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30 l AFTER DARK

15 l AMUSEMENTS

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Houston has a great line up for January.

Houston is a playground of activities for kids of all ages

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SHOPPING From Unique to Razzle dazzle and High End Fashion, the Houston area has it all

25 l CULINARY

Mouthwatering Texas BBQ, authentic TEX-MEX and every cuisine imaginable covering every appetite and budget

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Check out Houston’s vibrant Nightlife.

After Hours.....Houston is “HOT”!

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january GLOBAL PREMIERE OF BODY WORLDS 101: THE CORE OF LIFE DEBUTS JANUARY 25 THE HEALTH MUSEUM 1515 HERMANN DR. thehealthmuseum.org Health and wellness come into focus when you explore beneath the skin at BODY WORLDS 101, a fascinating allnew exhibit designed

to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.

Curated by Dr. Angelina Whalley, BODY WORLDS 101 introduces the fascinating world of human anatomy through plastination, the revolutionary specimen preservation

method invented by renowned anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

Discover How Your Body Works: Explore real human specimens, from

In the heart of Houston, The Health Museum inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences and the human body. With over 2.5 million visitors, we are the most interactive and popular science learning center of its kind and a favorite among Houstonians.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our exhibits and programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages, making learning about health and science a fun and rewarding experience.

INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our exhibits are designed to be hands-on and immersive, allowing visitors to engage with health and science in a new way.

We offer a variety of programs, from workshops to lectures, aimed at deepening understanding of health and medical science.

Check out our unique opportunities to engage with our community and gain insights into health and medical science on our website via qrcode.

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HOUSTON, WE HAVE A CRAVING Located in the heart of the Galleria Area combining only the freshest ingredients LAUNCH PAD KITCHEN & BAR and SPACE CITY EATS offers fast casual Italian cuisine in the heart of Space City, offering out of this world flavors.

For Fresh Flavor, Full Bar, Quick Delivery and Easy Pickup visit us at 2351 West Loop South (Staybridge Suites) Monday through Saturday 4pm to 10 pm, or order through Uber Eats and Door Dash.

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THIS MONTH  complete whole bodies to individual organs and intricate anatomical slices, showcasing the mechanisms that sustain life.

Understand Common Ailments: Gain insights into everyday health challenges such as arthritis, heart disease, and lung conditions.

Witness firsthand how these ailments impact the body and learn the importance of preventive care and healthy living.

Marvel at the Resilience of the Body: Learn about your body’s adaptability and the connection between lifestyle and health.

A Unique Experience for Everyone: Perfect for students, families, and lifelong learners looking for an unforgettable educational journey.

A Collaborative Endeavour: BODY WORLDS 101 is made possible by individuals who donated their bodies for plastination to the Institute for Plastination.

Join us in celebrating the beauty and complexity of the human form. Don’t miss your chance to explore the magic within!

RADIANT NATURE HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN 1 BOTANIC LANE THRU FEBRUARY 23RD he dazzling Chinese lantern festival, with larger-than-life installations showcasing the beauty of nature and celebrating the promise of the Lunar New Year, returns to Houston Botanic Garden with all-new displays and interactive elements. Radiant Nature, presented by Reliant, is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. This year’s exhibit features over 50 Chinese lantern installations throughout the mile-long path, each perfect for creating eye-popping Instagram and TikTok content. Set among the Botanic Garden’s verdant and diverse natural exhibits and featuring a complementary soundtrack, Radiant

Visitors i i are eager to explore Best Houston Stay is a revolutionary new interactive mobile hotel guest service and information platform that helps visitors learn about, engage with, and ultimately visit the city’s best locally owned & independent restaurants, bars, attractions, shops and shows

www.besthoustonstay.com Nature creates a genuinely serene and almost otherworldly guest experience that is not to be missed.

