Looking to get out into the community this week?
From a celebration for National Arab American Heritage Month and to welcoming the start of a new baseball season for the Astros, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Houston this week. Read on for a rundown.
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National Arab American Heritage Month Celebration
First, the Arab American Cultural Community is hosting and celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month beginning on Thursday. Each day, Arab culture will be recognized 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
Price: Free
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Celebrating the Astros Home Opener
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
Price: Free
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Bayou Greenway Day
Then on Saturday, grab the entire family and head on down to Mason Park, the site of the recently completed Mason Park Pedestrian Bridge, for a full day of free activities at the Bayou Greenway Day. Play soccer with representatives from the Houston Dynamo, participate in a 5K run/walk and an Easter egg hunt, as well as look for live music and entertainment, the Houston Zoo ZooMobile, canoeing, a scavenger hunt, nature tour and more.
When: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Mason Park, 541 S. 75th St.
Price: Free
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Buy Black Marketplace
The Shrine Cultural & Event Center is hosting the Buy Black Marketplace on Saturday. The event, which is free for shoppers, is the chance to purchase such as items as handmade natural soaps, skincare, perfume oils, books, handmade jewelry and more from black business vendors, as well as live music and food vendors. There will also be an art gallery and free classes focusing on African Holocaust tours, history and reality classes.
When: Saturday, April 6, noon-6 p.m.
Where: Shrine Cultural & Event Center, 5309 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd.
Price: Free
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9th Annual Houston Palestinian Festival
Lastly, the Palestinian American Cultural Center is holding the ninth annual Houston Palestinian Festival on Saturday and Sunday at a new and larger location, The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. Experience Palestinian cuisine from local vendors, cultural music and dance performances, a bazaar to purchase everything from embroidery to arts and clothing and much more.
When: Saturday, April 6, 1 p.m.- Sunday, April 7, 9 p.m.
Where: The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine St.
Price: $5 (kids pass); $10 (one-day pass). More ticket options available.
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