Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Friends of River Oaks Theatre Presents: Being There
2024-09-19 18:00 - 21:30 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Friends of River Oaks Theatre presents a FREE, outdoor screening of the satirical film Being There, co-presented by Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Starring Peter Sellers in his final film and directed by Hal Ashby (Harold and Maude, The Last Detail), Being There tells the story of a simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.
Grab your picnic blankets and join us on The Water Works lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park for an evening reflecting on important topics such as human nature, life and American society.
RSVP Here

Schedule of events:
6:00pm: Doors open
7:15pm: Movie begins

Indigenous Peoples' Day: A Celebration of All Nations
2024-10-14 17:00 - 20:30 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Xochipilli Collective presents Indigenous Peoples Day: A Celebration of All Nations, an event dedicated to honoring the rich histories, cultures, and enduring presence of Indigenous peoples. Saying proudly, “we have always existed, we have always been here, we were not discovered.” This celebration invites people of all backgrounds to recognize the sovereignty and resilience of Indigenous nations, featuring cultural performances, vendors, foods, and music. It is a day to reflect on the contributions of Indigenous peoples and to acknowledge their rightful place in the world’s history and future.

Festival Schedule:
5:00-6:30pm DJ Delsur
6:30pm Opening with Cancega Xicas Unidas
7:00pm Performance with Danza Azteca Taxcayolotl
7:30pm Film: Reflections of Coatlicue – Reflections of our Mother the Creator and Destroyer. Presented in conjunction with DiverseWorks Overlapping Territories exhibition.

Vendors:
Becky Finley
Boombox Taco
Bookie’s Brookies
Eheca Aztlah
Kindred Stories
Kopi Cowboy Coffee
Lone Star Legal Aid
Raven Remedies
Toknihuan

Sensorium: Sounds of Revival by Frewuhn
2024-11-10 16:30 - 17:30 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Join us for a free, live performance by Houston’s own musician and sound artist, Frewuhn. Sensorium: Sounds of Revival will harmonize with Rachel Rossin’s Haha Real installation, currently featured in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern where Frewuhn was a key collaborator. Taking place on The Brown Foundation Lawn above the Cistern, this event invites audiences to explore the connections between the senses and the stories they tell. Frewuhn will perform original scores from Haha Real alongside a selection of other uplifting compositions.

REGISTER FOR SENSORIUM: SOUNDS OF REVIVAL

BBP Members receive reserved seating and 10% off participating food trucks. Email abishop@buffalobayou.org to reserve your seats!

Generous support provided by

Vivian L. Smith Foundation

Buffalo Bayou Partnership is

Jazzy Sundays: MonoNeon and APBOYZ
2025-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays, a series of FREE, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held Sundays, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at Emancipation Park; Sundays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Discovery Green; and Sundays on May 11, 18, 25 and June 1st at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7 p.m.
Before the jazz performances kick off, enjoy a local vendor market, food trucks, cool beverages, and a free drumming workshop for all ages, courtesy of Houston’s Dinky Drum Company. Bring you picnic blanket, lawn chairs, friends, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park!
Jazzy Sundays is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation.
Location: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.)
Lineup:

May 11: MonoNeon and APBOYZ
May 18: Bobby Lyle, Patric Johnston, and Houston Ensemble
May 25: Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society
June 1: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees

Schedule:

4pm: Houston’s Dinky Drum workshop
4:30pm: Vendor market opens
5-7pm: Jazz performances

FREE REGISTRATION

About MonoNeon
MonoNeon is an American bassist and experimental musician from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known for his presence on YouTube playing bass guitar and being one of the last people to work with Prince. He is a Grammy Award winning artist, for his participation on the 2020 Nas album King’s Disease. Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has referred to Mono as “The greatest … electric bass player”. On November 1, 2022, Fender released the MonoNeon Collection, which included the MonoNeon Jazz Bass V Signature.
About APBOYZ
APBOYZ is a high-energy super group, whose music can be classified as a sort of jazz hip-hop fusion. Each member of the group is an independent artist, working on their own original music as well as performing with many of Houston’s local artists. APBOYZ is the pseudonym used when the four for them perform together.
The group was almost formed by accident. MBK, ΛΣE, Maxx & Yung Punk met each other through local jam session and really enjoyed each other’s playing. They began to meet weekly to jam out and let loose; almost a sort musical group meditation. After a couple months, things naturally fell into place and the group was officially established. There is no doubt in their authenticity to the listener. This is who we are and we’re going to show it to you the best way we know how. The proof is in the pudding!

