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12:00 am 2-Day Taiguruma Kids’ Workshop @ Galveston Arts Center
2-Day Taiguruma Kids’ Workshop @ Galveston Arts Center
Aug 4 @ 12:00 am – 4:00 pm
2-Day Taiguruma Kids’ Workshop @ Galveston Arts Center
In this workshop, go on an inspiring cultural journey and learn about the festivities involved in the making and use of Taiguruma, the traditional Japanese fish-shaped paper lantern on wheels. Taiguruma is part of an[...]
12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Aug 4 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
1:00 pm ‘Flower Power Advanced Cookie Class’ Cooking Class with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick
‘Flower Power Advanced Cookie Class’ Cooking Class with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
'Flower Power Advanced Cookie Class' Cooking Class with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick
The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing cooking classes. Now in its new location at 2402 Market St., there’s a[...]
1:00 pm Cooking Class: Flower Power! Advanced Cookies with Royal Icing! @ The Kitchen Chick
Cooking Class: Flower Power! Advanced Cookies with Royal Icing! @ The Kitchen Chick
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Come take a cooking class at The Kitchen Chick! Flower power! Join Chef Stephanie for an ADVANCED sugar cookie decorating class and take your cookie artist skills to the next level! Each participant will leave[...]
1:00 pm Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taffy Demos at LaKing's - Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Join us to see taffy being “pulled”, “spun out”, and packaged, right before you eyes. A special treat is in store as the candy maker tosses out samples for EVERYONE! Nothing beats fresh, warm, taffy.[...]
1:00 pm Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Aug 5 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taffy Demos at LaKing's - Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Join us to see taffy being “pulled”, “spun out”, and packaged, right before you eyes. A special treat is in store as the candy maker tosses out samples for EVERYONE! Nothing beats fresh, warm, taffy.[...]
1:00 pm Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Aug 6 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taffy Demos at LaKing's - Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Join us to see taffy being “pulled”, “spun out”, and packaged, right before you eyes. A special treat is in store as the candy maker tosses out samples for EVERYONE! Nothing beats fresh, warm, taffy.[...]
7:30 pm Free Galveston Beach Band Weekly Concert @ Ashton Villa
Free Galveston Beach Band Weekly Concert @ Ashton Villa
Aug 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Free Galveston Beach Band Weekly Concert @ Ashton Villa
The Galveston Beach Band, founded by Frank Incaprera father, has been providing concerts for over 90 years. Frank, the band leader, has been attending concerts since he was four months old! And some members of[...]
1:00 pm Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Aug 7 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taffy Demos at LaKing's - Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Join us to see taffy being “pulled”, “spun out”, and packaged, right before you eyes. A special treat is in store as the candy maker tosses out samples for EVERYONE! Nothing beats fresh, warm, taffy.[...]
7:00 pm Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 8 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Aug 8 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
1:00 pm ‘Godere’ with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
‘Godere’ with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
Aug 8 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
'Godere' with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
On exhibit is Gaw Jones. G.  Lee Gallery, a retired U. S. Marine, in his first show “Godere.” Emerging artist, Gaw Jones, makes his artistic statement in acrylic contemporary, non-representational art. Mr. Jones has recently[...]
1:00 pm Joseph C. Henderson, August’s Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
Joseph C. Henderson, August’s Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
Aug 8 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Joseph C. Henderson, August's Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com. As a child, award-winning artist Joseph C. Henderson liked to paint. But Henderson – the Galveston[...]
1:00 pm Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Aug 8 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taffy Demos at LaKing's - Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Join us to see taffy being “pulled”, “spun out”, and packaged, right before you eyes. A special treat is in store as the candy maker tosses out samples for EVERYONE! Nothing beats fresh, warm, taffy.[...]
7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Aug 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]
7:00 pm Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Aug 8 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 9 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Aug 9 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
1:00 pm ‘Godere’ with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
‘Godere’ with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
Aug 9 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
'Godere' with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
On exhibit is Gaw Jones. G.  Lee Gallery, a retired U. S. Marine, in his first show “Godere.” Emerging artist, Gaw Jones, makes his artistic statement in acrylic contemporary, non-representational art. Mr. Jones has recently[...]
