Buffalo Bayou Partnership

SOLD OUT: Underground Sounds: Loop38
2022-10-30 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Second Saturday Boat Ride
Tickets for these performances are SOLD OUT. We will be taking an in-person waiting list on a first-come-first-served basis beginning exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time.
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Join us for a special music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern!
Throughout 2022, Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is collaborating with Houston organizations on Underground Sounds, a series of musical performances that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
The fourth and final event this year features Loop38, a boundary-pushing, artist-driven new music ensemble.
Loop38 aims to build community around innovative, stimulating, and culturally relevant musical experiences. For this performance, the ensemble is working with composer Annea Lockwood to perform her piece bayou-borne, for Pauline. Based on the intricate bayou system surrounding Houston, the piece will come to life in the reverberant Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. The performance will offer the opportunity for audience and performer alike to explore our collective relationship with the natural geography of our city. The piece’s dedication to Pauline Oliveros, a prolific composer and Houston native, highlights our city’s vibrant contribution to the wider artistic community.

Tickets: $20/person (ages 9+)

Performance times:

Thursday, October 27 – 7:30pm
Friday, October 28 – 7:30pm
Saturday, October 29 – 4pm and 5:30pm
Sunday, October 30 – 4pm and 5:30pm

Tickets for these performances are extremely limited. For sold-out performances, we will be taking an in-person waiting list on a first-come-first-served basis beginning exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time.

CANCELLED: Transforming Urban Spaces Bus Tour
2022-11-05 08:45 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
This tour has been cancelled.
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership is best known for award-winning parks, but the organization’s work extends beyond green spaces and trails. Join us for Transforming Urban Spaces, a bus tour of our unique historic and industrial sites throughout the 10-mile stretch from Shepherd Drive to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.
Tickets include breakfast and seating on the shuttle. Space is very limited, and reservations are required.

Up on the Rooftop presented by The Currents
2022-12-08 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Monthly Volunteer Day
Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Join us for Up on the Rooftop, Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s festive fundraising fête hosted by The Currents, BBP’s Young Professional Group.
Celebrate the season with:

Holiday-themed music from DJ Gracie Chavez
A snow experience
Bites and libations
Magical views of downtown from the Sunset Coffee Building rooftop
Holiday Cruises on our pontoon boat led by our very own Mr. and Mrs. Kringle

Tickets:

$35 for members with discount code
$50 general admission
(+$10 for all at-the-door ticket purchases)

Ticket Bundles:

Indv. Currents Membership + 1 Ticket — $85 (save $5)
Dual Currents Membership + 2 Tickets — $160 (save $10)

All proceeds from Up on the Rooftop will support Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s mission to restore and revitalize Houston’s historic waterway.

Sponsors:

Carolyn Karr, REALTOR®, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Gary Greene
BRPS Title LLC
Ross S. Griffey
Derrick A. Geitner, VP of Private Mortgage Banking, First Horizon Bank
Paul Norris

In-Kind Sponsors:
Cheeky Seltzer, Cheers, Dessert Gallery, Double Trouble, Caffeine and Cocktails, Graze HTX, Greenway Coffee Company, Houston Photo Co., Hughie’s Grille, Phoenicia, Specialty Foods, Rebecca Creek | Enchanted Rock | Texas Ranger, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Topo Chico, Urban Eats

Purchase Tickets at the door

NIGHT LIGHT 2023
2023-04-01 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | turkey bend breezeway 2
Image: Night Light 2022, Timing by Julia Barbosa Landois. Photo by Julian Kane

NIGHT LIGHT is a free annual event featuring video art along the Buffalo Bayou East trails. Presented by Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Aurora Picture Show, this year’s NIGHT LIGHT features new, site-specific media works by Houston artists Chap Edmonson, Jamie Robertson, and Input Output shown along a half-mile stretch of waterfront trails. Music, community food trucks, and vendors will be on site at Tony Marron Park beginning at 7:30pm, with the art works activated at 8pm. Join us for this festive, uniquely Houston experience! (In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on Saturday, April 22, 7:30–10pm).
Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven surfaces. Bikes are welcome, but please come prepared to secure them during the event if necessary.
Map of NIGHT LIGHT locations:
Parking and trail entrances are located at 808 N. York St.