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PopLife Popping Co.
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Volando Coffee

Jazzy Sundays: Bobby Lyle and Patric Johnston
2025-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays, a series of FREE, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held Sundays, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at Emancipation Park; Sundays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Discovery Green; and Sundays on May 11, 18, 25 and June 1st at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7 p.m.
Before the jazz performances kick off, enjoy a local vendor market, food trucks, cool beverages, and a free drumming workshop for all ages, courtesy of Houston’s Dinky Drum Company. Bring you picnic blanket, lawn chairs, friends, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park!
Jazzy Sundays is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation.
Location: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.)
Lineup:

May 11: MonoNeon and APBOYZ
May 18: Bobby Lyle, Patric Johnston, and Houston Ensemble
May 25: Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society
June 1: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees

Schedule:

4pm: Houston’s Dinky Drum workshop
4:30pm: Vendor market opens
5-7pm: Jazz performances

FREE REGISTRATION

About Bobby Lyle
Bobby Lyle, the legendary pianist and organist, has been captivating audiences for over three decades with his unparalleled talent and groundbreaking contributions to jazz. His debut album, The Genie, was a game-changer, exploding onto the Billboard charts and solidifying his status as a musical prodigy. A native of Minneapolis, Bobby began his professional journey as a pianist at just 16, later studying advanced piano at Macalester College before embarking on a full-time music career.
Bobby’s journey has taken him around the world, performing at prestigious festivals and venues. He has served as musical director for icons such as Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, and Bette Midler, earning an Emmy nomination for the HBO special Diva Las Vegas. His 1990 album The Journey topped the Billboard jazz chart, and he remains the only artist with a record (Straight and Smooth) to appear on both the Billboard smooth jazz and traditional jazz charts simultaneously.
In Houston, Bobby is a celebrated performer and educator, mentoring students and creating opportunities for young musicians. He established a program at Walker Elementary School to provide instruments for talented students in need and was honored with “Bobby Lyle Day” by the city in 2012.
Bobby’s most recent work includes The Way I Feel, a Hammond B-3 organ project, and the creation of The J-Spot, Houston’s first TV jazz show. Whether performing solo, with his piano bands, or organ trio, Bobby Lyle’s music continues to inspire and elevate jazz enthusiasts worldwide.
About Patric Johnston
Patric Johnston crafts soulful, indie-folk songs with raw storytelling and rich melodies, blending influences from folk, hip-hop, and classic singer-songwriters.

Market Vendors
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Better with Butter Bakery
CrystalWoodshop
Lone Star Beards
MeaningfulTreasFinds
My Organic Skin, LLC
PopLife Popping Co.
Roro’s Retro
Sam Saves

Jazzy Sundays: Lao Tizer Band and Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society
2025-05-25 16:00 - 19:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays, a series of FREE, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held Sundays, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at Emancipation Park; Sundays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Discovery Green; and Sundays on May 11, 18, 25 and June 1st at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7 p.m.
Before the jazz performances kick off, enjoy a local vendor market, food trucks, cool beverages, and a free drumming workshop for all ages, courtesy of Houston’s Dinky Drum Company. Bring you picnic blanket, lawn chairs, friends, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park!
Jazzy Sundays is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation.
Location: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.)
Lineup:

May 11: MonoNeon and APBOYZ
May 18: Bobby Lyle, Patric Johnston, and Houston Ensemble
May 25: Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society
June 1: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees

Schedule:

4pm: Houston’s Dinky Drum workshop
4:30pm: Vendor market opens
5-7pm: Jazz performances

FREE REGISTRATION

About Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully
“Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band make their debut at Jazzy Sundays at Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Park in support of their new album and video release AMPLIFY. The project was recorded and filmed LIVE at legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood with a simultaneous seven-camera video shoot. The project is a major evolution for the group and includes five new original vocals, featuring American Idol star Elliott Yamin and four new original instrumentals. Joining keyboardist, composer and bandleader Lao Tizer (former “Best New Jazz Artist” nominee, Special EFX, Down To The Bone) for the performance, are GRAMMY-winning drum legend with deep Houston ties Terreon “Tank” Gully (Dianne Reeves, Christian McBride), the aforementioned vocal sensation Elliott Yamin, sax/flute wunderkind Danny Janklow (MONKestra, Shelea) and Senegalese bassists, producer and composer Cheikh N’Doye (Baaba Maal, Mike Stern.)
About Houston Groove Society
Houston Groove Cultivation: the Society for Groove Cultivation was founded by Cedrick Bates in 2013 to provide world-class entertainment to major corporations, performance venues, and philanthropic groups. Houston Groove Society (HGS) is a fully customizable performance group, providing singers, ensembles, soloists, lecturers, backline instruments, and professional sound equipment. HGS play all music genres and specialize in the grooves that move the soul.
Houston Groove Society has performed annually for the American Cancer Society, National Sales Network, University of Houston, Morehouse College, Kingdom Health, Spelman College, Microsoft, Memorial Park Conservancy, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Medical Center, End Hunger, National Black MBA Association, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Jack and Jill of America, and several other professional groups. HGS has advocated for music and arts education, autism awareness, breast cancer awareness, men’s health awareness, STEM enrichment programs, entrepreneurship, clothing for the homeless, and youth mentorship programs. Houston Groove Society consists of touring artists, recording artists, music educators, research scientists, IT professionals, sales professionals, published authors, and music historians. We fervently believe that we are the music makers…the dreamers of the dreams. We create the grooves that dreams are made of.