This year’s exhibit features an all-new collection of lantern installations, including

a massive iridescent dome that guests can walk inside, where they’ll find a larger-than-life color-changing, moving lotus flower. The lotus is a symbol of purity, honesty, goodness and rebirth in Chinese culture,

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Other stunning new attractions this year include a life-sized Chinese palace, a canopy tunnel constructed of traditional oil paper umbrellas, pandas in a field of bamboo with a waterfall, interactive morning glories and sunflowers, and an interactive dragon that guests can manipulate to make it “dance.”

Radiant Nature is open 65 select evenings, Thursday-Sunday from November through the weekend after New Year’s Day, and then primarily Friday-Sunday the remainder of January & February. Start times vary from 5-6:30 p.m., based on sunset. For mor info, visit - https://hbg.org/ series/radiant-nature/

PIXAR PUTT AT DISCOVERY GREEN OCTOBER 13, 2024 – JANUARY 20, 2025 Direct from a soldout engagement in Washington, DC and this year’s D23 Expo, Pixar Putt, the ultimate popup, open-air mini-golf experience presented by Junto Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, is returning to Houston beginning October 13th through January 20th at Sarofim Picnic Lawn at Discovery Green.

Made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Disney and Pixar’s most

Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center

beloved films, including Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., Soul, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, A Bug’s Life, Wall-E, Luca, Pixar Putt is set to take guests to infinity… and beyond!

Grab your kids, family, or friends for the perfect outing that will appeal to Pixar fans of all ages.

When the sun goes down on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, it’s time for Pixar Putt After Dark.

Tee times after 7 p.m. will

be reserved for golfers 18+, with the last tee time beginning at 9:30 p.m. Booking your tee time online is strongly encouraged, as course capacity is limited. Walkup sales are subject to availability.

Monday – Wednesday: 3 pm-8:30 pm (close 10 pm) Thursday: 3 pm-9:30 pm (close 11 pm) Friday and Saturday: 10 am-9:30 pm (close 11 pm)

Among Houston Medical Center hotels, the SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park hotel offers the refreshing services you deserve. Our recently renovated spacious suites are a breath of fresh air that offers modern decor in our separate bedroom and living areas that includes a mini-fridge, microwave & 49” flat screen TV. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center hotel will help you revive with our complimentary hot breakfast buffet. At this Marriott Houston hotel take advantage of the outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness or business center. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and NRG Park section of Bayou City. This Houston hotel is near NRG Stadium/ NRG Park, Hermann Park Zoo and Toyota Center.

With some of the friendliest staff among Houston hotels, the SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park hotel is ready to exceed your expectations!

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THIS MONTH  Sunday: 10 am-8:30 pm (close 10 pm) 7 pm onwards is Pixar Putt 18+ After Dark for evening sessions, Thursday – Saturday, with the last tee time beginning at 9:30 pm (course closes at 11 pm

CISTERN ILLUMINATED CISTERN AT BUFFALO BAYOU PARK 105 SABINE STREET THRU JANUARY 26TH Brighten your winter

with Cistern Illuminated, an immersive light and sound installation in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. This annual tradition transforms the underground decommissioned drinking water reservoir into a breathtaking spectacle, showcasing the Cistern’s repeating columns and their uncanny reflections on the surface of the water below. A unique and original soundscape follows the moving lights around the cavernous Cistern. This special installation provides a unique perspective on this cavernous underground space, amplifying its 221 columns and seemingly infinite reflection. Cistern Illuminated is designed

by Houston artist/ engineer Kelly O’Brien of Fenris. For more info https://buffalobayou.org/ location/the-cistern/

• ZIPLINING • AXE THROWING • ROCK WALL CLIMBING

2201 Leeland St. (713) 534-1024 www.jbarmbbq.com

Savor our world-class barbecue and wood-fired steaks in EaDo's best beer garden overlooking the downtown skyline. Experience Texas BBQ mastery, expertly crafted Central Texas-style brisket, house-made sausages, and timeless barbecue. It's a taste of tradition in every bite.

• GROUNDS ACTIVITIES • NINJA OBSTACLE COURSE

Come visit us - located just 30 minutes north of downtown!

