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134Artists, Galleries & MuseumsA Show For The Whole Family, Including Your Cat: Galveston Arts Center
#catbuttparfait #catbutt #galvestonartscenter #art #artshow #installation Posted by Brian Keith Jones on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Have you ever cleaned up one...
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998ConcertsGalveston Beach Band: FREE Family Fun Every Tuesday
The Galveston Beach Band, founded by Frank Incaprera father, has been providing concerts for over 90 years. Frank, the band leader, has...
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12DowntownTurles About Town: Explore Art All Over the Island
Who doesn’t like turtles? Now, turtle lovers of all ages have the opportunity to see nearly 20 colorful Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle statues...
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219ConcertsJuly 6th: FREE Movie, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” at Saengerfest Park
With beautiful weather and longer days, families are spending more and more time outdoors. Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown...
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973BooksFREE: Cool Fun This Summer at Rosenberg Library
Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854 or go to rosenberg-library.org. All events...
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3.7KConcertsJune 28th: Jeanne Robertson on Stage at The Grand
Jeanne Robertson: Rocking Humor Tour Friday, June 28th (8pm) and Saturday, June 29th (4pm) At 75 years young, Jeanne Robertson continues to...
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1.7KDowntownJune 22nd: Harbors Over Highways at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music and is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown...
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170FoodJune: Summer Cooking Classes & Summer Camps at Kitchen Chick
Kids Summer Cooking Camps At The Kitchen Chick This Month The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet...
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225DowntownA Fun Tour by Kimber Fountain “Galveston’s Red Light District”
Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm) From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of...
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77FamilyGhost Bus Tours: A Unique Galveston Experience
Use discount code ISLE20! Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available… Walking Historic...
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83DowntownSign Up Now: GAC Summer Clay Camps with Pat Johnson
Award-winning figurative ceramicist Pat Johnson is returning to Galveston for the fourth summer in a row to teach clay camps at Galveston...
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73.2KFeaturedGalveston Island Live Music Guide
Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend
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972DowntownFREE! July 13th: “Rigs to Reefs” at 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...
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204BooksGalveston Book Signings: June 15th, “Bad Moon Rising: A Parker McLeod Thriller”
Saturday, June 8th, 3-5pm: “Deco Dames, Demon Rum, and Death: A Jazz Age Mystery” by Ellen Mansoor Collier Galveston Bookshop will host...
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15FamilyHouston Children’s Chorus Is Now Registering
Houston’s premiere auditioned chorus for children will hold its 26th annual “Summer Music Funshop” in Galveston this coming July 22nd-28th. This is...
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165Downtown“Mamma Mia!” Opens in July Island ETC Theatre
The 17th season for Island ETC gets under way on July 5th with their production of the smash Broadway musical “Mamma Mia!”...
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15More To DoJune 8th: “Oleanders in June” Book Release & Signing
Join in celebrating the release of Whitney Vandiver debut novel, “Oleanders” at Rosenberg Library, 2310 Rosenberg St., Downtown Galveston, 1-3pm. Casey Greene,...
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188DowntownJune Foodie Events: Lunch with the Famous Mr. Bobby
Every Thursday (11am): A Little History and Lunch with Bobby at Hotel Galvez – Take a Hotel Galvez History Tour with guest...
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160Artists, Galleries & MuseumsFrom the HeART: ArtTALK & ArtWalk This Month
From the HeArt is located at 2111 Postoffice St., in Downtown Galveston. From the HeART Gallery (FTHG) has a ton of fun...
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215Artists, Galleries & MuseumsG. Lee Gallery: Kelly Halbach’s Wearables Trunk Show
G.Lee Gallery is located at 2217 Strand, Suite 107-B in Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)370-7350 or go to gleegallery.net. Lee...
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309Artists, Galleries & MuseumsGalveston Art League Exhibits “Nature Stars”
The Galveston Art League’s featured artist for June is Kimvak Jen. Her artwork, along with dozens of pieces by other Galveston Art...
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176DowntownJune 8th: KiFest Kids International Festival
June 8th (1-5pm): KiFest Kids International Festival – The Kids International Festival is a family-oriented event that provides a place to gather...
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3.8KDowntown$1 Gets You All Over the Island on Cool Galveston Trolleys
Getting around on the island is easier than ever these days, and what better way to do so than to ride one...
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3.6KFoodA Stunning View of Heaven on Earth: A View of The Gulf, The Downtown, The Bay Side of Galveston
By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...
