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Galveston Book Signings: May 18th, “Texas Entertainers: Lone Stars in Profile”

Saturday, May 18th (2-4pm): “Texas Entertainers: Lone Stars in Profile” by Bartee Haile Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with returning...

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Festivals

May 17th-18th: Beach Revue To Celebrate Vintage History

Galveston’s vintage past meets present-day fun for the Eleventh Annual Galveston Island Beach Revue. Presented by Hotel Galvez & Spa® and held...

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Free Things to Do

Beaches: From East to West, A Tour of Galveston’s Sandy Shores

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as Galveston is believed to be over 5,000...

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Concerts

June 1st: “Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” 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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Downtown

May 18th: Los Mighty Hooks 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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Artists, Galleries & Museums

Bryan Museum: Sign Up for Summer Camps

The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. Set in an exquisite Renaissance Revival-style building...

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Downtown

Stuttgarden 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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Festivals

Galveston Island Brewing: Music Beer, A Perfect Pairing

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

Galveston Art League Exhibits Entries in Contest May 2nd-26th

From May 2nd-26th, the Galveston Art League Gallery, 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston, will exhibit artworks that were accepted into its Spring...

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Food

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market May 2nd & 5th

Springtime Is Coming To The Market Every Thursday 3-7pm and Sunday 8am-1pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum...

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Family

Get a Bird’s-Eye View of Galveston Island 2 Ways

Although strolling along the Seawall and lounging on a sandy beach are some of the best ways to enjoy Galveston’s coastal charm,...

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Blogs

5 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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Food

Gino’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria: Where the Locals Eat

By Terry Card When tourists indulge in conversations, whether it is while shopping, or talking to a local in a bar, one...

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Family

Creative Events for Kids of All Ages

March 6th-April 4th – Ceramic art by visiting artist Jeff Forster – Galveston College will feature an exhibition of recent ceramic art...

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Food

Galveston 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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Food

A Better Burger is Bound to Be Beautiful

Based on a recent Facebook (www.facebook.com/galvestonislandguide) survey, we asked you guys to vote for your Locals’ Favorite “Best Burger.” Here is what...