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SUMMARY:Light and Sound Immersion Meditation in the Cistern
DESCRIPTION:Light & Sound Immersion in the Cistern is a restorative evening sound healing meditation set within the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern’s reverberant chambers.  \nSaumil Manek of Union is Creation produces resonant tones and harmonics while shifting light patterns by Kelly O’Brien of Fenris create a serene\, dreamlike atmosphere. This unique experience invites deep relaxation\, inner stillness\, and a heightened connection to the senses. \nGuests should bring their own cushions or mats. For sensitive hearing\, guests may enjoy the experience with earplugs. No food or drinks are allowed inside the Cistern. \nCost: $25 \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/2025-light-and-sound-immersion-meditation-in-the-cistern-2/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cistern,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T120000
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SUMMARY:Sculpture Unveiling | Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony by Preston Gaines
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, September 27 \nTime: 10am – 12pm \nLocation: Japhet Creek Park (4600 Clinton Dr) \nParking: Japhet Creek Park and 122 Emile St. \n  \nJoin us for a morning of art\, ecology\, and community as we unveil Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony\, a temporary sculpture exhibition by BBP 2024 Artist-in-Residence Preston Gaines. Installed at Japhet Creek Park in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward\, this immersive installation reimagines floral forms as sculptural mosaic totems\, blending cultural heritage\, environmental storytelling\, and collective memory. \nThroughout the event\, fellow Houston-based artists will activate the space: \n\nKristi Rangel\, BBP’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence\, will guide a poetic prompt walk centered on nature\, ancestry\, and reflection.\nBrittany Mayfield\, founder of Foliage Faerie\, will present a site-specific floral installation echoing the themes of botanical identity and personal memory.\n\nEnjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as you explore the site and connect with the local art and Fifth Ward community. \nRust Garden: A Triad Harmony will be on view through January 15\, 2026. \nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout the Artwork \nRust Garden: A Triad Harmony is a public art installation by Preston Gaines\, rooted in the landscape and legacy of Fifth Ward. Weaving together local cultural heritage\, ecological awareness\, and visual storytelling. The project draws inspiration from the quilting practices of Gee’s Bend\, where African American women transformed necessity into artistry\, and reinterprets those traditions through oxidized steel and floral forms reflecting the neighborhood’s layered cultural identities. \nFrom Black-Eyed Susans symbolizing justice in African American gardens\, to Marigolds from Hispanic traditions\, to Cherry Blossoms signifying renewal in Asian cultures\, the sculpture becomes a botanical mosaic of shared identity. \nTogether\, these forms compose a sculptural tapestry\, echoing the park’s natural rhythms while honoring the community’s past and future. Designed to be experienced from both close-up and afar\, offering different experiences from pedestrian paths\, park trails\, and nearby streets. Its scale and composition are designed to evolve with light and shadow\, echoing the creek’s natural rhythms. Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony serves as a sculptural landmark that honors Fifth Ward’s past while affirming its ongoing transformation. \nAbout the Artist \nPreston Gaines is a Houston-based architect\, designer\, and artist whose practice explores the intersection of nature\, technology\, and public memory. As founder of Inanimate Nature\, he leads a multidisciplinary studio dedicated to reimagining ecological narratives through immersive installations\, functional sculpture\, and community-based design. investigating the use of technology to re-establish our connection to the earth and nature through design. \nGaines’ recent work includes exhibitions with the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston\, Project Row Houses\, and ION District’s EyeOnArt program. His sculptural environments invite viewers to move beyond passive observation and into a space of resonance\, reflection\, and transformation. \nWhile any built environment can have a physiological effect on the viewer\, Gaines seeks to transcend the physical and activate a deeper psychological response\, invoking emotion\, memory\, and a renewed connection to place. \n  \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/2025-rust-garden-sculpture-unveiling/
LOCATION:JAPHET CREEK PARK\, 4600 Clinton Dr\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou East,Free,Nature Event,Public Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T184500
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250825T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T210045Z
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SUMMARY:Light and Sound Immersion Meditation in the Cistern
DESCRIPTION:Light & Sound Immersion in the Cistern is a restorative evening sound healing meditation set within the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern’s reverberant chambers.  \nSaumil Manek of Union is Creation produces resonant tones and harmonics while shifting light patterns by Kelly O’Brien of Fenris create a serene\, dreamlike atmosphere. This unique experience invites deep relaxation\, inner stillness\, and a heightened connection to the senses. \nGuests should bring their own cushions or mats. For sensitive hearing\, guests may enjoy the experience with earplugs. No food or drinks are allowed inside the Cistern. \nCost: $25 \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/light-and-sound-immersion-meditation-in-the-cistern/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cistern,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250815T142935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T043949Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Bird Walk along Buffalo Bayou