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Geronimo Adventure Park is an aerial park where friends, families, teams and groups of all kinds unplug from electronics, participate in exhilarating outdoor activities, and enjoy each other’s company in a natural environment. The adventure park features three zipline skytrails, axe throwing, rock climbing, a fairy garden and more. Host a party, team building activity or non-profit event at this outdoorsy escape in Houston. A natural wonderland of adventure, including a Ninja obstacle course, Gaga ball pit, the Whale Watch and Log Jam team challenges, lawn games, and much more! Ziplining through the treetops, your adventurous scholars will embark on an unforgettable journey filled with heart-pounding excitement. Each course offers thrilling ziplines, suspended bridges, and unique aerial features. Challenge aim and precision at our outdoor throwing lanes as your students wield axes and ninja stars under the guidance of our seasoned “Ax-perts.” Conquer our 24-ft outdoor rock climbing wall with 4 unique climbing trails. Refuel with snacks from our Snack Shack or bring your own picnic.

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THIS MONTH  in Texas. Visit https:// meowwolf.com/visit/ houston for more info

MEOW WOLF DEBUTS IN HOUSTON WITH RADIO TAVE 2103 LYONS AVE BUILDING 2 Meow Wolf Houston is an immersive art experience that can be described as equal parts scavenger hunt, escape room, dance party and interactive museum.

You can touch and open pretty much everything.

Houston is the fifth Meow Wolf “portal” and joins locations in Grapevine, Denver, Santa Fe and Las Vegas. Each begins from a “hyper-familiar,” or mundane, starting point — a family home, a supermarket. The Houston exhibition is called “Radio Tave” and begins with an explorable radio station that includes a front desk, waiting area and on-air studio.

Visitors will step into an exhibition where an entire radio station has been transported to another dimension, revealing a labyrinth of paths, portals, and hidden doors, all filled with interactive mysteries for guests to solve. The space features dozens of rooms, designed by more than 100 artists, over 50 of whom are based

JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION 5000 KATY MILLS CIR KATY

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition, set to open in Houston on March 8, 2024, has now become one of the fastest-selling exhibitions in history since its launch and has welcomed over 8 million visitors. After touring cities around the world, including London, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, Paris, Madrid, Seoul, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Toronto, Atlanta, Sydney, Cologne, and Berlin, this global sensation comes to Houston. Jurassic World: The Exhibition is a family-friendly exhibit of massive proportions based on one of the biggest blockbuster franchises in cinema history.

Visitors walk through the iconic Jurassic World gate, where they will explore richly themed environments inspired

SEGWAY TOURS OF HOUSTON

Let’s Celebrate Our 10th Summer in Downtown Houston!

We are Houston’s premier Segway tour company.

Segway Tours of Houston has been providing tours in the downtown Houston area since 2008. Each tour guide’s sole goal is to safely provide you with an amazing tour!

You can book a segway tour online at segwaytoursofhouston.com, or by calling (713) 630-0552 or (866) 673-4929.

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by the beloved films, coming face-to-face with life-sized dinosaurs, such as the towering Brachiosaurus, Velociraptors including Blue, and the most fearsome of all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex! Guests will imagine what it would have been like to roam amongst these breathtaking creatures and even interact with baby dinosaurs, including Bumpy from the popular animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous from Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, and DreamWorks Animation, currently

streaming on Netflix.

The exhibition engages audiences of all ages in settings inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World franchise and is produced in conjunction with Universal Live Entertainment, NEON, and Animax Designs – the creators of the lifelike animatronic dinosaurs.

For more info, visit-www.

Jurassic World: The Exhibition - Houston THE MOST FAMOUS BURIAL OF ALL TIME – PRESENTING A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE SHROUD OF TURIN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY

415 BARREN SPRINGS DR 281.876.3063 WWW.NMFH.ORG THE MOST FAMOUS BURIAL OF ALL TIME:THE SHROUD OF TURIN Proudly presented by: National Museum of Funeral History® The National Museum of Funeral History (NMFH) is sponsoring presentations of the Shroud of Turin to share information about the precious linen and to raise awareness of it’s planned permanent exhibit: “The Most Famous Burial of All Time.“ The NMFH is working with the support and encouragement of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to open this exhibit on April 27, 2023. National Museum of Funeral

History President/ CEO and curator of this exhibit states, “The exhibit will feature a certified copy of the Shroud from the Archdiocese of Turin as well as displays discussing the established history and scientific studies of the Shroud.

