Happy New Year! I visited here on February 10th 2019 during the 2019 Chinese new year.I loved here…read more I loved the Chinese garden.It was beautifully built.I saw some koi fish in the pond.I really enjoyed bamboo jungle.It made me feel zen-moment.I learned Chinese historical figures such as Qin Shi Huang.I took many pictures with panda and others.I took a tour of a rickshaw.It was five minutes ride.I loved it. I am from Japan.I saw cherry blossoms in the garden.Cherry blossom is a Japanese flower.Chinese flowers should be plum blossom（梅花） and peony(牡丹).I also saw Japanese torii(Japanese gate).These were examples of confusions between China and Japan. This is a great park.I loved it.However, I have a question about the location.It is located in a Hispanic area of Houston.This park is supposed to be in the Houston Asian town area( Bellaire and Belt 8).What if there is a Mexican park in Houston Asian town? It is strange.I visited on a Sunday.But sadly,the food and drink concession stands went south.If the park had been located in Houston Asian town, more people would have visited here! I really loved here except the location.It is good for kids to visit here in order to learn Chinese culture.

I tried to visit lucky land last weekend and was disappointed to find that it's still temporary…read moreclosed. The parking lot was open to the flea market, but Lucky Land itself wasn't accessible. It was a bit nostalgic driving up, because I visited 12 years ago and remembered how fun it was. The displays and atmosphere really made me feel like i had stepped into China for a moment. I really hope they reopen soon.

What a beautiful building!…read more The best place is a gem in the community and we are lucky to have it. It's absolutely gorgeous. They have beautiful relics inside, the rooms are spacious, and the bathrooms were clean. They also have a nice large parking lot!

The Turkish Cultural Center is such a warm and welcoming spot. They often host all kinds of events…read morehere, such as community or multi-cultural events. I have been visiting the "Turquoise/ Raindrop Center" for over a decade plus. This is a fun gathering spot for all, no matter what age bracket you fall under. The building itself is quite unique and the marble for it was imported from Turkey. They have a small café inside the cultural center, as well as a prayer room. The folks that run this place, such as the staff, are all incredibly warm and friendly. This is a wonderful spot to visit, it will surely make you feel like you're out of country, or completely elsewhere. It gives me the travel bug to visit Turkiye, but it also gives me an appreciation of living in such a diverse city such as Houston. Check-out this cultural center; it is warm and welcoming to all, no matter your origin or background. You can even subscribe to their email list in order to ensure that you don't miss out on any events! A cool home away from home spot, they even have a park in the backyard for children. See it for yourself!

A cool historical community-based center, the art program here is more Latino based art here. The…read morebuilding used to be an old school building use to be the Justin E. Dow Elementary School building, built in 1912. Despite the improvement they have done but it is still not as handicap friendly To enter the building there is a flight of stairs and they did build a ramp from an side entrance. But the ramp to go up inside the building is very steep, if you are in a wheelchair by yourself, it is very difficult to go up or go down without flying down. There are no ramps to go up to the second floor. The restroom on the first floor is not handicap friendly either as there is a step you have to get up to use the restroom and there is no grab bars and the sink and the toilet is so close, it is very tight inside. I love they have convert the classroom to different studio where you can take different class these offer here. I love the events they have here and the class but I wish they will improve on the accessibility for this place.

This is a great place for kids in and around the community to come and hang out. There are lots of…read moreactivities throughout the year along with many sporting equipment to keep the kids off the street and doing something productive. I came by during Christmas time to meet with Pancho Clause. Him and his helpers used Meca as a place to sort and distribute gifts for the local kids. They also have a huge festival where Pancho Clause sings and dances, and hands out more gifts. It was a fun filled day, and you could see the joy on the faces of the little children.