DESCRIPTION:Discover the diversity of birdlife in our urban environment through a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou for Houston Audubon’s Bird Week! \nExpert guides from Houston Audubon will help you spot and identify a variety of species and share fascinating insights and fun facts about their behavior and habitat. From Great Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets to Osprey and Neotropic Cormorants\, there is abundant birdlife to explore! \nLocation\nMeet at Allen’s Landing Downtown (1005 Commerce St) \nTime\n6 – 7:30pm \nCost\nFree \nWhat to know\nWe encourage you to wear comfortable shoes and bring water and binoculars. \nBefore the walk\, join Houston Audubon at downtown’s Frost Town Brewing from 5-6pm for the launch of Shorebird Shandy.  This special brew is a tart and sweet shandy made with persimmon and lemon and was created to raise awareness of our local shorebirds. \nFree Registration \n  \nSunset Bird Walk along Buffalo Bayou is in partnership with \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/sunset-bird-walk/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
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SUMMARY:Underground Sounds: Les Cenelles
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this Underground Sounds performance. An in-person\, first-come\, first-served waiting list will begin exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time. \nJoin us for Underground Sounds\, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern! \nThis year\, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast\, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. \n  \nAbout This Program\nEcho Chamber: Resistance and Reverb is a spatialized sound performance exploring the theme of water rights and activism\, inspired by movements from Flint and the Water Protectors in the North to the Gulf South’s water infrastructure in New Orleans and Houston. Utilizing a multi-channel sound installation\, the performance immerses audiences in a soundscape that resonates within the historic Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Complemented by liner notes detailing the performance’s thematic connections and sounds\, Echo Chamber connects Houston’s unique water narrative to global cities like Istanbul\, Rome\, and New York\, offering a powerful reflection on water as both a resource and a politicized force. \n  \nCost: $25 \nPerformance Times: \n\nSeptember 11 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 12 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 13 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 14 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm SOLD OUT\n\n  \nAbout the Artist\nLes Cenelles is an ensemble exploring the Creole diaspora through all findable forms of melody and memory to honor their cultural ancestors and preserve the plurality of their experiences through a prismatic and contemporary lens. \n  \nTickets & Availability\nTicket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances\, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly. \nWaitlist\nFor any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance\, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.   \nTicket Refunds\nAll ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/underground-sounds-les-cenelles-4/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou Art,Cistern
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250206T205558Z
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SUMMARY:Underground Sounds: Les Cenelles
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this Underground Sounds performance. An in-person\, first-come\, first-served waiting list will begin exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time. \nJoin us for Underground Sounds\, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern! \nThis year\, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast\, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. \n  \nAbout This Program\nEcho Chamber: Resistance and Reverb is a spatialized sound performance exploring the theme of water rights and activism\, inspired by movements from Flint and the Water Protectors in the North to the Gulf South’s water infrastructure in New Orleans and Houston. Utilizing a multi-channel sound installation\, the performance immerses audiences in a soundscape that resonates within the historic Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Complemented by liner notes detailing the performance’s thematic connections and sounds\, Echo Chamber connects Houston’s unique water narrative to global cities like Istanbul\, Rome\, and New York\, offering a powerful reflection on water as both a resource and a politicized force. \n  \nCost: $25 \nPerformance Times: \n\nSeptember 11 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 12 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 13 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 14 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm SOLD OUT\n\n  \nAbout the Artist\nLes Cenelles is an ensemble exploring the Creole diaspora through all findable forms of melody and memory to honor their cultural ancestors and preserve the plurality of their experiences through a prismatic and contemporary lens. \n  \nTickets & Availability\nTicket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances\, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly. \nWaitlist\nFor any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance\, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.   \nTicket Refunds\nAll ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/underground-sounds-les-cenelles-3/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou Art,Cistern
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250207T201935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T211642Z
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SUMMARY:Witness Series: Preserve Memories
