Looking for something to do this week? From a celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month to welcoming the start of baseball season with the Astros home opener, here's a roundup of options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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Appreciating American & Texas History through the Arts: Film, Fiction, and the American Experience
First, Houston Baptist University is hosting a symposium to explore "Film, Fiction and the American Experience" on Thursday. The schedule of events includes a keynote speaker, presentations by subject matter experts and Q&As.
When: Thursday, April 4, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Houston Baptist University, 7502 Fondren Road
Admission: $20
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National Arab American Heritage Month- Sixth Annual Celebration
Also on Thursday, and running through Sunday, the Arab American Cultural Community is hosting and celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month. Each day will recognize Arab culture through an artist talk, a performance by an Arab musician, a poetry night and more.
When: Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.- Sunday, April 28, 6 p.m.
Where: Arab American Cultural Community, 10555 Stancliff Road
Admission: Free
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GRAVEDGR
Next, Electronic Dance Music artist GRAVEDGR is performing on Thursday at Stereo Live. The anonymous DJ plays hard trap-style music.
When: Thursday, April 4, 10 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: Stereo Live Houston, 6400 Richmond Ave.
Admission: $5
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Opening Weekend
Next, it's baseball season again, and celebrate in style for the Astros home opener on Friday with the Opening Day Street Fest. Join other Astros fans as they celebrate the start of the new season with music, games, food and more.
When: Friday, April 5, 3 p.m.- Saturday, April 6 10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Houston
Admission: Free
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Young Women Run Houston
And finally, IGNITE National is holding a conference to motivate young women to become active in politics and possibly one day to run for elected office on Saturday at East Early College High School. The schedule for the free event includes keynote speakers Sylvia Garcia, who represents Texas's 29th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Judge Lina Hidalgo, breakout session, workshops and more.
When: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: East Early College High School, 220 N. Milby St.
Admission: Free
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