It presents the facts about the Shroud and allows visitors to draw their own conclusions about the identity of the “man of the Shroud.

The Funeral Museum is a secular setting that

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THIS MONTH  provides the opportunity to share the facts and information about the Shroud with a broad cross-section of museum visitors.” SEGWAY TOURS OF HOUSTON 713-630-0552 segwaytoursofhouston.com

Explore central Houston on an ecofriendly personal transporter with the Segway Tours of Houston. A Segway is a two-wheeled personal transporter and an unconventional approach to today’s urban congestion and environmental challenges. This zero emission self-balancing vehicle intuitively moves the direction your body tells it to- not to mention its

super-fast and fun to ride!. Segway tours are great for private parties, corporate events, educational outings., and just for fun for locals and tourists alike.

Each tour begins at the Wortham Center main entrance and is led by seasoned Segway riders who love to share their knowledge of Houston.

Your next epic night out begins at Puttery.

Hit the courses for immersive, adults-only mini golf, craft cocktails, and upscale eats

1818 Washington Avenue • (346) 406-1300 www.puttery.com/locations/houston

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Science is a stunning, living exhibit that showcases hundreds of live butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest setting. The central conservatory is a dramatic three-story glass cone filled with tropical plants and exotic butterflies.

During a typical visit, one can expect to see

MUSEUMS THE NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM has a lot of stuff.

There are permanent collections of minerals, natural history exhibits, a planetarium with laser shows and an Imax theater, a butterfly habitat, a paleontology exhibit with dinosaurs, and a new chemistry hall. This place is very crowded, especially on weekends, and you should call in advance for reservations for the Imax, planetarium and butterfly exhibit. THE COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER at the Houston Museum of Natural

50 to 60 different species of the world’s largest and most colorful butterfly species, flying through the balmy air, hovering over flowers or sipping fruit juice – and occasionally, landing on visitors! THE HEALTH MUSEUM In the heart of Houston, inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences and the human body.

With over 2.5 million visitors, we are the most interactive and popular science learning center of its

kind and a favorite among Houstonians.

Our exhibits and programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages, making learning about health and science a fun and rewarding experience.

Here’s what you can expect to find: Our Interactive Exhibits are designed to be hands-on and immersive, allowing visitors to engage with health and science in a new way. We offer a variety of programs, from workshops to lectures, aimed at deepening understanding of health and medical science.

UNDER THE WATER DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM Sea creatures of every shape and size are on view at the Downtown Aquarium.

The Sunken Temple exhibit reveals the wonders of ancient Mayan culture and the underwater world, while a journey on the Shark Voyage gives you an intimate view

of the ocean’s most infamous predators.

A great place for family fun, the aquarium also features outdoor attractions such as the 100-foot Diving Bell Ferris Wheel and the Dancing Fountains. Drink and dine at the Aquarium Restaurant or the Dive Lounge. And while there, make sure to check out the new white tigers exhibit.

SPACE SPACE CENTER HOUSTON is the visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. It’s the product of the joint efforts of NASA and Disney Imagineering. Easily the most popular attraction in the Houston area, there’s nothing like it anywhere else in the world.

You’ll find plenty of exhibits and activities to interest both adults and children.

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Speedsportz Racing Park has been the best place to go for real go karts in Houston for years.

From friendly Friday night fun to professional racing leagues, we have kart racing fun for everyone!

Our facility can accommodate corporate events and social parties as well to ensure you are receiving a full-service experience while enjoying our kart racing complex.

For more information about go karts in Houston at Speedsportz Racing Park, contact us today!