DESCRIPTION:Join BBP’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence\, Kristi Rangel\, for The Witness Series in green spaces along Buffalo Bayou East and explore the bayou’s rich history\, engage with its natural elements\, and reflect on themes of environmental equity. \n  \nPreserve Memories: Artmaking with Dried Flowers \nSince its founding at the Turning Basin\, Hidalgo Park has been at the center of the East End’s cultural and civic life. Neighborhood residents raised money to purchase the park’s original land and sponsored the creation of its unqiure quiosco (gazebo). Join us in the park’s gazebo for several hands-on workshops using dried flowers\, known as flores inmortales (immortal flowers). Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dried flowers that they wish to preserve and arrange. Artist Britanny Mayfeild will give pointers and insights on the art of dried flower arrangement. Pressed flower poetry sessions will be offered. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERIES \n  \nParticipating Artists & Partners\nBrittany Mayfield\nJoe Robles IV\nKristi Rangel \n  \nGenerous Support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/witness-series-3/
LOCATION:HIDALGO PARK\, 7000 Avenue Q\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou East,Free,Nature Event,Public Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250206T205507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T164810Z
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SUMMARY:Underground Sounds: Les Cenelles
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this Underground Sounds performance. An in-person\, first-come\, first-served waiting list will begin exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time. \nJoin us for Underground Sounds\, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern! \nThis year\, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast\, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. \n  \nAbout This Program\nEcho Chamber: Resistance and Reverb is a spatialized sound performance exploring the theme of water rights and activism\, inspired by movements from Flint and the Water Protectors in the North to the Gulf South’s water infrastructure in New Orleans and Houston. Utilizing a multi-channel sound installation\, the performance immerses audiences in a soundscape that resonates within the historic Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Complemented by liner notes detailing the performance’s thematic connections and sounds\, Echo Chamber connects Houston’s unique water narrative to global cities like Istanbul\, Rome\, and New York\, offering a powerful reflection on water as both a resource and a politicized force. \n  \nCost: $25 \nPerformance Times: \n\nSeptember 11 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 12 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 13 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 14 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm SOLD OUT\n\n  \nAbout the Artist\nLes Cenelles is an ensemble exploring the Creole diaspora through all findable forms of melody and memory to honor their cultural ancestors and preserve the plurality of their experiences through a prismatic and contemporary lens. \n  \nTickets & Availability\nTicket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances\, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly. \nWaitlist\nFor any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance\, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.   \nTicket Refunds\nAll ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/underground-sounds-les-cenelles-2/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou Art,Cistern
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250206T195732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T164746Z
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SUMMARY:Underground Sounds: Les Cenelles
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this Underground Sounds performance. An in-person\, first-come\, first-served waiting list will begin exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time. \nJoin us for Underground Sounds\, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern! \nThis year\, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast\, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. \n  \nAbout This Program\nEcho Chamber: Resistance and Reverb is a spatialized sound performance exploring the theme of water rights and activism\, inspired by movements from Flint and the Water Protectors in the North to the Gulf South’s water infrastructure in New Orleans and Houston. Utilizing a multi-channel sound installation\, the performance immerses audiences in a soundscape that resonates within the historic Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Complemented by liner notes detailing the performance’s thematic connections and sounds\, Echo Chamber connects Houston’s unique water narrative to global cities like Istanbul\, Rome\, and New York\, offering a powerful reflection on water as both a resource and a politicized force. \n  \nCost: $25 \nPerformance Times: \n\nSeptember 11 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 12 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 13 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm SOLD OUT\nSeptember 14 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm SOLD OUT\n\n  \nAbout the Artist\nLes Cenelles is an ensemble exploring the Creole diaspora through all findable forms of melody and memory to honor their cultural ancestors and preserve the plurality of their experiences through a prismatic and contemporary lens. \n  \nTickets & Availability\nTicket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances\, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly. \nWaitlist\nFor any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance\, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.   \nTicket Refunds\nAll ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/underground-sounds-les-cenelles/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou Art,Cistern
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250805T171907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T203938Z
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SUMMARY:Bayou Roots Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Head to the heart of downtown to discover the history of Buffalo Bayou and Houston! \nThis engaging walking tour explores the development of the city we know today through an exploration of architecture\, ecology\, public art\, and more. Experience fascinating historic buildings\, witness the formation of a new Mexican Free-tailed Bat colony\, and uncover a few local secrets all along the unique bayou trails winding through downtown Houston. \nCost\n12 and over: $5\nChildren under 12: Free \nDuration\n90 minutes \nMeeting Location\nAllen’s Landing at Main St (1005 Commerce St)\nPaid parking is available in the Bayou Lot behind El Centro Downtown (901 Commerce St) and street parking is also available along Commerce Street. \nWalking tours are 90 minutes and cover approximately 1.5 miles. Comfortable clothing\, good walking shoes and sun protection\, and a water bottle are recommended. \nREGISTER  \n 
