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March events
COMPILED BY MELISSA ENAJE
MARCH 04
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF THE HOUSTON ZOO HOUSTON ZOO
MARCH 10
ENJOY SOUTH INDIAN DANCES CULLEN THEATER
The rst Saturday of each month is dedicated to enjoying the zoo’s birthday during its centennial celebration. Guests can hear special zookeeper talks and meet with animal ambassadors. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (members), $23 (nonmembers). Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 713-533-6500. www.houstonzoo.org
Presented by Performing Arts Houston and the Indo-American Association, Bharatanatyam choreographers Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy present dance works in “Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim.” 7:30 p.m. $29-$109. Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave., Houston. 713-227-4772. www.performingartshouston.org
COURTESY HOUSTON ZOO
COURTESY INDO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
18 THROUGH 30
25 SIP WINE, EAT TAPAS The nonpro t Patrons for Bellaire Parks will host the 13th annual Wine and Tapas “Red and White” Gala. The evening at Evelyn’s Park green space will be lled with wine, food from local restaurants and live music, all to fundraise for Bellaire parks and surrounding communities. The nonpro t works to restore, preserve and expand parks, natural areas and trails in the city. 7-11 p.m. $150 (per person). The Event Center at Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire. 713-661-7275. www.bellaireparks.org
MARCH 05 THROUGH JUNE 03
550 McKinney St., Houston. 832-393-1313. www.houstonlibrary.org 11 JOIN THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Houston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade is coming to downtown Houston. The two-hour parade will start at Market Square Park and include more than 100 entries to delight the Irish and Irish-at- heart. An awards ceremony will take place during an after-party at Market Square Park following the parade. Noon- 1:30 p.m. Free. Market Square Park, 301 Milam St., Houston. http://hsppc.org
ATTEND A FILM FESTIVAL
The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center will host its 19th annual Houston Jewish Film Festival. Guests can watch award-winning lms, comedies and dramas that will bring Jewish lives and stories to the big screen at the Kaplan Theatre. In addition to feature-length lms, the festival will also include screenings dedicated to shorts and comedies. 8 p.m. $12 (members), $15 (nonmembers). Kaplan Theatre, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston. 713-551-7215. www.erjcchouston.org
EXPLORE AAPI STORIES AT
THE LIBRARY The Houston Public Library is showcasing an exhibit that documents the history, lives and contributions of the Asian American and Paci c Islander community in Greater Houston. The “Our Vibrant AAPI Community” exhibit o ers a panoramic view of Asian immigrants and their descendants. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Tue.- Sat.). Free. Julia Ideson Building Gallery,
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