19thST staple uniqoue Latin art. Sadly, forcing and going online as a brick and mortar rent to…read morehigh don't walk run this an experience you don't want to miss

Super cute store with lots of Mexican hidden gems…read more If you are looking for surgery Mexican stuff this cute place is your spot. Lady at register is nice and sweet. Parking is along street parking. Prices are reasonable. Lots of gems to find

I love Cirque shows…read more My wife and I figured we'd see a show while living in Houston and they were in town, so that's exactly what we did! This show was great! I have liked all three of the touring shows I've seen, but this was my first time in the Big Tent! It was a super hot day out, but the AC kept things nice inside. Don't expect big, comfortable seating with ample space to stretch out because these kinds of things are meant for packing people in. It's OK, that's what I expected since that's how most event-type places are. I'm glad there was an intermission so I could stretch out my back a little, though. Parking was easy getting in and out, although I could see it taking a bit longer if you get there a bit later than semi-early or if you get out of the tent a little slower. My favorite act was the juggler!

This review is for their performance in Houston…read more If you've been to other Cirque Du Soleil in the race park before then you know that there's no way around paying for parking. It will cost you $12 to park. The good thing about the parking is it was super organized so even though there were long lines of cars trying to park, the lines were moving; and once I had paid, the attendees directed me where to go and it took me less than a minute to park. Before you can enter the Grand Chapiteau, you have to go through your typical security measure. There are no metal detectors but they will look inside your purse if you have one. I was here with my sister and she didn't have a purse so we didn't even get checked. She did have a jacket on her but they didn't check it. This means you could sneak in your own snacks/drinks should you be inclined to. Why would one be inclined to sneak in their own snacks/drinks? Well, a bottled water/soda will run you $5. Nachos will run you $10. A Cotton candy will run you $8. Hot dog will run you $7. You see where I'm going with this? If you're coming here with your family (kids, wife, girlfriend, whatever), then you be better be ready to be dropping some $$$$. As for the show, it's your typical CDS stage/seating. You have the round stage with the seats surrounding them. I was lucky enough to get good seats to the right side and three rows from the stage so I was able to see everything clearly. If you opt to sit toward the back, some times you can't even see the faces of the performers clearly. The show started at eight on the dot. Some of the performances are pretty typical CDS where it would amaze you what a human body can do with training (contortionist, balancing act, juggling). Some of the other acts were more creative (invisible circus, finger dancing, animal impression). One act in particular was a combination of both where you have this dude playing yo-yo in the middle of the stage, but holy cow, he could control them yo-yos like they were a part of his body. I felt like he should have been competing in international yo-yo championship or something. All in all, I was happy with the show. This was also my sister's first Cirque Du Soleil and so everything was brand new to her and she was thoroughly impressed with the performances. CDS is always a fun event to go to and I definitely will go to whatever other Cirque Du Soleil shows that would make a stop in Houston.

Very cute museum, cheap tickets! Great vibes. Amazing historical connection and education.read more

It's been nearly 50 years since the Asia Society made its Houston debut and has been an important…read morecultural center with the rise of Asian everything over the last several decades. While there are many cultural institutions in the Museum District, this is still one of my favorite destinations in the city. The building's architecture is incredibly unique, which is often the reaction from most people who come across it for first time. The modern and elegant touches are the work of renowned Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi. The entire place feels peaceful, with a unique combination of stone, wood, gardens, glass, and natural light. It feels so simple, but yet is so sophisticated. The gallery spaces are beautiful. There is also a performing arts theater that is intimate and memorable. It's a fabulous place to attend an event, explore on one's own, and more importantly, learn something interesting and new. All visitors to Houston or even locals to Houston, owe it to themselves to experience the Asia Society. This isn't simply a museum or a place to check it out a play, it's really an opportunity to engage. There's always something interesting happening here and it's a great way to soak in a bit of history while embracing the many learnings through connection, art, architecture, and culture.

Even though I came for a very laufey day, I would definitely come back any other day! This was my…read morefirst time here with 2 of my kids and we all had a blast!. There is street parking and also a dedicated paid public parking right across the street. I paid for parking and for 2 hours I believe I paid $7. With two kiddos I can't risk iffy parking. Inside was so vibrant, clean, and felt so happy! Kin cafe is located right before the entry. So if you just wanted to come for the cafe then you can without having to pay the entry fee. For a very laufey day they had 2 special drinks which I consumed and enjoyed! Also grabed a miso chocolate cookie. They even warmed it so it was the perfect treet and a little messy with melted chocolate. Very interactive inside so my kiddos were never bored.and they even learned a bit. The "train" was fun. I'll say my kids were confused and disappointed that it was a really train that moved but they loved the inside and had fun traveling to also the places even if it was by tv screen. Since it was a very laufey day I believe certain things were closed so I can't speak to all the area of the place but what we got to see and do was enjoyable. Had we not made our way to the restroom we would have missed the interactive drum display. Now my kiddos were all about this. The colors and origami were so cute! Even the gift shop section was adorable that we did end up buying some.croxhered key chains. We did however missed out on the laufey merch. My kiddos really wanted me to get something. If you were on the fence about coming here....stop thinking and just come! It's a fun time for all!

