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Save the Date

Saturday February 8, 2025, 1pm-5pm

Arts and Culture Open House

Sunday February 9, 2025, 10am-2pm

Valentine Market and Mural Tours

Explore all The East End has to offer including Food, Music, Studio Tours & More.

The weekend before Valentine’s Day, the East End Houston Cultural District rolls out the red carpet for a weekend of activities organized under the theme Fall in Love with the East End. Events kick off on Friday, February 8 from 1-5PM with an arts and culture open house where venues throughout the district will offer the public behind-the-scenes access to exhibit venues, creative factories, performance houses, and music production studios where great art is made. On February 9 from 10AM-2PM, the fun continues with a Valentine’s market and tours of East End’s extensive collection of outdoor murals.

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Arts + Culture Lab

5301 Polk St. Suite 18-A

5301.18a Arts + Culture Lab is a transdisciplinary creation labroratory of artsits that experiment, produce and exhibit contemporary artistsic practives with a social and community focus. An old cafeteria built in 1920 to feed the workers of a historic industrial park now houses the exchange of harmonious coesitence between artists and thier cariou manifestiations. Through workshops, artis resdiecnies and cultual production gtatherings, the Laborarty achieves to be an oaiss of creativitiy, community and collective practieses that intend to form a self sustaining organisme thorugh the living culture of collaboritaon and the sharing or resources.
Arts + Culture Lab
@5301.18a
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Aurora Picture Show

5301 Polk St. Suite 18-A

Aurora Picture Show is a non-profit media arts center dedicated to expanding the cinematic experience and promoting the understanding and appreciation of moving image art. Throughout the year, Aurora presents innovative non-traditional, artist-made film, video, and multidisciplinary works. We support artists, engage audiences, foster community collaboration, and seed the future of creative media-making in Houston through unique artistic and educational experiences. Aurora works with a wide range of community collaborators, regularly partnering with museums, organizations, festivals, schools, libraries, community centers, and hospitals to present an array of engaging programs throughout the city.
Aurora Picture Show (Visit us at Arts & Culture Lab – 5301 Polk St #18A) Aurora Picture Show is a non-profit media arts organization dedicated to expanding the cinematic experience and promoting the appreciation of moving image art. Located on Navigation Blvd., Aurora produces the annual Night Light event along Buffalo Bayou East and a variety of artists’ films, installations, and multimedia performances. For this open house, Aurora will be partnering with our friends at Arts & Culture Lab! Come by their space at 5301 Polk St. to see videos showcasing Aurora’s eclectic programming and talk to staff about our upcoming programs and community events!
@aurorapictureshow
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Bloom Handcrafted Beauty Products

722 Telephone Rd.

At Bloom Handcrafted Beauty Products, we’re all about community, wellness, and artistry. Not only do we feature incredible items from local artisans, but we also make our own line of natural, handcrafted products—from skincare and bath and body essentials to candles and aromatherapy. When you shop with us, you’re supporting real people, small businesses, and a commitment to quality you can feel good about. Bloom HBP is your space for products that bring a little joy and self-care into your day. Whether you’re picking up a favorite or discovering something new, we’re here to celebrate beauty, connection, and craftsmanship with you!
Open Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm
@bloomhbp
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BOX13 Art Space

6700 HarrisburgHouston, TX, 77011

BOX13 ArtSpace is an artist-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to the creation and advancement of experimental contemporary art in Houston. BOX13 provides affordable work spaces for emerging and established artists. Within this innovative environment, resident artists promote dialogue within the art community and examine current trends affecting the arts.
Open Saturday from 1pm-5pm We will have 4 exhibitions on display. We will be having Open Studios from 1pm-3pm
@box13artspace
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Calle de Colores

2600 Navigation Blvd. + See map on East End Website

It’s a collection of colorful murals coming to Navigation Blvd. in Houston’s East End! Extending from the Esplanade, the Calle de Colores serves as an iconic attraction for locals and tourists alike. Each mural, crafted by local artists, tells its own story. Visitors can explore these stories as they stroll the oak-shaded Esplanade. Plan a visit to see our Calle de Colores soon or join us for a tour!
Self guided tour on Saturday, guided tours on Sunday o Esplanade mural talks: 11am and 1pm o Bus mural tours depart: noon and 2pm
@eastendhou
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Canal Street Studios

5210 Canal Street

Canal Street Studios is one of Houston’s longstanding independent artist-run studio buildings – a private visual arts studio nestled right in the middle of Houston’s vibrant Second Ward neighborhood, housed within a beautifully converted 1940’s warehouse, the building consists of 10 studio workspaces.
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 6PM-10PM we will have our Main Gallery Hallway, Open Studios, Libations, Vendors, Food and Live DJ set
@CanalStreetStudiosHOU
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Divine Art