AMUSEMENTS 

THE HOUSTON AREA OFFERS “COOL” THINGS TO DO TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT. YOUNG OR OLD, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. WHETHER YOU ARE SOLO IN TOWN FOR A DAY, ON DATE, A FAMILY, A GROUP, CHECK OUT THE AREA’S AMAZING PARKS, ATTRACTIONS & SIGHTS.

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DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM

THE ARENA THEATRE

Sea creatures of every shape and size are on view at the Downtown Aquarium. A great place for family fun, the aquarium also features outdoor attractions such as the 100-foot Diving Bell Ferris Wheel and the Dancing Fountains. Drink and dine at the Aquarium Restaurant or the Dive Lounge.

The Arena Theatre stands as one of the city’s oldest and most unique venues for live music and entertainment with its signature feature - the revolving stage. No matter where you sit in the Arena Theatre, the viewing will be optimal.

7326 Southwest Freeway 713.772.5900 www.arenahouston.com

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DINING  Founded by restaurateur Benjamin Berg, Berg Hospitality Group conceives, launches and operates restaurants in Texas. With a true passion for the hospitality industry, we have the great opportunity to create special and lasting memories for our guests.

In the heart of the Galleria Area, The Annie Café & bar offers a fresh take on Texasinspired American cuisine by award-winning Executive Chef Robert Del Grande, providing Houstonians with a well-rounded, approachable menu in a vibrant, sophisticated atmosphere.

A neighborhood eatery and bar serving classic, straightforward food and cocktails inspired by Houston and New York.

1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.804.1800 www.theanniehouston.com

1809 Washington Ave. 713.554.1809 https://www.bblemon.com/

Authentic, rustic Italian food in an intimate, romantic setting. With a focus on seasonal items, fresh ingredients and market availability, the menu features classic dishes served with a new twist. Enjoy the charming dining room and scenic terrace reminiscent of a secret garden, where guests feel as if they’ve been transported to Italy.

911 W. 11th Street 713.804.0429 www.trattoriasofia.com

B&B Butchers & Restaurant is an awardwinning Texas-based upscale steakhouse and traditional butcher shop. We are dedicated to serving the finest Texas and Japanese Wagyu beef as well as in-house dry-aged USDA Prime beef - all hand cut in The Butcher Shop.

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FROM ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECES AND INCREDIBLE BUDGET DEALS TO HIGHEND FASHIONS, SHOPPERS OF EVERY PERSUASION WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH HOUSTON’S DIVERSE AND BOUNTIFUL RETAIL LANDSCAPE Come and enjoy urban YUM! at Phoenicia Specialty Foods’ state-of-the-art gourmet market on the ground floor of One Park Place. Located at 1001 Austin Street between McKinney and Lamar, Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown is an award-winning cultural and foodie experience at the heart of Houston’s Downtown revitalization, surrounded by Discovery Green Park, the George R. Brown Convention Center, Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park. Offering quality produce, fresh meats and seafood, artisan breads and rustic-style pizza, boutique wines and craft beers, premium meats and cheeses, a signature coffee and gelato bar, floral and housewares sections, a comfortable dining area and a designated cooking demonstration kitchen, Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown is a one-of-a-kind destination for Houstonians and visitors alike.

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LIQUOR

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STOGIES WORLD-CLASS CIGARS

SPEC’S LIQUOR WAREHOUSE

Top Gun of Texas is an indoor shooting range in Houston providing you a safe and enjoyable shooting experience. TGT offers group and private basic handgun instruction classes as well as Concealed Handgun Classes (CHL). 15 lanes on the range are available for practice, training and qualification. The retail section showcases time-tested quality firearms both new and used, along with holsters, knives, gun safes, flashlights and range bags, and includes a comfortable seating area with an observation room to the shooting range.

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Stogies carries a large variety of cigars including Perdomo, Kristoff, Montecristo, Rocky Patel, Arturo Fuente, Oliva and many more, as well as a full line of humidors, and unique gifts to please any cigar aficionado.

