It’s beginning to feel like summer, so why not spend a few hours at the park? Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun.
Saengerfest Park is a small, square park located on the corner of 23rd St. and The Strand in Galveston’s Historic Strand District. Saengerfest Park is known for having a large, playable chess set, a large compass that can be used as a seat, a colorful iconic Galveston wall mural, a huge beach chair offering photo opportunities, wooden benches, an old-fashioned London-style phone booth, and a stage used for festivals, movies, and concerts.
Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies the first Saturday of each month beginning just after dusk. Moviegoers are encouraged to set up a blanket or chair. Scheduled movies are:
- May 4th: “A Wrinkle in Time” (2018)
- June 1st: “Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” (1971)
- July 6th: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”
- August 3rd: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (2018)
- September 7th: “Tommy Boy” (1995)
- October 5th: “Goosebumps” (2015)
Music Nite on The Strand takes place on the second Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. These free concerts are a great family-fun event. Dancing is highly encouraged. Concerts scheduled are:
- May 11th: Sonic Seduction (Radio hits)
- June 8th: John Evans Band (Rock, Country, Blues)
- July 13th: Sarah Grace and the Soul (Blues, R&B)
- August 10th: Donovan Keith (Soul)
- September 14th: Fab Five (Beatles Tribute)
- October 12th: 30i (Rock)
These events are presented by Mitchell Historic Properties and The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more info go to galveston.com/saengerfestpark.
- 23rd Street Station – Chris Bergeron, 9-12
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- B. Jiggers – Level One, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Bubba’s On The Strand – India Tigers, 8-1
- The Grand – Johnny Mathis, 8pm
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10
- Mod – Cheryl Cawood, 7-9
- Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Ray Wylie Hubbard , 9-1
- Pleasure Pier – Swing Rhumba, 5-9
- Poop Deck – The Feel, 9-1
- Prohibition Reds – Danny Kristensen, 7-10
- Rumors – DJ, 8-12
- Rum Shack – After Party, 9-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Zack Tate, 9-1
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Tipsy Turtle – Salty Sounds Band, 6-9
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- Woody’s – Law By The Gun, 3-7
- Yaga’s – The Line Up, 10-1
Celebrating his 63rd year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis is Columbia Records longest-running artist. A sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories — from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music, all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history.
Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,” and “Misty,” Mathis has recorded close to 80 albums including 6 Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide.
During his extensive career, he has had 3 songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, achieved 50 Hits on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart, and ranks as the all-time #6 album artist in the history of Billboard’s pop album charts.
He has received 5 Grammy Nominations, and in 2003 he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Tickets are $55-$200.
The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. Tickets are available by contacting The Grand’s box office at (409)765-1894, (800)821-1894, or go to thegrand.com.
- 23rd Street Station – Sean Cowin, 4-8
- Albatross – Kid Icarus, 3-6
- Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4
- Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm
- Huli Huli Hut – David Richardson, 3-7
- Nick’s Pool Bar – Infinities Twin, 7-11
- Pleasure Pier – Tropical Mambo, 2-6
- Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Zak Perry Open Jam, 7-11
- Stuttgarden – David Joel, 12-3
- Woody’s – DeFrance, 3-7
- 23rd Street Station – Sean Cowin, 4-8
- Albatross – Kid Icarus, 3-6
- Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4
- Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm
- Huli Huli Hut – David Richardson, 3-7
- Nick’s Pool Bar – Infinities Twin, 7-11
- Pleasure Pier – Tropical Mambo, 2-6
- Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Zak Perry Open Jam, 7-11
- Stuttgarden – David Joel, 12-3
- Woody’s – DeFrance, 3-7
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12
- Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30
- B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12
- Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12
- Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Zak Perry, 8-12
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Symposium Brewpub – Astragal, 7-10
- 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9
- The Bar at San Luis – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30
- Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Myke Miller, 9-12
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1
- 23rd Street Station – Jahrel Pickins, 6-9
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- B. Jiggers – The Line Up, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Bubba’s On The Strand – The Kaleidoscope Project, 8-12
- Buckshot Saloon – Junior Gordon Band, 8-12
- Drunken Monkeyz – The Feel Band, 9-1
- Float – DJ, 9-1
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 6-10
- Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 5-8
- Mod – Sergio Trevino, 6-9
- Old Quarter – Susan Gibson, 8-12
- Rum Shack – Midnight Release, 8-12
- Sharky’s Tavern – Kerry Williams & Clayton Adams, 8-12
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- West End Restaurant – Karaoke, 7-11
- Yaga’s – Ruby Dice, 10-1
- 23rd Street Station – Mike Suiero, 9-12
- 3 Doors Down – Amy ‘n Me, 8-11
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- B. Jiggers – A Sure Thing, 9-1
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Brewchacho’s – Brush Poppers, 7-11
- Drunken Monkey – Cross Town Renegades, 9-1
- The Float – DJ Sun, 9-1
- The Grand – Gene Watson and Johnny Rodriguez, 3-6
- Hotel Galvez – Reg & Cary, 5-10
- Island Pour House – Boo Schaaf, 7:30-10:30
- Jimmy’s On The Pier – Laizquierda Surf & Music Fest. 11-12
- Marina Bar & Grill – Boo Schaaf, 1-4
- Mod Coffeehouse – Anitra Jay, 7-9
- Nicks – Unusual Suspects, 7-10
- Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Mike Stinson, Sean Devine, Jimmy Pizzitola, 9-1
- Pleasure Pier – Velvet Punch, 5-9
- Poop Deck – Satisfied Drive, 8-12
- Pour House – Boo Schaaf, 7-10
- Prohibition Reds – Cool Beans, 8-11
- Rumors – DJ, 8-12
- Saengerfest park – Sonic Seduction, 7-10
- Sharky’s Tavern – David Lavender & 3 Chord Truth, 9-1
- Shearn’s Lounge – Steve Newsom, 7-11
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Tipsy Turtle – Salty Sounds Band, 7-10
- Three Doors Down – Keith & Bruce, 7-10
- Tremont House – Leah’s Trio Du Jour, 6-10
- Woody’s – Ryan Ross Band, 3-7
- Yaga’s – DJ Nonstopp, 10-1