Market Vendors:
Better with Butter Bakery
CrystalWoodshop
La Bougie Wick
Lone Star Beards
MeaningfulTreasFinds
My Organic Skin, LLC
PopLife Popping Co.
Roro’s Retro

Jazzy Sundays: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees
2025-06-01 16:00 - 19:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays, a series of FREE, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held Sundays, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at Emancipation Park; Sundays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Discovery Green; and Sundays on May 11, 18, 25 and June 1st at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7 p.m.
Before the jazz performances kick off, enjoy a local vendor market, food trucks, cool beverages, and a free drumming workshop for all ages, courtesy of Houston’s Dinky Drum Company. Bring you picnic blanket, lawn chairs, friends, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park!
Jazzy Sundays is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation.
Location: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.)
Lineup:

May 11: MonoNeon and APBOYZ
May 18: Bobby Lyle, Patric Johnston, and Houston Ensemble
May 25: Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society
June 1: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees

Schedule:

4pm: Houston’s Dinky Drum workshop
4:30pm: Vendor market opens
5-7pm: Jazz performances

FREE REGISTRATION

About Charly Siaba
Charly Siaba is a Cuban singer-songwriter and producer trained in classical guitar and piano. With music in his veins from an early age, he found his passion in songwriting and forged an authentic style surrounded by a confluence of melodies and rhythms; from Trova and Bolero to Funk and Blues. Now living in Houston, his language moves from the commercial to the experimental, and he’s always seeking unique ways to integrate elements from multiple genres.
Charly is an old soul in a modern age, an artist weaves timeless emotions into melodies and evokes a musical tapestry that is both classic and contemporary. He has accompanied his steady stream of releases with regular live appearances around Houston; as an opener for Amanda Pascali’s EP debut ‘The Messenger’ and as a solo artist performing in intimate venues and at Sofar Sounds in cities like Houston, Austin, and Miami.
About Los Souldees
Los Souldees are the new band out of Houston Tx bringing you the freshest sounds of chicano soul with a Texas attitude.

Market Vendors:
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Better with Butter Bakery
CrystalWoodshop
HI Ceramics
La Bougie Wick
Lone Star Beards
MeaningfulTreasFinds
My Organic Skin, LLC
PopLife Popping Co.
Roro’s Retro
Shafer Jewellery

"Oldest Houston" Book Signing
2025-08-09 11:30 - 13:30 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Celebrate the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern’s 99th birthday with a special book signing of Oldest Houston! Meet authors Lydia Schrandt and Biju Sukumaran at The Water Works Visitor Center in Buffalo Bayou Park and snag a copy of this unique work featuring the Cistern.
Duration
11:30am – 1:30pm
Location
The Water Works Visitor Center (105 Sabine St.)

Indigenous Peoples Day 12th Annual Celebration
2025-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK, 500 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
BBP, in partnership with the Calmecac Indigenous Organization, invites you to this family-friendly event that honors the traditions, artistry, and resilience of Indigenous peoples with cultural ceremonies, live performances, and community recognition. Experience a day of learning, celebration, and connection along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. Traditional attire is encouraged.

Activities include:

Xilonen Coming-of-Age Danza Azteca Ceremony facilitated by Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl, Sahumadora Mayor, Catalina Tlahuizipaktli Benavides Palabra de Grupo Azteca Teokalli, and local ceremonial community dancers
Rematriation Water Blessing of Buffalo Bayou led by Sydney Keith (Minneconjou/Hunkpapa), traditional knowledge bearer and head woman of International Sundance, Green Grass, South Dakota
Indigenous artwork by Colectiva Pochteca
Debut Houston performance by the Sahawe Dancers (Uvalde, TX), celebrating their 75th anniversary
Pipe ceremony for all pipe carriers facilitated by David Claymore (Cheyenne River Sioux), co-founder of the Black Hills Powwow
Recognition of the Claymore family as respected Lakota Tiyospaye and lifelong contributors to sobriety, wellness, ceremony, and Lakota culture
Featured vendor: Toknihuan
Featured DJ: Trajik Sol

GATHER WITH US

2025 KBR Kids Day
2025-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
KBR Kids Day is a free annual event for the entire community. Thousands of children and their families will gather at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park to experience a full day of fun with exciting activities for all ages. This year, we will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park!
FREE REGISTRATION
ESPAÑOL

What to Know
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site.
Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Free parking located across the street at Lot H (1643 Memorial Dr.)