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/bayou-discovery-walking-tour-1/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T184500
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250825T205955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T205955Z
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SUMMARY:Light and Sound Immersion Meditation in the Cistern
DESCRIPTION:Light & Sound Immersion in the Cistern is a restorative evening sound healing meditation set within the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern’s reverberant chambers.  \nSaumil Manek of Union is Creation produces resonant tones and harmonics while shifting light patterns by Kelly O’Brien of Fenris create a serene\, dreamlike atmosphere. This unique experience invites deep relaxation\, inner stillness\, and a heightened connection to the senses. \nGuests should bring their own cushions or mats. For sensitive hearing\, guests may enjoy the experience with earplugs. No food or drinks are allowed inside the Cistern. \nCost: $25 \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/2025-light-sound-meditation-cistern/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cistern,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T103000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250326T203441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T191133Z
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SUMMARY:In the Weeds Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join in Summer Species\, BBP’s annual celebration of a native plant or animal found along Buffalo Bayou! \nThis year\, our In the Weeds Walks will explore native plants and the insects that pollinate them along Buffalo Bayou! Follow along this discovery tour of Houston’s historic waterway ecosystem with Nancy Greig\, founding director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center (now retired). An avid natural historian “jack of all trades”\, she has particular interest in plants and insects\, but birds\, mammals\, herpetofauna\, and fish are all on her radar. At home she keeps busy with a butterfly garden\, honey bee hives\, and purple martin houses. \n  \nCost\n12 and over: $5\nChildren under 12: free \nDuration\n90 minutes \nMeeting Location\nLost Lake\, just below Flora Restaurant (3422 Allen Parkway at Dunlavy)\nParking is recommended at the 300 block of Jackson Hill Street off Memorial Drive. More information available here. \nWalking tours are 90 minutes and cover approximately 3 miles. Comfortable clothing\, good walking shoes\, and a water bottle are recommended. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/in-the-weeds-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:LOST LAKE\, 3422 Allen Parkway\, Houston\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Event,Summer Species,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T133000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180331
CREATED:20250807T200903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T200903Z
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SUMMARY:"Oldest Houston" Book Signing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuration\n11:30am – 1:30pm \nLocation\nThe Water Works Visitor Center (105 Sabine St.) \n 
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/oldest-houston-book-signing/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250418T152118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T155939Z
UID:10003843-1754730000-1754737200@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Summer Species: Invasive Plant Eradication Unit Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Saturday of the month from May through August from 9 – 11am for the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit will pop-up! \nArtist Mark Dion created the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit in 2011 as an interactive artwork responding to the one of Buffalo Bayou’s key challenges: the proliferation of non-native species. For Summer Species\, the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit will pop-up at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park to share information on common invasive species in our area\, the importance of native species\, and what we can do to sustain them. \nVisitors will be able to make native seed “bombs” to help spread native species at home or in the park! \nIn addition\, visitors can join Lualo Studio and Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a hands-on flower pounding workshop using native Texas plants to create eco-printed notecards. As we make art together\, we’ll share stories about land\, migration\, and memory—honoring those who came before us and those who continue to grow roots here. Come connect\, reflect\, and create with community. \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/summer-species-invasive-plant-eradication-unit-pop-up-3/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Summer Species
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250326T203347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T191119Z