Volunteer: Be a part of this unique event by volunteering! We are looking for eager individuals and groups to make this special evening of art and community a success. Find shift times and register here.
Free Registration

Breakfast on Buffalo Bayou
2023-04-18 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a new annual fundraising event featuring thought leaders in the fields of urban planning, park and public space development, and landscape design.
This inaugural breakfast will feature Robert Hammond, Co-Founder and former Executive Director of Friends of the High Line, in conversation with Mimi Swartz, Author and Executive Editor of Texas Monthly. Individual tickets are $150 and $500. Tables for 10 guests are $2,500 and $5,000.
Online ticket sales are now closed. Please email Lmcburnett@buffalobayou.org with questions.
Parking available at The Water Works and Fonde Recreation Center.
Robert Hammond is the President and Chief Strategy Officer for Therme Group US, after serving for over two decades as Co-Founder and Executive Director of the High Line where he led the transformation of an abandoned elevated railway line in Manhattan into an iconic urban park. Under his leadership, the High Line grew to become one of the most beloved public spaces in the United States, attracting eight million annual visitors with its innovative design, public art program, and community programming. Inspiring adaptive reuse projects around the world, Hammond created the High Line Network to foster community and share best practices among leaders of other infrastructure renewal projects. He was also instrumental in building youth and educational partnerships to engage young New Yorkers as environmental stewards and civic leaders. He has won over two dozen national and international awards for his work.
A certified Vedic meditation teacher, Hammond has served as a consultant or advisor for myriad companies and organizations, including the Times Square Alliance, Alliance for the Arts, and the National Cooperative Bank. He served as an ex-officio member of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees, as well as Liberty Expedia, a formerly publicly traded travel company. He currently serves on the boards for Little Island, Grounded Solutions Network, and the San Antonio Museum of Art.

Cocktails in Bloom
2023-06-06 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join BBP for our second annual Cocktails in Bloom. This year’s event will be held al fresco in Buffalo Bayou Park on The Water Works Terrace (105 Sabine Street). Guests will enjoy cool cocktails, tasty hors d’oeuvres, music, and beautiful views of the verdant park. Make plans to support this spring soirée and BBP’s work to create and care for dynamic parks and trails along our city’s historic waterway. Individual tickets are $150.
Or consider joining BBP as a $1,000 Patron member and you will receive two tickets to Cocktails in Bloom as well as exclusive opportunities throughout the year.
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Make Music Day
2023-06-21 12:00 - 21:00 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Take advantage of the longest day of the year with free performances in the park highlighting local youth musicians! In connection with Make Music Houston, BBP presents a public musical celebration of the summer solstice beginning at noon and ending at 9pm. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Picnics are welcome, and food and drink will also be available for purchase throughout the day.
Performances:
12 – 12:30pm: Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success & Friends
Led by the director of Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success, this group of high school seniors will be playing jazz standards from the great American songbook and more!
6 – 6:30pm: Traevon Narcisse
Traevon is an extraordinary fifth grader whose passion for music started in church when he was a toddler. At just 11-years-old, he possesses a talent for both drums and piano. Traevon will play some of his favorite gospel and jazz tunes on his keyboard.
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Ripple Effect: A Collective Exhibition Opening Reception
2024-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | SUNSET COFFEE BUILDING, 1019 Commerce Street, Suite 200, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
You are invited to Ripple Effect, a collective exhibition organized by Anna Hazel showcasing works by local artists inspired by flora, fauna, and life along the bayou. A percentage of sales from every piece supports our efforts to ensure a cleaner, connected, active, and beautiful Buffalo Bayou. Join us and let’s make ripples of lasting impact on our environment together!
Learn more about Ripple Effect and participating artists here.
Location: Sunset Coffee Building (1019 Commerce St.)
The first 20 BBP Members will receive a special block print by Anna Hazel created specifically for Ripple Effect. Become a BBP Member and receive unique perks and much more!
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Ripple Effect: A Collective Exhibition
2024-04-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | SUNSET COFFEE BUILDING, 1019 Commerce Street, Suite 200, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
You are invited to Ripple Effect, a collective exhibition organized by Anna Hazel showcasing works by local artists inspired by flora, fauna, and life along the bayou. A percentage of sales from every piece supports our efforts to ensure a cleaner, connected, active, and beautiful Buffalo Bayou. Join us and let’s make ripples of lasting impact on our environment together!
Learn more about Ripple Effect and participating artists here.
Location: Sunset Coffee Building (1019 Commerce St.)
Stop by between 10am and 4pm to view the artworks on display.