Stogies World Class Cigars has some of the best-trained cigar connoisseurs to aid you in your selection. Stogies constantly strives to make sure your visit is excellent and memorable. Bring your friends, light up a cigar and enjoy life at Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston.

Spec’s has Texas’ largest selection of wine and liquor. Or visit the fine foods and world-class cheese and deli departments for exotic foods from all over the world. Hundreds of great gift items from bar and wine accessories, to cigarettes, cigars and cigar necessities, glassware, unique gift baskets and more.

Spec’s Superstore: 2410 Smith St., Downtown Houston.

713-526-8787 www.specsonline.com

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Impeccable atmosphere. perfect gifts for the aficionado 6100 Westheimer, #102 713.783.5100 www.stogiesofhouston.com

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 SHOPPING CIGAR LOUNGE STOGIES 6100 Westheimer #102 713-783-5100 2278 Texas Drive Sugar Land Marriott Town Square stogiesofhouston.com Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston has a vast selection of Premium Cigars, and an atmosphere that is unmatched for the distinguished cigar aficionado. One of the nation’s largest humidors, with over 7000 different cigars.

GALLERIES PERIMETER GALLERY 2365 E. Rice Blvd.

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713-521-5928 www.perimiterart.com.

A full service Gallery in Rice Village with a variety of choices – Creative Custom Framing, Sculptures, Framed Local and International Art, Etched Glass and more. Also offering Corporate and Personal Art Consultation.

GOLF EDWIN WATTS GOLF 5395 Westheimer 713-627-2411 www.edwinwattsgolf. com.

Edwin Watts Golf has all the golf equipment you need to the most of every round, with great golf brands like Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, Ping, Nike,

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SHOOTING RANGE TOP GUN RANGE 5901 Beverly Hill 713.779.GUNS (4867) www.topgunrange.com Located in the Heart of the Galleria Area, Top Gun of Texas is Houston’s finest indoor gun range and handgun training center with 15 shooting lanes available for practice, training and qualification. Courteous and professional staff will make your visit safe and enjoyable. The spacious retail area includes new and used

firearms along with holsters, knives, gun safes, flashlights and range bags..

LIQUOR & WINE SPEC’S LIQUOR WAREHOUSE 2410 Smith St. 713-526-8787 8102 Westheimer 713-780-2573/www. specsonline.com A whole lot more store.

The largest selection of liquor and wines in Houston. Large walk-in cigar humidor, gourmet foods, upscale deli and crystal glassware.

Friendly staff helps make your shopping a pleasure. Open MonSat 10am-9pm.

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Familiar and innovative dishes made with fresh wholesome ingredients, served in a festive and friendly atmosphere. The perfect place to begin or end an evening.

Open Sunday–Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am–11pm.

Happy Hour, daily, 3–6:30 pm.

Located in GreenStreet, 1201 San Jacinto, Space 141 Houston, Texas 77002 l 713-650-0101 l www.guad.com

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Regular audio and Visual announcements notify you of arriving 610 trains.

TICKET VENDING MACHINES (TVMs) When using METRORail or starting your commute on rail, your first stop may need to be at the TVM. Conveniently located at each station, and other locations around town, the TVM is used to purchase your Single-Ride Ticket or Day Pass.The TVM accepts cash, coins and credit/debit cards.

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EVERY CUISINE, EVERY BUDGET, EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSTON’S RESTAURANT SCENE HAS YOU COVERED. FROM FINE DINING TO CLASSIC COMFORT FOOD, YOUR VISIT IS SURE TO BE IN GOOD TASTE. Truluck’s is a getaway for the senses. Escape humdrum and come savor the freshest Crab, direct from Truluck’s Florida fisheries. This upscale Galleria seafood restaurant is a Houston mainstay for surf ‘n’ turf and the original outpost of the longtime regional chain.

Delight in the fresh-catch menu or select tender, juicy steaks prepared to perfection. Complement it all with delicious wines by the glass and bottle. The relaxing atmosphere in the spacious dining room is punctuated with live piano music nightly.