UID:10003801-1752915600-1752921000@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:In the Weeds Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join in Summer Species\, BBP’s annual celebration of a native plant or animal found along Buffalo Bayou! \nThis year\, our In the Weeds Walks will explore native plants and the insects that pollinate them along Buffalo Bayou! Follow along this discovery tour of Houston’s historic waterway ecosystem with Nancy Greig\, founding director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center (now retired). An avid natural historian “jack of all trades”\, she has particular interest in plants and insects\, but birds\, mammals\, herpetofauna\, and fish are all on her radar. At home she keeps busy with a butterfly garden\, honey bee hives\, and purple martin houses. \n  \nCost\n12 and over: $5\nChildren under 12: free \nDuration\n90 minutes \nMeeting Location\nLost Lake\, just below Flora Restaurant (3422 Allen Parkway at Dunlavy)\nParking is recommended at the 300 block of Jackson Hill Street off Memorial Drive. More information available here. \nWalking tours are 90 minutes and cover approximately 3 miles. Comfortable clothing\, good walking shoes\, and a water bottle are recommended. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/in-the-weeds-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:LOST LAKE\, 3422 Allen Parkway\, Houston\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Event,Summer Species,Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalobayou.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Buffalo-Bayou-Park_Wild-Flowers_5.11.2024_Photographer-Melissa-Taylor-5-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250418T152058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T150630Z
UID:10003842-1752310800-1752318000@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Summer Species: Invasive Plant Eradication Unit Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Saturday of the month from May through August from 9 – 11am for the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit will pop-up! \nArtist Mark Dion created the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit in 2011 as an interactive artwork responding to the one of Buffalo Bayou’s key challenges: the proliferation of non-native species. For Summer Species\, the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit will pop-up at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park to share information on common invasive species in our area\, the importance of native species\, and what we can do to sustain them. \nVisitors will also be able to make native seed “bombs” to help spread native species at home or in the park! \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/summer-species-invasive-plant-eradication-unit-pop-up-2/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Summer Species
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T193500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250507T195908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T142555Z
UID:10003870-1752262500-1752267600@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
DESCRIPTION:Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute\, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250\,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge. \nOur knowledgeable guide will share details about the bats’ eating patterns\, behavior and contributions to the bayou’s ecosystem. Space is limited\, and boat tours fill up fast. Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset. \n  \nCost \n\nAdults: $30\nChildren: $24 (ages 4-12)\n\n  \nDeparture Location\nAllen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.) \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-bats-28/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Colony Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalobayou.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/batimagesfore-blast.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250611T202321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T202321Z
UID:10003909-1751121000-1751128200@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Port to Port
DESCRIPTION:The Port to Port History Tour is a 2-hour cruise east of downtown on Buffalo Bayou from Allen’s Landing to the Port of Houston Turning Basin. \nIn 1914 with the opening of the Houston Ship Channel and the modern Port of Houston\, the section of Buffalo Bayou from the port’s turning basin to the foot of Main Street (now known as Allen’s Landing) was called the upper channel.  Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston\, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston. \nCost: $45/person \nDeparture location: 1019 Commerce Street (at Main Street)\, go down the cascading stairs (on your left of the 3-story brown brick building). The pontoon boat will be docked at the wharf. \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-port-to-port-9/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Port to Port
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250404T174234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T174234Z
UID:10003820-1751104800-1751119200@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise
DESCRIPTION:These 45-minute boat rides are a great way to spend time with your family and friends. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou\, through the heart of downtown Houston. Look for graceful herons\, turtles\, fish\, and even an occasional alligator on the banks. \nTours leave promptly on the hour beginning at 10am. The last tour departs at 1pm. \n  \nCost \n\nAdults: $15\nChildren: $12 (ages 4-12)\n\n  \nDeparture Location\nAllen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.) \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-33/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boat Tour,Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T193500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250404T180240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T152207Z
UID:10003831-1751052900-1751058000@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
DESCRIPTION:Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute\, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250\,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge. \nOur knowledgeable guide will share details about the bats’ eating patterns\, behavior and contributions to the bayou’s ecosystem. Space is limited\, and boat tours fill up fast. Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset. \n  \nCost \n\nAdults: $30\nChildren: $24 (ages 4-12)\n\n  \nDeparture Location\nAllen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.) \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-bats-46/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Colony Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalobayou.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/batimagesfore-blast.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250206T205405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T165043Z
UID:10003729-1750615200-1750622400@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Underground Sounds: Sarah Grace Graves