NIGHT LIGHT 2025
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 333 SOUTH JENSEN DRIVE, 333 South Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, 77003, United States
Aurora Picture Show and Buffalo Bayou Partnership co-present this free annual event featuring video activations on structures along the Buffalo Bayou East waterfront. On March 29, Houston artists Saúl Hernández-Vargas, Diana-Sofia Estrada, and Isogram Media Studio, have been commissioned to create new, site-specific media installations along a half-mile stretch of bayou trails. There will also be a market featuring local food trucks, vendors, and music by DJ Felix. Join us for this festive, uniquely Houston experience!
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About the Artists
Diana-Sofia Estrada is a Guatemalan American visual artist and educator born in Houston. Her paintings, animations, installations, and social practice works question our immediate visual culture. She has exhibited work nationally and internationally, and is a current artist in residence at Houston’s Box13 Artspace.
Saúl Hernández-Vargas is a Houston-based visual artist and writer whose work is concerned with material performativity, the framing of historical objects, and fiction. A recipient of the Artadia Award and an alum of the Core Program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, his first solo museum exhibition opened at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo y de las Culturas de Oaxaca last October.
Isogram Media Studio (Houston artists Ha Na Lee and James Hughes) creates immersive experiences through public art and projection-based works. Using video, sound, kinetic machines, and interactive elements, Lee and Hughes push the boundaries of contemporary art, technological innovation, and audience engagement.

Event Volunteers
Interested in volunteering to help us make NIGHT LIGHT a success? Follow the link below, create an account in our Volunteer platform, and find an opportunity that’s right for you!
VOLUNTEER

Site Map and Transportation Details
Entrance: The entrance of NIGHT LIGHT 2025 will be located at 333 South Jensen Drive.
Parking for this event is extremely limited. Rideshare, carpooling, public transportation, cycling, and walking are strongly encouraged.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc): Drop-off/pick-up at 333 South Jensen Drive.
Public Transportation: Event accessible via Houston METRO bus route 6, 30, and 48 stop at Talento Bilingue de Houston at the intersection of South Jensen Drive and Ann Street. Plan your public transportation route here.
Cycling: Bike Valet by BikeHouston will secure your bike throughout the event, free of charge. Find recommended bike routes here.
Accessibility: Please note that the pathways between the artworks may have uneven surfaces. Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven surfaces.

For questions, please contact Trudi Smith, Director of Programming, at tsmith@buffalobayou.org.
In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on the following Saturday, April 5, 8–10pm.

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Cocktails in Bloom
2025-05-14 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | LOST LAKE, 3422 Allen Parkway, Houston, 77007, United States
Join us for Cocktails in Bloom on May 14th! This fourth annual gathering in support of BBP will be held around Lost Lake (3422 Allen Parkway), Buffalo Bayou Park’s hidden gem. Come out to enjoy a fun evening of specialty cocktails, a margarita bar and bites from Flora, hors d’oeuvres from other local favorites, and live music while contributing to Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s work of creating and caring for dynamic parks and trails along Houston’s historic waterway.
Individual Tickets: $125
BBP Members receive $25 off tickets with promo code.
Colorful, cool attire is encouraged.
Complimentary valet parking.
PURCHASE TICKETS

Interested in taking part in BBP special events and programs like this all year long? Consider becoming a BBP Patron or Member! Join us as a $1,000 or $2,500 Patron before May 13th and you will receive two complimentary tickets to Cocktails in Bloom or commit to another level of membership for a discount on tickets to this al fresco soiree. You can review all of the benefits of membership support here.

