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Houston Happenings April 7 - 10

Dana Duterroil and Joni Fincham discuss this weekend's events

HOUSTON — For more information on Dana Duterroil and Joni Fincham and their book, "111 Places In Houston That You Must Not Miss," log on to 111places.com

THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS:

ART CAR PARADE (35TH YEAR):

  • World's Biggest Celebration Of Over 250 Art Cars
  • Over 300,000 Spectators
  • Saturday, Party Starts 11am, Parade 2pm – 4pm
  • Starts On Allen Parkway
  • Free To Attend
  • thehoustonartcarparade.com

BRAZILIAN FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL:

FIRST THURSDAY BLOCK PARTY – 10th ANNIVERSARY:

  • Live Music, Art Show, Night Market With Local Vendors
  • Complimentary Saint Arnold & Frankly Vodka
  • Today, 6pm – 10pm
  • Mid Main Houston
  • Wristbands $10 Donation, Benefits Urban Harvest
  • facebook.com/events

THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY ARTS FESTIVAL:

  • Shop At Vibrant Outdoor Art Gallery 
  • Music, Food, Kid's Activities
  • Saturday - Sunday, 10am – 6pm
  • Town Green Park
  • Tickets Start At $10; Kids 12 & Under Free
  • thewoodlandsartscouncil.org

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE:

  • Explore Behind-The-Scenes With Games, Live Performances, Food Trucks
  • Saturday, 11am – 2pm
  • Brockman Hall for Opera (Rice University)
  • Free To Attend
  • music.rice.edu/celebration

TEEN BOOK CON:

  • Presented By Blue Willow Book Shop
  • Annual Festival Fostering Joy Of Reading
  • Connects Teens With Authors Through Q&A
  • Saturday, 9:30am – 3:45pm
  • Benjamin O. Davis High School (Aldine)
  • Free To Attend
  • teenbookcon.org
  • eventbrite.com

SPRING FLING FAMILY DAY:

  • Easter Egg Hut, Making Pine Cone Bird Feeders, Chia Pet & Rock Painting
  • Saturday, 10am – 12pm    
  • Wabash Feed & Garden 
  • Free To Attend
  • eventbrite.com

HOUSTON RECORD SHOW:

  • Longest Ongoing Music Convention In Country
  • Dozens Of Vendors, Hundreds Of Crates, Music Of Every Genre, Dig For Hidden Gems, New Releases, Rare Finds
  • Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Posters, Shirts & More
  • Sunday, 10am – 4pm
  • GSH Event Center
  • Tickets $5
  • facebook.com/events

REGGAE IN THE PARK:

  • Celebrate Culture With Artists, Food, Jewelry, Games, DJs / Bands
  • Saturday, 3pm – 10pm
  • Emancipation Park
  • Tickets $7
  • eventbrite.com

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