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this Underground Sounds performance. An in-person\, first-come\, first-served waiting list will begin exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time. \nJoin us for Underground Sounds\, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern! \nThis year\, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast\, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. \n  \nAbout This Program\n \nThree Names is an adaptation of Vespro\, a program Graves presented in Rome in July 2023 atop the Palatine Hill\, now reimagined for the cavernous Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. The work was inspired by her 2022 performance for the Scelsi Foundation\, honoring soprano Michiko Hirayama\, a longtime collaborator of experimental composer Giacinto Scelsi. Hirayama\, who moved to Rome from Japan after World War II\, had a remarkable career spanning opera\, traditional Japanese music\, Roman free improvisation\, and Gregorian chant\, embodying an extraordinary vocal and stylistic range. This adaptation draws from Hirayama’s fascination with chant and Graves’s personal connections to spirituality and experimental music\, exploring vastness\, interiority\, and harmony between past and future selves. \n  \nCost: $25 \nPerformance Times: \n\nJune 19 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 20 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 21 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 22 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\n\nEach performance is 45 minutes. \n  \nAbout the Artist\nSarah Grace Graves is a composer and vocal performer working at the intersection between ritual and recital. From 2020-2022 she studied voice with Nicholas Isherwood while conducting an artistic residency in Paris at the Fondation des États-Unis on interdisciplinary collaboration with voice. Recent projects include Breath Atlas\, a musical archipelago of papyrus fragments by Sappho\, and Love Letter\, a reworking of Monteverdi’s Lettera Amorosa inspired by an unattributed recording from the Scelsi archive. With Eda Er\, Graves forms the other half of Sada\, a voice/electronics duo charting the storytelling capacities of experimental and improvised music. An alumna of the Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship\, the Michiko Hirayama Scholarship\, Voix Nouvelles Academy of the Royaumont Foundation\, and Rice University\, she is now a PhD candidate at the University of California\, Berkeley. \n  \nTickets & Availability\nTicket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances\, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly. \nWaitlist\nFor any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance\, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.   \nTicket Refunds\nAll ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/underground-sounds-sarah-grace-graves-4/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou Art,Cistern
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T193500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250404T180222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T180222Z
UID:10003830-1750534500-1750539600@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
DESCRIPTION:Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute\, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250\,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge. \nOur knowledgeable guide will share details about the bats’ eating patterns\, behavior and contributions to the bayou’s ecosystem. Space is limited\, and boat tours fill up fast. Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset. \n  \nCost \n\nAdults: $30\nChildren: $24 (ages 4-12)\n\n  \nDeparture Location\nAllen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.) \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-bats-45/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Colony Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalobayou.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/batimagesfore-blast.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250206T205348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T165130Z
UID:10003728-1750528800-1750536000@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Underground Sounds: Sarah Grace Graves
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this Underground Sounds performance. An in-person\, first-come\, first-served waiting list will begin exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time. \nJoin us for Underground Sounds\, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern! \nThis year\, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast\, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. \n  \nAbout This Program\n \nThree Names is an adaptation of Vespro\, a program Graves presented in Rome in July 2023 atop the Palatine Hill\, now reimagined for the cavernous Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. The work was inspired by her 2022 performance for the Scelsi Foundation\, honoring soprano Michiko Hirayama\, a longtime collaborator of experimental composer Giacinto Scelsi. Hirayama\, who moved to Rome from Japan after World War II\, had a remarkable career spanning opera\, traditional Japanese music\, Roman free improvisation\, and Gregorian chant\, embodying an extraordinary vocal and stylistic range. This adaptation draws from Hirayama’s fascination with chant and Graves’s personal connections to spirituality and experimental music\, exploring vastness\, interiority\, and harmony between past and future selves. \n  \nCost: $25 \nPerformance Times: \n\nJune 19 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 20 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 21 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 22 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\n\nEach performance is 45 minutes. \n  \nAbout the Artist\nSarah Grace Graves is a composer and vocal performer working at the intersection between ritual and recital. From 2020-2022 she studied voice with Nicholas Isherwood while conducting an artistic residency in Paris at the Fondation des États-Unis on interdisciplinary collaboration with voice. Recent projects include Breath Atlas\, a musical archipelago of papyrus fragments by Sappho\, and Love Letter\, a reworking of Monteverdi’s Lettera Amorosa inspired by an unattributed recording from the Scelsi archive. With Eda Er\, Graves forms the other half of Sada\, a voice/electronics duo charting the storytelling capacities of experimental and improvised music. An alumna of the Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship\, the Michiko Hirayama Scholarship\, Voix Nouvelles Academy of the Royaumont Foundation\, and Rice University\, she is now a PhD candidate at the University of California\, Berkeley. \n  \nTickets & Availability\nTicket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances\, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly. \nWaitlist\nFor any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance\, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.   \nTicket Refunds\nAll ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/underground-sounds-sarah-grace-graves-3/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou Art,Cistern
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250404T173912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T173912Z
UID:10003819-1750500000-1750514400@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise
DESCRIPTION:These 45-minute boat rides are a great way to spend time with your family and friends. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou\, through the heart of downtown Houston. Look for graceful herons\, turtles\, fish\, and even an occasional alligator on the banks. \nTours leave promptly on the hour beginning at 10am. The last tour departs at 1pm. \n  \nCost \n\nAdults: $15\nChildren: $12 (ages 4-12)\n\n  \nDeparture Location\nAllen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.) \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-32/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boat Tour,Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250326T203257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T191106Z
UID:10003800-1750496400-1750501800@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:In the Weeds Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join in Summer Species\, BBP’s annual celebration of a native plant or animal found along Buffalo Bayou! \nThis year\, our In the Weeds Walks will explore native plants and the insects that pollinate them along Buffalo Bayou! Follow along this discovery tour of Houston’s historic waterway ecosystem with Nancy Greig\, founding director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center (now retired). An avid natural historian “jack of all trades”\, she has particular interest in plants and insects\, but birds\, mammals\, herpetofauna\, and fish are all on her radar. At home she keeps busy with a butterfly garden\, honey bee hives\, and purple martin houses. \n  \nCost\n12 and over: $5\nChildren under 12: free \nDuration\n90 minutes \nMeeting Location\nLost Lake\, just below Flora Restaurant (3422 Allen Parkway at Dunlavy)\nParking is recommended at the 300 block of Jackson Hill Street off Memorial Drive. More information available here. \nWalking tours are 90 minutes and cover approximately 3 miles. Comfortable clothing\, good walking shoes\, and a water bottle are recommended. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/in-the-weeds-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:LOST LAKE\, 3422 Allen Parkway\, Houston\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Event,Summer Species,Walking Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T193500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250404T180202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T152111Z
UID:10003829-1750448100-1750453200@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
DESCRIPTION:Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute\, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250\,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge. \nOur knowledgeable guide will share details about the bats’ eating patterns\, behavior and contributions to the bayou’s ecosystem. Space is limited\, and boat tours fill up fast. Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset. \n  \nCost \n\nAdults: $30\nChildren: $24 (ages 4-12)\n\n  \nDeparture Location\nAllen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.) \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-bats-44/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Colony Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalobayou.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/batimagesfore-blast.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250206T205326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T165143Z
UID:10003727-1750442400-1750449600@buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Underground Sounds: Sarah Grace Graves
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this Underground Sounds performance. An in-person\, first-come\, first-served waiting list will begin exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time. \nJoin us for Underground Sounds\, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern! \nThis year\, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast\, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. \n  \nAbout This Program\n \nThree Names is an adaptation of Vespro\, a program Graves presented in Rome in July 2023 atop the Palatine Hill\, now reimagined for the cavernous Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. The work was inspired by her 2022 performance for the Scelsi Foundation\, honoring soprano Michiko Hirayama\, a longtime collaborator of experimental composer Giacinto Scelsi. Hirayama\, who moved to Rome from Japan after World War II\, had a remarkable career spanning opera\, traditional Japanese music\, Roman free improvisation\, and Gregorian chant\, embodying an extraordinary vocal and stylistic range. This adaptation draws from Hirayama’s fascination with chant and Graves’s personal connections to spirituality and experimental music\, exploring vastness\, interiority\, and harmony between past and future selves. \n  \nCost: $25 \nPerformance Times: \n\nJune 19 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 20 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 21 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 22 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\n\nEach performance is 45 minutes. \n  \nAbout the