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NIGHT LIGHT 2026
2026-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Aurora Picture Show and Buffalo Bayou Partnership co-present this free, annual outdoor event featuring video artworks activating structures along Buffalo Bayou. Happening this year along a half-mile stretch of trails in Downtown Houston near historic Allen’s Landing, NIGHT LIGHT 2026 features new, site-specific media installations by Houston artists Hillerbrand+Magsamen, Corey De’Juan Sherrard Jr., and Kenneth Tam in collaboration with Alexander Jamu, Cal Mascardo, Claire Morton, and Elbread Roh.
With an artisan market hosted by East End District and BLCK Market at East River, food trucks, and music by DJ Gracie Chavez, this festive, uniquely Houston experience is not to be missed!
FREE REGISTRATION
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Date & Time
Saturday, March 28
8 – 10 PM

Location
Allen’s Landing Park in downtown (1005 Commerce St.)

What to Know
Entrance: The entrance of NIGHT LIGHT 2026 will be located near Allen’s Landing at 1005 Commerce St.
Parking for this event is limited. Paid parking is available on adjacent streets and in parking garages and surface lots. Find paid parking options here.
Rideshare, carpooling, public transportation, cycling, and walking are strongly encouraged.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc): Drop-off/pick-up in front of the Sunset Coffee Building on Commerce St.
Public Transportation: Event accessible via Houston METRO bus routes. Plan your public transportation route here.
Cycling: Bike Valet by BikeHouston will secure your bike throughout the event, free of charge.
Accessibility: There is an accessible ramped path from the street level to the bayou hike and bike trail. Please note that the pathways between the artworks may have uneven surfaces. Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven surfaces.

For questions, please contact Trudi Smith, Director of Programming, at tsmith@buffalobayou.org.
In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on the following Saturday, April 4, 8 – 10 PM.

Volunteer with Us!
Get involved with NIGHT LIGHT as a volunteer! View all available volunteer opportunities here.

Featured Artists
Hillerbrand+Magsamen is a collaborative artist duo who work across video, photography, installation, and interdisciplinary performance. Their work has been presented at festivals including the Ann Arbor Film Festival, Fusebox Festival, CounterCurrent, and Diffusion Photography Festival; and exhibited at institutions such as FotoFest, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Everson Museum, and Center for Photography Woodstock. They are currently working on a commissioned public artwork for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Corey De’Juan Sherrard Jr. is an interdisciplinary artist who employs unique systems for creating songs, images, and objects. He is an alum of the School for Poetic Computation and the University of Houston; has exhibited works at Project Row Houses, Sanman Studios, Sabine Street Studios, Cleve Carney Museum of Art, and the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center; and has performed at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, DiverseWorks, and the Blaffer Art Museum.
Kenneth Tam is an interdisciplinary artist who works across moving-image, sculpture, installation, movement, and performance. Tam received his BFA from the Cooper Union, has exhibited widely across the US, and is included in the upcoming Greater New York 2026 at MoMA/PS1. He is Assistant Professor of Art at Rice University and, for this commission, will be collaborating with students Alexander Jamu, Cal Mascardo, Claire Morton, and Elbread Roh.

