East End Stories

Built in 1910, the two-story brick and mortar engine house at 317 Sampson was occupied by one of Houston's three original volunteer fire fighting companies. Construction of Fire Station #2 in Houston's historic East End marked the transition of the city's fire department from a loosely structured volunteer effort housed primarily in converted private residences into a salaried organization that was trained, equipped and maintained by the City of Houston.

FrenetiCore Dance, in collaboration with acclaimed hip-hop crew Inertia Dance Company, presents its first full-length dance concert since last winter's The Snow Queen. Inspired by the resurgence of 90s popular culture in fashion, music, and iconography, Youth of a Nation offers a nostalgic retrospective of the decade through ten dances by acclaimed Houston choreographers, including Sarah Brotherton, Cori Miller Capetillo, Laura Harrell, Bryan Paul (Inertia), Ty'Esha Lewis (Inertia), Jennifer Hart Salter, Tory Pierce, and Heather VonReichbauer.

Thousands of Houstonians flocked to the Navigation Esplanade on Saturday, October 15 to enjoy the sights and sounds of the annual East End Street Fest.

The East End Foundation presents Monster Mash, October 21st, 6 P. M. to 10 P.M. on the Navigation Esplanade. Featuring DJ Reekz, Monster Costume Contest for adults and kids with cash prizes. The wee little monsters will have pumpkins to decorate. Look out for a zombie crossing or two. You won't want to miss this…