FAMILY FUN
BLUE WILLOW BOOKS PRESENTS MIKAILA ULMER, FOUNDER OF ME & THE BEES. KEMAH BOARDWALK
SUMMER SLASHERS: ONLINE HORROR ART SHOW!
Insomnia Gallery’s online horrorthemed art show will feature original works by local artists.
When: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 21
Details: Insomnia Gallery’s YouTube page
THE DRIVE-IN AT THE ORANGE SHOW
The Drive-in show will feature popular films, including “Rushmore,” “Dazed and Confused” and “Boyz N the Hood.”
When: 8 p.m. Aug. 21-23
‘SIGHTS UNSEEN’
Children’s Museum Houston will explore farther than the eye can see in this visually tantalizing exhibit. Look beyond the mysterious and invisible realm by exploring the instantly Instagramable experiences of this glow-in-thedark exhibit about light, vision and how animals see the world.
When: Through May 2021 Where: 1500 Binz
Details: $10-$12; cmhouston.org/exhibits/ sightsunseen
‘JURASSIC PARK’
The Drive-In at Sawyer Yards screens Steven Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster “Jurassic Park.” Doors for this screening will open 30 minutes before the film’s start time. Each vehicle will be assigned a parking space upon arrival. Cinema snacks will be available for purchase and attendees are welcome to bring food and drinks.
When: 11:15 p.m. Aug. 21 Where: 2301 Summer
Details: $28-$35; rooftopcinemaclub.com
LIVE FROM JONES HALL: MOZART & MAZZOLI
One of the greatest composers in history meets one of the most heralded musical voices of today in an evening of music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and “Brooklyn’s post-millennial Mozart,” Missy Mazzoli. Taking its cue from Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” Mazzoli’s soaring concerto for bass (“Dark with Excessive Bright”) spins Baroque idioms into a hypnotic fusion of styles and sounds as Robin Kesselman, principal bass, takes center stage. Mozart’s grand and elegant Symphony No. 38, Prague, concludes this livestream event.
When: 8 p.m. Aug. 22 Details: $10; houstonsymphony.org
MIKAILA ULMER
Author will appear in conversation with Arian Foster, former star running back for the Texans, to discuss her new book, “Bee Fearless.” This event will take place on Blue Willow’s Facebook Live stream. At 15 years old, lemonade entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer is a student, Bee ambassador, social entrepreneur and author.
When: 5 p.m. Aug. 25
Details: bluewillowbookshop.com
HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS 2020
Event features a selection of restaurants in the Houston area offering reduced prices on some of their menu options. Diners who want to stay at home can take advantage of the multicourse prix fixe menus that will be available for takeout and delivery at some of the restaurants. This year, Houston Restaurant Weeks’ motto, “Dine Out and Do Good,” is now “Take Out and Do Good.” One dollar from each meal purchased will be donated to the Houston Food Bank.
When: Through Sept. 7 Details: houstonrestaurantweeks.com
GALVESTON GALVESTON ISLAND HISTORIC PLEASURE PIER
The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features familyoriented attractions, including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.
When: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: 2501 Seawall Blvd.
Details: $19.99-$26.99; pleasurepier.com
Kemah Boardwalk, which overlooks Galveston Bay, showcases themed restaurants, retail shops and amusement rides for the whole family.
When: Noon-8 p.m. MondayThursday, noon-10 p.m. FridaySaturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: 215 Kipp
Details: $18.99-$39.99; kemahboardwalk.com
MOODY GARDENS
Moody Gardens, consisting of Aquarium, Rainforest and Discovery pyramids, is an educational attraction focusing on nature.
When: Visit website for reservation availability
Where: 1 Hope Blvd.
Details: $23-$29; moodygardens.com
SCHLITTERBAHN
Water amusement park features an exciting collection of water rides, including wave rivers and water coasters.
When: Visit website for reservation availability
Where: 12026 Lockheed
Details: $31.99-$45.99; schlitterbahn.com/galveston
KATY TYPHOON TEXAS
Featured attractions include the Tidal Wave Bay, Lone Star Racers, Lazy T River and Monster Storms.
When: Visit website for reservation availability
Where: 555 Katy Fort Bend Road
Details: $44.99; typhoontexas.com
SUGAR LAND FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER
Visitors will go on an Epic Adventure scavenger hunt to earn the prized “gold” coin and become charter members of the Adventure Society.
When: Visit website for reservation availability
Where: 198 Kempner
Details: $11-$12; childrensdiscoveryfb.org