Artist\nSarah Grace Graves is a composer and vocal performer working at the intersection between ritual and recital. From 2020-2022 she studied voice with Nicholas Isherwood while conducting an artistic residency in Paris at the Fondation des États-Unis on interdisciplinary collaboration with voice. Recent projects include Breath Atlas\, a musical archipelago of papyrus fragments by Sappho\, and Love Letter\, a reworking of Monteverdi’s Lettera Amorosa inspired by an unattributed recording from the Scelsi archive. With Eda Er\, Graves forms the other half of Sada\, a voice/electronics duo charting the storytelling capacities of experimental and improvised music. An alumna of the Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship\, the Michiko Hirayama Scholarship\, Voix Nouvelles Academy of the Royaumont Foundation\, and Rice University\, she is now a PhD candidate at the University of California\, Berkeley. \n  \nTickets & Availability\nTicket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances\, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly. \nWaitlist\nFor any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance\, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.   \nTicket Refunds\nAll ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/underground-sounds-sarah-grace-graves-2/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou Art,Cistern
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T200000
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SUMMARY:Underground Sounds: Sarah Grace Graves
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now SOLD OUT for this Underground Sounds performance. An in-person\, first-come\, first-served waiting list will begin exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time. \nJoin us for Underground Sounds\, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern! \nThis year\, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast\, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. \n  \nAbout This Program\n \nThree Names is an adaptation of Vespro\, a program Graves presented in Rome in July 2023 atop the Palatine Hill\, now reimagined for the cavernous Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. The work was inspired by her 2022 performance for the Scelsi Foundation\, honoring soprano Michiko Hirayama\, a longtime collaborator of experimental composer Giacinto Scelsi. Hirayama\, who moved to Rome from Japan after World War II\, had a remarkable career spanning opera\, traditional Japanese music\, Roman free improvisation\, and Gregorian chant\, embodying an extraordinary vocal and stylistic range. This adaptation draws from Hirayama’s fascination with chant and Graves’s personal connections to spirituality and experimental music\, exploring vastness\, interiority\, and harmony between past and future selves. \n  \nCost: $25 \nPerformance Times: \n\nJune 19 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 20 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 21 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\nJune 22 at 6pm and 7:30pm SOLD OUT\n\nEach performance is 45 minutes. \n  \nAbout the Artist\nSarah Grace Graves is a composer and vocal performer working at the intersection between ritual and recital. From 2020-2022 she studied voice with Nicholas Isherwood while conducting an artistic residency in Paris at the Fondation des États-Unis on interdisciplinary collaboration with voice. Recent projects include Breath Atlas\, a musical archipelago of papyrus fragments by Sappho\, and Love Letter\, a reworking of Monteverdi’s Lettera Amorosa inspired by an unattributed recording from the Scelsi archive. With Eda Er\, Graves forms the other half of Sada\, a voice/electronics duo charting the storytelling capacities of experimental and improvised music. An alumna of the Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship\, the Michiko Hirayama Scholarship\, Voix Nouvelles Academy of the Royaumont Foundation\, and Rice University\, she is now a PhD candidate at the University of California\, Berkeley. \n  \nTickets & Availability\nTicket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances\, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly. \nWaitlist\nFor any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance\, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.   \nTicket Refunds\nAll ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \n  \nGenerous support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/underground-sounds-sarah-grace-graves/
LOCATION:BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou Art,Cistern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T184741Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Father's Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the father figure in your life with a breezy adventure on the water. These 45-minute boat rides are the perfect way to spend quality time with family and friends while soaking in the sights and sounds of Buffalo Bayou. \nTours leave promptly on the hour beginning at 5:30pm. The last tour departs at 6:30pm. \nCost: \n\nAdults: $20\nChildren: $16 (ages 4-12)\n\nDeparture location \nAllen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.) \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-fathers-day/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T193500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180332
CREATED:20250404T180125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T180125Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
DESCRIPTION:Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute\, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250\,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge. \nOur knowledgeable guide will share details about the bats’ eating patterns\, behavior and contributions to the bayou’s ecosystem. Space is limited\, and boat tours fill up fast. Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset. \n  \nCost \n\nAdults: $30\nChildren: $24 (ages 4-12)\n\n  \nDeparture Location\nAllen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.) \nWeather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://buffalobayou.org/event/buffalo-bayou-cruise-bats-43/
LOCATION:ALLEN’S LANDING\, 1001 Commerce Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bat Colony Tours
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