AUGUST ONGOING EVENTS AUGUST EVENTS PLAN AHEAD - UPCOMING EVENTS
SATURDAY AUGUST 3RD
Marva’s Holistic Fair. 10:00am-5:00pm. Psychics, tarot readers, palmists, healers, vendors of all sorts. Admission Free. LaQuinta Inn-Galleria on 610 West Loop North between San Felipe and Post Oak, 77027. 713-444-3581
SUNDAY AUGUST 4TH
Bayou Bikers.8:00am. Meet at Market Square Park for 25-40 mile bike rides exploring the bayous of Houston. Rides are open to all. Mountain bikes or bikes with fat tires are necessary. This is an informal group whose purpose is to show Houstonians and visitors the beauty of Houston's waterways. Market Square, 301 Milam, 77002. 713-845-1000
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7TH
Forgetting Sarah Marshall at Market Square Park. 8:30pm. Join us for a special outdoor screening of Forgetting Sarah Marshall (R). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and grab a spot. Free. Market Square Park, 301 Milam, 77002.
SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH
YogaMass®. 5:00pm. YogaMass is a community who worships on our yoga mats, integrating yoga, breath work, meditation, and holy communion. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd., 77008. Donation-based. For more info, contact Grace at 832-667-8601,YogaMassAwakening@gmail.com
THURSDAY AUGUST 15TH
Blanket Bingo! 6:00pm. $10 admission includes one bingo packet (approx 9 games). Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. 6-9 pm. Bingo begins at 7pm. Market Square Park, 301 Milam, 77002.
AUGUST SATURDAY 17TH
Pinpoint Conference 2019. The event will contain lectures for the public in Veterinary Acupuncture, diagnostic screenings for the public, workshops for students, nutritional lectures for the public, and other events. American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, 9100 Park West Drive, 77063.
SATURDAY AUGUST 24TH
Creation Care Fest/Environmental Extravaganza. 10am–3:30pm. This free event is actually three events in one: lectures by expert speakers on The State of Our World, an exhibit by local environmental organizations, and a family-friendly festival with kids’ activities. Note: all children must be accompanied by an adult. Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd., 77401. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. Please register here for event planning purposes:
FRIDAY AUGUST 24TH - SUNDAY AUGUST 26TH
Qi Gong Revolution 9am-6pm. Qi Revolution is the largest qigong event in North America and has been praised by experts of yoga and naturopathic medicine. During three-day event, qigong exercises and food-based healing are taught in detail by Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack and 20 other instructors. Cost is $199 for all three days. Advance registration required. Austin Convention Center 500 E Cesar Chavez St #4th, Austin, TX 78701. 800-298-8970
SUNDAY AUGUST 25TH
What’s the Health of the Bay? Galveston Bay Report Card. 6:00pm. T’Noya Thompson, Advocacy Programs Manager for Galveston Bay Foundation, will discuss the health of Galveston Bay. The Galveston Bay Estuary is the largest estuary on the Texas coast and has weathered significant challenges over the years. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
FRIDAY AUGUST 30TH
Critical Mass-Houston. Assemble at 6:30 pm. Roll at 7:15pm. A casual bike ride starting from downtown Houston and going wherever. Cars rule the road every day, but one day a month we get together to celebrate our love for bicycles and have fun riding. Free. Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels St., 77003.