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.

A hidden gem. The place isn't too big, buts it adorable. Hopefully they can expand it in the…read morefuture. Tickets are $10

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!

I went there couple of times and spent quality time…read more.. Raindrop Turkish House is a non-profit ,educational, charitable, social and cultural organization founded by Turkish-Americans in Houston. There is a lot of clubs such as cooking club, ebru club , turkish language club..

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.

Came here for the Suchu Comedy Dance Fest a few days ago, and it was an awesome experience! The…read moredirectors of the facility are very nice and welcoming. There's a really cool mural on the back wall when you first walk in. I wish I could've gotten a picture of it, but I guess you'll have to go there and see it for yourself! The Suchu Fest has another show next weekend, so if you want to watch some great dancers or on a hilarious showcase, you should definitely attend!

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

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.

3rd Cirque I've seen. Dralion 2002…read moreVarekai 2005 LOVE LOVE LOVE CDS...can't believe it's 12 years since my last one. Houston parking was $12; I parked the furthest away and still it wasn't far from the tent. I was concerned that the AC might not be working from a heads up review 4 days earlier...but, thankfully the AC was on and blowing good!! Toilets looked like porta pottys but they actually had lights and hooks to hang your purse---speaking of...I walked in the stall and there hung a yellow bag and a Kurios souvenir! I was like...HOW can one forget ALL that? Turned it in to an employee...hope the lady got her stuff back. The seats are small and very close together...I chose an end seat so I'd only have one person beside me. My seats were stage right 8 rows back...awesome! Show was exciting...as usual, I was amazed. Do yourself a favor and attend a Cirque de Soleil soon...it's well worth the $$$

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

asia society of texas is a great cultural center. i think…read morethat the cost of entry is a little high for the amount of square footage that guests are allowed to explore, but they offer discounts for students. i had the pleasure of viewing the pikachu anime exhibit. it's always interesting to see modern art reimagined and other artists interpretation of art they have consumed. i do like that there aren't museum staff hovering over you while you view the art. they also have an asian cafe featuring a variety of asian cuisine from various countries. i would like to return and try a few things, maybe the on my next visit. support the arts! xx

The Asia Society Texas Center was in my youngest daughter and my bucket list for a long time. With…read morethe announcement of a Pikachu exhibit, we finally went this past Thursday. The small center consisted of two levels with a modern exterior design. The interior design was open and spacious. Ticket counter, gift shop, restrooms, cafe, meeting room, and main lobby were on the first floor. An permanent exhibit highlighting Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Janpanesse, and Indian culture were on display in the main lobby. The second floor had the Pikachu exhibit as well as some anime exhibit. Overall, all the art pieces and written narrations were insightful, inspiring, informative, and artistic. The whole family will visit again when oldest daughter comes home for Christmas. Every Thursday is free admission. There is a large private parking lot across the street. The cost is $7.

The museum never disappoints the science lover in me. From the regular exhibits to the special…read moreexhibits on loan, there is always something interesting. The pictures are of the outside of the museum and the butterfly exhibit. There is a nice sloping walkway in the butterfly house. Also they have several benches to sit on if you want to just sit and be one with the butterflies while they fly around you. For $5 you can release a new butterfly into the butterfly house. It might be a cool experience for a child to release a butterfly. Aside from the butterfly house they have an IMAX, planetarium and the regular and special exhibit museums. There is a McDonalds in the lobby and restrooms throughout the museum. They have a parking garage that requires a fee (might be free with a membership). But on a rainy day this extra charge might be worth it. They sometimes run out of parking space though, so you might have to walk from free lots a ways away.

I visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science with the family and had a decent experience-- but…read moremy wallet felt drained. The museum has a parking garage that is convenient but fills up quickly. The cost is a $30 flat rate and the spaces are tight, so reverse parking is key. General admission, planetarium, butterfly exhibit, and special exhibits are all individually priced. We spent $226 for a family of four to see two special exhibits (including general admission + parking). The Terracotta exhibit was smaller than we hoped -- more smaller artifacts and limited interactive elements and terracotta warriors on display. The King Tut exhibit was more memorable-- more immersive, better videos, and a clear narrative about his life, death, and discovery. Food is the biggest drawback. The Element Grill closes at 3pm, so late-day visitors are left with pre-made café items from the Periodic Table next door. This included cold cut sandwiches, burgers/hot dogs sitting under warmers, canned soda and bags of chips at a premium price. Recommend to visit the HMNS on a Tuesday 5-8pm for free general admission or consider a membership to save on costs. Plan ahead and eat beforehand or bring food and enjoy a nice picnic across the street!

So the cool thing about the museums here in Houston is that on Thursdays it's FREE!!! This is…read moreprobably one of the biggest and most amazing museums that I have been to. They have three different buildings all connected underground and each building has different floors all separated by culture. My phone died towards the end, so I wasn't able to photograph any American or contemporary art.

this was an excellent museum !! also, the best part is it's free. the layout and architecture of…read morebuilding are unique and worth a visit! 10/10 would recommend!

This sculpture garden is managed by the MFAH although it is free, unlike the MFAH…read more It's relatively small but has quite a few pieces by famous artists like Rodin, Bourgeois, Matisse, and more. There is also Houston's version of the Chicago Bean (created by the same artist). There are a few places to sit and have lunch. I probably wouldn't come here as a stand-alone destination as it's small. However, it's a perfect addendum to either the MFAH or the Contemporary Art Museum across the street. Parking: You can certainly pay to park in the MFAH garage (5101 Montrose). However, there is free street parking in the area if you take the time to look and don't mind walking a couple blocks. For instance, Bayard Lane has free 3-hour parking (behind The Story Church). There are other streets with similar restrictions -- just pay attention to signs.

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.