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(241 W 19th St. Tel. 713-880-2420)
http://cr.bjakub.com
Pick up pieces made by Mexican artists and
craftspeople or take a class and learn about
Mexican-American culture at this spot, which
is part museum and part classroom.
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(3701 Travis St. Tel. 713-524-6922)
www.tafia.com/mfm.html
Find local breads, organic coffee, handmade soaps and lotions, soy candles that double as hand balm and ready-made food at this allinclusive farmers market.
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(4411 Montrose Blvd. Tel. 713-520-8122)
www.peelgallery.org
The owner of this store/gallery selects every piece to fit into his contemporary cosmopolitan aesthetic. Pick up ultra-cool home décor items like taco-shaped plates from Alissia Melka-Teichroew.
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(3710 Main St. Tel. 713-533-9525)
www.sigslagoon.com
Although it carries LPs and CDs from distinctly
Texas musicians like Sideshow Tramps and The
Judy's, Sig's is more than a local record store.
It also sells kitschy toys and gifts like the Zapp
Brannigan Atomic Ray Gun.
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(834 Southmore Blvd. Tel. 713-942-8920)
www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com
This museum details the history of the fi rst
black army units-nicknamed "buffalo
soldiers" by the Cheyenne-that were formed
in 1866 to help fi ght the Civil War for the North.
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(At Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Dr. Tel. 713-533-3276)
www.milleroutdoortheatre.org
Bring a picnic and celebrate the 144th
anniversary of the emancipation of Texas
slaves with the rich sounds of Texas Gulf Coast
African-American music. Performers include
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. June 19.
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(800 Bagby St. Tel. 713-315-2400)
www.thehobbycenter.org
Featuring performances by Broadway Across America, Theatre Under the Stars and Uniquely
Houston, the Theater District's newest venue
is also one of its fi nest. Expect great views, a
café and nary a bad seat in the house.
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(1 Hermann Circle Dr. Tel. 713-639-4629)
www.hmns.org
What do diamonds, marauding Mongols and
geological wonders have in common? They're
all part of the exhibit line-up this June at the
HMNS. Don't miss a stroll through the Cockrell
Butterfl y Center, home to some 1,500 colorful
butterfl ies, then stop by the nearby Brown
Hall of Entomology to see some cool (though
perhaps less photogenic) creepy-crawlers.
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(1001 E Memorial Loop Dr. Tel. 713-863-8403)
www.memorialparkconservancy.org
Bring a picnic basket and while away a spring afternoon in this local park, home to 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, a golf course, sports fields, a swimming pool and an arboretum.
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(1018 Fairview St. Tel. 713-521-0963)
www.lamexicanarestaurant.com
The carne guisada (Mexican stewed beef) is juicy and tender; the mole poblano (served over chicken) is just spicy enough; and the homemade tortillas are always fresh. $
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(3412 W Lamar St. Tel. 713-520-9217)
www.dailyreviewcafe.com
Updated classic American fare remains deliciously unpretentious at this little café. On Sunday evenings, dig into the chicken pot pie or a dry-aged sirloin while enjoying the live jazz duo, Mood Indigo. $$
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(5900 Memorial Dr, Ste 102. Tel. 713-861-5588)
The fish is oh-so-fresh and the dashi is homemade-two signs that one of Houston's newest sushi restaurants will thrive. Chat with the friendly chefs at the sushi bar, and don't miss the great happy hour prices. $$$
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(3701 Travis St. Tel. 713-524-6922)
www.tafia.com
Award-winning chef Monica Pope delights with her inspired take on local, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy free bar food (sashimi, sliders and chickpea "fries") with drink orders Tuesday through Thursday. $$$$
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(4100 Montrose Blvd . Tel. 713-522-9621)
www.blacklabradorpub.com
Houston's most intimate jazz bar, this 40-seat
music venue is perched atop the Black Labrador
Pub. A great date spot, it attracts local, national
and international jazz stars.
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(3700 Main St . Tel. 713-529-9899)
www.continentalclub.com
From Asleep at the Wheel's honky-tonk to the
swinging rockabilly of The El Orbits, the music
of the Texas bands that hit this stage is as
diverse as it is awesome. Come ready to dance.
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(2306 Brazos St. Tel. 713-522-1041)
www.littlewoodrows.com
The next best thing to tailgating is grabbing a
bucket of beer and watching the game on the
big screen with some friends. Choose from
more than 100 varieties of suds.
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(2416 Brazos St, Ste A. Tel. 713-522-0118)
www.ochouston.com
Every night offers something different at this
bistro. Tuesday is half-priced wine night, Thursday
is steak night, and Wednesday through
Friday features killer happy hour deals. Don't
miss the rooftop bar.
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(28 miles southwest of Houston. Tel. 979-553-5101)
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Please don't feed the alligators while hiking across this 5,000-acre park. Instead, have a picnic under the live oaks on Saturday evenings and be first in line to see Saturn's rings through the George Observatory's 36-inch telescope.
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(74 miles northwest of Houston. )
www.brenhamtexas.com
Here you'll find Blue Bell Creamery, the Burton Cotton Gin and Museum and the Barrington Living History Farm (home of the last president of the Republic of Texas).
This month...
Fun Fact!
"Houston" was the fi rst word ever spoken on
the moon.