East End Stories

Pop Shop America and Downtown Houston are partnering up this holiday season to bring you a one-of-a-kind shopping experience! Shop small in the heart of Downtown with stylish, locally designed goods from over 30 creators and make your own special item with Pop Shop America at a holiday crafting station. Commemorate the moment by taking…

The first annual Thing-A-Ma-Jingle takes place along Main Street (between Commerce and Rusk) in Downtown Houston’s Historic District on Friday, November 29. Recommended for ages 21 and up, this giant block party invites you to find the perfect stocking stuffer at a Black Friday Night Market hosted by Pop Shop America, belt out your favorite…

Each year, the Via Colori Street Painting Festival raises money for The Center for Hearing and Speech — which helps to serve more than 8,500 children with hearing loss each year. There are music stages, a kids’ zone and food to be had as well but the focus remains on the creativity and execution of…

BMSS Texas – BPM’s third regional summit – will bring together 100 guests, including filmmakers/content creators of color, foundations, tech, distributors, and social justice leaders for a day of collaboration and discussion about new strategies designed to support diverse black stories — from development through distribution. The Texas summit is one of several that Black…

Family is such a critical aspect of our food. The moments we shared with our loved ones cooking, eating, and drinking are some of our most cherished. Join us on the farm with Chef Cesar Cano for an evening to celebrate the love and memories that are created through food. The evening will include a…