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 – Kirk Hale, 6-9
- 3 Doors Down – Amy ‘n Me CR Release Party, 8-10
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Bubba’s On The Strand – The Brush Poppers, 9-1
- The Float – DJ Nick Swift, 9-1
- Galveston Island Brewing – Los Mighty Hooks, 6-9
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10
- Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8
- Mod Coffee – Zoe & Jenna, 7-9
- Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Mark Jungers, 8-12
- Pleasure Pier – Tino Trevino, 5-9
- Prohibition Reds – Robert Greaney, 7-11
- Rumors – DJ, 8-12
- Rum Shack – Los Vertigos, 9-1
- Sharkys Tavern – The Relics, 9-1
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Three Doors Down – Amy N’ Me, 7-10
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1
- 23rd Street Station – Kirk Hale, 6-9
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Bubba’s On The Strand – The Brush Poppers, 9-1
- The Float – DJ, 9-1
- Galveston Island Brewing – Los Mighty Hooks, 6-9
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10
- Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8
- Mod Coffee – Zoe & Jenna, 7-9
- Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Mark Jungers, 8-12
- Pleasure Pier – Tino Trevino, 5-9
- Prohibition Reds – Robert Greaney, 7-11
- Rumors – DJ, 8-12
- Rum Shack – Los Vertigos, 9-1
- Sharkys Tavern – The Relics, 9-1
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Three Doors Down – Amy N’ Me, 7-10
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1
BugFest is back and better then ever! We will have bug-themed activities, crafts and games throughout the museum from May 18th – the 31st. This is open to the public and all ages are invited.
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.
- 23rd Street Station – Clay Howell, 9-12
- 3 Doors Down – Channing Sall, 8-10
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 6-9
- B. Jiggers – Radio Live, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Bubba’s On The Strand – Secret Party Band, 9-1
- Drunken Monkey – CrossTown Renegades, 9-1
- The Float – DJ, 9-1
- Galveston Island Brewing – Nation Sack Nickel, 6-9
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10
- Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8
- Mod Coffee – Tommy Lewis, 7-9
- Moody Gardens – J- Unit Band, 6-9
- Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Shake Russell, 8-12
- Pleasure Pier – Bama Breeze, 1-5, Nick & The Groove, 6-10
- Poop Deck – Joe Pena, 9-1
- Rumors – DJ, 8-12
- Rum Shack – Sonic Seduction, 9-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Tyler Stokes, 9-1
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar – Salty Sounds Band, 7-10
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- Woody’s – Captain Legendary Band, 3-7
- Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
BugFest is back and better then ever! We will have bug-themed activities, crafts and games throughout the museum from May 18th – the 31st. This is open to the public and all ages are invited.
The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast and has been rated the #1 outdoor volleyball organization by Outdoor Volleyball USA.
The GCVA features an array of high-flying scheduled tournaments at Stewart Beach and East Beach, two of Galveston Island’s premier beach parks. Don’t miss out on the fun!
You do not have to be a GCVA member to participate. Check-in at East Beach is at 8:30am with tournaments beginning promptly at 9am. For most tournaments, the first 100 players checking in at the beach will receive a free GCVA t-shirt. The entry fees are $25 per person, $50 per team.
You are playing on a REAL BEACH on the Gulf of Mexico and are subject at all times to Mother Nature. The GCVA Recorder at (832)928-4120 is updated by 5am Tournament Day, and earlier if possible.
For more info and to register for any of the tournaments go to gcva.net.
- May 11th: Bring Your Mom to the Beach Day
- May 18th: Qualifier JR Beach National Qualifier
- May 25th: Memorial Madness Tournament
- June 2nd: East Beach Classic
- June 8th: Spalding’s School’s Out Beach Party
- June 15th: ESPN 97.5 & Yahoo Sports Radio 1560 Super Fun Sunfest
- June 29th: Galveston Open
- July 6th: Red, White, ‘N Volleyball
- August 4th: Hot as Hell Classic
- August 31st: GCVA Labor Day Classic
- September 22nd: GCVA Season Closer
Hunt for coastal treasures with state park naturalists.
Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Day Use Beach boardwalk (adjacent to the restrooms and parking lot.)
Get a close-up look at the many critters and birds that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed. This Saturday tour includes hands-on seining, searching for ghost crabs and beachcombing under the guidance of Friends of Galveston Island State Park (FoGISP) volunteers.
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded Age extravagance and is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway at Ave. J.
Basement to Attic Tour – Offering participants a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are typically off-limits, the Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view provides a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.
Built of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark.
Reservations are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Please contact us for questions.
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