1:00 pm Joseph C. Henderson, August’s Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
Joseph C. Henderson, August’s Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
Aug 9 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Joseph C. Henderson, August's Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com. As a child, award-winning artist Joseph C. Henderson liked to paint. But Henderson – the Galveston[...]
1:00 pm Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Aug 9 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taffy Demos at LaKing's - Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Join us to see taffy being “pulled”, “spun out”, and packaged, right before you eyes. A special treat is in store as the candy maker tosses out samples for EVERYONE! Nothing beats fresh, warm, taffy.[...]
4:00 pm Children’s Art Class @ From the HeART Gallery
Children’s Art Class @ From the HeART Gallery
Aug 9 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Children's Art Class @ From the HeART Gallery
Children’s Art Classes ARE BACK!!!! Brand New Location Brand New BIGGER Classroom Teacher: Samitha Edwards, BFA Fine Arts and Art History, Teaching Certification in Art This is NOT your average kid class….adults enjoy it too and[...]
7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]
7:00 pm Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 10 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
8:00 pm Gatlin Brothers in Concert @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Gatlin Brothers in Concert @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Aug 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Gatlin Brothers in Concert @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Grammy Award-winning trio The Gatlin Brothers (Larry, Steve and Rudy) return to The Grand this summer for an encore performance!  The Gatlin Brothers have dazzled audiences for more than sixty years with a lifetime of[...]
12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Aug 10 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
9:00 am Marine Biology Tours @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours
Marine Biology Tours @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours
Aug 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
Marine Biology Tours @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours
Marine Biology Tour provides participants with a hands-on opportunity to observe dolphins and other species in their natural habitat, trawl for and handle marine organisms, study plankton through a microscopic lens, and explore Galveston Bay’s[...]
10:00 am Sketching People with Sherrie Kostura @ G. Lee Gallery
Sketching People with Sherrie Kostura @ G. Lee Gallery
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sketching People with Sherrie Kostura @ G. Lee Gallery
Are you a people watcher? Bring a photo of your favorite people picture to work from. Don’t have any ideas – walk the Strand before class and capture a few photos to use. Gallery artist[...]
10:00 am Urban Sketching @ G. Lee Gallery
Urban Sketching @ G. Lee Gallery
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Urban Sketching @ G. Lee Gallery
Are you a people watcher? Bring a photo of your favorite people picture to work from. Don’t have any ideas – walk the Strand, capture a few ideas. Gallery artist Sherrie Kostura will be sharing[...]
11:00 am ‘Unicorn Cake Decorating’ Cooking Class with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick
‘Unicorn Cake Decorating’ Cooking Class with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick
Aug 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
'Unicorn Cake Decorating' Cooking Class with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick
The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing cooking classes. Now in its new location at 2402 Market St., there’s a[...]
11:00 am Cooking Class: Unicorn Cake Decorating! @ The Kitchen Chick
Cooking Class: Unicorn Cake Decorating! @ The Kitchen Chick
Aug 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come take a cooking class at The Kitchen Chick! Chef Rachel will help bakers get the basics of cake decorating under their belts by creating a stunning unicorn cake! This is a beginners class for[...]
11:00 am Free Family Days at Ocean Star Museum: Needle Through a Balloon’ @ Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum
Free Family Days at Ocean Star Museum: Needle Through a Balloon’ @ Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum
Aug 10 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Family Days at Ocean Star Museum: Needle Through a Balloon' @ Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum
On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at a student’s[...]
11:00 am Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
Aug 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train rides for all ages on The Harborside Express. The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels 1[...]
1:00 pm ‘Are Skies Blue? Pastels with Jane East’ Class @ G. Lee Gallery
‘Are Skies Blue? Pastels with Jane East’ Class @ G. Lee Gallery
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
'Are Skies Blue? Pastels with Jane East' Class @ G. Lee Gallery
Eclectic and energetic describe workshops with Jane East. Be prepared to make your skies and landscapes vibrant. Learn successful strategies for loosening up your work, with bold marks and fresh color. Enjoy a complimentary gallery[...]