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NOCHE DE LUCES 2026
2026-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Aurora Picture Show y Buffalo Bayou Partnership presentan conjuntamente este evento anual gratuito al aire libre que presenta obras de videoarte proyectadas sobre estructuras a lo largo de Buffalo Bayou. Este año, NIGHT LIGHT 2026 se llevará a cabo a lo largo de aproximadamente media milla de senderos en el centro de Houston, cerca del histórico Allen’s Landing. El evento presenta nuevas instalaciones de medios específicas para el sitio creadas por artistas de Houston Hillerbrand+Magsamen, Corey De’Juan Sherrard Jr. y Kenneth Tam, en colaboración con Alexander Jamu, Cal Mascardo, Claire Morton y Elbread Roh.
El evento también contará con un mercado artesanal organizado por East End District y BLCK Market at East River, food trucks y música a cargo de la DJ Gracie Chavez. ¡Una experiencia festiva y única de Houston que no te puedes perder!
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Fecha y hora
Sábado 28 de marzo
8 – 10 PM

Ubicación
Allen’s Landing Park en el centro de Houston (1005 Commerce St.)

Información importante
Entrada: La entrada de NIGHT LIGHT 2026 estará ubicada cerca de Allen’s Landing, en 1005 Commerce St.
Estacionamiento: El estacionamiento para este evento es limitado. Se recomienda utilizar transporte compartido, compartir vehículo, transporte público, bicicleta o llegar caminando.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.): Punto de subida y bajada frente al Sunset Coffee Building en Commerce St.
Transporte público: El evento es accesible a través de las rutas de autobús de Houston METRO. Planifica tu ruta de transporte público aquí.
Ciclismo: BikeHouston ofrecerá servicio gratuito de Bike Valet para resguardar tu bicicleta durante todo el evento.
Accesibilidad: Ten en cuenta que los senderos entre las obras de arte pueden tener superficies irregulares. Se recomienda usar zapatos para caminar.

En caso de mal clima, el evento se realizará el sábado 4 de abril, de 8 a 10 PM.

Los artistas
Hillerbrand+Magsamen es un dúo artístico colaborativo que trabaja con video, fotografía, instalación y performance interdisciplinario. Su trabajo se ha presentado en festivales como el Ann Arbor Film Festival, Fusebox Festival, CounterCurrent Festival y Diffusion Photography Festival, y en instituciones como FotoFest, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Everson Museum of Art y Center for Photography at Woodstock. Actualmente trabajan en una obra pública comisionada para el Austin–Bergstrom International Airport.
Corey De’Juan Sherrard Jr. es un artista interdisciplinario que desarrolla sistemas únicos para crear canciones, imágenes y objetos. Es egresado de School for Poetic Computation y de la University of Houston. Ha exhibido su trabajo en Project Row Houses, Sanman Studios, Sabine Street Studios, Cleve Carney Museum of Art y el George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, y ha presentado performances en el Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, DiverseWorks y el Blaffer Art Museum.
Kenneth Tam es un artista interdisciplinario que trabaja con imagen en movimiento, escultura, instalación, movimiento y performance. Obtuvo su BFA en The Cooper Union y ha expuesto ampliamente en Estados Unidos. Su trabajo formará parte de Greater New York 2026 en MoMA PS1. Es Profesor Asistente de Arte en Rice University y, para esta comisión, colaborará con los estudiantes Alexander Jamu, Cal Mascardo, Claire Morton y Elbread Roh.

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Cocktails in Bloom
2026-05-14 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | TURKEY BEND, 5803 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, 77011, United States
Join us for Cocktails in Bloom on May 14th! This fifth annual gathering in support of BBP will be held at the Warehouse at Turkey Bend (5803 Navigation Blvd). Come out to enjoy a fun evening of specialty cocktails, tasty bites from local favorites, and live music while contributing to Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s work of creating and caring for dynamic parks and trails along Houston’s historic waterway.
Colorful, cool attire is encouraged.
Individual Tickets $100
$1000 Sponsorship (6 Tickets, Reserved Table, and Special Recognition)
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

Interested in taking part in BBP special events and programs like this all year long? Consider becoming a BBP Patron or Member! Join us as a $1,000 or $2,500 Patron before May 13th and you will receive two complimentary tickets to Cocktails in Bloom or commit to another level of membership for a discount on tickets to this al fresco soiree. You can review all of the benefits of membership support here.
Need to check your membership status? Reach out to us at membership@buffalobayou.org.