Divine Shine4400 Canal St. Houston, Texas 77011

Divine Shine is a self carwash and detailing service in the Houston neighborhood of East End. We are dedicated to upholding the cultural heritage of this neighborhood through showcasing art from local artists and sharing it with our community.
Current murals at Divine Shine: Front wall: W3r3on3 Bay 1: Franky Cardona & Trill Bay 2: Angel Quezada & Alexander Arzu Bay 3: Ost3n & OHNO Bay 4: The Butchers crew ( Cask, Laced, Cease, Floyd Mendoza) Back Wall: Ernesto Sandoval Fence: Young Art Pros And across the street at Xelas Fence: Nicky Davis Parking lot: Zenful Front of Xelas: ToTo
@divineartcoalition
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East End Market

2600 Navigation Blvd.

Brought to you by the East End District, the East End Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 10am to 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2600 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, the East End Farmers Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in one of Houston’s most historic communities. Visit the East End Farmers Market to sample fresh garden fruits and vegetables, locally produced farm and dairy products, prepared foods, and unique handcrafted wares
Sunday 10am – 2pm o Market vendors will be out on the Esplanade on Navigation with gifts and treats for your special Valentine
@esplanadeatnavigation
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Ironworks HTX

711 Milby Street (Ironworks Building)

We’re a one-of-a kind container hub where offices, local shops and dining come together in East End, Houston.
@ironworkshtx
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Lanecia Rouse Tinsley Gallery

3719 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX 77003

Named in honor of our founding resident artist, the Lanecia Rouse Tinsley Gallery is dedicated to the flourishing of the arts and stands at the intersection of creativity, beauty, and theology. In its inaugural year, 2022, the gallery showcased renowned artists Bruce Herman, Anthony Suber, and Sara Triana.
Pop up exhibition TBD
@lrtgallery
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Magpies & Peacocks

2910 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77003

Magpies & Peacocks, Inc. is the nation’s only 501(c)3 non-profit design house dedicated to the collection and sustainable reuse of post-consumer clothing, scrap textiles and accessories diverted from landfill – in order to disrupt the cycle of waste in the fashion industry and mitigate its enormous environmental and social impact. We work with an in-house team of designers, makers and artists to create unique up-cycled products, offer skill building and sustainability education, and incubate circular fashion innovation. Our model rests on four pillars: Collaborate, Create, Educate and Invest.
We’ll be open on 2/8/25 from 11 am-5 pm. Open house attendees will be able to tour our atelier + fabric store and shop our retail store of curated, upcycled items. We’ll be serving from our donation-based espresso bar Valentine’s Day Cosmopolitan and French 76 cocktails sponsored by EADO Vodka along with espresso-based drinks and a few hors d’oeuvres. Attendees will also be able to take part in our photo booth from 1 pm-4 pm with one of our photographers Thomas Guerrero of Guerrero Creative who will take fashion-shoot-inspired Valentine’s photos that will be emailed to them. Check out our attached photo from when we did the fashion photo booth for our recent After Dark 2024 annual runway fundraiser at the Julia B. Ideson Library for an example . We’ll have a fresh flower market set up right when you enter our grand entryway for those looking to grab some beautiful flowers for their special Valentine
@magpiespeacocks
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The Coronation Theater

3420 Rusk St. Unit A3

The Coronation Theater is all about making it up on the spot and has been since 2023. We pride ourselves on the highest quality improvisation theater that the city has to offer. The Coronation offers weekly shows, classes, and corporate development workshops. As well as a bar for beer and wine. A coronation is a celebration, and that’s what this theater is—a celebration of improv. A place where kind creatives can stay curious with their comedy.
Better Fate than Never Every Saturday 7:30 PM A show about breakups, dating, and love. The Coronation Theater is proud to present Better Fate Than Never. And you are cordially invited. Our ensemble of improvisers will spend the evening exploring the comedy of romantic relationships. The good, the bad, and the just plain weird. Your suggestions will help the scenes, stories, and characters come to life. Join us for an intimate evening about intimacy.
@thecoronationtheater
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Wonky Power

3534 Navigation Blvd.Houston, TX 77003

Wonky Power curates live concerts throughout Houston and regional areas, produce in-person and online programming, and host artists in their recording studio and venue nestled in the heart of the East End Cultural District and newly expanded studios in Midtown Houston. ‍ Through collaborative efforts and unwavering commitment, we continue to push boundaries, shape perceptions, and redefine what it means to be a driving force in Houston’s music industry.
February 8 Open House at Wonky Power DJs and live bands performing Free entry All Ages welcome 4pm-11pm
@wonkypower
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Experience the best arts, food, and culture Houston has to offer at FALL IN LOVE with the East End! 💚💙🧡

🎨Arts and Culture Open House | Feb 8 | 1 PM – 5 PM
♥Valentine’s Market and Mural Tours | Feb 9 | 10 AM – 2 PM

Visit eastendhouston.com to learn more. 

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¡Disfrute de lo mejor en arte, gastronomía y cultura que Houston tiene para ofrecer en Enamórese del East End! 💚💙🧡

🎨 Jornada de puertas abiertas sobre arte y cultura | 8 de febrero | 13:00 a 17:00
♥Mercado de San Valentín y recorridos por los murales | 9 de febrero | 10:00 a 14:00

Visite eastendhouston.com para obtener más información.

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