Island ETC presents Texas-based humor with their production of “The Lone Star Love Potion” by Michael Parker, opening May 10th and running through May 25th. This show will conclude the 16th season for Island ETC.
A wealthy Texas rancher named Edward Stancliffe has died, and many people have gathered for the reading of his will, including his long-suffering house staff and his last living relative. But upon arriving, the guests find that they have been left a love potion, which has effects not on the person who drinks it, but on others in the vicinity. Combine this potion with a major storm that forced the guests to stay in the Stancliffe mansion overnight, and the millions in inheritance money at stake, and hilarity is bound to ensue.
This classic setup for a farce forces the audience to wonder how much the potion is actually working and how much is only a ruse. The hopping from room to room reaches a fever pitch before the startling and humorous conclusion is reached.
Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at 8pm. Sunday matinees will be performed on May 12th and May 19th at 2:30pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students and senior citizens (55+). Tickets are available at islandetc.org.
Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company) is Galveston’s only professional production company that produces year-round. ETC is located at 2317 Mechanic St. in Downtown Galveston.
For further info, visit islandetc.org or call the theatre box office at (409)762-3556.
- 23rd Street Station – Thomas Cokinos, 9-12
- 3 Doors Down – Keith Neubauer and Bruce Brown, 8-11
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- B. Jiggers – Flashpoint, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Blu Boutique – Bobby Territo, 3-6
- The Float – Britney Doyal, 9-1
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10
- Huli Huli Hut – Terry Rasor, 7-10
- MOD Coffeehouse – Jim Presley, 7-10
- Nick’s Pool Bar – Bare Necessity, 6-9
- Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Los Mighty Hooks, 8-12
- Pleasure Pier – Turning Point, 5-9
- Prohibition Red’s – Danielle Reich, 7-10
- Rumors – DJ, 8-12
- Rum Shack – Sol Flair, 9-1
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Sharkys Tavern – Stranded Band, 9-1
- Stuttgarden – The Jantos, 8-12
- Three Doors Down – Amy N’ Me, 7-10
- Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar – Salty Sounds Band, 7-10
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- Woody’s – Hill Country Revival, 3-7
- Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of downtown Galveston that were once bustling with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love.
Join renowned author and speaker Kimber Fountain as she brings to life the tales – both tragic and triumphant – of Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line
Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family-friendly entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy of illegal liquor and gambling and an infamous red light district called simply, “The Line.”
This unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came to life every night and remained a stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years. In the late 1950s, the era was known as the “Free State of Galveston” finally came to an end, and today, almost all that remains of its history has been sensationalized and marginalized.
Galveston was more than just a city of “gangsters” and lewd women, and Kimber Fountain pursues the authentic, sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.
Tours are every Wednesday-Saturday starting at 7pm. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com in advance or at the start of the tour (cash only).
Reservations are required for cash/onsite tickets, and both online ticket purchases and cash reservations must be made by 5pm the day of the tour.
The tour meets on the north steps of the old Galveston Post Office at 601 25th Street (corner of 25th and Church St.). Meet at the north steps located on Church Street side.
Tours begin promptly at 7pm. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure ample time to park and/or purchase onsite tickets. Due to mature content, this tour is strongly recommended for adults and older teens only. Tour content will not be censored for younger audiences, and teens and children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883. Reservations required.
- Albatross – Flowerettes with Britney Doyal, 3-6
- Bubba’s On The Strand – Yelba, 9-1
- Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4
- Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm
- Nick’s Pool Bar – The Rikkis, 7-11
- Playground on the Strand – Geoff Fish and Dash Beardsley, 2-5
- Pleasure Pier – Radio Frequency, 2-6
- Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Zak Perry Open Jam, 7-11
- Woody’s – The Weeds, 3-7
Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-12 noon (note new summer hours), Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum Gardens, located at 1315 21st St. Come to the beautiful Conservatory and botanical gardens to relax and enjoy time and conversation with friends, family, and museum staff while shopping for locally grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products, plus live music, yoga, massage, crafting and Kids Corner!
