, three city parks are hosting a weekly free jazz series called Jazzy Sundays. For April, this series will be hosted at Discovery Green, and each concert will feature a di erent lineup of
Steven and the Zydeco Futures, among others. Seating is available. 2-10 p.m. $10 (free for children under 8). Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave., Houston. www.houstonzydecofest.com 29 STROLL IN THE HEIGHTS PUP PROMENADE Hosted by the Houston Heights Association, the event returns for its second year in the Heights. Registration includes entry to three challenges for dogs and dog owners to complete as well as a post-promenade photo opportunity, among other perks. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $10- $35. Greenwood King Properties, 1801 Heights Blvd., Houston. 713-861-4002. www.houstonheights.org At the Hobby Center’s Saro m Hall, there will be six nightly o -Broadway productions based on Harper Lee’s classic novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” 7:30 p.m. (April 25-27, 30); 8 p.m. (April 28-29); 2 p.m. (April 29-30). Tickets start at $40 (not including fees). 800 Bagby St., Houston. 713-315-2525. www.thehobbycenter.org
jazz musicians. 5-7 p.m. Free. 1500 McKinney St., Houston. www.discoverygreen.com
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COURTESY JULIETA CERVANTES
APRIL 15 SEE CORGIS RACE, RAISE FUNDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER Kirby Ice House in partnership with Tito’s Vodka and Karbach Brewing Co. will host its corgi racing event, bene ting Houston BARC Foundation, which helps support pets at the city of Houston’s animal shelter. Noon-5 p.m. Free (admission). Kirby Ice House, 3333 Eastside St., Houston. 713-524-2750. www.houstonbarcfoundation.org 17 THROUGH APRIL 19 CELEBRATE EARTH DAY An Earth Day speaker series will lead up to the Earth Day HTX festival at Houston
City Hall. The festival will include food, interactive booths, demonstrations and hands-on activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston. www.houstontx.gov 27 & 29 SUPPORT LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL’S 63RD ANNUAL FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW AND AUCTION Lamar High School will host its judging show and auction on April 27 on the front lawn of the school. On April 29, there will be a pre-auction reception at Adair Kitchen. Buyers are encouraged to pre-register to bid on the students’ steers, pigs, lambs, goats, rabbits, and chickens and can contribute to the buyers
pool, which bene ts all participating students. 5 p.m. (judging show, April 27), 4 p.m. (reception, April 29). Free (April 27 events), $55 (April 29 reception). Lamar High School, 3325 Westheimer Road, Houston (judging show), Adair Kitchen, 5176 Bu alo Speedway, Houston (reception). https://lamar. anow.org 29 STOP BY THE HOUSTON ZYDECO FEST The Houston Zydeco Fest returns to Emancipation Park at what o cials claim is the largest zydeco festival in Texas. The festival will o er a night of dancing and singing with live music from Squeezebox Bandits, Marcus Ardoin, Nooney & The Zydeco Floaters, and Lil
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