amazing experiences happen at the museum of natural science…read more it's amazing I would recommend!! learning experiences enrich lives vibe is awesome staff is kind summer time fun!! education rocks thank you

I walked in and instantly was greeted with the bustling pride and patriotism that is our country…read moreupon our 250tu birthday. There were flags and all kinds of stuff. Is this the White House or the natural history museum? Anyway the ticket master gracefully traded us tickets for. American currency. Anyway we then walked into the molecular biology portion of the exhibit. As a wannabe cell biologist I LOVED it. I wish they had a walk in abale cell tho They had touch screens that could not be touched Next for the dinosaurs. It was incredibly agitating not to see labels for the organisms presented. They just put stuff in a cage and expected us to identify it. Not a fan of that. They had average dinosaurs, nothing cool. Anyway,

This is a very nice, free art museum near Hermann Park in Houston. My friend and I walked from I…read morebelieve parking lot F, and it only took 15-20 mins to get here. There are walkways/crosswalks the whole way, so it's easy to navigate. The museum is pretty small -- just two levels. They had a special exhibit running downstairs, and they have revolving exhibits upstairs, most of which were about the history and locale of Houston. Overall I think one visit is plenty, but it's a neat place to pay a visit if you're nearby!

I have been to this museum a few times over the years for various events but became reintroduced to…read morethem because one of my walking groups often meets up in the area and before we get started, I've had a chance to go in and see what exhibits are new, enjoy the AC while, and just enjoy what they have to offer. They are always awesome and it's always free.

The Bird and The Bean…read more Love walking through the Cullen Sculpture Garden. It is free to visit on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. My two favorite pieces are The Bird by Joan Miro and The Bean by Anish Kapoor. The Bean is really titled Cloud Column. It is a precursor piece to the Cloud Gate, "The Bean," in Chicago. It is lovingly referred to locally as "El Frijole," or "The Bean" in Spanish. I love looking at the reflections of these two pieces. "Adam" by Antoine Bourdelle is so much fun to photograph. Bourdelle was a student of Rodin and a teacher of Matisse and Giacometti. They are all represented in the sculpture garden. From generation to generation. Rodin has several pieces here. Once I sent a group of students on a scavenger hunt here to find "The Walking Man." They had to take a photo as proof. The problem? There was a fundraiser going on at the time. The solution? They explained the challenge to the staff and still were able to get their photos very discreetly. Alexander Calder's The Crab. Painted in Calder Red. Look closely to see the legs of the red-shelled spider crab. Love the playfulness of this sculpture. Tony Cragg. Frank Stella. Bryan Hunt. Joel Shapiro. So many amazing modern sculptors. Check out the calendar for events. Yoga. Zumba. Lion dancing. MFAH on the Move. A great place to enjoy art.

The Cullen Sculpture Garden was one of the first few spots I visited when exploring Houston after…read moremoving here and I've been back several times since. The garden is situated right next to the Kinder Building and Glassell School of Art at the MFAH, on the corner of Montrose and Bissonnet Streets. While located at a major intersection of the Museum District, it's tucked tastefully behind an unassuming wall, making it easy to miss while driving by but pleasantly tranquil while inside. The garden has a large number of contemporary and classical pieces by several notable 20th and 21st century artists, such as Louise Bourgeois and Henri Matisse. One of the most popular sculptures is the Cloud Column, a 30-foot reflective steel bean shaped column designed by Anish Kapoor, the same artist who created the famous Chicago bean. This sculpture is a fantastic center to take photos from any angle. The space is designed with a number of low walls to create a natural separation between the pieces but still making it easy for visitors to wander around without a defined path. The garden is completely free to visit and has a number of small tables to sit down, relax, and immerse yourself in the visual experience.