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Join[...] 8:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Aug 18 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets 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[...] 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! @ Bryan Museum Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! @ Bryan Museum Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Galveston’s Own Farmers Market operates 2 markets every week, Thursdays & Sundays. Join us this Sunday and every Sunday!9am-12pm (June-September) 9am-1pm (October-May) at The Bryan Museum – Galveston (1315 21st St)year-round *There is always live[...] 10:00 am Texas Strong Truck Show at East Beach @ East Beach Texas Strong Truck Show at East Beach @ East Beach Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets Come out to East Beach for trucks, music & fun! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/436047503643550/ 1:00 pm Headshots for Samitha @ From the HeART Gallery Headshots for Samitha @ From the HeART Gallery Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets August 18th (1-6pm): Headshots for Samitha – Buried Treasure Photography and From The Heart Gallery will be hosting a day of Headshots for Samitha. You will receive two professionally shot headshots for $50. All proceeds[...] 1:00 pm Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Sunday 1-4pm, join the acoustic jam! Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a[...] 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 18 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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.[...] 8:00 pm Laff Town Comedy Contest at 23rd St. Station @ 23rd Street Station & Piano Bar Laff Town Comedy Contest at 23rd St. Station @ 23rd Street Station & Piano Bar Aug 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Are you ready to laugh? Or ready to make someone else laugh? Join us for the 2nd year of Laff Town’s Comedy Contest. We had so much fun and so many great contestants last year,[...]	10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] 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 19 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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.[...]	10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] 12:00 pm Learn to Cook with WIC @ Bryan Museum Learn to Cook with WIC @ Bryan Museum Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets August 20th, September 17th (12 noon): Learn to Cook with WIC – This free cooking class is led by Chef Mary Bass. Students can eat a fresh meal for lunch, gain cooking knowledge, and create[...] 12:00 pm Learn to Cook with WIC and GOFM @ Bryan Museum Learn to Cook with WIC and GOFM @ Bryan Museum Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets July 16th, August 20th (12 noon): Learn to Cook with WIC – This free cooking class is led by Chef Mary Bass. Students can eat a fresh meal for lunch, gain cooking knowledge, and create[...] 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 20 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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.[...] 8:00 pm Coast2Soul Poetry Night at The Proletariat @ The Proletariat Coast2Soul Poetry Night at The Proletariat @ The Proletariat Aug 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Join at The Proletariat for an Open Mic night of poetry. All ages are welcome. Come out and share your work with open ears and open hearts, or come out and listen to poets share[...]	10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] 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 21 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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.[...] 6:00 pm Salt of the Earth Pop Up Dinner @ Beerfoot Brewery Salt of the Earth Pop Up Dinner @ Beerfoot Brewery Aug 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Join us for our next pop-up dinner in the Backroom at Beerfoot Brewery! Featuring a five-course paired dinner specially crafted by our chefs, Chris Lopez and Chris Waltman. $75/person. .To make a reservation, contact Elizabeth[...] ◢ 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 21 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 22 @ 12:00 am Tickets 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 22 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets 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 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 22 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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.[...] 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Aug 22 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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[...] 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 22 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 23 @ 12:00 am Tickets 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 23 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets 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 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 23 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 23 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 24 @ 12:00 am Tickets 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 Rhapsody on the Reef at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Rhapsody on the Reef at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Aug 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Live Coral Spawning Event · Food · Cocktails · Music · Speakers Bask in music, a delightful menu of light hors d’oeuvres and desserts, a cash bar and partake in a silent auction with proceeds going to coral conservation! Join us for[...]	◤ 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 24 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets 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 Brewery Tours at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tours at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing Aug 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday (1pm): Galveston Island Brewery offers free Brewery Tours! Tours are about 30-minutes long. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged. Come and see how the magic is created in the brewery warehouse. Galveston Island[...] 1:00 pm Galveston Island Brewing Tours @ Galveston Island Brewing Galveston Island Brewing Tours @ Galveston Island Brewing Aug 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Galveston Island Brewing is Galveston’s premiere craft brewery featuring an onsite tap room. Games and a playground make this brewery, a well-rounded family affair. We offer 12 taps, St. Arnold’s Root Beer and pub grub[...] 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 24 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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.[...] 3:00 pm Saturday, August 24th (3-5pm): “Oleanders in June” by Whitney Vandiver @ Galveston Bookshop Saturday, August 24th (3-5pm): “Oleanders in June” by Whitney Vandiver @ Galveston Bookshop Aug 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets 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 Whitney Vandiver with her new historical[...] 3:00 pm Sin City of the South Tour @ Ashton Villa Sin City of the South Tour @ Ashton Villa Aug 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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[...] 5:30 pm 50th Anniversary of Woodstock: Peace and Love Tour @ The Grand 1894 Opera House 50th Anniversary of Woodstock: Peace and Love Tour @ The Grand 1894 Opera House Aug 24 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Return to Woodstock with 2 hours of peace and music. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a rock and roll moment that changed history. Relive the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Grateful Dead, Jim Hendrix,[...] 6:00 pm ArtWalk feat. Nikki Thompson @ Proletariat Gallery and Public House ArtWalk feat. Nikki Thompson @ Proletariat Gallery and Public House Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Join us for ArtWalk as we feature the sculptural work of Galveston artist, Nikki Thompson.‘This latest series relates to the process of finding oneself. The figures relate to the journey I have been on throughout[...] 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Aug 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 24 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 25 @ 12:00 am Tickets 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[...]

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