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GUADALAJARA MEXICAN BAR & GRILL 9799 Katy Fwy./713461-5300, 2925 SWFwy./713-942-0772, 27885 I-45 North/713362-0774, 1201 San Jacinto 713-650-0101 Houston’s home for fine Mexican food.

Enjoy favorites like marinade fajitas, melt-inyour-mouth enchiladas and spicy campeche, or choose from one of many unique creations.

With 4 locations in the Houston area, you’re never far away from a great meal in an authentic “Hacienda Style” atmosphere. For 2 or 200, this fare is cooked to perfection and served with a fiesta attitude. A quintessenal TexMex food experience you will not want to miss!

JULIET 5857 Westheimer Rd Suite P 713) 324-8831 www.juliethtx.com Juliet is an upscale steak and seafood restaurant giving you a movie theatre style theme featuring a premium bar with high end craft cocktails, a well curated wine list, and mouth-watering steaks and seafood.

Juliet offers a unique experience, bringing a modern vibe to the traditional steakhouse through innovative concepts like the Glass Room which boasts wide screens TV’s and a projector playing classic movies throughout the night, and also their beautiful flower wall embedded with the Juliet logo. Juliet will be the restaurant to be at if you are looking for flawless

service, amazing food, and a vibe you won’t soon forget!

STEAKS & SEAFOOD DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE 5061 Westheimer (in the Galleria) Suite 8060/713.355.2600 Del Frisco’s is renowned for its luxurious style, prime beef and extensive cellar of more than 1,800 wine selections. This spectacular 13,000 squarefoot eatery boasts soaring windows that overlook the swanky Galleria skyline and a second-story mezzanine with its own bar. EDDIE V’S 2800 Kirby-Arrive River Oaks 713-874-1800 12848 Queensbury Lane City Centre 832-200-2380

Eddie V’s is a glamorous destination with an irresistible vibe, serving world-class seafood, steaks and wine. Eddie V’s offers live music 7 nights a week in the V-Lounge where you can come and enjoy a night out with friends while our bartenders prepare a hand crafted cocktail for you. Our goal is to Indulge Every guest, Every visit.

TRULUCK’S STEAK & STONE CRAB 5350 Westheimer 713-783-7270 Dine in elegance at this captivating & original restaurant where fashionable atmosphere is taken to the limit. Only the freshest seafood, hand selected beef and Stone Crab so fresh in the water today, on your plate tomorrow. Now featuring 90 delicious wines by the glass.

WORLD-CLASS PIZZA AND OVER THE TOP SHAKES. EVERYONE DESERVES A LITTLE FUN LOVE AND GRACE IN TEXAS AND FLORIDA. COME JOIN US!

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WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN, HOUSTON REALLY HEATS UP. FROM THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF THE STAGE TO THE LOW LIGHTS OF A DANCE CLUB, THE CITY IS ALIVE WITH MUSIC, LAUGHTER AND EXCITEMENT ALL NIGHT LONG.

At the Palapa Bar at the Ritz you can enjoy live music or watch the game on one of our many flat screen TVs. The Palapa bar is 4,000 sqft of outdoor entertainment. You will feel like you are at a tropical resort. And since its all outdoors you are free to enjoy the full flavor of your favorite Cigars and Cigarettes. The Ritz is a 22,000 sf club featuring 3 stages and 2 bars, as well as a full menu and buffet. The Ultimate Sports Lounge, encased in thick glass, is the perfect place to enjoy any game.

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If its being played, we’ll have it!, including Pay Per View Events. As always, enjoy our great Ambiance with our Lovely Entertainers.

Minutes from Reliant Park and Hobby Airport.

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Name, Location, Committment, Experience. Houston’s largest and longest running gentlemen’s club & sports bar. We invite you to come see for yourself, “The Ritz Difference.”

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Highland Village has been Houston’s most distinctive and appealing retail venue for more than 50 years. It is home to a carefully edited collection of upscale boutiques, national retailers and restauranteurs. Highland Village is the favorite destination for the city’s most discriminating shoppers.

4055 Westheimer Houston, TX 77027 www.facebook.com/highlandvillage