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73DowntownTexas Scuba Adventures Opens Downtown
Texas Scuba Adventures is new in town and opened Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 in their new location in Downtown Galveston. Located at...
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64DowntownStuttgarden Coffee Haus is Open in Downtown Galveston
Stuttgarden’s new coffee house opens at 7:30am Monday-Friday and 8am Saturday and Sunday, and offers hand-crafted espresso drinks until the restaurant closes...
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110Artists, Galleries & MuseumsCeramic Studio Classes Every Thursday at GAC
Galveston Arts Center, located at 2127 Strand St., in Downtown Galveston is offereing Ceramics Studio workshops, 6-8pm, every Thursday. Learn hand-building techniques in pottery,...
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525DowntownAll Aboard the ‘Harborside Express” Every Saturday at Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston Train Rides Every Saturday! Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Sante Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train...
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5.2KFoodDive Into A Mexican Breakfast: A Few Places You’ve Probably Never Heard About
By Sissie Coomes Ahh, breakfast, our favorite meal of the day. Something about it brings a sense of satisfaction and a great...
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8.0KFoodMy 5 Favorite Breakfasts
By Kimber Fountain Nothing beats a great breakfast, and not just to start your morning. The most versatile of mealtimes is delicious...
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96Blogs5 Reasons To Support The Local Businesses of Galveston Island
Galveston Island is a unique community that is rich in arts and culture, family-friendly events, and local businesses that benefit from and...
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113Bars5 Breweries to Visit if You’re Spending Time in Galveston
Warm weather is creeping in and it’s time to set sights on the next big vacation—spring break! Whether you’re a Texas native...
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8.9KMoody Gardens5 Things To Do On Galveston Island Without Hitting The Beach
Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re not a sand-between-your-toes...
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935BlogsPizza Galore on Galveston Island
Pizza is Our Favorite Food Group, No Really! Pizza. The one food that basically everyone on earth can agree is simply the...
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4.0KArtists, Galleries & MuseumsThe Proletariat: Galveston’s Artists Celebrate New Multi-Use Venue
Written by Michael Alan Basham, Photographed by Sharis DeJaynes Forty years ago when things were just starting to coalesce on the Strand...
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3.8KDowntownBoots: Tour the Island’s Best and Most Authentic Places
Halloween Offerings If you’ve spent much of any time here, you’ve no doubt already heard your fair share of Galveston’s haunted history....
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2.7KDowntown“A Little Weekend Time Traveling” At Visker & Scriveners Handcrafted Quills, Books and Oddities
Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham One steps off of the warmer westward exposure of the more modern day Victorian Tremont...
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4.1KDowntownIsland Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages
By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...
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221Artists, Galleries & MuseumsThe Heard Gallery: A History of Art Downtown
By Terry Card Vincent Van Gogh/Ray Heard. How could those two names be linked in any way? What could they possibly have...
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6.7KFoodGalveston Locals’ Favorite Restaurants
By Sissie Coomes Locals’ favorites! Rambling around the island you are sure to find a plethora of restaurants, bars and local hang outs but these three...
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4.3KFoodSaltwater Grill: The Heart of a City, The Charm of an Island
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost A very distinct level of sophistication is required to exude limitless elegance without careening down...
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401HistorySin City of the South Tour
Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....
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1.3KFoodGalveston Coffee Roasters, Galveston’s Locals
By Terry Card When longtime Galveston residents are told by someone they come from places that are renowned for their beauty and/or...
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3.4KDowntownGalveston Kindness Project: Intentionally Giving Through Kindness
By Rachel Delanoix A sunny burst of rainbow paint beams a bright welcome from the corner of 22nd and Postoffice St. The...
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Ocean Star Oil Rig & Museum: History of the Oil Business
By Terry Card Snuggled within a tranquil scene of pure white pelicans sunning themselves on the rocks protecting the working fishing...
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11.6KDowntownStatues and Monuments, The Gleanings of Galveston
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The history of recorded civilization on Galveston Island spans a mere two hundred years,...
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8.1KArtists, Galleries & MuseumsJames Phillips: Inshore Sculpture, Original Wood Carvings
By Kimber Fountain James Phillips was first introduced to the world of art by his mother, who taught him how to draw...
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2.2KDowntownPier 21: A Destination All Its Own
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, looking for a fun and exciting day with the kids, or just seeking an evening out...