1:00 pm ‘Godere’ with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
‘Godere’ with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
'Godere' with Gaw Jones on Exhibit at GLee Gallery @ G. Lee Gallery
On exhibit is Gaw Jones. G.  Lee Gallery, a retired U. S. Marine, in his first show “Godere.” Emerging artist, Gaw Jones, makes his artistic statement in acrylic contemporary, non-representational art. Mr. Jones has recently[...]
1:00 pm Are Skies Blue? @ G. Lee Gallery
Are Skies Blue? @ G. Lee Gallery
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Are Skies Blue? @ G. Lee Gallery
Eclectic and energetic describe workshops with Jane East. Be prepared to make your skies and landscapes vibrant. Learn successful strategies for loosening up your work, with bold marks and fresh color. Enjoy a complimentary gallery[...]
1:00 pm Joseph C. Henderson, August’s Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
Joseph C. Henderson, August’s Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Joseph C. Henderson, August's Featured Artist at Galveston Art League @ Galveston Art League Gallery
The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com. As a child, award-winning artist Joseph C. Henderson liked to paint. But Henderson – the Galveston[...]
1:00 pm Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Taffy Demos at LaKing’s – Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taffy Demos at LaKing's - Free Samples & Tons of Fun! @ LaKing's Confectionery
Join us to see taffy being “pulled”, “spun out”, and packaged, right before you eyes. A special treat is in store as the candy maker tosses out samples for EVERYONE! Nothing beats fresh, warm, taffy.[...]
2:00 pm Book Signing for “Sunrise Over Keith Lake: A Cajun Autobiographical Cookbook” by Jim LaBove @ Galveston Bookshop
Book Signing for “Sunrise Over Keith Lake: A Cajun Autobiographical Cookbook” by Jim LaBove @ Galveston Bookshop
Aug 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Book Signing for “Sunrise Over Keith Lake: A Cajun Autobiographical Cookbook” by Jim LaBove @ Galveston Bookshop
Galveston Bookshop is located Downtown Galveston at 317 23rd Street, Galveston. For more info call (409)750-8200 or go to galvestonbookshop.com. Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing for author Jim Labove with his new book,[...]
2:00 pm Jaston Williams: “Don’t Blame the Car!” @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Jaston Williams: “Don’t Blame the Car!” @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Aug 10 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jaston Williams: “Don’t Blame the Car!” @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Jaston Williams returns to The Grand for his annual summer outing with “Don’t Blame the Car!”  Jaston’s first driver’s license read 4 feet 11 and 85 pounds. He learned to drive from his mother who[...]
3:00 pm Sin City of the South Tour @ Ashton Villa
Sin City of the South Tour @ Ashton Villa
Aug 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Sin City of the South Tour @ Ashton Villa
Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour-long driving tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston. Sites on the tour include the former site of the Balinese Room, the[...]
5:00 pm 5th Annual Pub Crawl @ Downtown Galveston
5th Annual Pub Crawl @ Downtown Galveston
Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5th Annual Pub Crawl @ Downtown Galveston
August 10th (5-9pm): 5th Annual Pub Crawl – Join the fun in Downtown Galveston at this free event for 21 year olds and older. Show up, sip, and take home a commemorative pub crawl pint[...]
7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]
7:00 pm Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 11 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
7:30 pm Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: Movies & Concerts @ Saengerfest Park
Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: Movies & Concerts @ Saengerfest Park
Aug 10 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: Movies & Concerts @ Saengerfest Park
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[...]
8:00 pm Jaston Williams: “Don’t Blame the Car!” @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Jaston Williams: “Don’t Blame the Car!” @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Aug 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jaston Williams: “Don’t Blame the Car!” @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Jaston Williams returns to The Grand for his annual summer outing with “Don’t Blame the Car!”  Jaston’s first driver’s license read 4 feet 11 and 85 pounds. He learned to drive from his mother who[...]
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