The Thursday market features all of the perks that you’ve come to expect at the market plus the added charms of the Bryan Museum’s “Wine at the Bryan” weekly event. The Sunday market also features wonderful goods and the charm of Bryan’s courtyard. It is always free to browse and most events are FREE to participate.
At every market, there will be:
- Live music
- A chance to learn more about The Bryan Museum
- FREE recycling with Keepin’ It Green: Every week, they accept your clean, rinsed recyclable plastics, glass, aluminum and paper/cardboard. KIG comes to pick it up every week aftermarket.
- Family-friendly activities sponsored by partners like Rosenberg Library, Galveston Island State Park, Galveston Island Humane Society, etc.
GOFM is always “BYOC” – bring your own cup. They have eliminated single-use cups for the free Sunday morning coffee station and Thursday water station. Support the initiative by cleaning out your cupboards and donating unwanted mugs to market for others to use.
Every Sunday (10am): Yoga Classes – These classes are led by local yoga teachers. All classes are free to attend.
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Come join one of our weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and our island paradise – Galveston Bay. Sandy beach access to the calm waters of this seafood nursery abound with life! Meet our naturalist guides at the Lake Como Fishing area at 10:00 am; explorations last approximately 75 minutes.
Discover the wetlands with a close-up look at the critters, grasses and birds that inhabit the marshland and bay. Tour activities include hands-on-seining, fiddler crab sightings and more under the guidance of FoGISP (Friends of Galveston Island State Park) volunteers.
Register your family of 4 for this FREE Event and compete in fun games for prizes!
1st place team wins $2000 in prizes
2nd place team wins $500 in prizes
3rd place team wins $250
Register @ http://galvestonchallenge.com/index.php/registration/
Family fun is taking on a new meaning this spring and summer at Stewart Beach, located at 6th Street and Seawall Blvd., Galveston, with friendly competitions between families.
The challenge will transform a portion of Stewart Beach into a gigantic obstacle course, allowing families to compete in life-size versions of classic games. The course includes 14 stations for kids and adults with eight new stations this year, including a bean bag game, a life-size battleship game, limbo, volley balloon, “beam” bag, giant Connect Four and more. The event is free, and participants will have a chance to win the grand prize of a $500 gift card plus tickets to popular Galveston attractions.
Family Beach Challenges are free and will take place on May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 22nd from 11am-5pm.
The family with the most points at the end of the day will receive $2000 worth of tickets to Island attractions and a $500 gift card.
For complete rules and regulations and to register in advance, go to galvestonchallenge.com.
Family fun is taking on a new meaning this spring and summer at Stewart Beach, located at 6th Street and Seawall Blvd., Galveston, with friendly competitions between families.
The challenge will transform a portion of Stewart Beach into a gigantic obstacle course, allowing families to compete in life-size versions of classic games. The course includes 14 stations for kids and adults with eight new stations this year, including a bean bag game, a life-size battleship game, limbo, volley balloon, “beam” bag, giant Connect Four and more. The event is free, and participants will have a chance to win the grand prize of a $500 gift card plus tickets to popular Galveston attractions.
Family Beach Challenges are free and will take place on May 19, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 22nd from 11am-5pm.
The family with the most points at the end of the day will receive $2000 worth of tickets to Island attractions and a $500 gift card.
For complete rules and regulations and to register in advance, go to galvestonchallenge.com.
Enjoy cocktails, brunch, a terrific silent auction, and lively entertainment in support of Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc (ACCT). For over 30 years, ACCT has provided social, financial, and educational services for people living with HIV/AIDS. This fundraiser allows ACCT to meet individualized client needs that are not otherwise funded by government, charitable, or private agencies. This year’s theme is “Journey to the Bottom of the Sea.” Tickets to attend are $70 each. This will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. To donate a silent auction item, call (409)763-2437 or email give@accttexas.org for more information, or drop the item off at the ACCT offices, 707 23rd St., Downtown Galveston.
