FAMILY FUN
TWILIGHT BOAT TOURS ON BUFFALO BAYOU.
INCREDIBLE INDIA: BHOOMI
Bhoomi explores one of humanity’s greatest challenges, climate change, through the lens of Indian philosophical thought. The work unfolds in front of paintings by award-winning artist Shanthi Chandrasekhar and lush designs from Dylan Uremovich. Presented by Indian Performing Arts Samskriti.
When: 8:30 p.m. Aug. 20
Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive
Details: free; milleroutdoortheatre.com
AUGUST OPEN RAMP DAY
Head to the 1940 Air Terminal Museum for a special museum visit that includes airplane-watching and a history presentation.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 21
Where: 8325 Travelair
Details: $5-$10; 1940airterminal.org
FLEA BY NIGHT
Discovery Green’s night market features vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and renewed goods for sale, as well as live music and food trucks.
When: 6-10 p.m. Aug. 21
Where: 1500 McKinney
Details: free; discoverygreen.com
GREEK READER’S THEATER: EURIPIDES’ MEDEA
Harris County Precinct 4 presents Greek Reader’s Theater: Medea by Euripides, a free live dramatic reading of the classic Euripides play. Based on the myth of Jason and Medea, it is a tragic tale of love, loss, betrayal and revenge.
When: 7 p.m. Aug. 21
Where: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside
Details: free; levyparkhouston.org
SCREEN ON THE GREEN
A family-friendly screening of the 2019 movie “Abominable.” Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
When: 8 p.m. Aug. 21
Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details: free; discoverygreen.com
TWILIGHT BOAT TOURS
Glide along Buffalo Bayou on a 30 minute boat tour, checking out native plants and wildlife, including herons, fish, turtles and the occasional alligator. Reservations required.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26
Where: Allen’s Landing 1001 Commerce
Details: $5-$7; buffalobayou.org
GALVESTON
34TH AIA SANDCASTLE COMPETITION
Spectators can watch while teams of architects build massive sandcastles during the annual American Institute of Architects (AIA) Sandcastle Competition. Food trucks will be on hand and, dependent on weather, the sandcastles will be preserved so the finished products can be viewed again the following day.
When: 10 a.m. Aug. 21
Where: East Beach, 1923 Boddeker
Details: free; $15 parking (cash only); aiahouston.org
SUGAR LAND
TICKET TO BRAZIL
Houston jazz vocalist Raquel Cepeda and her ensemble present an evening of Brazilian jazz at Sugar Land Town Square, along with an entertaining performance from Sambabom Brazilian Dance.
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 21
Where: 2711 Plaza Drive
Details: free; sugarlandtownsquare.com ana.khan@chron.com