KBR Kids Day activities include

Hands-on nature activities
Face painting
Guided walking tours
Music and dance performances
Birds of prey show
Halloween costume parade
Wildlife encounters
And more to come!

Performance Schedule
10am: Family Bicycle Group Ride
11am: Land Acknowledgement with Deer Moon Sis*Stars and Danza Azteca with Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl
11:20am: Houston Public Library Storytime: “This is the Tree we Planted”
11:35am: Birds of Prey Show
12:20pm: Halloween Costume Parade
12:45pm: The Winners Circle Breakdance Show
1pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths – Meet at the BBP Tent
1:15pm: Dance of Asian American
1:40pm: Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana
2pm: Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus
2:15pm: Birds of Prey Show

Partners
American Festival for the Arts
Archaeology Now
Barrio Dogs Inc.
Be SMART for Kids
Bike Freedom Academy
City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
Creators Worldwide
Dreamland Entertainment
Friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges
Houston Area Bat Team
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Public Library
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Toy Museum
Houston Zoo
Native Plant Society of Houston
Nature Discovery Center
Texas Tim Webb
Trust CHW Organization
Urban Paths
USFWS Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
WEAR – Wildlife and Environmental Advocacy and Relief
Young Audiences of Houston

Food and Drink Vendors
Bahama Bucks
It’s A Wrap
Mi Patio
Paleteria El Pibe
Volando Coffee

Volunteer Opportunities
8:30 – 11am: Set-up
11am – 1pm: Pumpkin Patch A
11am – 1pm: Young Audiences A
1pm – 3pm: Pumpkin Patch B
1pm – 3pm: Young Audiences B
1:15 – 1:45pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths
3 – 4:30pm: Tear Down
VOLUNTEER WITH US

Generous support provided by:

Buffalo Bayou Partnership is

2025 KBR Día de los Niños
2025-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
KBR Kids Day es un evento anual gratuito para toda la comunidad. Miles de niños y sus familias se reunirán en The Water Works en Buffalo Bayou Park para disfrutar de un día completo de diversión con actividades emocionantes para todas las edades. ¡Este año celebraremos el décimo aniversario de Buffalo Bayou Park!
REGISTRACIÓN GRATUITA
INGLÉS

Lo que debes saber
Comida y bebidas estarán disponibles para su compra en el evento.
¡Se anima a usar disfraces de Halloween!
Estacionamiento gratuito ubicado al otro lado de la calle en el lote H (1643 Memorial Dr.)

KBR Día de los Niños, actividades

Actividades prácticas en la naturaleza
Pinta caritas
Caminatas por la naturaleza
Espectáculos de música y baile
Show de aves rapaces
Desfile de disfraces de Halloween
Observación de animales silvestres
¡Y más por venir!

Horario de actuaciones
10am: Paseo familiar en bicicleta en grupo
11am: Reconocimiento a la Tierra con Deer Moon Sis*Stars y Danza Azteca con Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl
11:20am: Houston Public Library – La hora del cuento: “This is the Tree We Planted”
11:35am: Show de aves rapaces
12:20pm: Desfile de disfraces de Halloween
12:45pm: Show de Winners Circle Breakdance
1pm: Caminata de celebración con Urban Paths – juntarse en la carpa de BBP
1:15pm: Dance of Asian American
1:40: Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana
2pm: Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus
2:15pm: Show de aves rapaces

Compañeros
American Festival for the Arts
Archaeology Now
Barrio Dogs Inc.
Be SMART for Kids
Bike Freedom Academy
City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
Creators Worldwide
Dreamland Entertainment
Friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges
Houston Area Bat Team
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Public Library
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Toy Museum
Houston Zoo
Native Plant Society of Houston
Nature Discovery Center
Texas Tim Webb
Trust CHW Organization
Urban Paths
USFWS Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
WEAR – Wildlife and Environmental Advocacy and Relief
Young Audiences of Houston

Vendedores de comida y bebidas
Bahama Bucks
It’s A Wrap
Mi Patio
Paleteria El Pibe
Volando Coffee

Oportunidades de voluntariado
8:30 – 11am: Set-up
11am – 1pm: Pumpkin Patch A
11am – 1pm: Young Audiences A
1pm – 3pm: Pumpkin Patch B
1pm – 3pm: Young Audiences B
1:15 – 1:45pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths
3 – 4:30pm: Tear Down
SE VOLUNTARIO

Apoyo generoso proporcionado por:

Buffalo Bayou Partnership es
